Short Sunderland 1/72nd scale.

[phildagreek]

Very nice indeed.

[kapam]

Excellent job!

I think you got the weathering/staining perfectly - they led a hard life in a harsh environment.

Brilliantly done.  👏👏👏👏

[mick]

great work

[HL-10]

Again, a very big thank you for all the comments and compliments.

It's great to receive so many from you all 😀

[The Rat]

On 6/28/2024 at 1:25 AM, HL-10 said:

WOW! Thank you very much!

I appreciate all your comments and compliments, but this one is very special

 

 

You're quite welcome! One of these days I'll splurge on the Special Hobby MkV and do it with the registration of one that he flew. 

[stevehnz]

That is very nice. An all round lovely job on a hard worked unit, it looks most convincing. 👍 

Steve.

[graham121]

Great finish, certainly looks like i has spent a while in the water!

[georgeusa]

You did really well on this kit in the build and finish.  I would not tackle the clear parts without a mask, so you are lots braver than I am.  I have the Airfix version with all the White Ensign detail sets just waiting for me to get the nerve enough and manual dexterity to do them justice.  I am just amazed at how well you have built and finished this Sunderland.  Just a real beauty.  Thanks for sharing.

[Rod bettencourt]

That looks outstanding!!! Thanks for sharing.

 

Rod

[The Rat]

On 6/28/2024 at 1:25 AM, HL-10 said:

WOW! Thank you very much!

I appreciate all your comments and compliments, but this one is very special

 

 

This Imperial War Museum link takes you to a photo of one that he flew, and I'm fairly certain that is was taken just after they flew from Rangoon to Kai-Tak. on November 10th, 1945. Those are Japanese POWs scraping paint on the hull. The war was over, so I imagine that it was legal to put them to work on military maintenance. Dad's log book records that he was First Officer on that flight, pilot was Warrant Officer Ayscough. Two 'Sergeant Pilots' in command! https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205207420

Edited June 30, 2024 by The Rat

[Gimme Shelter]

What a great looking porcupine. And well done for choosing this kit - I don't think I have seen one built on display yet either. I have the kit and from memory, remember that there is a ton of work that needs to go into making it. 

 

Very nice - top marks to you

[PATRICK FROM THE SANDS]

Impressive work! weathering is top notch, just a little remark on the rear fuselage antenna row, the third one seems to be bent, easy to correct...

Superb 72eme! 

[HL-10]

Thanks for the comments and comments

I'm glad you all like the beast! 

 

[Navy Bird]

Outstanding workmanship. Very convincing paint job, great details, precise assembly - what's not to like? One to be proud of.     👍👍👍

 

Cheers,

Bill

[Head in the clouds.]

Job done and very well indeed. When seen from a plan view I always feel that the wings are trying to get away from the fuselage due  to the engines being canted outwards. Superb weathering too.

[The Rat]

On 7/2/2024 at 2:05 PM, Head in the clouds. said:

Job done and very well indeed. When seen from a plan view I always feel that the wings are trying to get away from the fuselage due  to the engines being canted outwards. Superb weathering too.

 

The prototype, K4774, had a straight leading edge to the wings. When the 4-gun Fraser-Nash tail turret was trialled, it was found to have shifted the C of G aft. The engineering fix they devised was to give the wings 4° of sweepback to compensate, but the engine mounts were left 'as is'. That fixed the problem, but gave the Sunderland a quirk that pilots had to learn: sudden reduction in throttle caused the nose to pitch up, instead of dropping. Don't ask me to explain the aerodynamic reason for that, because I have no idea whatsoever. 🤣

Edited July 12, 2024 by The Rat
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[tomkil]

Magnificent.