De Havilland DH103 F20 Sea Hornet, A83-1 / TT213, ARDU RAAF Laverton Vic 1948.
1/72 Special Hobby, another pair of engines closely followed by an airframe! the only one to serve with the RAAF for evaluation. I modified a few things, finished in Humbrol and MM enamels with Future over kit and spare decals.
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Craig Abrahamson said on December 18, 2016
Nicely done, Allan….don’t see many of these built. Good work.
Allan J Withers said on December 19, 2016
Thanks Craig.
Dale Cole said on December 19, 2016
What a beautiful, clean build!
Allan J Withers said on December 19, 2016
Thanks Dale.
John Healy said on December 19, 2016
Very nice, John. Nice to see a Sea Hornet, still waiting for a decent one in 1/48……
Allan J Withers said on December 19, 2016
Thanks John, Allan.
Greg Kittinger said on December 19, 2016
Great job! I’m working now on a Special Hobby Yak-17, and man – those can be challenging kits! That yours ended up looking so well is a testament to your patience and modeling skill!
Allan J Withers said on December 19, 2016
Thanks Greg, they do try our patience at times.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on December 19, 2016
Allan, great line, pair of engines…. Just a beautiful airframe, and a great job on her! Only one, huh? That jet business, I expect. Damn shame.
Allan J Withers said on December 19, 2016
Thanks Bernard, Meteors and Vampires were around at that time, the Hornet was returned to the British Air Ministry in late 1950.
George Williams said on December 20, 2016
It looks very smart in that livery, beautiful finish on the model.
Allan J Withers said on December 20, 2016
Thanks George.
Robert Royes said on December 20, 2016
Beautiful build sir.
Allan J Withers said on December 20, 2016
Thanks Robert.
Phil Steele said on December 20, 2016
Smashing !!
Allan J Withers said on December 20, 2016
Thanks Phil.
Louis Gardner said on December 20, 2016
This is a very clean looking build. I really like the finish. It’s hard to get a silver colored airframe to look good. But I will say yours looks spot on !!!!! Excellent work my friend.
Allan J Withers said on December 20, 2016
Thanks Louis.