Hawker sea fury part 2 burma, cuba, iraq af, dutch navy print scale. Frog had previously made flying models, so this was a reference. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Mildly sanded it down with paper towels and 12000 grit paper. By the end of may 2004 most major assembly was complete and here we see the kit with its box art. Italeri 148 scale sh60b seahawk finescale modeler magazine.
Oct 24, 2003 the weakest part of the cockpit is that decals are provided for the instrument panel, console, and overhead panels. The hobbycraft hawker sea fury kit is the only injected mold game in town. Note that there were major instrument differences between batches of single seat furies more particularly the front ip. Aviation megastore website is available without limitations. This is the 148 scale b17g texas raiders, yankee lady plastic model aircraft decal by warbird decals. If you are building a model aircraft diorama scene then check out the diorama details section for ground. You can always add the windows as suggested in the instructions and see how they look and if not what you want, just fill over them and apply the decals later. Xtradecal has released a new decal sheet to suit 148 scale hawker sea fury kits. Huge selection of decals in 148 scale for airplanes and aircrafts. Learn more opens in a new window or tab international shipping paid. Theres quite a selection of 148 scale kits available these days, including the old falcon vacform, hobbycraft, trumpeter, the recent amg offering and even airfix releasing an allnew kit later in 2017.
The cougar was the principal carrierborne fighter of the mid1950s, paving the way between the straightwing jets of the korean war period panthers and banshees and the supersonic era tigers, skyrays, demons, crusaders, and phantom iis. Had the hawker sea fury arrived on the scene one year earlier than it did. Models by revell, aurora, monogram, hasegawa, tamiya, hawk and more. Imo the decal options offered in this and the export version are all to similar, there were lots of sea fury users perhaps they could have offered a morrocan version. Building hobbycrafts 2 hawker sea fury by gerry nilles. Interior detail, folding wings, and plenty of ordnance are likely features of the hawker sea fury kit, presently under development. Hawker sea fury in 172 scale trumpeter and special hobby mpm kits. Allplastic model kits got their start in 1936 when frog in england produced the first in a series of kits known as frogpenguins. The detail in the aft cabin is good, but the seats lack belts and, again, decals are provided for the mad gear operators station. It does have some shape problems spinner, prop, nose, which you can ignore, or correct with resin correction sets that have been produced. The sea fury pit is a busy area with many switches, electrical lines, boxes and so on. The kit no kit is without some deficiencies, and the hobbycraft 1 32 sea fury does indeed have some.
The individual aircraft and their markings are as follows. If you have one of these in the stash, and are particular about shape and detail, you might want to wait for the airfix kit. Xtradecal has recently released a 148 scale decal sheet for the hawker sea fury fb. I airbrushed my cougar with testors model master enamel gloss sea blue and applied alclad ii polished. The hawker sea fury was a british fighter aircraft designed and. International shipping and import charges paid to pitney bowes inc. Warbird decals in 148 scale can be found at redfroghobbies. This is the 1 48 scale p51 lettering, numbers, kill markings for camouflage finish plastic model aircraft decal by warbird decals. After applying, flat clear is over sprayed for fixing of dry decals. In 1968 3 pcs f104g and 1 pc tf104g were received from usaf. Hawker sea fury in 1 72 scale trumpeter and special hobby mpm kits. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. This kit has just british markings but they are planning an export release for november of this year with early aussie, canadian and dutch markings so wait for the one you want, dependin. Set 4849 includes the markings for seven royal canadian navy sea fury aircraft.
Kitty hawk 148 scale f9f88p cougar finescale modeler. In 1 72 scale, decal panels are ok, but theyre too featureless for 1 48 scale. Previously i had used the mike grant decals on my hobby craft sea fury. Used by a number of countries including australia, canada, the netherlands, pakistan, iraq and cuba the sea fury continued to be operational into the 1960s. The only aussie navy version included in the decal sheet is the one on the box. Making your own decals 148 fm fouga magister red dog. Shop waterslide decals for 148 scale military aircraft, helicopter and airplane model kits. For you 1 48 fans the new airfix sea fury is apparently out in england now according to hannants new arrivals. Hobbycraft 2 hawker sea fury fb11 large scale planes. Early photos of the hobbycraft sea fury under construction. Rare and vintage airplane models, rc, ship models and car models. All prices are subject to change without prior notice and are shown are in us dollars. In 172 scale, decal panels are ok, but theyre too featureless for 148 scale.
