keithjs Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 My latest project is this Fairey IIIF from Kora. Quite nicely moulded but a bit of flash here and there particularly on some of the smaller parts. I also used their resin wheel set as the kit ones had some bad sink marks in them. In general parts fitted pretty well with the only difficulty being the cockpit inserts which required some careful trimming. Photo etch parts are really fine especially the surrounds to the foot steps. The colour scheme details say this one is a IIIM but I'm hoping that's just a typo? Other than being a civil version I'm not sure what the differences are? The rigging is rolled wire and the only other extra addition were a couple of sets of generic seatbelts. Anyway, thanks for looking. 1 2 3 4 8 6 9 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Very pretty result and an unusual interbellum(?) subject. I didn't think Kora did their own injection moulded kits, just repops however I am wrong. This is really good looking kit. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Beautiful airplane and very nice diorama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Very nice indeed- the cockpit interior looks especially good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Very nice looking build! I directly asked Kora on their web page about future plans on Fairey III series and they told that float version of it in Greek colours, Gordon and Seal - all are in their pipeline... I am sure that I am not the only one waiting for them Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Lovely replica of a very attractive aircraft. What scale is it? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: Lovely replica of a very attractive aircraft. What scale is it? Pete Sorry Pete, should have said in the title. It's 1/72nd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I don't do biplanes much but this one is really appealing and you've made a fabulous job of it. Interesting interior colour. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 That looks great, I very keen on one of these, even more so after seeing this. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, JWM said: I am sure that I am not the only one waiting for them Correct - now that I know they are planned! I wasn't aware that this aircraft had been kitted other than as a vacform, so I'm really pleased to see this (not that I mind vacforms; some just tend to be ridiculously priced and very rare!). Anyway, lovely result, Keith. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: I don't do biplanes much but this one is really appealing and you've made a fabulous job of it. Interesting interior colour. Cheers Pete Thank you Pete. The interior colour is supposed to represent the red oxide paint that has bleached through the fabric but I think I've made it a little too dark... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Spectacular!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 A super looking model. Great work. I'd like one of these very much but they're a bit too pricey for me though, alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 And there is me fighting tooth and nail restoring two old Contrail Fairey IIIFs and along comes Kora with this beauty. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Superb job and bloody hell that was quick! TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Very nice. That rigging is just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Excellent build, great stuff ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Nice, nice, nice! OK, you convinced me, @keithjs, the temptation is too great. My one goes right onto the top of the to-build-pile, just after the Swedish Hart that I am starting now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Lovely job on a beautiful aeroplane,...... I did consider buying one of these but the price put me off a little. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 This does look lovely and well detailed. Great work and great finish. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Ouch , £ 44.60 ( Hannants ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, keith in the uk said: Ouch , £ 44.60 ( Hannants ) Not few indeed. However, on the other hand, one will play with it for maybe three weeks each evening. So two pounds for a pleasure of the whole evening in a average... Is it high price for doing what you like? Not bad in fact maybe... Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 This is a stunning model. Lovely to see one of these built up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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