1/32 scale Fisher Hawker Sea Fury, Dreadnought Completed.
Well its time to post a completed model again. This was a great kit of a fantastic air racer, I just love this aircraft as I am sure most of you followers of the Reno Air Races will as well.
Modifications,
Built a section of the engine as per reference pictures.
Cut out the rudder and elevators, and re fitted.
Wiring of the wheel wells.
Custom made decals.
I tried to do the kit justice with a good paint job, hope you guy's approve.
This kit is a bit of a tribute to the original aircraft and its owners as well as Paul Fisher for an amazing kit.
Back to the RB 51, I will post soon.
Cheers
Marc
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Hans Wilhelm Fischer said on January 30, 2019
Looks great!
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Thank you Hans
Anthony Conway said on January 30, 2019
Another great looking build Marc.
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Thank you Anthony.
Matt Minnichsoffer said on January 30, 2019
Very clean! Great work.
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Thanks Matt
Julian Shawyer said on January 30, 2019
Superb looking Sea Fury.
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Thanks for the comment Julian.
Tom Cleaver said on January 30, 2019
Having been close enough to Dreadnought to touch it, you have really recreated it here. Excellent work!
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Hi Tom, I would love to see this aircraft up close, it must be huge. Thanks for the comment.
Jeff Bailey said on January 30, 2019
This is spectacular! Well done, Marc ! I'd like to be close enough to touch the original, too. Your recreation of this famous and outstanding aircraft is beautiful and an exceptional copy in miniature.
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Hey Jeff, you stay in the USA, get to the races and send me some pictures. Thank you for the comment.
Jeff Bailey said on January 30, 2019
Marc, you can count on me taking lots of pictures ... IF I can ever afford to go to Reno!
Stephen W Towle said on January 30, 2019
Professional is a good word to describe the kit and it's finish. The
Sea Fury is bigger than a bread box...are in league with the P-47 in the size dept.
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Thanks for the comment Stephen.
Terry Schuler said on January 30, 2019
Marc, This is super nice, and very realistic when compared to the real thing. I had the privilege of seeing this beautiful aircraft at Reno a few years ago, and yes its big and really fast !, its really fun to see a well made model of it. Well done !
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
This is an awesome aircraft, I had a look at some of the footage on You Tube, just amazing. Thanks for the comment.
Paul Nash said on January 30, 2019
Difficult to justify being lost for words which, as you know, is a rare thing for me in written form. The italicised decals on the wheel covers must have been an interesting proposition, but they look perfect. Can't add anything else to the superlatives already posted by our like-minded iModeller Friends - Paul
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Hey Paul, the decals were printed for me, Paul Fisher sent me the decals via e mail, they came out just fine. It was a great build, lots of fun building out of a box again. Thanks for the comment. Be in touch soon.
Craig Abrahamson said on January 30, 2019
Stellar piece of modeling, Marc...really nice work!
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Thanks a mil Craig.
Greg Kittinger said on January 30, 2019
Another beauty Marc - congratulations!
Marc Barris said on January 30, 2019
Hey Greg, thanks for the kind words
Maarten said on January 30, 2019
Top !
Marc Barris said on January 31, 2019
Thanks Maarten.
Tom Bebout said on January 30, 2019
Wow, does that look nice. Well done Marc
Marc Barris said on January 31, 2019
Hey Tom, thanks for the comment.
Robert Royes said on January 30, 2019
A real masterpiece!
Marc Barris said on January 31, 2019
Hey Robert, thanks for the comment
bob mack said on January 30, 2019
beautiful
Marc Barris said on January 31, 2019
Cheers Bob
Morne Meyer said on January 31, 2019
Another spectacular build from a true MASTER. She looks every bit like the real thing. Well done!
Marc Barris said on January 31, 2019
My Maater, dankie . See you at the Nationals.
Eric Berg said on February 2, 2019
Seriously stunning!
Marc Barris said on February 2, 2019
Thanks a mil Eric
Jimmy Zed said on June 10, 2020
Bit late, i'm just getting around to the airfix myself, gorgeous looking build Marc!