1/48 Airfix Seafire F.XVII
Have been working on this kit off and on for the past year. Airfix has really upped its game recently. Only thing I think they could improve on this kit would be the main landing gear. The wing attachment points strike me as a little weak. That said I totally enjoyed this kit and am glad to finally have a Seafire in the Royal Navy collection.Markings are for a/c serial# SX156, 767 Sq., Deck Landing Control Officer Training Unit, RNAS , Yeovilton, 1950. Aero master and kit decals, Tamiya and Mr Color paint.
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Craig Abrahamson said on June 4, 2016
"Weak points" aside, it certainly turned out looking great...well worth the wait I'd say. Nice job, sir!
Dale Cole said on June 4, 2016
Thanks. Usually have to walk away several times to calm down when I have issues building a kit. Didn't have to do that with this kit.
Craig Abrahamson said on June 4, 2016
Yeah...I've walked away from a build before - but sometimes the KIT doesn't "walk away" (if ya know what I mean). 🙂
Dale Cole said on June 4, 2016
I have never trashed a kit. But I have come close a few times...
Morne Meyer said on June 5, 2016
A very nice looking Seafire. Well done!
Terry Schuler said on June 5, 2016
Dale, Very well done. Your finish looks excellent, I like it alot !. As for me, I have trashed a couple kits. Sometimes the model gods just aren't with you !
Dale Cole said on June 5, 2016
Thanks Terry! I really like the new Airfix Griffon powered Spitfire kits. May have to get the Mk XII.
Phil Steele said on June 5, 2016
Well done !
George Williams said on June 5, 2016
Those Naval colour schemes are great and really suit the Seafire, you've done a great job with this one.
Robert Royes said on June 5, 2016
A real beauty.
Greg Kittinger said on June 6, 2016
Nicely done! I need a 1/72 version of this - don't have a Seafire in the stash...
Dale Cole said on June 7, 2016
Thanks Greg! There is a 1/72 kit available, made by Sword.
P.k said on June 6, 2016
Nice! Like
Tony Prince said on June 23, 2016
Lovely job Dale. Airfix has certainly improved out of sight!