CedB Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 During 'The Grand Tour 2019' we visited Newark Air Museum, a great place with an even greater model shop. Of course I couldn't come away without something so I chose this: Bit weird, but I've always liked them. It looks like a great kit too and there are a few builds here on BM including Shellie's and Troffa's which I will plagiarise unashamedly. What's in the box? Transfers: Oooh look, pigs! I like a nice pig. In the same bag was this: … which goes on the clear i/p: Told you it was weird. I had thought about building this wings folded and gear down but then saw the two part trees like this: Rockets! Gotta love rockets! Looks like gear up and on the ceiling then… Other nicely detailed bits: AND a torpedo! What's that? They never carried a torpedo and certainly not with rockets? Also in the box, nestling in the instructions, was this little fella: Not alive, obviously. Never found a bug in a kit before… 25 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 First row, first seat, I'm in Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Wow! Looks like a lot of parts compared to the Frog one I took 6 years to build. I’m betting you will be at least 5yr 11mo faster! Regards, Adrian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, CedB said: Never found a bug in a kit before Plenty in software Ced LOL. I think that I will sit in on this one to see how it goes together. Simon. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Lumme! He’s off already! Ced's back on full boost again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I've fancied this kit for a while so I'll hop on board if that's alright. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Look a modern one, a Navy one and oddball-ish*. Must be a must follow, so I will. *Waits... 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I'm along for this, got one in stock & always keen to see one built. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 For such a minor aircraft in the Fleet Air Arm’s history, the Wyvern always seems to get an undue amount of attention in the modelling world. Odd. But hey! It’s a bonkers design. “Jolie-laide” (as our French allies have it. Not exactly a runaway success... I’m in; Ced me up large! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 And just how would it look, hanging from the ceiling with the wings folded? Daft, I calls it. Not pigs as such, BTW. It's a cartoon figure from the late fifties? Named Flook and was the Sqn mascot. I think it was a newspaper comic strip? WP 344 only served for three years, 831 Sqn on Ark Royal before being scrapped. I'll loiter near the kettle, I brought my own teabag. 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: I'll loiter near the kettle, I brought my own teabag. A re-usable one? Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Of course. Army surplus and a Christmas present from my fan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Bloomin' 'eck. We're 6 days into the new year and he's almost in double figures already! I'm not sure I can even get to the bar in time before it's about turn and head for the exit in the hope of getting to the bar in the next build. What an ugly and strange looking aircraft - it IS an aircraft isn't it? Are we sure about that? Ced, that bug looks like a prime candidate for a Wyvern driver - you won't even have to cut his feet off 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Got to love a Wyvern, following! Nothing to stop you having the wings folded and U/C down with rockets loaded, plus, you get to play with that nice contra rotating prop mechanism Trumpeter give you. You can't do that hanging from the ceiling, the kit that is. There's an own goal for you, I am going to go to sleep tonight dreaming/ having nightmares of Ced hanging from his chandelier. Martian 👽 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Like the Wyvern so will take a seat by the window, watch and learn if I may? Stay safe Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Love the Wyvern. Will follow along. There are several of those late in the day prop driven designs I’d love to add to my collection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Welcome everyone! 17 hours ago, giemme said: First row, first seat, I'm in Ciao Good man Giorgio I always like to sit at the front; you can see better and ask questions! 16 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Wow! Looks like a lot of parts compared to the Frog one I took 6 years to build. I’m betting you will be at least 5yr 11mo faster! Regards, Adrian Oh dear… six years?? I assume there were interruptions, otherwise I'm in for an epic 16 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Plenty in software Ced LOL. I think that I will sit in on this one to see how it goes together. Simon. Bugs in software? Not in my systems! Ahem. On time, on spec, on budget! The old joke goes "choose any two…" 16 hours ago, Heather Kay said: Lumme! He’s off already! Ced's back on full boost again. Thanks Heather - with turbo-prop and contra-rotating! 15 hours ago, AliGauld said: I've fancied this kit for a while so I'll hop on board if that's alright. Cheers, Alistair Welcome Alistair - it's looking good so far! 15 hours ago, perdu said: Look a modern one, a Navy one and oddball-ish*. Must be a must follow, so I will. *Waits... Welcome Bill Sort of modern, but older than me! Oh wait, I'm modern… yes, down with the kids! 12 hours ago, stevehnz said: I'm along for this, got one in stock & always keen to see one built. Steve Hi Steve I've taken warnings about the engine pod mount and wing fit so I'm a bit hesitant - as usual I'll share all the steps, worms and all! 12 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: For such a minor aircraft in the Fleet Air Arm’s history, the Wyvern always seems to get an undue amount of attention in the modelling world. Odd. But hey! It’s a bonkers design. “Jolie-laide” (as our French allies have it. Not exactly a runaway success... I’m in; Ced me up large! Hey Crisp Size matters, they tell me… Look at it though - who could resist! 