Westland Wyvern S.4 build
The completed model. I followed the 4+ booklet on the type re paint, markings, weapons loadout and sensor fit.
There´s not that much to see later on from the nice camera. I made a mount for the tailwheel so I could attach it late in the project.
Even though I had the very full Trumpeter PE set, I opted to use the colour-printed Eduard PE for the interior.
I very much enjoyed preshading in this project.
For the main paint scheme, Vallejo paints were used.
Stynylrez primer adhered perfectly to the plastic and made masking (and de-masking!) hassle-free.
I opted to use the nice resin wheels by CMK.
Metal areas were painted with Alclad II.
The decals had become very brittle and disintegrated. I sprayed Microscale´s Liquid Decal Film to stabilize them, which luckily worked.
According to the 4+ booklet, the squadron mascot Flook was painted on the starboard side only.
The Wyvern was a singular machine with a determined look, and very british in all respects.
I limited wear and tear to the bare minimum due to the short service period of the type.
Commenti
2 27 September 2019, 10:36
Holger Kranich
Great Job, Frank! Super clean build and nice paintjob on this "ugly duck"! Somehow its a fascinating plane... 🙂
Great Job, Frank! Super clean build and nice paintjob on this "ugly duck"! Somehow its a fascinating plane... 🙂
27 September 2019, 11:11
Stephan Ryll
I agree with Holger 🙂 very nice and detailed work and the colouring looks very good Frank 🙂 I like it a lot
I agree with Holger 🙂 very nice and detailed work and the colouring looks very good Frank 🙂 I like it a lot
27 September 2019, 14:51
Treehugger
I really like the semi gloss sheen on the fuselage. As if hinting at painted metal.
I really like the semi gloss sheen on the fuselage. As if hinting at painted metal.
27 September 2019, 15:10
Nathan Dempsey
Great work & the seat looks nice too. I've always loved this aircraft.
Great work & the seat looks nice too. I've always loved this aircraft.
27 September 2019, 19:01
Urban Gardini
Lovely result mate! This kit is on my mental to buy list, why that? Well, it's ugly with counter-rotating props in dark sea grey over sky and totally British, what's not to love with that combination!
Lovely result mate! This kit is on my mental to buy list, why that? Well, it's ugly with counter-rotating props in dark sea grey over sky and totally British, what's not to love with that combination!
27 September 2019, 19:34
Frank Spahr
Thank you all very much! Yes, it´s as British as you can get, and no mistake !
Thank you all very much! Yes, it´s as British as you can get, and no mistake !
28 September 2019, 04:05