Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Here is an update from TSWSIE.............

Got the canopy seals for the Crusader painted up and have installed some P/E details, these still need to be painted. I also painted the sidewinders, but I am not happy with them so I will go over them again.

Slowly but surely this build is coming together..........further updates will be broadcast as they come in.

 I must say that I believe that is one of the most barbarically treated cutting mats I have laid eyes upon! Darren!  The work however looks to be top notch! 

 Where is Nam!?!??!?! is he all moved yet?

Sean great looking kit!  I real special addition to the FAA GB I love the Malta Defenders!

 I am happy to report that my kits have arrived for the FAA ! All have props as well!

Right now I must follow orders! Like a good soldier!

A few years have gone by since these pics!

 I think the BC glasses make the outfit!

Welcome back CAG, good to have you aboard!  Let's get these barrels below decks in case the admiral stops in for a surprise inspection.  Cheers!

Excellent work on the F-8, how do you paint those canopy seals?  They look quite convincing.

Aaron-Thanks! Yes, the cutting mat has seen better days-but I wouldn't build without it. A chap can get quite attached to certain bits of kit over ther years. Great pics BTW, its good to see a little of our selves on here.

Frank- Thank-you! The seals were done with those tricky Eduard paint masks-it takes time, but its worth it as this buld is going to be a special one.

Update:

I have made some more progress wih the Seafury..................just needs some touch ups around the masking areas.

TANGO 1 wrote:

Great pics BTW, its good to see a little of our selves on here.

Every time I post a photo of myself in my ever-present optivisor, Dave complains that he has nightmares. LOL

Darren- YOU have been a busy boy!  Top marks on that Sea Fury as well, masking looks absolutely perfect.

 Ha a little of myself at the age of 18 !  CAG!  I was a dapper looking teen was I not?  I know what you mean about being attached to certain tools and such. I actually love my little crank table much the same way!

I saw those seals very cool!

Frank you have me worried!

Or, how about this one?

Daywalker wrote:

Frank - Do tell the story behind this photo ...

Aaron - What year was the pic taken of you in your BDU's

Daywalker wrote:

Or, how about this one?

Aaahhhh.........yes, a handsome fellow to be sure. The second picture is of course Franks return celebration in 1992 after a top secret U2 sortie over Japan to find out if any more 1/48 Bf-109 variants were going to be tooled by Hasegawa ....................................

CAG Welcome back sir!!! I trust the flight was a good one judging by the barrels being rolled below! Great work on the gunfighter and seafury!!!!! I aim to finish the 'bag soonish and then concentrate on the corsair again, then hopefully I plan on doing a 1/48 Hobbycraft Seafury in the mig killer markings for the new FAA GB. LOL I hope to do this by some kind of deadline, maybe the one i keep, better late than never! Well the new gf is an inspiration and wants to see them finished as well.

Aaron you look like a man on a mission!!!!!

Frank, they say a pic is worth a thousand words, and some shouldn't be said!

Nah! That was the XO just after landing his craft on the Hudson River.....but where did the other 154 people fit in that thing?

sfcmac wrote:

Ha a little of myself at the age of 18 !  CAG!  I was a dapper looking teen was I not?

I've got one, it's really old!

It's Friday old chaps, time to party!

namrednef wrote:

Nah! That was the XO just after landing his craft on the Hudson River.....but where did the other 154 people fit in that thing?

Keep the drinks coming!

Uh oh!!!  I heard Aaron was planning a surprise for Dee tomorrow!

Have a good weekend all!

Summit wrote:

Frank - Do tell the story behind this photo ...

Actually, we have been conducting Top Secret overflights of a certain Secret Workshop Somewhere In England.  We are trying to collect images to learn the secret of the CAG's builds, but his security system is quite tight indeed.

simpilot34 wrote:

Frank, they say a pic is worth a thousand words, and some shouldn't be said!

Thanks a lot Richie! LOL

razordws wrote:

Uh oh!!!  I heard Aaron was planning a surprise for Dee tomorrow! Have a good weekend all!

AAAAACK!  Now I am going to have nightmares, and

IT'S ALL DAVE'S FAULT!!!

The Visual is bad , but I am glad there is no sound with it ...

Dave - Is that how you threw your Back out ? Doing that Chip and Dale Chimpmunk Dance for your Wife ?

Summit wrote:

The Visual is bad , but I am glad there is no sound with it ... Dave - Is that how you threw your Back out ? Doing that Chip and Dale Chimpmunk Dance for your Wife ?

Gents, Tis the weekend!!! Hoist the tankards!!!!

Geez u guys really know how to give bad mental images!!!!

razordws wrote:

Uh oh!!!  I heard Aaron was planning a surprise for Dee tomorrow! Have a good weekend all!

Dave! Hope that means your back is feeling better!  How is it you know my routine so well?

I think the suprise that is planned may be the other way around though! Look what she just left on my Modeling bench!

Well well I hope she remembers she left it here I had to move it to get back to work on my models! Anyone know what this engine goes too?

I have seen one before but just cant seem to put my finger on it ...

hmmmm

DONT U EVEN TRY IT.....

THose are his .. he wears them all the time...

I also took that model u threw in the trash and took it to the thift shop along with a bunch of your other models just layin around...

sfcmac wrote:

razordws wrote: Uh oh!!!  I heard Aaron was planning a surprise for Dee tomorrow! Have a good weekend all! Dave! Hope that means your back is feeling better!  How is it you know my routine so well? I think the suprise that is planned may be the other way around though! Look what she just left on my Modeling bench! Well well I hope she remembers she left it here I had to move it to get back to work on my models! Anyone know what this engine goes too?

Aaron since when does your modeling bench have a blanket on it???? Oh sorry that was after you moved them my bad! As for the engine, being 18 cyl I would have to guess your long lost ventura.

Dee, keep this man in line please!!!

Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehhehehe!!!!!!!!!!

.................Oh my! You guys have realy been knocking back the rum! So funny........

Update:

Painting continues on the Seafury.........

Crusader is now fully armed! And I've just attatched the canopy! Getting close to the finish line now........................

OK, OK, point taken lads...........this one has been going on a while. Still, I hope it will be worth it.

Here is today's progress, sidewinders and canopy added. No. Its not finished, there is more to do.........

Plus, the Seafury is starting to look like a Seafury.........will wonders ever cease?

Hope you like what I'm doing so far!

Its 00.45hrs and I'm just finishing the last bottle..............CHEERS!

 Most beautiful Gunfighter! CAG!  Really looking like it's in action to me!

The SeaFury  paint is looking smooth!  OK FINE!  Really moving along!

Thanks Aaron!

I'm glad you like it! I have had a nice little blast of workshop time in the wee hours whilst the rest of the tribe sleep. Its grerat being at the bench and making some leaps at last!