Classic British Kit Fairey Swordfish Chat

[PaulBradley]

So we do the work, you get the dosh?

You think I'm getting rich at this game?!

I'm not forcing anyone to contribute, and anyone who does gets a reward.

[JohnRatzenberger]

do have a rather colorful set of Model Alliance decals for L9780/682 of 821 Sqn, HMS Ark Royal, 1939, however I have no pictures of that aircraft on floats. Since any Swordfish could switch between gear and floats, I wonder if it's OK for me to just not worry about a documented match of markings and floats ?

It's your build, John. Noone's asking you to prove your case.

FWIW my middle son is visiting with me from tomorrow for a month, so my July also has a bit of family load, too. But there's always the evenings!

The granddaughter, at 3 years of age, is typically "active". The grandmother, my dear SWMBO, is in overdrive ....

[jssel]

I am still in. Just took delivery of a spool of E-Z line, fine charcoal. Bobe's Hobby Shop in Florida. Three days from phone call to knock on the door.

[airjim]

I want to be in, but times are a little trying right now. I'm going to spend some of Canada day working and some working on the 'fish. If I get a start over the long weekend I'm golden. If not, I'm in big trouble...the first couple weeks of July are going to be brutal with my business partner out of town and some traveling.

Jim

[airjim]

Do we have a Swordfish build without a Bismarck attacker? Hum...if I'm going to do one Matchbox Swordfish...how much trouble would it be to do two? RCN and Terry Goddard's Bismarck bird...hum...

Jim

[Martin R]

Gents,

Many thanks in advance for showing me how to make a decent job out of the CBK Swordfish kits out there (and I have at least one each of the M'box, Airfix & FROG examples in my stash, so this will all be good stuff). I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys do with them over the next month.

Can't find the smily of the chap eating popcorn, but you get the idea.

regards,

Martin

[PaulBradley]

Martin! Why aren't you joining in?! Go on, you know you want to....

[Martin R]

Martin! Why aren't you joining in?! Go on, you know you want to....

Paul,

Yes I do! However, I made a life choice not to take part as I will be in the Anti-shipping GB in August and between now and then I have to finish off my Italeri Invader filler-fest and try to cross-kit an Airfix Spitfire IX and XIX to make a XIVc and PRX (or XI, I haven't decided).

Starting too many just dilutes my limited modelling time too much and things either get rushed or not finished.

However, I'm with y'all in spirit. Have fun!!!

regards,

Martin

[Jagewa]

However, I'm with y'all in spirit. Have fun!!!

and I'll second that, I'm following you guys.

The Stringbag is a favourite, I think it stems from one of my first Commando comics...
then reading about the real exploits... even more amazing than the comics

Cheers
Jim

[PaulBradley]

Tamiya says interior green for the framework, tan (linen, I presume) for the fabric interior and aluminium for the cockpit floor.

[peebeep]

Quick Question: Swordfish fabric interior should be red dope or interior green?

Tamiya says interior green for the framework, tan (linen, I presume) for the fabric interior and aluminium for the cockpit floor.

The fabric isn't painted on the inside. Freshly applied fabric is treated with red shrinking dope. This soaks through the fabric in an irregular manner, so you get a pinkish streaked effect. This is what it looks like:



An interesting challenge to replicate in a model!

peebeep

[IrishAir]

Fabric should be red dope,

Cheers,
Paul

[bluesteel]

Quick Question:
Swordfish fabric interior should be red dope or interior green?

I was wondering about that too. Looking at a few of the larger scale Swordfish builds on other modelling sites it seems red/reddish/tan is popular for internal fabric areas. But, at 1/72nd you'd need a powerful torch and magnifying glass to even get a hint it's there. So I'm not going to bother, good old Humbrol 78 for the internal sides will do for me

[BWP]

An interesting challenge to replicate in a model!

Linen (light tan, khaki drill, whatever) base coat; then a heavily-thinned red/brown brush coat ought to do it, I would think. Near enough for government work, any way.

[jssel]

Thanks PB for that picture. It was my next question.