discussion airfix 1/72 swordfish

[Guest]

This is the new tool swordfish.
I painted cockpit interior green and fabric red dope.
IMG_20190215_113324 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
cockpit framed up
IMG_20190215_113342 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
IMG_20190215_114041 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr
The fuse was a PITA to put together, the bottom is seperate to thye sides and I had a hard time to line it up but wrangled it into place.
IMG_20190221_114411 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

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[papa 695]

Nice start Theuns

 

[colin m]

Looking good. I built one of these some time ago. A really nice little kit.

 

[Guest]

Ta.

I got the basic components done, and put the Sky "S" on bottom and fuse sides
IMG_20190224_092146 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

 

[Guest]

Sky "S"

For accuracy’s sake, I’ll point out that the colour is named simply “Sky” — what it seems most people don’t realise is that “Type ’S’” refers to it being smooth (yet matt) paint for use on aircraft. Why exactly this has become tacked onto the name Sky only, I’m not sure.

Anyway, the model looks good. Are you going to build it with the wings folded?

 

[Guest]

Cool info thanx ,interesting

Theuns

 

[Guest]

Got the basic scheme on, now to gloss and decal so I can do rigging and assembly

Theuns

 

[Guest]

sorry for extra pix post

 

[Guest]

You can edit your post (use the link at the bottom left of it) and remove them

Is the camouflage sprayed? It looks like it, but very fine and in scale.

 

[Guest]

yup sprayed it on, I used prestic worms for a soft edge.

Theuns

 

[papa 695]

Looking good Theuns.

 

[Guest]

Ta.
Got one wing rigging done, taking it in stages so it doesnt get to boring lol

Theuns