discussion 1/72 Fairey Fulmar with PE wingfold.

[Dave Ward]

As a diversion to the lengthy painting of my Wellington Bust, I decided to delve into the stash for a simple, but different model, and I came up with this..........

This is from 1998 - Vista have long since vanished, but the model has been reboxed many times, by Revell, Smer etc. It is rather simple, but has recessed panel lines, and a halfway decent canopy. In itself, it looks OK, but nothing out of the ordinary, so I'm going to use this to add more interest

This needs a fair amount of surgery, luckily, all straight cuts, all along panel lines. I'll put up some sprue shots & maybe a few detail shots tomorrow. The instructions are on a postcard sized piece of paper, and it's good that it's a simple model. The back of the box has the colour scheme of the variants, a Mk.I and a Mk.II
Dave

 

[Guest]

Hi Dave this should be very interesting folding wings , good luck with the surgery your a braver man than I am.
Pete.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
Really interested in this. I would have liked to have folded wings on my recent Gannet build but chickened out. Good luck.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nothing like airwaves goodies

 

[papa 695]

Just pulled up my chair Dave.

 

[Guest]

Look forward to this one!

 

[Dave Ward]

Very surprised at the interest shown in this!!
I have the Gannet wingfold in the stash. it's more complicated than the Fulmar!
The canopy looks pretty good - it'll need careful painting!

The comprehensive instructions.................


A few detail shots


And the PE for the wingfold...


The cockpit is extremely basic basic, no instrument panel or interior details.
Time for a bit of surgery, a new blade in my scalpel, and a few deep breaths............
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

It took longer than I anticipated, but eventually...........................
The edges will need careful preparation, and squaring up before the PE is offered up
Dave

 

[Guest]

Hi Dave
First stage complete very well done :thumb2: . You deserve an afternoon nap for that:sleeping:.
Pete.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
That cutting looks neat :thumb2: I suppose it has to be done carefully otherwise you'd have no chance with the PE folding mechanism.
Jim

 

[Dave Ward]

I had to use a knife, so I didn't lose any material. If I'd used a razor saw, which would have been faster & easier, I could have ended up with parts that were too small.
Dave

 

[Guest]

Looks like you've set yourself a challenge there Dave. Watching with great interest.

 

[rtfoe]

Dave, fantastic and the cuts look very clean. :thumb2: Would like to get my hands on the AirWaves etch, is it still available? I think I also have one of the reboxed Fulmars in my stash. It'll look much better with the wings folded.

Grabing a chair for this.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Dave Ward]

Rich,
yes.....https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AEC72224?result-token=zmeCK
they also have the Airwaves set for detailing the cockpit etc. ( and also cockpit canopy masks! )
Dave

 

[rtfoe]

Rich,
yes.....https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AEC72224?result-token=zmeCK
they also have the Airwaves set for detailing the cockpit etc.
Dave

Thanks Dave...I'll definitely check it out to add to the package of my Uhu decal and make the postage worth it. As it is the postage costs more than the decal I need.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[stillp]

I like the way the canopy is 'frosted' where it needs painting. Looks a nice kit, and I'm sure you'll make a great job of it.
Pete

 

[Dave Ward]

Interior assembled & basecoated, I'll do a little detail painting, before closing the fuselage up
I have to assemble the fuselage next, as a good joint for the stub wings is going to be a bit of a struggle, I fear!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Looking at the decal sheet, I think it may be aged past using. Luckily, I remembered I had a AM decal sheet Xtradecal X72-108 815 NAS - I bought it for the Swordfish and Gannet markings - now I can use the Fulmar scheme

How many times have you used a complete AM decal sheet? - this has the Fulmar, Avenger, Swordfish, Albacore, Gannet, Wessex & Lynx
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Fuselage joined & stub wing added - not a brilliant fit - I needed a bit of filler & elbow grease to get things smooth
I have PE bits to fit in the wheelwells before I can add the inner wing uppers
Dave

 

[papa 695]

Just caught up Dave, some very nice surgery there. looking very good.