Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Darren-

thanks mate. Sorry to hear that the FRS.1 did not turn up-I was looking forward to seeing another one on here!

Great score on then Sea Fury though, I read Brett Green's write up on it and it sounds like a great little kit. I will enjoy seeing you build it. If you come up with any decent reference pics along the way........please post them here!

Good score on the Sea Fury, Darren!  I really want one of those in 1/48, especially after getting to spend some time around a couple of them at AirVenture 2007 this year. 

I can't remember if I posted all of these here earlier, but here are a few reference pics I took there:

Frank-

thanks for the pics mate! Very nice indeed.

I think you deserve a drink!

To all of you wherever you are in the world..........relax, eat, drink and be merry!

CHEERS!

Frank-

PM inbound.

TANGO 1 wrote:

Frank- thanks for the pics mate! Very nice indeed.   I think you deserve a drink! To all of you wherever you are in the world..........relax, eat, drink and be merry! CHEERS!

Thanks mate!  I believe I will have that drink.  I'm glad you enjoyed the pics, must admit it was a little strange seeing a Sea Fury with the 4-blade prop instead of the usual 5-blade.  The other two that were there had the 5, but I was unable to get good pics of them.  Cheers everyone!

TANGO 1 wrote:

Frank- PM inbound.

Thanks, received and replied!

The FAA GB on page two? Gentlemen, this will not do!!

Here's a quick update.....

I have now put the final satin coat over the Mk.47 and have almost finished the display base. I just need to add the gunsight, antenne and canopy. So with a little luck, she should be finished  up next weekend.

Once this one is out of the way, I will be taking a summer break from my ever growing FAA collection and getting stuck into my summer project-a 1/48 B-25. Its the Italeri re-boxing of the superb Accurate Minatures kit.........I'll be on that one for a while me thinks.

But do not worry! I have plenty of FAA builds in the pipeline and the FAA GB will go on......

IN the stash I still have:

Hawker Sea Fury.

Sea Harrier FA.2

F-4K Phantom

Hawker Seahawk

Swordfish

Then.....there's the other kits that I want to get my hands on

Classic Airframes 1/48 Gannet, Trumperter 1/48 Wyvern......

I recon I'll still be here this time next year! 

TANGO 1 wrote:

The FAA GB on page two? Gentlemen, this will not do!! Here's a quick update..... I have now put the final satin coat over the Mk.47 and have almost finished the display base. I just need to add the gunsight, antenne and canopy. So with a little luck, she should be finished  up next weekend. But do not worry! I have plenty of FAA builds in the pipeline and the FAA GB will go on...... IN the stash I still have: Hawker Sea Fury.

Darren- Glad to see you were on top of this and made it right! 

I am taking a little break from the Mk.46, she's been giving me fits.  Maybe I'll start her up again next month.  I have also been thinking about having another go at a Corsair...

If your list of "to build" kits gets too long Darren, I would graciously take that Sea Fury off of your hands for you...just thought I would offer!

Sorry Frank, that Sea Fury is MINE!

Sorry to hear that your Mk.46 is giving you trouble......give it a chance, it will be worth it in the end.

In the meantime, I'll keep you updated with the progress on my '47. 

Thanks Darren, please do keep those pics coming!  I am really looking forward to seeing her finished.

Just thought I would offer taking your Sea Fury off of your hands for you.  I would hate to see a friend burdened by too many kits to build.

P.S. I am watching one right now on E-bay, wish me luck!

Good luck mate!

I really hope you win it.

I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Almost done with the first week os school.  This is the first time I have had the chance to access the web :(

I have to do it from my classroom.  I will try to catchup with what I have missed.  I look forward to chatting with you guys.

Roy

Roy-

Great to hear from you!  I've been wondering how things were going.  Did your drive across the country go OK?

Woohoo!!!

Darren- I received my canopy in the mail today in absolutely perfect condition!  I cannot believe how much better this one looks compared to the one in my kit.  Me thinks maybe the folks over at Airfix might have kept the good ones at home and shipped the not-so-good ones across the pond...

Once again our fearless leader has come through for a bloke in need!  Thanks to him, the pilot of this Spit will be able to see where he is going, instead of trying to peer through the bottom of a cracked, mishapen coke bottle-like canopy.  Much appreciated my friend!  Here's me in the shop with my newly-acquired canopy:

I cleaned up my bench for this shot, it's not usually this clean!

I happened to notice the addy on the back, giving details of the secret shop's location.  Do not fear my friend, I made sure that it was not visible in the photo and I will burn the envelope to protect it's identity!

