Evil_Toast_RSA Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Where I am right now. Everything is primed with Mr Surfacer 1500 Grey, and some work still needs to be done on the fuselage and 1 wing leading edge. Except the 3 inch rockets, or at least the mounting rails. Rockets come in 2 parts (left & right) and that already makes me sad. Added to the fact I want the wings folded, (because its Navy and that makes it look different to all the land lubber planes I have with fixed wings), I seriously doubt they would be loaded with the wings folded. Going to cut them off sometime near the end. And it wouldn't be me if I didn't do something completely avoidable and detrimental to the final finish. Cracked the front windscreen taking it off its painting toothpick because I'm an idiot. So yeah. Big crack running up the middle section. [Insert cuss words here in your best Samuel L Jackson impression.] 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 @Evil_Toast_RSA if it is just the front windscreen (peice F01) that you cracked, pm me your address - I have one spare! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 9 hours ago, wellsprop said: @Evil_Toast_RSA if it is just the front windscreen (peice F01) that you cracked, pm me your address - I have one spare! I'm all the way out in the colonies and our postal service is about as reliable as a chocolate hammer. I appreciate the offer and thank you, but I must decline unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Great progress and that cockpit looks amazing, good to see some paint going on. Sorry to hear about the windscreen. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Most manufacturers will supply replacements. I got a replacement set of decals from Roden after emailing them ( free of charge I might add) I might also add that brexit seems to have slowed the UK postal system down to the level of an asthmatic snail ( it’s never been fast) I’m now waiting six weeks for my KP Avia S199s that I bought on eBay, I could have walked it in that time ( excepting the fact that the Irish Sea is in the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 @Marklo, I used Airfixes replacement service before*, but the postage alone is 1/3 of a new Sea Fury for me here, and thats discounting our postal service. Pro tip. If you need to get rid of a dead body, post it here. It will never turn up again. Courier is out of the question. * - still waiting for my Canberra B.8 decal sheet, its with my brother and seeing as our wedding last year was put on hold due to Covid, it's still in blighty with him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riksbar Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Is the Falcon Models not a better option? Set #31 has a vacform canopy for the Hobbycraft kit which should fit the airfix one? And it’s from the correct hemisphere for you. Link here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Wow. I know I get stuff faster from China than the Uk. But I’m still hopeful that I’ll get my AVIAs before the May bf109 GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Update on the weeks slow progress. Vallejo Surface Primer (73.602) applied. As a traditional primer you can sand, it's not that great. As a unified layer that future layers of Vallejo adhere to very well, I like it! Basecoat of EDSG (71.110) applied, and started breaking up the monotone grey by adding Dark Gull Grey (71.277) to the EDSG. Yes, I'm aware these planes are known for being well maintained, but want to create some visual interest so "Artistic License " card is played. Very thin layer of Dark Gull Grey applied to high spots and panel centers, and a thin glaze of EDSG (1 paint:10 Glaze Medium) applied over everything to tone it down a bit and unify the fading. Now, masking. Should be okay but the tail area demarcation is a bit of schlep from previous experience. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Been a while, but got the Sky down! Used VMA 71.302 Sky Type S and lightened with plain old white (71.001) for the same effect as the EDSG. Also did the metallic panels behind exhausts in Metal Colour Jet Exhaust (77.713). Gloss applied, next, my favorite, decals. Fortunately not many stencils so should be quick-ish. Still need to do the prop tips and tail hook tip in yellow. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 This is looking very good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 This looks lovely, great paintwork. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Decals done, huzzah! Very thin ones with minimal carrier film at that, ran into a few problems with the under wing serial numbers (one folded over at the very corner of the 6) and prop markings (ditto), meaning the props lost there decals unfortunately and the one 6 looks a bit iffy when viewed up close. I need to pay more attention. Anyway, now I need to gloss coat again and wait for the weekend to do the oil panel lines, and another week to dry, matt varnish and any more oil weathering. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Calling it done. Weathered with oils and pastels. Windscreen doesn't look too bad ... As always, feel free to comment on my worth as a human being! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemguy3000 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I’d be happy with that! David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Me too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I'd have to say this build is fan-dang-tabulous! Watching this Sea Fury come together has not only been a delight to watch unfold, but educational as well. I have the Export version stuffed up on the shelf that I'll get one of these centuries. Now I know what to watch out for. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Looks good from here. You did a great job on that 'fury! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchstone42 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Good job all-round, especially with the cowling. I too wimped out and bought the Barracuda one and it’s sitting with the export version in the stash. Yours is good inspiration to actually retrieve it and get started! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Nice neat build Evil, a very special FAA subject. I don't think the guys overseas believe we have a non existent postal service. Well yes we have a system but not a service. People who want a 'job' but don't want work! Two packages I ordered in November arrived (thankfully) mid February. Christmas cards forget it, I'll open them the end of this years. Anyway, enough of a rant, how are thigs up in Durbs? I'm along the coast in Sedgefield. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, heloman1 said: I don't think the guys overseas believe we have a non existent postal service. Well yes we have a system but not a service. People who want a 'job' but don't want work! Two packages I ordered in November arrived (thankfully) mid February. Christmas cards forget it, I'll open them the end of this years. Anyway, enough of a rant, how are thigs up in Durbs? I'm along the coast in Sedgefield. Colin It's one of those things. Last time I used SAPO was 2013, and my item from the US took 4 months to clear and looked like they played soccer with it. Good thing it was a foam carry case! Durbs is Durbs. Was full of vaalies and now is empty. But guess you have this problem too in December.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Oooooo yeah, I like that, looks fantastic, I had the same issue withsome keep off decals on my Vampire just could not get them straightened out. It was cheaper to by tge Revell kit for replacement decals, although now I have another Vampire with two keep off decals missing. Will have to get another kit!!! Great work on your lovely Sea Fury. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Really nice work!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Fabulous model of a beautiful aircraft. truly inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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