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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"Weak points" aside, it certainly turned out looking great...well worth the wait I'd say. Nice job, sir!
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.
Yeah...I've walked away from a build before - but sometimes the KIT doesn't "walk away" (if ya know what I mean). 🙂
I have never trashed a kit. But I have come close a few times...
A very nice looking Seafire. Well done!
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 !
Thanks Terry! I really like the new Airfix Griffon powered Spitfire kits. May have to get the Mk XII.
Well done !
Those Naval colour schemes are great and really suit the Seafire, you've done a great job with this one.
A real beauty.
Nicely done! I need a 1/72 version of this - don't have a Seafire in the stash...
Thanks Greg! There is a 1/72 kit available, made by Sword.
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Lovely job Dale. Airfix has certainly improved out of sight!