discussion Airfix 1\72 Fairey Swordfish

[peterairfix]

I Never done one before I believe it's a new moulding judging by how the kit look's.
So it's into the unknown.
This is what I have in the box.
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[Lee Drennen]

I always like that plane

 

[Jim R]

Like Lee I have always liked these - sort of throwback to WW1. Looks a nice kit. Quite a lot of parts. Useless fact - The Swordfish was responsible for the distruction of more Axis shipping tonnage than any other aircraft despite being considered obsolete in 1939. I look forward to seeing this come together.
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

will watch out for this

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Peter, I'll join in and watch.

 

[colin m]

Nice choice. I built the float version some time ago. I liked it so much I went on to buy the Tamiya 1:48 as well.

 

[peterairfix]

No construction yet as there numerous parts to paint just for the cockpit.
And here's how many.View attachment 318704View attachment 318705View attachment 318706View attachment 318707View attachment 318708View attachment 318709View attachment 318710

 

[peterairfix]

I have now managed to get something together and it's a bit of a tight squeeze but everything seems to fit well.

 

[Guest]

Very nice. I have the same kit that came as a combo with the Hurricaine
Are you going to paint the "red /pink" dope on the indise of the faric in the fuse?

Theuns

 

[peterairfix]

Very nice. I have the same kit that came as a combo with the Hurricaine
Are you going to paint the "red /pink" dope on the indise of the faric in the fuse?

Theuns

I will be I thought it was a mistake with the instructions to have that color but it looks like it was right.

 

[Guest]

Yup indeed, the dope was a brick red when applied to the outside of the fabric, the dope that blead through the linnen would be a pink /red and look uneven and patchy as it was brushed on.

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[peterairfix]

Here's an update from closing the fuselage and started to put some color on before adding the wings to make it easier when I get the wings on.
And I have started on the upper wings before I paint them.View attachment 319058View attachment 319059View attachment 319060View attachment 319061View attachment 319062View attachment 319063View attachment 319065View attachment 319066View attachment 319069

 

[Guest]

Peter.
How on earth you guys build these at that scale and manage to get so much additional detail, I struggle with 1/35 and all the optivisors I can .
Well done mate tis looking good.
John.

 

[peterairfix]

I had a minor disaster whilst cut a under carriage strut off part of it pinged offed never to be seen again and I have emailed airfix a number of times without success so I have gone out and got another kit so I probably scratch build the missing bit in the meantime I can now continue.

 

[Guest]

Coming along well.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Nice that you can now continue with this. Once you have a part to copy I'm sure you will be able to scratch a replacement. The Carpet Monster strikes again :sad:
Jim

 

[peterairfix]

At last I have finally made some more progress I have that errant piece glued in place along with the top wings and the bottom wings are painted and ready for fitting.