theplasticsurgeon Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Setting a marker in the sand for this kit. I've built an Airfix Wildcat previously. I'll be aiming for this option, masquerading as an American As I'd built this Academy FM-1 in 2013. Won't be starting until my Tornados are completed 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Welcome to the build theplasticsurgeon looks a nice kit, your Academy build looks fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I think you will have a ball with this one! Really nice kit. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I like those Torch markings, I didn't realise there was a 1/72 Martlet with a Torch scheme OOB so thanks for that, I will pick that one up. I started a Martlet a while ago, AZ I think it was, but I didn't get along with it and never finished it. Enjoy the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 About to start working on this one, now the Tornados are completed. Here are the parts. I'm sure I'm not the first to do this, but last night I compared the instructions with the Wildcat. It was as I'd thought, only difference being the engine and cowling. This time I'm forewarned of the undercarriage. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Good afternoon Tim This is another build that I will follow with a lot of interest .. Have fun Best Regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 This kit builds up into a lovely little Martlet Tim. However, do be careful with the undercarriage, its more than a little bit tricky and awkward. It's exacerbated by the lack of tolerance of these new Airfix kits when there's paint on mating surfaces. That being said it's pretty near impossible to paint the undercarriage after assembly due to access. Just be patient and take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Check out the order of the Unit markings as well. The Order was strict in the FAA. Carrier/Squadron/Aircraft I’d. Ø=Formidable, 7=888 NAS, D=Aircraft. Both side should read Ø7D in that order. How they are arranged around the roundel/star is not necessarily fixed.. I converted the Tamiya 1/48 F4F-4 to make the same aircraft representing Jeram in my collection (I’m currently working on his BoB Hurricane).. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Grey Beema said: Ø=Formidable, 7=888 NAS, D=Aircraft. Both side should read Ø7D in that order. How they are arranged around the roundel/star is not necessarily fixed.. Hi Grey, I see that the Airfix painting diagram that Tim has shown shows D-07 on the port side but wonder if, from what you've said, that should be 0-7D? Keen to know as I have one of these too. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 14 hours ago, 825 said: This kit builds up into a lovely little Martlet Tim. However, do be careful with the undercarriage, its more than a little bit tricky and awkward. It's exacerbated by the lack of tolerance of these new Airfix kits when there's paint on mating surfaces. That being said it's pretty near impossible to paint the undercarriage after assembly due to access. Just be patient and take your time. I learned the lesson of the undercarriage -the hard way during my previous build. Being careful, preparation is key, taking my time - and following the instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: Hi Grey, I see that the Airfix painting diagram that Tim has shown shows D-07 on the port side but wonder if, from what you've said, that should be 0-7D? Keen to know as I have one of these too. Steve In short Yes. Just took this so hope it helps. Photo of the real aircraft in the background (the earlier picture I put up was my model) with my model in front showing the port side. Note I haven’t seen a photo of the port side of this particular aircraft but it is based on other aircraft in 888 NAS. Also look at box art - another Formidable Martlet.. Edited September 30, 2020 by Grey Beema 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Initial office decor. Cockpit assembly. And with 825's alert ringing in my ears, the undercarriage parts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Is this caption wrong? A Grumman Martlet naval fighter of No 888 Squadron Fleet Air Arm taking off from the deck of HMS FORMIDABLE in the Mediterranean. One of the coldest jobs in Northern waters is that of the aircraftsmen who sit on the chocks, as the engine of the aircraft is run up. An aircraftsman on the chocks as a Grumman Martlet of (No FN 144) is warmed up on board HMS FORMIDABLE. These are not Operation Torch Martlets, so was the squadron number changed at some time prior to that operation? Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 This time I assembled the undercarriage properly. Thanks 825. and wrapped the fuselage around it, and fitted the engine. followed by the wings. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 There were three Fighter and one TRB Squadron assigned to HMS Formidable for Torch.. I know 885 NAS Seafire IIb Ø6 888 NAS Martlet IV Ø7 Ido not know the number for 893 NAS Martlet IV Ø(?) Perhaps @iang can help.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 The squadron number in the code was set by the FAA standard - 6 upwards for fighters. So the third fighter squadron would have been 8. Except it was indeed 9 for Torch. I've no explanation for this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Today, aibrushed the underside with Revell59, 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Looking good and coming together with a snap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Airbrush continued. Masked underside, and airbrushed Humbrol 123 grey. Masked I'd scale-copied the colour page of the instructions. Then airbrushed Humbrol 75 green. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Camo. Not the best result I've ever had with this method. Fortunately the camera hides a lot. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Decals. 888NAS for Operation Torch. With 07*D on port side 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Canopy fitted and framed. I found a profile of this aircraft in one of my books. Seems this aircraft shot down a He111 in Nov 1942. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Looking really good Tim, it is a scheme that is growing on me big time. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Lovely job. It is actually a bit of a celebrity aircraft FN112/Ø7D. 888 NAS HMS Formidable. Op Torch. Lt DM Jeram used this aircraft on 06.11.42 to destroy a Bloch 175 Shadower and on 09.11.42 he was avian flying this aircraft when he shared in the destruction of a Ju88 (Italian Markings with German crew). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 First fitted the wheels. Declaring completion, let Operation Torch begin. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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