Trumpeter 1/48 supermarine seafang
This one was intended to be a fast and easy build and finished some time ago. So I finished it oob. kit it self was superb great level of detail with fairly low parts count painting was done with tamiya acrylics and weathered using artists oils.
I must admit I can't recall seeing that nomenclature before (Seafang?) - at any rate, you've done an outstanding job on this one...I really like the results.
Thanks Craig, you can think the seafang like as a navalized version of the spiteful,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang here is some info about the plane itself by the way
also it is not an well known plane and an interesting looking subject thats why I love it
You don't know it because it was notably unsuccessful as a carrier airplane, with landing characteristics described by Eric Brown as "absolutely dreadful." The Spiteful/Seafang marked the beginning of Supermarine's loss of mojo.
That said, this is an interesting "what if."
If Captain Brown found it dreadful, then it was. Plus, jets were coming, and prop fighters were fading. So, it became a footnote. Interesting looking aircraft. The Spitfire "look" was harder to see. The wing was used on the jet Attacker, which wasn't a worldbeater, either, but did see squadron service and export to Pakistan.
A nice build!
thanks
Adilcan, Its always interesting to see something unusual and or different, and this is one of those. Personally I think its a very cool / tough looking airplane, that's success probably suffered more due to the jet age coming about than anything else.
A very nice looking build you've done here on a very sporty looking airplane ! I like it !
Thanks Terry i like to build interesting and unknown subejts
Very nice job done! Heavy weathering on top is great, I would do a bit more also at bottom surfaces.
Inspiring build!
Outstanding, Adilcan! Like you, I like the "unusual" types as well as the more famous planes.
Very nice! Had never heard of the Seafang, but see that AZ Models makes one in 1/72, so I'll add to my stash soon! Love the weathering.
Beauty. I love the finish. I did my Trumpeter Wyvern like this
Adilcan, I missed this when you posted it. This is a beautifully presented build and I'd love you to post a WIP to follow your styling. Go on, do it, please.
Hey david unfortunetly ive lost the w.i.p shots of this model ?