Airfix Sea Fury WIP

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July 25, 2020
Box Art
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July 25, 2020
Sprue A
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July 25, 2020
Sprue B
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July 25, 2020
Sprue C
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July 25, 2020
Sprue D
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July 25, 2020
Sprue E
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July 25, 2020
Kit Decal Sheet
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July 25, 2020
Using a few aftermarket parts to enhance the kit. Eduard cockpit zoom set and seatbelts. Aerocraft cowling to replace the poor fitting Airfix one and gunsight as Airfix omitted this.
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July 27, 2020
Xtradecal options
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July 27, 2020
More Xtradecal options
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July 27, 2020
Canadian options from Mike Grant
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July 27, 2020
Option chosen
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July 29, 2020
Brass rod added to the rear bulkhead. The corresponding rail needs to be removed from the rear of the seat.
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July 29, 2020
More detail added that will be where the seatbelts are attached.
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July 29, 2020
Cockpit parts primed, painted and glossed. Conflicting information on the cockpit colours so went with cockpit green lightened with a little sky, to try and avoid a "black hole". The cockpit walls will be in NATO Black.
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July 30, 2020
Cockpit tub painted.
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July 30, 2020
Sidewall detail painted.
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July 30, 2020
All cockpit parts ready for assembly.
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July 31, 2020
Cockpit matt varnished and assembled
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July 31, 2020
View of the instrument panel.
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July 31, 2020
Kit seat with Eduard straps added.
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July 31, 2020
Top view of cockpit.
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July 31, 2020
And one more, just 'cos I can
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July 31, 2020
View showing the Aerocraft gunsight. A useful addition.
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August 2, 2020
Cockpit test fitted into the fuselage.
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August 2, 2020
View of the seat in the fuselage
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August 2, 2020
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August 2, 2020
Photo showing the gunsight slightly off centre. Recommend this is glued in place whilst the cockpit is in the fuselage to ensure it is central.
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August 3, 2020
Cockpit fitted.
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August 10, 2020
There are quite a few prominent ejector pin marks that need filling or scraping. One set is in such a tight space that they proved impossible to remove but thankfully they aren't easily seen once in place.
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August 10, 2020
U/C bay painted, weathered and detailed with various wire and solder.
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August 14, 2020
Underwing tanks glued together
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August 14, 2020
Tail wheel bay
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August 14, 2020
Undercarraige bay matt varnished and glued in place
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August 15, 2020
Not much of the engine can be seen with cowling fitted. Even less when propeller and nose cone fitted.
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August 15, 2020
Not a perfect fit but a little sanding sorted it.
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August 15, 2020
Little bit of filler required.
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August 15, 2020
Exhausts fitted.
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August 17, 2020
Cockpit and tail wheel bay fitted to one side of the fuselage.
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August 17, 2020
Fuselage halves joined together.
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August 17, 2020
Fin shortfall in the moulding process. Most kits seem to have it but it'e easily fixed.
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August 18, 2020
Nose join was difficult to clean up with the protrusions in place so found it easier to remove them, sand the join flush and then make replacements from plasticard.
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August 18, 2020
View of new nose protrusions.
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August 18, 2020
View of fin repair using plastic strip and filler.
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August 19, 2020
View of undercarraige bay fitted to lower centre wing section.
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August 19, 2020
Lower wing section with outer wing supports in place. A neat idea that works well.
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August 21, 2020
Upper inner wings fitted like a dream
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August 21, 2020
Tailplanes fitted. Small amount of filler.
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August 21, 2020
Another view of the tailaplanes.
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August 21, 2020
Rudder and elevators fitted at a slight angle to add interest.
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August 23, 2020
Circled areas need to be removed.
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August 23, 2020
View of the Aerocraft lights.
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August 23, 2020
Holes drilled out before removing with a knife and then cleaning up with sandpaper.
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August 23, 2020
Holes cleaned up.
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August 23, 2020
Lights glued in place.
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August 25, 2020
Outer wing sections glued in place. The wing support inserts really help with this.
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August 25, 2020
Outer wing joints cleaned up.
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August 25, 2020
Ailerons glued in place.
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August 27, 2020
Main doors
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August 27, 2020
Prominent ejector pin marks that need removing.
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August 27, 2020
And again.
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September 1, 2020
Cockpit and windscreen masked off with tape. Masking fluid applied to tape edges as an extra precaution and to prevent tape peeling.
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September 1, 2020
View of rear of cockpit masked.
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September 1, 2020
Canopy masked and play-doh used to mask the inside of the canopy. Never tried this before so will see how it goes.
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September 3, 2020
Chrome finish applied to the exhaust area using K Colors Mirror finish. Excellent product. No thinning and gives a superb finish on top of a gloss black.
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September 3, 2020
View of the other side.
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September 3, 2020
Masking applied to the exhausts.
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September 3, 2020
Rolled paper used to mask the cowling interior.
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September 6, 2020
Wheels finished with Tamiya Tyre black and Vallejo Metal Color Steel.
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September 6, 2020
Propeller finished in a Vallejo glossy black and yellow tips.
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September 6, 2020
All the lower parts finished in the lower surface gray FS36373. Used Hataka A302.
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September 8, 2020
Primer applied with UMP black primer. When dry it is rubbed down very gently with 4000 micro mesh just to remove any roughness. This produces a smooth almost porcelain surface.
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September 8, 2020
Starting to apply the black basing using the underside colour applied in a random marbling action.
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September 8, 2020
Some random colours applied including a blue, a red and a green to provide some interesting tonal variations.
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September 8, 2020
The same random colours applied to the fuselage as the under wing surfaces.
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September 11, 2020
Lighter gray on the underside.
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September 11, 2020
Left side of fuselage.
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September 11, 2020
Starboard fuselage.
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September 12, 2020
Masking tape applied prior to upper surface colour.
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September 12, 2020
Upper surface colour applied using Vallejo 70836 London Grey (FS36118) followed by some post shading with Hataka A031 (also FS36118) and white. This provided some nice tonal variations. This was then followed up with a Vallejo sepia wash along the panel lines.
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September 12, 2020
Second shot showing the other side.
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September 17, 2020
Vallejo sepia wash applied to lower surface.
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September 17, 2020
The wash appears too strong so it will be blended in with the base colour.
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September 20, 2020
Upper colour masked so the lighter shade can be blended. This was achieved using a very thin coat misted on until the shading and various tones just show through.
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September 20, 2020
The same process was done with the upper surface darker shade.
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September 20, 2020
Once happy with the result 2 coats of gloss were misted on to protect everything and prepare the surface for the decals.
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September 22, 2020
Photo showing the undercarriage painted and a wash applied.
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September 22, 2020
Port side decals.
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September 22, 2020
Starboard side decals.
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September 22, 2020
Upper surface decals. The Mike Grant decal sheet wasn't very clear about the upper surface decals. Found better details on the Fündekals instruction sheet that ironically has the same scheme.
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September 22, 2020
Lower surface decals. Almost forgot to apply the large letters.....Had applied all the stencils and thought I was done before noticing the missing decals. Doh!!!
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September 24, 2020
Huge fingerprint on the port upper wing....
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September 24, 2020
Sanded it back using 4000 micromesh until almost gone without damaging the paint finish, then reapplied some more gloss varnish. Success thankfully.
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September 25, 2020
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September 25, 2020
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September 25, 2020
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September 25, 2020
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September 26, 2020
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September 26, 2020
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September 26, 2020
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September 26, 2020
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September 27, 2020
Starboard side showing the exhaust application. This was done using watercolour pencils. Burnt umber and various shades of brown. These are applied dry and then blended using a damp brush. Further blending was achieved using a soft brush.
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September 27, 2020
Port exhaust staining.
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September 28, 2020
Masking removed from undercarraige bay.
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September 28, 2020
Cockpit masking removed.
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September 28, 2020
Port side showing masking removed from navigation light and other areas.
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September 28, 2020
Starboard side free from masking.
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September 28, 2020
Upper surface.
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September 28, 2020
Reworked canopy after it fogged while cleaning up.
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September 29, 2020
Undercarriage fitted and tested on the base.

