1/72 Karaya Supermarine Seamew kitbash

[VickersVandal]

This is a continuation of the Getting Things Done GB thread.
http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=255&t=7997;
Ironically of course, it didn't get done....

So far it's been a very nice kit to build. Nice work from Karaya.

Wing alignment of biplanes has been killing me lately. I want to be quite sure on this one. Thankfully we have a fairly respectable lego collection in this house.

[PaulBradley]

The model's almost as bright as the Legos...!

[MarkyM607]

I like the lego collection!!

[VickersVandal]

The lego is also being used to entertain the 3 year old now that I'm on holidays. Of course, I have to be forced, forced I tell you, to play lego with him

The Seamew is twin engined but as this is a Biggles build I'm making this as a single engined aircraft, as per illustrations. The Seamew has tiny engines (one of the reasons it saw very little service - too underpowered) and the engine pod is way too small so I've raided the spares for some parts I cast up for a different Biggles flying boat project, combined with the front of a Walrus pod. Kit parts on the right, replacement parts on the left.

[Zee28]

Of course, I have to be forced, forced I tell you, to play lego with him

Yeah, just like I have to be forced to play Scalextric (especially now I've got my '69 Camaro).

This is looking real good VV, you do like an ambitious Biggles project don't you?

Zee28

[VickersVandal]

Yes......yes I do. Nothing is ever straightforward. Not that I particularly want to complicate things, but the model needs to look right.

I'm gradually beating the new engine pod into submission. Shown with the puny old one again for comparison.

[Stuart]

Much better!

Scalelectrix, lego - so these are KIDS toys?!?!? Naaaaa don't belive it!

[Dazzled]

Nice to see this progressing VV. That new engine pod looks much better than the kit supplied one.

Can't have a wimpy engine for Biggles can we?

[VickersVandal]

Bit of wing rib detail using the patented VV Rib Emphasis Technique
I think it adds a lot to the look of CDL wings. Plus, this plane is supposed to look like it just took off through an eruption of volcanic ash.

Remembered just in time that I needed to do this before adding the upper wing...

[VickersVandal]

Whatever you call that thing that goes in front of the radial engine.......I scratchbuilt one of them