1:72 Fairey Barracuda

[Dunny]

Hi All,

 

My third completion for 2024 is SH's Barracuda, finished as LS503 of 815 Sqn FAA, flying from HMS Indomitable in August 1944. Although I have not been able to find a photo of LS403 here is a Barracuda from Indomitable from around the same time:

 

 

The build was OOB - here is the WIP if anybody is interested:

 

And on with the photos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I couldn't resist a couple of companion shots, both with 3-crew FAA brethren:

 

 

And one with a stable-mate:

 

 

I have to say I've really enjoyed this build, and it's nice to have a Barracuda in the collection. Thanks to all of those who have added kind words and encouragement along the way - it has been much appreciated!

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Roger

[ForestFan]

Looks great, great collection too 👍

[Dunny]

25 minutes ago, ForestFan said:

Looks great, great collection too 👍

Thanks very much!

[bigbadbadge]

Great work on this one Roger, looks awesome.   Love the paint.  Great to see the group photos too. 

Chris

[M.T.Dolby]

Another beauty Roger! The colours look spot on, I really like the FAA later camouflage, especially with blue and white Pacific theatre roundels! Did the undercarriage go together well? One of the most complex out there for a single engine aircraft! 👏👏👏

Matt

[AliGauld]

Yet again you bring us more TSS goodness.

What a phenomenal build.

A pleasure to watch it come together and an absolute joy to see the finished article along with all her little friends.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Dunny]

1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said:

Great work on this one Roger, looks awesome.   Love the paint.  Great to see the group photos too. 

Chris

Thanks very much Chris!

1 hour ago, M.T.Dolby said:

Another beauty Roger! The colours look spot on, I really like the FAA later camouflage, especially with blue and white Pacific theatre roundels! Did the undercarriage go together well? One of the most complex out there for a single engine aircraft! 👏👏👏

Matt

Thanks very much Matt! Despite my fears the undercarriage went together well

11 minutes ago, AliGauld said:

Yet again you bring us more TSS goodness.

What a phenomenal build.

A pleasure to watch it come together and an absolute joy to see the finished article along with all her little friends.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Thanks Alistair - shame not to get a group photo or two!

[corsaircorp]

Congratulations Roger !!

Great Barracuda indeed !! I really enjoyed the WiP too !!

What will be the next FAA build ??

A Corsair to go deside the Cuda...

Sincerely.

CC

[Vultures1]

Really nice work, well done!

[Andrés S.]

NICE !!!

 

Andrés.

[Dunny]

15 minutes ago, corsaircorp said:

Congratulations Roger !!

Great Barracuda indeed !! I really enjoyed the WiP too !!

What will be the next FAA build ??

A Corsair to go deside the Cuda...

Sincerely.

CC

Thanks very much CC - a different direction next...

11 minutes ago, Vultures1 said:

Really nice work, well done!

Thanks very much!

8 minutes ago, Andrés S. said:

NICE !!!

 

Andrés.

Cheers Andrés - most kind!

[Farmerboy]

That’s a beautiful model, but let’s face it, it’s a pretty ungainly looking aircraft , looks about as aerodynamic as a brick!

[Dunny]

48 minutes ago, Farmerboy said:

That’s a beautiful model, but let’s face it, it’s a pretty ungainly looking aircraft , looks about as aerodynamic as a brick!

It has been said before, but I do rather like it!

[Billy54]

Lovely model, thank you for sharing your images. Barracudas have a special place for me because my father worked on them (837 squadron) when serving aboard HMS Glory during the later stages of WWII.  

[Dunny]

8 hours ago, Billy54 said:

Lovely model, thank you for sharing your images. Barracudas have a special place for me because my father worked on them (837 squadron) when serving aboard HMS Glory during the later stages of WWII.  

Thanks very much Billy - special indeed!

[Mig88]

It's nice to see such an ugly plane so beautifully finished! Well done, it looks really good.

 

Miguel

[stevej60]

That's a magnificent build Roger I've got this kit in the small stash.

[Dunny]

16 minutes ago, Mig88 said:

It's nice to see such an ugly plane so beautifully finished! Well done, it looks really good.

 

Miguel

Thanks very much Miguel!

5 minutes ago, stevej60 said:

That's a magnificent build Roger I've got this kit in the small stash.

Thanks Steve - go on, you know you want to!

[Red Dog]

Ungainly, ugly, out of place - just the reason to build it, I think.

Nicely done.

[Dunny]

2 hours ago, Red Dog said:

Ungainly, ugly, out of place - just the reason to build it, I think.

Nicely done.

Thanks for the kind words!

[Sky Keg]

Outstanding Roger!!!! I started this very same kit, became frustrated with it and then set it aside.  Your`s here has provided a glimmer of hope that i can get it built ( but not nearly to the level of your`s here ). By the way, how did you solve that minuscule window located at the lower side of the pilot`s station???? That part there vexed me right into a migraine headache.

 

Great results as usual my friend.

 

Mike 

[Dunny]

26 minutes ago, Sky Keg said:

Outstanding Roger!!!! I started this very same kit, became frustrated with it and then set it aside.  Your`s here has provided a glimmer of hope that i can get it built ( but not nearly to the level of your`s here ). By the way, how did you solve that minuscule window located at the lower side of the pilot`s station???? That part there vexed me right into a migraine headache.

 

Great results as usual my friend.

 

Mike 

Thanks very much Mike - I found it no worse than any other SH kit. The little window? Krystal Kleer - I use it for all such openings...

[NMLeonov]

Fantastic model of an under-loved aircraft. The FAA pacific livery is so interesting to my eye.

[Dunny]

31 minutes ago, NMLeonov said:

Fantastic model of an under-loved aircraft. The FAA pacific livery is so interesting to my eye.

Thanks for the kind words!

[Epeeman]

Excellent work on your Barracuda - good standard of finish too.

 

Regards

 

Dave