Dermo245 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Hi all and first finish of this year for me., Sword's 1/72 Sikorsky S-43 'Baby Clipper' in US Navy service for the "WW2 Twins GB". The build thread is here but to recap: Kit: Sword Sikorsky S-43/JRS-1 SW72019 Build: Fuselage & wings were part-started by another modeller - the kit was finished by me OOB Paints: Tamiya acrylics sprayed. Johnshon's Klear. Decals: BuNo1063/1-J-1 from Navy Squadron VJ-1, Pearl Harbour survvor. Decals are from Eduard release of this kit (thank you Toby) Extras: Wire and sprue for rigging. Krystal Klear for all the cabin windows. Notes: Too many to mention! One of those kits where nothing really fits together. Approach with a lot of caution! Thanks for looking, take care and happy modelling. Dermot Sword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_7 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Sword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Sword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Sword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Sword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr 45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Wow! That is crazy nice! It must've been a tough kit, so...well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Certainly a silk purse from a sows ear... well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Beaut scheme!🫡 TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Amazing result! Very well done! erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 You did very well at turning a difficult kit into a fine showpiece. The interwar scheme was done perfectly. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Fantastic! I have the kit in my stash (the Special Hobby boxing) but that is where it stays until I get the motivation. I know you would have needed to do a lot of work to get it looking so good, so my hat's off to you. Well done! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Dermot, You've built a multicoloured beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOK61 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 A very eye-catching scheme on an interesting aircraft, plus a rescue of someone else's start. Wonderful stuff. Thanks for sharing it with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Like kapam I too have that kit in my stash. Seeing your masterwork. . . . . I don’t know, does it inspire me to drag it out or hang my head in shame knowing mine would never look as great as yours? Incredible job. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 You really did a very nice job with that kit and you should be proud of your effort. Like kapam and Ad-4N, I also have that kit in my stash and after seeing your build I may just sell or swap mine because I know I could never finish it anywhere near as good as yours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 16 hours ago, kapam said: Fantastic! I have the kit in my stash (the Special Hobby boxing) but that is where it stays until I get the motivation. I know you would have needed to do a lot of work to get it looking so good, so my hat's off to you. Well done! 👏👏👏 14 hours ago, Ad-4N said: Like kapam I too have that kit in my stash. Seeing your masterwork. . . . . I don’t know, does it inspire me to drag it out or hang my head in shame knowing mine would never look as great as yours? Incredible job. 13 hours ago, Billy54 said: You really did a very nice job with that kit and you should be proud of your effort. Like kapam and Ad-4N, I also have that kit in my stash and after seeing your build I may just sell or swap mine because I know I could never finish it anywhere near as good as yours. Thank you! The pictures hide a lot of mistakes and goofs. I'm an average modeller so my advice is go build the kits you have. I admit it's no shake-and-bake-TamiGawa and you'll need to use all the modelling skills you've learned. Sure, there are a few challenges along the way (canopy fit/butt joins galore/engine cowlings/very-fussy undercarriage etc) but they're not deal-breakers. Stick with it and you'll be rewarded with a kit that not many people build....and (for me anyway), a great sense of achievement at the end. Happy modelling. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 It looks fabulous Dermot, and brings a nice splash of bright colour in amongst all the camouflage. The bright green tail looks like some fresh exotic leaf! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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