Dr. Quack Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 My wife and I would regularly visit her Father (now sadly deceased) in a care home in Fife, and I couldn't help noticing a magnificent poster sized drawing on the wall of the occupant of the room next door. The picture was a beautiful framed print of an 802 Sqn Sea Fury landing on the deck of HMS Ocean during the Korean War. Inevitably we got chatting and as it turned out, this chap had flown Sea Furies with 802 during the conflict, and chatting to him about his days as a FAA Pilot was always rewarded with big happy smiles. My building skills are limited as anyone who has seen my previous posts will know, but I felt I was improving, and I resolved to use some lock-down time to build a Sea Fury from his Squadron to present to him as a reminder of his Service days, and hopefully to trigger memories of his flying days. This is a 1/48 Airfix Sea Fury FB11, using the Aero-Craft resin cowling and gun-sight, Eduard seat belts, and 802 Sqn decals from Barracuda showing Brian Ellis's machine from August 1952. The base is from Coastal Kits and represents the deck of HMS Ocean during the Korean conflict. Paints are Vallejo Model Air. Weathering was deliberately kept light and no pin wash was applied as the panel lines already look quite prominent. Fit of the kit was excellent and there were none of the short shots that I have read about in previous build reports. Any problems were largely of my own making......like realising that the black Invasion Stripe lines showed through the white portion of the wing roundels - should have seen that coming! My first time with the tricky masking of invasion stripes (and the area of background fuselage colour bearing the "106" code). I learned a lot doing this build and overall I am pleased with the result - more importantly, so is the recipient! On to the pics...... 20200806_092302 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_092228 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_092217 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_092207 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_092137 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_091946 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_091858 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_091825 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_091741 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_091723 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 20200806_091613 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr And finally a pic of Douglas with the completed build. 20200911_111647 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr A salute to the brave men who flew in combat, and a promise that they are not forgotten. Q 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Hi There, What a gorgeous looking build and the reason for the build is ultimately much more important. Stunning work. Cheers, Alistair 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Thanks Alistair - much appreciated. Lovely cowling by the way! Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, AliGauld said: What a gorgeous looking build and the reason for the build is ultimately much more important. Couldn't agree more. A beautiful build of a beautiful aircraft. A fitting tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I have to disagree with your statement regarding your building skills being "limited". Your work is very good and the model is quite impressive. Great that you have a caring heart and the recipient got a momento worthy of the service he provided his country. I commend you for excellence in modeling and, even more, for such quality character. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Thanks for your most kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 What a great model and a lovely tribute , great work and a great idea. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 A beautiful Sea Fury (one of the most attractive prop fighters ever!) and a touching and honurable tribute to the old pilot. Doffing my hat to your modellling skills and to your good heart! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Lovely build and a heartwarming story. 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Beautiful model and a heart-warming tribute to an old aviator! 🥂 Well done indeed Q, and that last photo is worth a thousand words and a hundred gold medals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Wonderful! Cracking model and the smile on his face must have made your day - and the model his! Great stuff! 👍 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 What a wonderful gesture on your part and clearly the old gentleman is delighted with his momento. The Sea Fury looks very good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 This is why I like BM, Niall Roberston are you of Airfix magazine of old? No matter yes we build toys but someones it means something. In any case it's a nice Sea Fury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 You have done a superb job, both with the model which is a beaut,..... but also by making a veteran very happy,..... the last picture is fantastic and I`m so glad that he likes it. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 A great build and a wonderful gesture. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Nice work on this beautiful aircraft! The recipient should be most pleased! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Nice work and even better gesture 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Such a great tribute for a brave man, thank you for doing the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Awesome work! and awesome story! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) A nice job on the Sea Fury and an even nicer backstory. Your friend Douglas looks well pleased. I’m about to start Airfix’s 1/48 Sea Fury in RAN colours. Edited September 12, 2020 by SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Great build and what a fantastic gesture to one of our many FAA hero's! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 A nice little story with your very smart Sea Fury - your skills look pretty good to me CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Grateful thanks for all your comments.......it's nice to have objective opinions that my work is improving - most encouraging. 9 hours ago, noelh said: are you of Airfix magazine of old? 'fraid not ..........though I was an avid reader in my yoof Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAFAN Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Thank you for your contribution to an old aviator. I have no doubt you made his last days full of fond memories. My wife's dad ( who died before we were married) was a USMC aviator. In the few years I knew him before he passed, I built him a Panther, Bearcat and Skyhawk, all of which he flew and had fondness for. He treasured those models and I was proud to give him the pleasure of his memories in plastic. We should all try to make those small contributions to our hero veterans who were instrumental in world freedom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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