Bughunter Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8 C.3549 My "Big Ack" flown by No.35 Sqn RFC in December 1917 is finished. The impressive number of 1700 units was built of this type. The kit of the Mid. Type was made by Copper State Models in 1/48, at least in the Premium Edition here, is a little sensation! The engineering and the fit are excellent. The additions are an REXx exhaust, a resin Beardmore engine, a bigger PE sheet made of nickel silver, a thick PE sheet which provides for example the beautiful AW manufacturer logos, a little decal sheet with metal print and not to forget a brass PE sheet with spare parts (no joke!). But still, I found small possibilities for scratch-built additions here and there. As usual on my models I added a wooden airscrew. The struts and tail skid was also replaced by real wood. The box comes very complete, but I used some accessories like RAF wire terminals and some turnbuckles from Gaspatch Models, wicker seat and Rotherham air pump are Eduard parts and the seatbelt (now not visible at all!) is a fabric one from HGW Models. As I want to have a robust model for exhibitions I replaced some fragile plastic parts with metal and made some small additions here and there. In case someone want to see more there was a detailed build log on Scalemates. I dedicate this model to my friend Roland, who recently passed away at the age of 54. Rest in peace. Now have fun with the pictures! The obligatory picture of the underside: .. and yes, light is going through the target sight! 👍 And for comparison that is the real one. I left the top cowling open to show the beautiful engine. That can be seen on many F.K.8 photos. And now I'm looking forward to your feedback! Cheers, Frank Edited March 10, 2023 by Bughunter better layout 64 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Looks fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAf Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Well done, Frank! It is a fantastic model from the box, but you've certainly added to it. /Fredrik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Wow, that's a remarkable model! If you didn't state the scale I would have assumed it were 1/32. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Feedback? you know what is coming- that is a superb piece of modelling!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Another museum quality build from the @Bughunter bench !! Absolutely beautiful, Frank ! Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Fascinating modelling! It's difficult to find proper words of appraisal to describe this masterpiece. Perhaps: the original is not as nicely detailed! Nicht schlecht Frank 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Outstanding effort. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Superb work again from the master modeller Frank. I really do enjoy seeing your work. I'm looking forward to hearing how this is received in exhibitions. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Fabulous. It looks like the real thing, restored in a museum. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Stunning modelling! Superb photography as well. Displays the model perfectly! Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Joy of seeing!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Another of your outstanding builds in the odd scale which always look as though they are at least twice as large. A very worthy tribute to your late friend. I am sure that you are going to win many prizes with this one. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 A stunning example of model building at its best, top quality, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Extraordinary model and photography! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Superb modelling and photography 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 This is a stunning build! I am very curious how you got the rib tape to come out as you did - which is fantastic. I have been experimenting but mine don't look look this good (yet). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 What a fantastic model Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Wonderful modelling. You have skills we mere mortals can only dream of possessing. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 Wow! Thank you very much for your fantastic feedback! Highly appreciated. 22 hours ago, Harold55 said: I am very curious how you got the rib tape to come out as you did - which is fantastic. I have some progress pics of the wing painting in my build log, may it helps: https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=21997&p=albums&album=93500 Cheers, Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Superb build and photo`s, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 Thank you very much, also for all the Likes In meantime I got also very nice feedback from Copper State Models, very kind of them Cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I'm in awe of your model making and photographic skills. Absolutely first class in every way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Now that is an A&W FK.8. Awesome, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Frank, You did a wonderful job ! Neat rigging and the details ! And I remember, that Copper State Models just brought out this model, in the same time I finished my scratch build :-)) Please have a look here, it is the early version though: https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/743445851001446041/ Thanks for showing ! Greetings JohnHaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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