Trumpeter Swordfish

[Phartycr0c]

Purhcased as a pressie / challenge by my good mate Rich T, in an attempt to "draw" me towards the world of Props, a MK 1 Trumpy Swordfish, built OTB with a few enhancements courtesy of Eduard interior and exterior sets and a Resin Bristol Pegasus engine and a little hidden shimming. The kit engine BTW is a beaut in its own right.

 

I really enjoyed the build and attempted something different in using the transparent half of the fusealge and masking it off for the duration of spraying in an effort to provide a window into that lovely cockpit area.

 

Good thought but like an idiot I managed to get a little overspray onto the area which had to be cleaned off. Should have Kleered the whole thing first. HOWEVER the rest of the kit went together like dream. with the exception of the rigging which, whilst caled out nice and clearly in the instructions, actually went together hit and miss, mainly due to a couple of oversize PE parts, which by the way are manufactured from the finest Chinese granite.

 

Hopefully I have done this lovely kit justice. On with the show, excusing the photography.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DougN]

Very nice, I like the transparent bits, it really shows off all the detail in the cockpit!

 

Cheers,

 

Doug

[LSP_Kevin]

That's luverly, that is. Nice to see someone take advantage of the clear bits in some of these kits too!

 

Kev

[LSP_Ron]

Nice work. This is the first one I've seen where the clear fuse side was used. I like the effect

[Mikester]

Beautiful! I love that plane, really nice looking build.

[DavidFranks]

Outstanding work!

 

-david