Phartycr0c Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) Purhcased as a pressie / challenge by my good mate Rich T, in an attempt to "draw" me towards the world of Props, a MK 1 Trumpy Swordfish, built OTB with a few enhancements courtesy of Eduard interior and exterior sets and a Resin Bristol Pegasus engine and a little hidden shimming. The kit engine BTW is a beaut in its own right. I really enjoyed the build and attempted something different in using the transparent half of the fusealge and masking it off for the duration of spraying in an effort to provide a window into that lovely cockpit area. Good thought but like an idiot I managed to get a little overspray onto the area which had to be cleaned off. Should have Kleered the whole thing first. HOWEVER the rest of the kit went together like dream. with the exception of the rigging which, whilst caled out nice and clearly in the instructions, actually went together hit and miss, mainly due to a couple of oversize PE parts, which by the way are manufactured from the finest Chinese granite. Hopefully I have done this lovely kit justice. On with the show, excusing the photography. Edited September 27, 2010 by Phartycr0c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Looks good. Must get my 1/48 Tamiya one out of the stalled pile. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That's a lovely looking model, can I ask what the overall wingspan is, (space is getting tight at Dr.Jellyfingers residence)?!! Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 That's a lovely looking model, can I ask what the overall wingspan is, (space is getting tight at Dr.Jellyfingers residence)?!!Si. Hi, Wings extended are 44cms (17 inches) wide. Taking into account though, that this model can be built with the wings folded then the overall width is around 6 inches and 13 inches long. If you can find space, fit one in, also bear in mind that there is apparently a float version coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichT Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Lovely build mate, you've really done justice to the kit. Good job on the rigging - they don't call her the Stringbag for nothing! For the benefit of other forumites who aren't in on the joke, I gave this kit to Pharty last year as a wind-up, because he usually builds jets and I hoped that the rigging would drive him crazy. I think all jet-heads should build something with plenty of rigging once in a while, just to keep them honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickParker Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Great model Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverburn Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Looks spot on to me! Got one of these myself, in the to-do pile... Good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 That looks really great, nice job. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Great looking Stringbag!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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