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Fairey Swordfish MK1

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:07 am
by arkbuilder2012
Trying my hand with the Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish. Planning on doing one of the AC used during the Taranto Raid, probably one from 819 Sq which was fitted with bombs, flares and 60 gal fuel tank slung underneath.

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Working to eliminate the seams where the supports slot into the upper wing.

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This is the ordnance I plan on using. 250lbs bombs and aerial flares. The actual plane supposedly carried 16 flares but I can't figure out how they carried that many, so I'll just go with 8. Everything will get a light wash of smoke to tone it down a bit.

Re: Fairey Swordfish MK1

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:44 am
by Joesdad
Yes yes yes Arkbuilder great stuff :clap:
I need to get one......

Re: Fairey Swordfish MK1

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:52 am
by arkbuilder2012
Did a bit of painting and sprayed the lowers Sky Grey and playing on the upper pattern with a home brew Dark Slate Grey. The lower wing will be counter shaded. That will be it for a couple of weeks - going to the beach with my dog for a long vacation.

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Re: Fairey Swordfish MK1

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:13 pm
by Nige201980
Great work buddy

Re: Fairey Swordfish MK1

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:41 pm
by Joesdad
Lovely job, bring on the rigging!!!

Re: Fairey Swordfish MK1

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:40 pm
by Avgas
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