bigbadbadge Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, Dunny said: Chris, Airfix may have done a good job, but so have you - lovely job on the engine mate! It's got my juices flowing as I shall be kicking off my build today! Cheers, Roger That's very kind thanks Roger, just got to mask that thin shiney strip at the back of the collector, which is a bit scary!!! It all fits together very nicely too. You will enjoy this one. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Your cracking on with this one Chris, All looks up to your usual high standard. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 hours ago, mark.au said: Lovely job Chris, not only looking superb but cracking on a pace as well. During my Swordfish build, someone pointed out to me that the thin ring shape in front of the cylinders was actually a post-war addition, war time Swordfish didn’t have it. In checking contemporary photos I couldn’t find it on any war-time swordfish either. Thanks Mark, very kind, I will look at that engine ring, thank you. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, AliGauld said: Your cracking on with this one Chris, All looks up to your usual high standard. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, really kind. Pleased with progress got to do some sanding on the fuse later hopefully. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Hi all More progress on the Swordfish, the Fuselage is together, control cables holes drilled and tail feathers started. Mark was correct about the silver ring not being present so I removed this and now just need to add the two additional struts to the three cowling supports and the engine will be finished Quite pleased Thanks for looking in Chris 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 9 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Hi all More progress on the Swordfish, the Fuselage is together, control cables holes drilled and tail feathers started. Mark was correct about the silver ring not being present so I removed this and now just need to add the two additional struts to the three cowling supports and the engine will be finished Quite pleased Thanks for looking in Chris Nice work Chris - once again I'll be playing catchup this weekend! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Solid progress, nice to the Swordfishery still thriving despite the Spitfiring ☺️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Dunny said: Nice work Chris - once again I'll be playing catchup this weekend! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger , a heads up re the bottom part of the fuselage when I stuck the cockpit in and the fuselage halves together, I then stuck the bottom panel in and mine was not as wide as hhe two fuse halves so needed some filler, it could be just something I have caused but I scraped all the paint of all areas that are to be glued so not sure. 2 hours ago, mark.au said: Solid progress, nice to the Swordfishery still thriving despite the Spitfiring ☺️ Thanks Mark , I have also joined the upper wing centre section and spar together so will get the top wing ready and hopefully will be painting soon. Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 18/08/2022 at 23:47, bigbadbadge said: Quite pleased As you should be. I'd be over the moon. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, AliGauld said: As you should be. I'd be over the moon. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair. It's a sweet little model. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Looking fantabulosa!!!! You’re doing a great job on this little wonder. 👏🙌👏❤️ Bravo that man. Johnny 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 23 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Looking fantabulosa!!!! You’re doing a great job on this little wonder. 👏🙌👏❤️ Bravo that man. Johnny Thanks Johnny, it is a lovely little kit, I would be further along, but I have been distracted with a Spitfire build !!! One can never have too many Spitfires😉 Thanks Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Hi all Further progress on the Swordfish with the windscreen aon and faired in a bit, still some work to do there and also the main upper wing mount in and fettled. The square area on top needed reducing slightly Rearing mount added, just want to tidy a bit on the upper surface Now fits like a dream on a dryfit. Upper wings ready for some sanding between the stats and lower wing joined . I am not worried re the holes for bomb racks as will drill out the front ones and then ascertain where the rears go when I construct the brass bomb racks, as they are space slightly differently to the kit ones. Thanks for looking in Chris 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Great progress, Chris. This seems like a very user friendly kit, and the tail feathers look particularly nice, better even than the Tamiya. Great to see you making great headway. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, mark.au said: Great progress, Chris. This seems like a very user friendly kit, and the tail feathers look particularly nice, better even than the Tamiya. Great to see you making great headway. Thanks Mark, hopefully I'll get the main U/C legs on later so I can get some Sky grey on and get back on with the engine. It's a very pleasing kit and very detailed too. Thanks Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Ye Gods, Chris, You are belting on with this one and it looks great. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Nice work Chris, coming on well! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Ye Gods, Chris, You are belting on with this one and it looks great. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, it is a lovely kit allowing a speedy build. 54 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Nice work Chris, coming on well! Keith Thanks Keith hopefully will be on it's undercarriage later and looking more Swordfish like. Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 Hi all Some further progress on the Swordfish, fuselage painted and glossed ready for decals Thanks for looking Chris 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Just powering along in the background there Chris, your Swordfish is looking fantastic, great paint job on the fuselage. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 19 minutes ago, mark.au said: Just powering along in the background there Chris, your Swordfish is looking fantastic, great paint job on the fuselage. Thanks Mark, not as far along as I would like but, I've been working on my Son's car with him during spare time. That is now on the road now so not much more to do apart from servicing and stereo so back to some modelling again 😀 Pleased with the way it's turning out so far. Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Chris, Some impressive progress and looking good mate! I'm hoping to push ahead with mine on Monday (cheeky day off!), and will use this as inspiration! Cheers, Roger 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, Some impressive progress and looking good mate! I'm hoping to push ahead with mine on Monday (cheeky day off!), and will use this as inspiration! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, pleased with it so far, going to put the decals on this morning before I head out to the garage. You will make great progress on your build I am sure. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Cracking work Chris, I'll need to push on with mine in a futile attempt to catch up with you and Roger. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: Cracking work Chris, I'll need to push on with mine in a futile attempt to catch up with you and Roger. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, you'll no doubt overtake me😄😉 I am a slow builder really. Decals are all on the fuselage now so will gloss and give it a wash now. Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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