Westland Wyvern S.4 build

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The completed model. I followed the 4+ booklet on the type re paint, markings, weapons loadout and sensor fit.
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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.
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Even though I had the very full Trumpeter PE set, I opted to use the colour-printed Eduard PE for the interior.
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I very much enjoyed preshading in this project.
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For the main paint scheme, Vallejo paints were used.
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Stynylrez primer adhered perfectly to the plastic and made masking (and de-masking!) hassle-free.
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I opted to use the nice resin wheels by CMK.
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Metal areas were painted with Alclad II.
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The decals had become very brittle and disintegrated. I sprayed Microscale´s Liquid Decal Film to stabilize them, which luckily worked.
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According to the 4+ booklet, the squadron mascot Flook was painted on the starboard side only.
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The Wyvern was a singular machine with a determined look, and very british in all respects.
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I limited wear and tear to the bare minimum due to the short service period of the type.
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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... 🙂

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

27 September 2019, 14:51

Treehugger
I really like the semi gloss sheen on the fuselage. As if hinting at painted metal.

27 September 2019, 15:10

Frank Spahr
Thank you all very much!

27 September 2019, 18:19

Nathan Dempsey
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!

27 September 2019, 19:34