Sea Fury F.B.11 (Frog)

[ejboyd5]

This example was made OOB and according to the box instructions represents VR943, coded as 232 O, serving with 802 Squadron while aboard H.M.S. Ocean. This information agrees with Profile Publications Number 126 which appears to be the basis for the kit decals and further identifies this aircraft as the one flown by Lt. Carmichael when downing a MiG-15 in August, 1952. A second source, Warpaint Number 16, shows VR943, coded as 105 R, serving with 801 Squadron aboard H.M.S. Glory in 1951. However, according to what we must consider to be the bible in this area, Fleet Air Arm Fixed- Wing Aircraft Since 1946, VR943 led a rather mundane life marred by a series of minor prangs and repairs, with no service aboard either Ocean or Glory ever being mentioned. Notwithstanding the conflicting data, Frog's Sea Fury is a fine one that serves as a basis for as little or as much work as one wishes to invest.

[Stevehnz]

That is a bit nice. Its one I did many years hence & is still with me albeit now in bits. Best I get to & rebuild it sometime, I think I've even got some of these decals for it.
Steve.

[DavidWomby]

Another beauty. I love seeing these old kits built to this standard. You have made this 'oldie but a goodie' Frog one into a gem.

David

[Barry]

Another winner. Looks great.

[Nigel Foster]

Another wonderfully made Frog aircraft, excellent a great production. We will soon be calling be calling this the Unofficial Frog........

Nigel

[GeorgeSweety]

You have kissed an old Frog and turned it into a handsome prince! Nicely done.

[Marek]

Very nicely done Fury.

[Martin R]

Lovely.

If you feel like building another, this kit is the subject of a Single Kit GB happening later in the year . . .

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=10714

regards,

Martin

[Kitaholic]

nicely done, you got to love the brutal yet pleasing lines of that aircraft

[lancfan]

Lovely.

If you feel like building another, this kit is the subject of a Single Kit GB happening later in the year . . .

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=10714

regards,

Martin

Martin, the PM kit is not a version of the Frog/Novo model, it is very different, much newer and more accurate than the Frog offering.
http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3800;

David.

[Martin R]

Lovely.

If you feel like building another, this kit is the subject of a Single Kit GB happening later in the year . . .

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=10714

regards,

Martin

Martin, the PM kit is not a version of the Frog/Novo model, it is very different, much newer and more accurate than the Frog offering.
http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3800;

David.

David,

You're absolutely right! Apologies for the senior moment, all.

So, I'll rephrase my original comment then:

"If you want to build another Sea Fury but this time from the PM kit, then . . ."

regards,

MArtin

regards,

Martin

[Nigel Foster]

Are the panel lines recessed on the PM kit?

Nigel

[lancfan]

Yes they are Nigel, on all three PM Sea Furies.


David.