Biggles' Vickers Amphibian "Condor" (Supermarine Seamew)

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Biggles' Vickers Amphibian "Condor" (Supermarine Seamew)

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This is sufficiently kitbashed that I am putting it here rather than in Aviation Modelling.

The build was part of the Getting Things Done GB - ironically, of course, it didn't get done :roll: :oops:

Build thread: http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=255&t=7997;

The kit was excellent and was very accomodating of all the modifications I made.

If you're wondering why it looks so dirty, it's because in the story it has just taken off through a volcanic ash cloud. I scattered on lots of ground up HB pencil.

Rigging is nylon monofilament, run through tiny wire turnbuckle loops I made and mounted into the wing. The line is anchored to the bottom wing, run through the loop, tensioned and glued into the loop.

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Excellent! Or should I say 'Spiffingly good job old chap!' :-D
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That's a beauty. Which book is it from?

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Great job, don't worry I'm sure my Seamew will take even longer to complete!
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Okay, after James' in-box review and this excellent build I'm definitely going to invest in the Karaya Seamew. Great work, VV.
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Nice work, looks good.

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I say old chap, that is rather splendid. :lol:
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I say! Thanks, chaps! Jolly glad to get the beastly kite finished and all that!
Arcwelder wrote:Okay, after James' in-box review and this excellent build I'm definitely going to invest in the Karaya Seamew. Great work, VV.
I heartily endorse this course of action :mrgreen:

Look forward to seeing it built when you do.
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