19 25 July 2020, 16:38

Dave Norman
Been sometime since doing a WIP so decided to do one on this project. Been looking forward to it.

26 July 2020, 19:37

Nathan Dempsey
Interested to see this kit built up.

26 July 2020, 20:03

Dave Norman
Stay tuned Nathan. Seen a few built and it looks a good kit so far.

26 July 2020, 20:06

Dave Norman
Decided not to use the kit decals. A club member had the Xtradecal sheet having only used the Cuban option, as well as the Mike Grant sheet with RCAF options. Seemed only fair that as the sheet came from the club then they should choose which option. The final vote settled on the RCAF "Yellow Navy" scheme, which is the one I was keen on anyway. Happy days....

27 July 2020, 16:29

Clifford Keesler
Watching.

27 July 2020, 21:54

Dave Norman
Started work on the cockpit. There's plenty of detail but it can be enhanced with an Eduard set which I'm doing. A little extra detail added to the rear bulkhead as well.

29 July 2020, 21:20

Dave Norman
Cockpit parts enhanced with Eduard PE parts and some artistic licence taken with the painting. Ready for a matt varnish prior to assembly.

30 July 2020, 20:56

Clifford Keesler
Looking awesome sir.

30 July 2020, 21:46

Dave Norman
Cockpit is complete and assembled. A few shots before it is installed and most of it is hidden from view. It may be worth adding the gunsight after installation as mine is slightly off centre.

