Dora Wings 1/72 Fairey Delta FD.2
Hi there ,
This was a build going on in the background and I thought I'd just stick it up to give my thoughts on it.
My previous experience with Dora Wings was their 1/72 Lysander which was challenging to say the least.
The fit was not stellar. However, this kits absolutely falls together. I used a smear of filler on the underside seam and some canopy blending was needed on one side.
The vinyl masks given for the windscreen had a tendency to lift in one place and the nose pitot is way too delicate but these are minor niggles.
The decals were a different story. They are extremely thin and brittle. Indeed the starboard nose decals completely shattered on me.
Those got left off as it will be positioned in the cabinet to show off the port side.
All in all a cracker of a kit that I have no problem in recommending.
In the photos the forward part of the pitot was replaced with some stretched sprue and brass rod.
There are no vanes on the pitot yet as I've put the PE frame in a safe place and can't find it at the moment. :blush:
When I eventually stumble across them I'll get them fitted.
Primed with Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black.
Painted with Rainbow Railways First Group Magenta.
Tamiya Rubber Black, Gun Metal and Gloss Aluminium.
Finished with Windsor & Newton Galeria Satin Varnish.
The Rainbow railways Magenta is a fairly good match for the real colour in normal light but in strong sunlight and LED lighting goes a little pink.
It looks ok in the cabinet.
Wow - interesting and unusual bird and scheme! Nicely done.
Thanks Greg,
It was the scheme that drew me to building it.
Really well done, Alistair (@alistairfgauld). I have only seen photos of this plane and I didn't know that Dora Wings had done a model of it. I am in awe of the "red" paint scheme, because dealing with any shade of red is always a challenge.
Thanks so much.
Excellent job, Alistair! Love the scheme!
Pity about the decals.
Thanks Spiros,
That was a disappointment but it looks good in the cabinet.
I like how this model turned out. Very good looking Delta.
Many Thanks
That’s stunning, Alistair! Very sharp. Love the color.
Thanks very much
Nioce result on something you don't see every day.
Many thanks Tom
Despite the decal issue you build a beautiful and unique aircraft, Alistair @alistairfgauld
Well done.
Thanks so much,
Where she sits now you can't see the missing decals.
Brilliant job on a seldom seen subject , can't you get some more decals from Dora wings ?
Thanks,
I probably could but I'm thinking about buying another one to do in the roundel blue NMF nose finish which would let me use the spares on this one.
Excellent work, this is a very attractive build.
Thanks so much