tigger Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hi Guys here is my latest. I like so many others have been lucky enough to get my hands on this super kit. I am building her fairly quickly for a Magazine article. I have included a couple of quick photo's, basically appart from the oxygen hose and canopy crank the cockpit tub is complete. Unfortunately when colsed up most of this will not be seen again!! <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) Pretty damn impressive so far. This Fury is too rich costwise for my blood, so I will get the HC kit, which I have been told by an industry rep is very nice. Looking forward to seeing more of your build. I do like the Fisher kits releases! <_< MikeJ Edited February 15, 2007 by madmike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) Awesome looking cockpit! Definately has the 'wow' factor. Edited February 15, 2007 by PapaSmurf630 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Well that is just really-really impressive. Off to an awesome start! Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thundervett Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Holy Smokes!!! Very Nice. Trevor M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 That looks very realistic. Nice job so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigger Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) O.K Guys I have ben away from the bench for almost a week but I have managed to crack along with this model. The fuselage is together with the wings centre section attached. I am building her with the wings folded. This has been quite a challenge as I have needed to add shimms and sand some of the resin to get it all to fit. You can see in the photo's that I have used Magisculpt for the filling as this stuff is really easy to smooth out on the model. I have taken some advice form another modeller and straightened the exhaust surround above the wing joint as the kit appears to have it too curved. I have also taken the oportunity of using a spare set of treaded tyres which are True details P-51 heels with the centre hub removed and replaced with the kit part. The removal of the wings and the subsequent cutting and replacing of the fold mechanisms is not for the feint hearted but I believe it will be worth itin the end. Hope you like it so far more to come soon John Edited February 23, 2007 by tigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Damn that cockpit rocks! That level of detail is incredible and so life-like. Did u use PE and decals for the dials? What was scratchbuilt. Such a pity most of it will be obscured.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigger Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Did u use PE and decals for the dials? What was scratchbuilt.The instrument panel is PE with decals from MDC. The rest is resin all from the kit except the decals, the kit provides printed acetate. O.K Guys here is the latest installment of this build. I have now got the engine block and cowling attached. I have also sanded all of the excess filler away. The wing fold replacement parts needed some work to get them to line up but they will with a little patience. I have been using the excellent Master Casters Sanding set for this project. I have now found that you can use them wet too. I am not sure if Jay would recommend this but I found that they cut so much better, you can also see I have cut the end of one at an anle , this allows fine work in tight spots without damaging the surrounding area with the hard centre plastic as I found out!. Anyway I have also painted the white and black invasion stripes today. Now she has the pre shading done I will get on with the Sky this evening. By the way I am using Model Air paints from Vallejo which are acrylic and spray so well!! ;D Hope you like her so far? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Clark Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Looking forward to seeing this beauty built John....!!!! Its a fantastic kit and I'm very tempted!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigger Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 :) slow and steadythis week. I have been lucky enough to receive a set of cross tread tyres as well as the new figure from Fisher this week. I started the figure yesterday and he should be finished tomorrow. I have done the rivets and the first stage ofweathering too. Hope you like her so far? John The new wheels and tryes The figure So far!! First part of weathering Up close of the heat shield. I will start to stain it tonight. looks a little tatty at this stage !! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Looks great so far What magazine is this article going to be in? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markworthi Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Wow, that's amazing. I'll follow this along to the end. Thanks very much for sharing your work. Mark W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Very nice! But the Sea Fury is one nice fighter plane! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Cool! I love the Seafury so much! Nice build! SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 thats one nice lookign model. i wish i had the money needed to get some of these harder to get models. but its a pleasure to see that they arent going to waste!!! sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 That paint work and initial weathering looks fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GodHammer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Awesome work of modeling and painting!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Silly question that highlights my ignorance, but did the FAA pilots fly combat missions in their regular, navy blue uniform? Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigger Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Silly question that highlights my ignorance, but did the FAA pilots fly combat missions in their regular, navy blue uniform?Jens I kind of thought the same however the figure comes in this uniform. I am building this straight from the kit almost so I am sticking with what I have. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Damn that is niiiiiiiice!!! Cockpit looks fantastic, and the rest isn't too shabby either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Gorgeous! Super job on a real killer kit. I hope it's not too late to point this out to you, but while I can't say "all" Sea Furies during the Korean War era, at least the vast majority did not have the steel heat shield extended down to cover the fairing below the exhausts. Many warbirds and late service period a/c did, but it's rare to see it on an operational bird during Korea. Usually the panel followed the shape of the top of the fairing (ie: the bottom aft corner was cut off). Love that Fisher kit! Cheers, Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigger Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Here is the latest update. I have done some more weathering and finished the figure. Hope you like it? and him with the aircraft which is nearing completion now! finally here is the part done exhausr staining. More to follwo soon John I hope it's not too late to point this out to you, but while I can't say "all" Sea Furies during the Korean War era, at least the vast majority did not have the steel heat shield extended down to cover the fairing below the exhausts. Many warbirds and late service period a/c did, but it's rare to see it on an operational bird during Korea. Usually the panel followed the shape of the top of the fairing (ie: the bottom aft corner was cut off). Hi Jennings I was studying black and white photo's so missed the solid colour. anyway I couldn't find a photo of the plane I was building so I stuck with the kit and didn't modify the exhaust shroud shape appart from straightening out the lower edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Fantastic figure! Great job on the eyes - very difficult to do as well as you have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tigger Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 (edited) The end is near!I have now done the wing fold mechanisms , they just need some final detail. The weathering is nearly complete. I have now done some shading with subtle dark shades hope you like her so far? Edited March 25, 2007 by tigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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