Oh, and it's the weekend gents.  I fear the cap'n might be away, so here's the weekly rum rations.  Wherever you are, cheers!

Daywalker wrote:

I cleaned up my bench for this shot, it's not usually this clean!

So that is what a desk top looks like?!?!  Can't remember the last time I saw mine.

Oh, and by the way...  How do you know that Darren put down the real address of the Secret Workshop and not a fake one?

Thanks for the Rum ration!

TANGO 1 wrote:

Good luck mate! I really hope you win it.

I missed it at the last second, my ten thumbs typed in the wrong amount.

razordws wrote:

So that is what a desk top looks like?!?!  Can't remember the last time I saw mine. Oh, and by the way...  How do you know that Darren put down the real address of the Secret Workshop and not a fake one? Thanks for the Rum ration!

LOL, good point!  Spreading false addys would be the perfect way to disguise it's true location.  Cheers!

Daywalker wrote:

Woohoo!!! Darren- I received my canopy in the mail today in absolutely perfect condition!  I cannot believe how much better this one looks compared to the one in my kit.  Me thinks maybe the folks over at Airfix might have kept the good ones at home and shipped the not-so-good ones across the pond... Once again our fearless leader has come through for a bloke in need!  Thanks to him, the pilot of this Spit will be able to see where he is going, instead of trying to peer through the bottom of a cracked, mishapen coke bottle-like canopy.  Much appreciated my friend!  Here's me in the shop with my newly-acquired canopy: I cleaned up my bench for this shot, it's not usually this clean! I happened to notice the addy on the back, giving details of the secret shop's location.  Do not fear my friend, I made sure that it was not visible in the photo and I will burn the envelope to protect it's identity! Oh, and it's the weekend gents.  I fear the cap'n might be away, so here's the weekly rum rations.  Wherever you are, cheers!

Frank ,

you're welcome mate! And thanks for protecting the location of the secret workshop! You will recieve the Tango1 Order of Merit for that. I have been busy at work the last couple of days so thanks for dishing out the rations.

I am going to put my feet up and have a well deserved drink. CHEERS!

Daywalker wrote:

TANGO 1 wrote: Good luck mate! I really hope you win it. I missed it at the last second, my ten thumbs typed in the wrong amount.

Sorry to hear that one got away mate. I will keep a look out for you, I'm sure another will turn up eventually.

wyoroy wrote:

I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost done with the first week os school.  This is the first time I have had the chance to access the web :( I have to do it from my classroom.  I will try to catchup with what I have missed.  I look forward to chatting with you guys. Roy

Roy,

good to hear from you! Hope all is well, please drop in and bring us up to speed when time allows. We've kept a few bottles in the hold for you.

Bad news.

I unmasked my Mk.47 Canopy this morning and it looked terrible, I recon I did a pretty poor job of masking it so I have touched up the parts of the frame that I missed and when dry, I will clean up the mesy bits where the paint went under the tape......I'm gutted. If I don't fix this right, it'll ruin the rest of the build. I'm absolutely furious with myself.

I will concentrate on something else for a few hours, perhaps it will look better when I go back to it with a fresh pair of eyes.

Sorry to hear that mate!  Sounds like canopies are a difficult part of this airplane.

Which piece, the front or the sliding part?  I might be able to help you out...

Hang in there my friend, have a spot o' rum and take a good look at the amazing models you have shared with us recently, and you'll feel better!

Frank,

thanks for your advice-I think it worked. I am well on the way to getting this one finished.

How's it going with the Mk.46? 

Darren-

Glad to hear that my friend, I really cannot wait to see her finished!  I worked on the '46 a little yesterday.  Spent about two hours masking the office and wheel wells so I could spray some primer to see what I have to fix yet.  I'll post some pics later today!  I've been working hard finishing my P-40 for the P-40GB, and the Do-335 for Wing_Nut's GB.  P-40 is done, and the Seafire and '335 are almost ready for paint!

PM inbound!

Daywalker wrote:

Roy- Great to hear from you!  I've been wondering how things were going.  Did your drive across the country go OK?

Yea but it was long :(  I just need my wife to get the house sold and move done here.  Once we get settled things will be great.

Here is where my '46 is at.  Not sure how long it took my to mask the interior and wheel bays, but it was quite a while!  The airframe is mostly ready for a final primer coat, then on with the paint!  Modeling the flaps up proved to be quite a challenge!

Frank,

nice work mate. You did a good job on those flaps, very neat job.

BTW......PM inbound.