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Fairey Firefly

RCN Warrior: 1/48th Grand Phoenix FireFly Mk.1

Although this 1/48th Grand Phoenix FireFly Mk.1 kit is not an easy build (as it is a multi-media, short-run production) it builds up into a great looking aircraft to display. Released in 2001 it was the first non-vacuform model kit of the [...]

Belgian Thoroughbred

In 1930 the Belgians were considering what their new fighter aircraft was to be. They'd held a competition and settled on the rather pedestrian Dewoitine D.27 and the Czech Avia BH-33. However, the air force staff attended the Hendon Air [...]

1/48 Sherman IC Firefly.

This is the Tamiya kit that’s been available for some time. This is the first 1/48 tank that I’ve built since the 1970s. In those days, Bandai made an excellent line of 1/48 armor. Unfortunately, they were also pricey. That put [...]

HMS Glory, part 2

Hi All! First let me say this was to be combined with the Sea Fury post, but the site would only let me post 2 images. If some one can let me know how to post more...I would appreciate it. Here is my next contribution to the Korean [...]

Special Hobby 1/48 Firefly Mk. I

Although not glamorous like the Seafire, the Firefly earned its respectful place among the Fleet naval fighters. As a model, it adds credit to your collection. Yet, with the wings folded, it shines. Special Hobby's Firefly has good [...]

Fairey Firefly Mk.I

This is the 1/48 Fairey Firefly Mk.I from Grand Phoenix. The vacform canopy is from Barracua Studios and the propeller and spinner are from a Mosquito. thanks for looking Martin

1/48 Special Hobby Fairey Firefly Mk.V

1/48 Special Hobby Fairey Firefly Mk.V One of my favorite aircraft. Love this livery which for me was a new challenge. Upgraded landing gear, nose and propeller.

Ryefield Sherman Firefly + M4A3E8

Sherman Firefly "Velikiye Luki" 2020 was the year of deals and clearance sales for me, which meant I got to build some things a bit outside of my comfort zone but got to beef up my modeling muscles. So, frustrated with the glut [...]

A pair of Fairey Fireflies, AZ model 1/48

So, here's my take on a favourite airplane of mine. I decided early on to divert from the classic paint schemes and go for the more colorful, obscure schemes. So here we have an Ethiopian plane with an interesting camouflage, and an Indian [...]

Fairey Firefly Mk1 1/48 Special Hobby. Korean war Group build.

This is my contribution to the Korean war group build or rather my first contribution as I may well do more , we have plenty of time after all. The kit is the Special Hobby offering , I picked this kit up some years ago for £30 at a club [...]