Stringbag Mk 1 Floatplane
Continuing the recent occasional Fleet Air Arm theme, here are a few photos of Tamiya's 1/48 Swordfish, c1940, with a record photo of the actual aircraft.
The rigging is from a Tamiya detail-up etch set. The subject is often modelled with wings folded back, but I prefer the 'up n' at 'em' look.
A lovely job on the Stringbag Rob, although I am not in to bi-plane building, the rigging puts me off.
It is nice to see one built and painted so carefully.
Well done .
I agree wholeheartedly with Simon...a beautiful build, but not my[string]bag. 🙂
Very nice, Rob. I have been enjoying your FAA theme. Nice to see it matched with a photo.
Rob,
Beautifully done. You did a fine job on a great kit. I have built three of these and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The way it is engineered, rigging included, makes it a joy to build. Almost a "box shaker". Put a little glue in it and shake the box. Actually it is not that simple, it requires skill to make it a gorgeous model. Your skill in making this a superb model is evident.
Cheers Frank. Yes a lovely kit. I was in a building phase where I was concentrating on float planes (Arado, Mitsubishi F2, Stranraer. Catalina, and the Swordfish) - I think they have a graceful quality that adds a new dimension to a subject.
I like the model and the pictures, Rob, good job!