Pete in a shed Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Hello All Just finished this one, literally hot and still wet from the shed (the kit, not me). Cracking kit to make, out of the box other than glue and paint. The resin detail and the vac form canopy are some of the best examples I’ve ever seen. Alas none of you will get to see the cockpit detail as it’s below the tiny cockpit aperture and is not visible. I did manage to get the photo etch torpedo propeller blades onto the torpedo, but I did need to lie down afterwards! It’s finished as an aircraft operated at RNAS Lee on Solent in the fifties. As usual I used Xtra Color paints and varnish with a little weathering and a Flory wash. Hope you like it. The kit comes with 2 canopies so I've a spare if anyone needs/wants one. I don't know of any other aircraft that tilts the torpedo to accommodate take off. Quite an innovative idea I feel. Yes, there is a prop blade on the end of my finger All 8 in place (ish) Thanks for looking Pete 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 That's a corker! Very unusual subject and not often seen modelled. Well done for Valom for producing such a kit....and even better you've built it and shared the photos. Cracking result! 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Impressive to say the least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Beautiful job on that Pete, a handsome subject & you've caught it brilliantly. Not so sure about those torpedo props though. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 You did an excellent paint job! It is nice to see such an outstanding model of a Blackburn Firebrand. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 One of my favourite aircraft and an excellent result! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 That’s a cracker - love it. Always been fascinated by the Firebrand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Superb model, and well done for persevering with that torpedo- those blades look a nightmare! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Superb, Pete - always loved the Firebrand and you've captured it perfectly! Kudos for the torpedo etch - I'd have given up, I'm sure Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 A beast of an aircraft, I started a Rareplanes one back in the 80's but never finished it. May have to look into getting one. Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 That is impressive. I may be tempted to acquire one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Beautiful build and aircraft ! I hope we'll see a 1/48 injected kit of the type soon 🤤 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Very nice! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 A fine Firebrand, great build ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 That's a lovely big old beasty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmike Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Well done, Pete - you’ve made a lovely model of the beast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Many thanks everyone for the kind comments. 11 hours ago, DaveyGair said: A beast of an aircraft 6 hours ago, F-32 said: That's a lovely big old beasty! 3 hours ago, Blackmike said: Well done, Pete - you’ve made a lovely model of the beast! As there are several references to Beast I'm assuming that was the Navy nickname of the Firebrand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Wow! Very nice indeed! As one who mostly avoids photo-etch, you have my total admiration for those prop blades on the torpedo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Many thanks everyone for the kind comments. As there are several references to Beast I'm assuming that was the Navy nickname of the Firebrand? I don't think it had that nickname, she's just not as elegant or petite looking as a Spitfire or Mustang or suchlike 😁 Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Beautiful model. Great attention to details, colors and weathering,....simply beautiful Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Fantastic model of an unusual type, that I never saw before. So good to see these rare planes. A nice and subtle weathering rounds up this superb model. Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Nice build, I fancy the TF4 in earlier scheme that was photographed in colour in 1945? I understand Valom do a boxing that might suit. The Rareplanes Mk5 was my second vacform kit I finished. Built it in the Nurses Home at St James's in Leeds when I had just qualified as a registered nurse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Lovely! Superbly finished! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 37 minutes ago, Mr T said: Nice build, I fancy the TF4 in earlier scheme that was photographed in colour in 1945? I understand Valom do a boxing that might suit. Thanks. There are a couple of TFMk4s by Valom on a well known auction site at the moment, and there is a decal sheet by mark 1 that covers lots of the earlier schemes in dark sea grey and slate grey, not sure if its still available though. Fill your boots😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Lovely job Pete! I have always been fascinated by this giant beast and you have done it proud! Would love a kit in my favoured scale 1/48 - but it would be BIG!!! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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