Fleet Air Arm Group Build

How do we get the Fleet Air Arm Group Build badge?

Razordws, You might know this since you work in 1/72.  How easy is it to detail a Corsair's engine?  I was thing of adding plug wires and some dry brushing to give it some realism.  Maybe just dry brush to bring out the detail will work.  What's your experience?

bobbaily wrote:

Darren-you're setting quite a pace!  Very nice work.  Are you going to do the invasion stripes on your Hellcat?

Thanks Bob,

Yes, I will be painting the invasion stripes on this one. Should make for an interesting paint scheme. I'v been lucky with hobby time this week, I don't expect it to last so I will make the most of it while I can.

Daywalker wrote:

Darren- I got my roudels in the mail today, thanks buddy!  If I can ever return the favor, just ask!

Frank-

you are very welcome mate! Glad they got there eventually. 

Daywalker wrote:

Het guys, I have a question.  I have managed to round up some roundels, and can probably find the code letters for my COrsair, but any ideas on how to do the small "Royal Navy" and "KD xxx" in white in front of the tail?  Not sure if anyone knows of a generic decal sheet that might be able to provide the letters and numbers I need.

 Frank,

If you have a model railroad shop near you. They might have drytransfer letters and numbers. I have a set of black that I have used before, but I think they make them in white too. Worth a look...

HTH,
Leon

If I`m not to mistaken it was in the the januari issue of scale aviation mag. og the sister mag of tamiya mag....Can`t remember to well.......hmmm got to be alzheimers;)

Razordws, thanks for getting back on this.  It happens that I have some wire that is very thin and would work great.  I was doing some checking and you're right on not being able to see much of the engine.  I think I will try dry brushing and wash.  I have never done this before, but how hard can it be.  I just finished read Detailing Scale Model Aircraft by Mike Ashey and will try his technique for painting engines.  If there is anything that you care to suggest please do not hesitate.

Roy

gwaihir wrote:

If you have a model railroad shop near you. They might have drytransfer letters and numbers. I have a set of black that I have used before, but I think they make them in white too. Worth a look... HTH, Leon

Damn!  Good idea, wish I'd thought of it earlier this morning when I was at the LHS.

TANGO 1 wrote:

Nice choice! I've used Techmod decals before and they went on fine. As it happens, I will be using them on my FAA Corsair too.

I was doing some research and was wondering if it would be correct not to clip the wings on my Corsair?

Yes, you would be correct to clip your Corsair's wings. If you go back a few pages in this thread you'll find some pics of the FAA Corsair wings.

Hope this helps.

It would seem that I will need to clip the wings 1.5 to 2 mm to give it the proper look.  My 1/72 Corsair's wingtip is one piece for at least 4mm.  I have never attempted and thing like this, but how hard can it be.  Just use a saw and cut at least 0.5mm from my mark and sand to shape.  Any helpful hints or encouragements would be welcomed. 

Roy

Sounds like you know what you're doing, just remember to do small cuts leaving some material on as its easier to sand parts down when they are too big as opposed to adding material to parts with too much cut off.

I'm sure you know that already, but its always nice to have a friendly reminder.

Hey Everyone,

may I take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Happy Easter! All the best you and yours and I hope you have a great weekend.

I've got a lot on over the next few days so I might not get much done on the modelling front, I have to see how it goes.

In the meantime................

Enjoy the weekend's rum ration!

Cheers!

Sorry I haven't been on line for a couple of days guys, but I hope you all enjoy your Easter break because I know I sure am!!!

Frank I have a spare set the small "Royal Navy" decals from an old Airfix Seafire if you are interested.  If you want them just send me a PM with your addy and I'll put them in the mail when I get back to work on Tuesday.  Sorry I can't help with the "KD xxx" that you need for the front of the tail.

Dave good to hear she's closed up and sorry about the extra details .  I'll be looking forward to some more photos when you get the chance.

Roy I have recently come across a set of scale plans for FAA Corsairs which shows exactly how much to "carve off", if you want a copy send me a PM with an email addy that I can send an attachment too.  Btw, if anybody else wants a copy of these plans just send me an email.

Cheers 

Darson-

Wow, thanks for that offer!  PM inbound.

Frank, PM received and thanks for the offer but there is no way I'm taking money for something as small as this.

Roy, PM received and you have a 2MB PDF inbound to your home email addy.

Cheers

darson wrote:

Frank, PM received and thanks for the offer but there is no way I'm taking money for something as small as this.

Wow, thanks Darren!  I must admit, there are a lot of nice guys Down Under named Darren, both of you have jumped to help me out!  I really appreciate it.

Daywalker wrote:

Wow, thanks Darren!  I must admit, there are a lot of nice guys Down Under named Darren, both of you have jumped to help me out!  I really appreciate it.

No problems at all Frank, but I think you'll find that our illustrious leader (the other Darren) is from England not Australia .

Cheers

darson wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Wow, thanks Darren!  I must admit, there are a lot of nice guys Down Under named Darren, both of you have jumped to help me out!  I really appreciate it. No problems at all Frank, but I think you'll find that our illustrious leader (the other Darren) is from England not Australia . Cheers

Do I feel like a moron. Guess all of those rum rations are going to my head.   Sorry for the mix up guys.

OK, Frank.........step away from the rum. You've had a tad too much methinks!

Good news chaps!

I just won a 1/48 Sea Fury in an auction! Got it for a nice price too!  I've wanted one of these for ages.......

Congrats on the pickup of the Seafury Darren, nice one , especially if you got it at a reasonable price.  Are you going to put any of the Cutting Edge resin replacement bit in it, or build it OOB?

It is my eternal hope that one of these days a major manufacturer will release an up to date kit of the Seafury in 1/48 .

Cheers 

Thanks Lads.

Darren,

I'm not sure which way I will go at the moment, I have never seen this kit in the flesh before so when it arrives I will dry fit the bits and see if I'm happy. If not, then I may just spring for the resin stuff. At the minute, I'm happy just to have a starting point in 1/48. Like you, I very much want to see a new tooling of this superb fighter.

I was lucky enough to get up close to one a couple of years ago when I visited the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovil. It a an incredible place as the museum backs onto the airbase and they have a viewing area to watch the front line aircraft. Anyway, I fell in love with the Sea Fury and knew that one day I must build a model of one.

I have done a little bit to my Hellcat tonight, laid done the white paint for the invasion stripes after some cleanup of my earlier assembly efforts. I think this will be a quick build as I'm doing it OOB,provided I get some time back at the bench. Its in short supply this weekend!