31 July 2020, 20:46

Clifford Keesler
Very nice cockpit.

1 August 2020, 02:04

Dave Norman
Thanks Clifford. The kit cockpit is good as it is but is definitely enhanced with Eduard sets.

1 August 2020, 07:12

Andrew Walker
Beautiful work there Dave... Extra details standing out.

1 August 2020, 16:49

Dave Norman
A few photos showing the cockpit test fitted into the fuselage. If using the Aerocraft gunsight then I'd recommend gluing it in place whilst the cockpit is in the fuselage to ensure it is central.....unlike mine which is slightly off centre.

2 August 2020, 19:52

Dave Norman
Cockpit installed in the fuselage. Excellent fit.

3 August 2020, 19:25

Dave Norman
After a week away from the bench here are a few shots of the undercarriage bay. First one shows it before detailing and painting. Second shows it all done awaiting a coat of matt varnish.

10 August 2020, 19:45

Nathan Dempsey
Your undercarriage bay came out great.

10 August 2020, 22:54

Gareth Windsor
What a great start. I'm pulling a seat up.

10 August 2020, 23:29

Clifford Keesler
Very nice.

11 August 2020, 00:05

Dave Norman
Thanks guys.

11 August 2020, 06:28

Dave Norman
Bit more work on the Sea fury today. Undercarraige bay is in place and looks the part.

14 August 2020, 19:23

Dave Norman
Bit of work carried out fitting the Aerocraft cowling to the kit parts. Also engine installed along with exhausts. There isn't much to the engine but you can't see much of it anyway

15 August 2020, 20:17

Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice sir.

16 August 2020, 02:19

Andrew Walker
Loving the extra detail, really well done 👍

16 August 2020, 08:50

Peter Mollenhauer
Nice kit, Dave! Will follow!

16 August 2020, 15:45

Dave Norman
Thanks guys. It is a nice kit Peter. We should have been at E-Day this year but sadly it wasn't to be.

16 August 2020, 18:15

Peter Mollenhauer
Yes, Dave, that's a pity. We would have met, because I intended to drive there, too. 🙁

16 August 2020, 18:28

Dave Norman
Maybe next year 👍

16 August 2020, 18:33

Dave Norman
Cockpit and tail wheel bay installed and fuselage halves glued together. Not a lot of filer required except on the fin where there was a shortfall in the moulding process. That will be easily fixed though.

17 August 2020, 19:24

Dave Norman
Fuselage joins cleaned up. No filler required but the nose join required a bit of work. Easier to remove the protrusions to make sanding easier and then reinstate them with plasticard. Also the fin was corrected with plasticard and filler.

18 August 2020, 19:31

Nathan Dempsey
I think your replacement protrusions on the nose section look better than the original.

18 August 2020, 19:40

Dave Norman
Thanks Nathan. I agree...

18 August 2020, 20:22

Dave Norman
Undercarriage bay fitted to lower centre wing section before fitting to fuselage. It's a good fit with just a small amount of filler required at the rear where it meets the fuselage. Also outer wing supports fitted.

19 August 2020, 19:59

Clifford Keesler
Nice progress Dave.

20 August 2020, 02:07

Dave Norman
Upper inner wings added along with tailp[lanes, elevators and rudder. Only a small amount of filler used.

21 August 2020, 19:16

Dave Norman
Bit of work to be carried out on the outer lower wing sections to install the Navigation lights from Aerocraft. They're well worth acquiring in imho. Detailed description of the work required in the photo comments.

23 August 2020, 19:55

Dave Norman
Outer wing sections stuck on along with the ailerons.

25 August 2020, 19:14

Peter Mollenhauer
Good progress, Dave!

25 August 2020, 21:12

Dave Norman
Undercarriage doors have some prominent ejector pin marks that need removing.

27 August 2020, 19:20

Dave Norman
Cockpit and canopy have been masked. Getting close to putting some paint on this beauty.

1 September 2020, 19:51

Peter Mollenhauer
Your build gets more exciting every day! Good luck!🙂

1 September 2020, 20:00

Nathan Dempsey
Curious to see how that play-dough works in the canopy masking. Good idea.

1 September 2020, 20:23

Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice.

1 September 2020, 22:19

Dave Norman
Thanks guys. I'll let you know how it turns out Nathan. Took me back to my childhood as I pressed the canopy down onto the play-dough and it squeezed out through the gaps .... 🙂

3 September 2020, 12:02

Jos Jansen
Missed this...I am in !

3 September 2020, 13:04

Dave Norman
First part of color applied. A nice chrome effect to the exhaust shields. Used K Colors mirror finish over their gloss black which was applied over their primer. Came out really well.

3 September 2020, 19:52

Dave Norman
Few more photos added showing some of the smaller parts painted including the propeller, main wheels and lower surface parts like undercarriage doors etc.

