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Another PK-1 Fury...turned Fury Mk.II, 25 Squadron, Hawkinge, 1936...


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Masked what I needed to and then sprayed it with Humbrol rattlecan Chrome.  Shiny shiny.

 

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With the masks off you can see what it'll look like.  I think a nice even aluminum will offset that shine very nicely.

 

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--John

 

 

 

 

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The top wing has been fitted onto the cabane struts.  I'll let that set up before adding the interplane pieces.  Indeed, this is a safe procedure because I might have to scratch build the interplanetary struts if they are out of whack.  Not a big deal, really.

 

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--John

 

 

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Looks very nice, it was always a very good build. The Fury is a lovely looking aeroplane. I built the AModel kit for a GB in 2020.

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I neglected to see that I had to paint the rudder and stabilizers glossy black...ooops...

 

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Had I done so earlier, I would have made a better job of it.  As it is, it looks ok.

 

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I'll start a few decals, then the rigging, then the rest of the decals.

 

--John

 

 

 

 

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18 minutes ago, Ray S said:

It was a good save on the paintwork for the tail area.

Thank you!

 

Actually my dyslexia made me paint the black areas in reverse first...then I fixed it.  So yes...a real save!

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Rigging...I rigged the tail first, using stretched sprue for the stabilizer and rudder lines and monofilament for the structural supports.

 

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...and then used monofilament for all the remaining 'RAF wires' (which aren't really wires...I know...).  I'll use sprue for the cables on the landing gear but first I'll add the remaining decals tomorrow.

 

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--John

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Decals...this is a nice set of roundels from the Big Yellow Store.  It also has roundels specific for the Siskin, which I will need.

 

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On top and the fuselage...

 

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And underneath...

 

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And that is that.  I was worried that the decals weren't settling down enough and feel that the rib detail on the wings is a bit exaggerated.  It is, and they eventually did but only with several brushes of solvent.  Now...a layer of protective varnish,  the wheels/spats, prop, final bit of rigging...

 

--John

 

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Ok.  I think I might finish this one this afternoon.  All I have to do is attach the radio aires from the ridder/fuselage/wing tops...and add a little exhaust staining around the manifolds.  Very light, btw...I imagine this aircraft was kept pretty clean.  I am pleased with the spats.

 

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