Fleet Air Arm Group Build

The Haseagawa kits are definately the best out there in 1/48, I have built a USMC version myself and was very happy with it. I have their RAF GR.7 in the stash and want to buy another as the FAA are now using them.

The only thing you need to watch out for is the inside of the intake assembly.If you get that bit wrong, it affects the rest of the build. The Eduard set is well worth getting if you can-it really does finish off the kit nicely. 

Sea HARrier.

FRS.1 or FA.2........both are close to my heart.

darson wrote:

Well lads my secret birthday build is well and truly underway now so I'll be posting some pics and a bit of a "what bird is it" comp as well real soon. Cheers

Such a teaser!!

Regards,  Rick

darson wrote:

Well lads my secret birthday build is well and truly underway now so I'll be posting some pics and a bit of a "what bird is it" comp as well real soon. Cheers

Fine!!!  Keep us in the dark!!! 

Well lads my secret birthday build is well and truly underway now so I'll be posting some pics and a bit of a "what bird is it" comp as well real soon.

Cheers

TANGO 1 wrote:

Just don't leave your rum ration laying around if Frank is on duty.............

I resemble that remark.

Roy,

nice paint scheme! That is going to be a stunner when its finished.

The clipped wing looks spot on Roy.

Regards,  Rick

Here are the markings it will be in:

Darson thanks for the info, you have already given me all the ref. I needed, thanks.  It looks like the wings are clipped right up to the edge of the outer formation light.  All that was need was to mark the straight edge with tape and cut then sand until I had a nice neat line.  From the ref pics it turned out great.

bondoman wrote:

Whats the new build? Can I join?

Bondoman,

of course you can join!

This April sees the one year anniversary of our Fleet Air Arm GB, as we are a close knit bunch on here,  we wanted to keep things going so we decided as a group to start a USN/USMC Fleet Air Wing GB. All the rules and regs are on Page 1. Both GB's are open to all comers and the FAA build is still going strong, so feel free to jump in anytime.

Just don't leave your rum ration laying around if Frank is on duty.............

BTW Roy,

looks like you did good with the clipped wing! Which paint scheme have you chosen for this build?

Roy,

darson wrote:

All hands, just a quick question/poll is anybody doing a Marine Corps bird for the upcoming build?

Darren- Both my SBD-3 and Corsair are gonna be USMC birds.

Philo great looking work on the Buc, thanks for posting.

Roy, I have some references at home which show how much wing to clip.  If you want me to email them through let me know.

All hands, just a quick question/poll is anybody doing a Marine Corps bird for the upcoming build?

Cheers

here's a look at what the wingtips will look like. This is the 1/72 hasagawa

Roy,

great to hear you are cracking on with that Corsair! Looking forward to seeing her when she's done.

Hey Philo,

beautiful Bucccaneer! I love that particular scheme-looks great!

Nicely done Philo.

Regards,  Rick

I don't say this too often but that's a beautiful plane.  You did a great job.

I would like to add that I'm doing a bit of work on my FAA Corsair.  The wings are about done, clipped also.  Turned out very well.