Sea Fury
Hey, All….Again!
1/48, Airfix, Sea Fury FB.11, Export. My third OOB build but I also used the two Barracuda Cowl sets and Fundekals decals. I normally add some weathering to my builds but this paint scheme looked too nice to dirty up. My only “oooops” was not getting a closer fit between the cowl and cowl ring. This was my first Sea Fury but not the last after building this Airfix kit.
Keep it fun!
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George Henderson said on December 12, 2019
Very nice
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, George. Woof Woof...
Robert Royes said on December 12, 2019
A real beauty! I agree it's too pretty to muss up. Not being an airbrush user, do you know of any rattle can color close to the duck shell grey?
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, Robert. I'm sorry to say I cannot answer your question. I have never used rattle cans.
James B Robinson said on December 12, 2019
Wow Gary, you been a busy boy! I really like all you brought us today, but this one is my favorite. I'm kind of partial to planes that can fold their wings.
Well done!
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, James! I worked on the three kits simultaneously but I too liked the Sea Fury the best, because it was a new subject, the Airfix kit and the Fundekals with corresponding scheme. Next up would be the P-39 and then the P-51. But I would build all three again.
Eric Berg said on December 12, 2019
Looks great!
How did it go getting the Barracuda cowling and front piece set to fit? It sure looks worth the effort. Is it?
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Eric, Except for my error, not trimming enough of the cowl ring to fit, I like using the Barracuda parts. They are designed to mate with the Airfix parts. When I do another Sea Fury I will use these parts again...if available.
Louis Gardner said on December 12, 2019
Gary, @gwskat
Out of the three you posted tonight, this one has to be my favorite too ! It looks perfect. I wouldn't add any dirt or grime on it either... no way ! I have one of the old 1/48 scale Hobbycraft Sea Fury kits and wanted to build it for a "Korean War" project... but after seeing how nice this new tool Airfix kit is, it is tempting to snag one of these for the stash. Unfortunately this one will have to wait for a while... you can't get them all. We have been blessed with some really nice new tool kits lately.
You knocked this one out of the park. It's a definite "Home Run"...nice choice with the markings. The colors look great together. How strong is the wing fold option ? Do you think it would last for a while on display, or is it flimsy ? Just curious.
"liked"
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, again, Louis. The wing fold attachment seems, to me, pretty robust.
neil foster said on December 12, 2019
Really nice job, I got the same kit as a present last Christmas and not got round to it yet ,what paints / colours did you use ?
Cheers N.
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
thank you, Neil. It is a nice kit to build. The paints I used were AK's Real Color.
The RAF colors are:
Extra Dark Sea Grey
Sky
Signal Red
Chuck A. Villanueva said on December 12, 2019
Gary, this really jumps off the page when you first view the Fury. That scheme really pops. I can see that standing out among the other models on display on your shelf. I can see why dirty it up would not be a process to do on this. Airfix has really hit another home run with this one. Another one to add to the list for next year. Well done, thanks for sharing.
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, Chuck!
dale travis said on December 12, 2019
Great job on this Gary.
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, Dale
Greg Kittinger said on December 12, 2019
Lovely Sea Fury! I did this same scheme in 1/72. The kit was an old Novo kit, so the Canadian livery helped hide the age and lack of details with a splash of color. Now you know my secret...!
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, Greg. Your secret is safe with me.
bob mack said on December 12, 2019
beautiful...great panel lines too
gary sausmikat said on December 12, 2019
Thanks, Bob.
David Mills said on December 13, 2019
Nice work Gary - good to see the Barracuda resin in action too!
gary sausmikat said on December 13, 2019
Thanks, David
Tom Bebout said on December 13, 2019
Nicely done Gary, always liked the paint schemes used on Royal Navy aircraft. Liked that you didn't dirty her up as she looks fine as factory fresh. They all had to be new at one time. I like it.
gary sausmikat said on December 13, 2019
Thanks, Tom. Yeah, she was too pretty all glossed up and ready to dance...LOL
BTW: thanks for turning me on to Fundekals...they worked really nice.
Mike Grant said on December 13, 2019
I'm in agreement with the other posters– keep it clean, it looks great!
gary sausmikat said on December 13, 2019
thanks, Mike
Stephen W Towle said on December 14, 2019
A really sick wicked build as the kids would say. Gary, inspired by your work I bought the sets . Looking forward to seeing your next primo build.
Two thumbs up.
gary sausmikat said on December 14, 2019
Thanks, Stephen. LOL..aren't we all kids anyways?!?! I will be keeping my eyes out for your build. Good luck!
Stephen W Towle said on December 14, 2019
Everyday is a new adventure and excitement... especially for five year old's. I try to carry that little piece of my past where ever I go.
Paul Barber said on December 15, 2019
Stunning piece of work, Gary - the colours look spot on - the red really gives it a lift. Sensational as ever!
gary sausmikat said on December 15, 2019
Thanks, Paul! The red was what drew me to that scheme. It does look sharp next to the other colors.