12 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: And just how would it look, hanging from the ceiling with the wings folded? Daft, I calls it. Not pigs as such, BTW. It's a cartoon figure from the late fifties? Named Flook and was the Sqn mascot. I think it was a newspaper comic strip? WP 344 only served for three years, 831 Sqn on Ark Royal before being scrapped. Hi Pete Not a pig? Rats. Wiki says "Flook, who vaguely resembled a furry pig walking on his hind legs, was a creature from the age of the dinosaurs whom Rufus, in a dream, rescued from cavemen and who then came back to waking reality with him. Flook was able to talk (in seven languages) and was blessed with a fine sense of irony with which to temper Rufus' innocence and enthusiasm." Sense of irony eh? Time to ham up the build then… Quote I'll loiter near the kettle, I brought my own teabag. 12 hours ago, Spookytooth said: A re-usable one? Simon. 12 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Of course. Army surplus and a Christmas present from my fan. Welcome Simon - maybe Pete will share his teabag if you're lucky 9 hours ago, hendie said: Bloomin' 'eck. We're 6 days into the new year and he's almost in double figures already! I'm not sure I can even get to the bar in time before it's about turn and head for the exit in the hope of getting to the bar in the next build. Welcome hendie Two I count. I suppose that counts as a double in those places we used to drink. Pubs, that's what they're called. I remember pubs Quote What an ugly and strange looking aircraft - it IS an aircraft isn't it? Are we sure about that? “Jolie-laide” as Crisp says. But a great mount for the pilot who could see! And turbo-contra-rotating props! With rockets and things! Quote Ced, that bug looks like a prime candidate for a Wyvern driver - you won't even have to cut his feet off 9 hours ago, Martian said: Got to love a Wyvern, following! Nothing to stop you having the wings folded and U/C down with rockets loaded, plus, you get to play with that nice contra rotating prop mechanism Trumpeter give you. You can't do that hanging from the ceiling, the kit that is. There's an own goal for you, I am going to go to sleep tonight dreaming/ having nightmares of Ced hanging from his chandelier. Martian 👽 Good enough for me Martian, permission granted and accepted - probably Hanging from a chandelier? It's been a while… Sleep well! 2 hours ago, Hamden said: Like the Wyvern so will take a seat by the window, watch and learn if I may? Stay safe Roger Very welcome Roger. Hopefully it'll be educational - online of course! 1 hour ago, Marklo said: Love the Wyvern. Will follow along. There are several of those late in the day prop driven designs I’d love to add to my collection. Welcome Mark There certainly were some odd aircraft before the jets eh? Some progress coming… 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 What's this about cutting the 'pod holes' so that you can slide it in afterwards to ease painting? The PostIt is Gunze > Humbrol colours. Again. The pod fits onto lugs in the fuselage: …so that you get it in the middle of the intake: Ish. That'll need tidying if anything's visible past the props. More to do… Worries were also expressed about the non-folded wing fit, although with Martian's recommendation that may not be a problem now… However: I went MAD with the drill. I can't have the bomb and torpedo so two holes have been filled. Too excited see, I need to calm down… These gate vestiges stop closure so have to come off: They're moulded like that where there's a thin edge, and this edges are certainly thin. Nice. HOWEVER the flash on the inner wing detail could cause problems if you don't squish it: Maybe that's what stops people getting the non-folded wing join aligned? Squished it has been: Nice detail though eh? 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Very keen on keeping an eye on your build,always liked this aircraft and will probably build one soon ,good luck 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Wait for me!! Phew, made it to the bar in time! Carry on that man! Ian 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Brandy said: Wait for me!! Phew, made it to the bar in time! I trust you have already ordered your “substantial meal”. [So last week; nowadays it’s “ah yes, I remember bars...”] 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Great Scott! Managed to get here while we're still on the first page! A decidedly strange-looking beast, the Wyvern, but a product of my home county of Somerset (hence the name, no doubt, the Wyvern being the County's emblem) so what's not to love? Not going for a Suez scheme, though? You've made a cracking start, Ced, and I've a feeling this will the usual superb outcome, too! I'll be watching from the front row of the Circle, if that's okay. Now, where's the Usherette? "Albatross!" Kind regards, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, CedB said: I remember pubs So do I. I've spent a lot of the last five years underneath them in their cellars, shifting heavy barrels about after a very early morning start. Nowadays I get to lie in and then lounge around at home or in the manshed. Ain't life a bummer? See through clamps eh? So you can see what you're, erm, clamping (f'nar!). We had clothes pegs when I were a lad, grumble, etc etc.... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: "Albatross!" "What flavour that?" Good start there Ced. As @Pete in Lincs cannot deliver refreshments a trip to the supermarket will have to go ahead. Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: As @Pete in Lincs cannot deliver refreshments a trip to the supermarket will have to go ahead. Don't forget the McCoys and Pringles Simon..... Ced, lend me a tenner so I can pay Simon for the nibbles.... Carry on! Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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