1:72 Airfix Fairey Swordfish Floatplane.

[colin m]

Well it took a while to get this one finished. Not the kits fault, just other things getting in the way.

The kit is great. As I've said before (and some others) these new tool Airfix do seem good value in the detail : price ratio.

I was a bit concerned about finishing the model in a silver / grey scheme, basically it's a bit boring. But I think in this case, there is so much going on with bits sticking out here and there the dull colours don't affect it too much.

I did use some Eduard PE, it was good stuff, but 1:72 scale gun sights - Eduard do give you spares with good reason, they are tiny !

Weathering kept to a minimum (really difficult for me) based on the idea that a sea plane would surely be washed down frequently.

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Any questions, comments and suggestions always welcome.

Colin M..

 

[Graham D]

Looks good, weathering is nice and subtle and does not distract from the overall look of the plane.

 

[Dave W]

Great build Colin .The rigging is up to your usual high standard.

 

[Vaughan]

Very nice Colin, beautiful paint job and excellent rigging.

 

[Polux]

Don't know where to start....

The general colour,I think, is superb...and the outdoor photos show better this effect.

The subtle weathering is perfect on his simplicity, and the work do it with the cables is amazing.

Absolutely a great model.

Polux

 

[Alan 45]

Great build Colin the rigging is superb

 

[Bari]

Lovely build, I have followed this one with interest as i have the wheeled version staring at me from the shelf. Really impressed with the rigging method, gives me something to aim for.

 

[Gern]

That's a smasher Col!

Gern

 

[eddiesolo]

Outstanding work in 1/72, rigging is perfect (Something I know I would severely struggle at, so kudos for that), lovely subtle weathering and an all round superb model Colin.

Si

 

[John Huggins]

Outstandinig build Colin, love the weathering on this one & the rigging is first class.

John

 

[colin m]

Thanks gentlemen for having a look. Barry, I can't recommend the method I used. It causes quite a problem when dealing with the seam where the two halves of the bottom wing meet. I would suggest just doing the blind hole method for the bottom wings.

 

[Ian M]

Well Colin. That is the dog dangly bits. Superb rigging and that paint work pops well with the red/blue of the markings.

Nice one.

Ian M

 

[monica]

wow Colin,Absolutely a great model.lov the rigging and weathering cannot add more than whats been said top job

 

[The Migrant]

Best build I've seen of this kit, by far.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Oh my lord!

That is one helluva 1/72 Stringbag!!!!

Congrats on a superb little Swordfish.

Great build for sure

Paul

 

[Caledonia]

Outstanding Colin at any scale. Cheers Derek

 

[flyjoe180]

Great build Colin, just wow mate.

 

[yak face]

Superb job Colin matey, it looks amazing. I think its a nice change to see one in the silver , to quote Will I Am it looks really "dope" (sorry, I'll get me coat) The rigging is excellent and for me the weathering and staining is spot on . Great build , cheers tony

 

[Ziper_it]

Superb build Colin, weathering looks perfect.

Francesco

 

[papa 695]

Like the rest have said a great build Colin