6 September 2020, 18:18

ForestFan
Looks great, I'm currently building same kit, though yours is looking a heck of a lot better! My wing joints leave much to be desired!

6 September 2020, 19:28

Dave Norman
Just got to keep working on them buddy until you're happy with them. Sand, fill, sand some more, fill some more, sand again. Then apply primer and realise they still need more work....

6 September 2020, 19:46

Dave Norman
Primer and underside colours applied using the black basing technique. A new adventure for me. There is further explanations attached to the photos.

8 September 2020, 19:25

Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice Dave.

10 September 2020, 01:07

Nathan Dempsey
I agree with Clifford. Nice basing.

10 September 2020, 12:14

Dave Norman
Thanks guys appreciate the compliments.

10 September 2020, 19:20

Dave Norman
Lighter gray applied to the underside and lower fuselage. Despite keeping the coats light it still seems to totally obliterate all the pre-shading.

11 September 2020, 16:20

Dave Norman
Upper surface colour applied. Detailed description of the process in the photo captions.

12 September 2020, 20:05

Dave Norman
A sepia wash applied to highlight the panel lines. This will be blended with the base colour to tone it down somewhat.

17 September 2020, 19:55

Clifford Keesler
Looking good sir.

17 September 2020, 20:20

Gareth Windsor
Coming along nicely Dave. I think we all know that a Sea Fury shot down a Mig in the Korean war. But did you know that it was a young 21 year old pilot who did it and not the Senior pilot that claimed it and got a battle honour for it!
Youtube Video

19 September 2020, 03:26

Dave Norman
Thanks Gareth. I don't think we'll ever know the truth about what happened as it'll be lost in the fog of war. I think Carmichael did claim however that all 4 of the Fury's appeared to get hits on the MiG.

19 September 2020, 20:06

Dave Norman
A few more pictures uploaded showing the shading being blended in. Detailed description is with each photo. Decals next. This is where it starts to come alive for me.

20 September 2020, 19:37

Dave Norman
Decals added and it looks the part now. Decals went on really well and settled with Micro Sol/Set.

22 September 2020, 20:45

Nathan Dempsey
Oh yes, looking great 🙂

22 September 2020, 20:57

Clifford Keesler
Looking awesome.

22 September 2020, 22:43

Dave Norman
Thanks guys.

23 September 2020, 07:14

Dave Norman
Applied a protective gloss coat over the decals that revealed a huge fingerprint on the port wing despite being as careful as possible. On the advice of a friend I sanded it with some 4000 micromesh and misted on some more gloss varnish. Fingerprint gone....👍

24 September 2020, 19:46

Dave Norman
Panel lining carried out using the panel liner for blue and grey camo from AK's Panel Liner set.

25 September 2020, 19:21

Peter Mollenhauer
Looks fantastic, Dave! 🙂 👍

25 September 2020, 20:12

Dave Norman
Matt varnish applied and some more weathering and staining carried out using pigments.

26 September 2020, 20:00

Dave Norman
After the matt varnish and pigment weathering a coat of satin varnish was applied. After this the exhaust staining was carried out using watercolour pencils. Came out really well and I recommend having a go with them.

27 September 2020, 19:26

Nathan Dempsey
I've bought a few of those pencils but have yet to use them. Looks like you applied a convincing finish with yours.

27 September 2020, 21:39

Clifford Keesler
I have a whole set of them, but like Nathan, have not used them yet. Perhaps I will try them on the Tomcat.

28 September 2020, 00:38

Dave Norman
Masking removed. Had an issue with the canopy with some residue left behind that refused to come off. Usually some iso propyl alcohol on a cotton swab removes it but not this time. Ended up having to polish the canopy and dip in klear again. As well as touching up the framing. Came out ok in the end thankfully.

28 September 2020, 19:36

Dave Norman
The watercolour pencils were standard pencils from an art shop not the AK ones. I would recommend ensuring you get decent ones rather than cheap ones.

28 September 2020, 19:41

Dave Norman
Got the undercarriage fitted which gave me an opportunity to test fit it on the base.

29 September 2020, 19:32

Clifford Keesler
It is looking totally awesome Dave.

29 September 2020, 21:28

Björn Svedberg
Looking good! And a very nice build log. 👍

30 September 2020, 04:22

Dave Norman
Thanks Clifford and Björn. I've really enjoyed it and highly recommend the kit.

30 September 2020, 06:53

Dave Norman
Finally added all the remaining bits and finished this project and created a separate album with completed photos. Please pop along and have a look. Thanks for watching.

1 October 2020, 07:12

Dave Norman
@ Nathan Dempsey. The play doh masking for the canopy worked really well. Easily removed and cleaned up with a damp cotton bud.

1 October 2020, 07:34