Im often asked how i do custom decals, so ill try to explain how i do it in step by step, using a 148 fonderie miniature fouga magister build as an example. F15c eagle, oregon ang, 173rd fw, commemorative scheme decals 148 035. Silently powered by the imodeler software and the many sleepless nights of the webmaster. Decals engine details exhausts exterior detail sets gun barrels interior detail sets landing gear paint masksstencils pilots seats super detail sets tarmacdisplay base weaponunderwing for aircraft 1 48 canopies conversion sets decals engine details exhausts exterior detail sets gun barrels interior detail sets landing gear paint masks. While the kit is not the definitive sea fury everyone hoped for, it is miles better than any other and certainly the best kit out there of this airplane. Product price default 3dkits 148 rotol spitfires mk. This will ask for aftermarket replacement or major rebuild as all parts are either simplified or incorrect tub, seat, ip, control column, throttle, etc. Ii airplane hc 1583 148 scale nos at the best online prices at ebay. While the sea fury would be the royal navys last piston fighter, the sea fury would soldier on in a variety of international air forces and can still be found at airshows or as one of the most popular air racers. A little shading and fading with the airbrush, some ammo by mig panel line washes, and aeromaster decals finished off the build. Model planes engine sets 148 scale bna model world. Weve set out to bring you great subjects in a new way and at a reasonable price.
Ii airplane hc 1583 1 48 scale nos at the best online prices at ebay. For you 148 fans the new airfix sea fury is apparently out in england now according to hannants new arrivals. As most will know, this is the centrepiece of my new monograph actually, its the only model in it. High planes bristol beafighter mk ii faa 789 and 798 sqns decals 1. Xtradecal has recently released a 1 48 scale decal sheet for the hawker sea fury fb. Hobbylinc carries over 300 warbird plastic model aircraft decals at discounts up to 45%. Xtradecal x48175 148 hawker sea fury collection model decals. Royal navy in operations over korea as a fighterbomber, and on at least one occasion. Shop engine detail parts for 148 scale military aircraft, helicopter and airplane model kits.
This kit has just british markings but they are planning an export release for november of this year with early aussie, canadian and dutch markings so. We are open, but orders may be delayed unexpectedly. Clearly more will become apparent when we build it, but just basing my assessment on whats on offer here, i love it and. Warbird b17g texas raiders, yankee lady plastic model. These are missing on the hobbycraft kit and would be a real bear to try and simulate in 148 scale, and the decals that simulate the underwing navigation lights again. Airfix announced in 2016 that they would release a 148 sea fury. Xtradecal has released a new decal sheet to suit 1 48 scale hawker sea fury kits. Accuracy wise both the profile and plan view look good, as do the shape of the laminar flow wing cross sections when compared to the various drawings i used. Hobbies free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to pitney bowes inc. Warbird decals in 1 48 scale can be found at redfroghobbies. Shop waterslide decals for 1 48 scale military aircraft, helicopter and airplane model kits.
Cleverly the windscreen is moulded as part of a front upper fuselage section and will make for much easier cleaning up, blending and masking ahead of painting. Royal navy fleet air arm, 801 nas wj236155r, korean war hms glory 1952. The kit includes many clear parts for the cockpit, side windows and observation blisters. Fcm mirage iii e50 brazil, chile, argentina, peru, colombia decals 1. Hobbycraft 2 hawker sea fury fb11 by thierry laurent. The weakest part of the cockpit is that decals are provided for the instrument panel, console, and overhead panels.
Nobody ever made 148 belgian fouga decals for the last part of the flying career of the birds. Xtradecal hawker sea furycollection model decals in 148 scale. Hawker sea fury in 1 32 scale hobbycraft page 2 1 32 scale hawker sea fury with the hobbycraft kit. Modelers have been waiting with bated breath ever since airfix announced in 2016 that they would release a 1 48 sea fury. A great feature is the inclusion of decals for the windows, should you wish to fill the holes provided and go this route. The sheet carries markings for three machines, two aussie ones and one from the royal netherlands navy.
And, if its your sort of thing, you can model this aircraft with its wings up in the folded position. Iiii with late style bomb aimers window designed to be. Well, after a pretty late night last night, i think i have an almost complete, airfix 1. Mar 09, 2015 this is the first 148 scale injectionmolded kit of grummans sweptwing cougar since well, since forever. The sea fury was fast, able to carry a decent amount of ordnance and. Hawker sea fury in 2 scale hobbycraft page 2 2 scale hawker sea fury with the hobbycraft kit. Please see the various categories below to browse the decals by scale. Decals engine details exhausts exterior detail sets gun barrels interior detail sets. The mld sea fury f26 with code 626 has the standard british colours of sky and extra dark sea grey and the scheme is also the same as on faa planes. The paint was easy enough tamiya xf21 on the lowers and sides, xf24 on the top. Eagle strike sea fury collection part 1 decals 48105, 148 scale. Theres quite a selection of 1 48 scale kits available these days, including the old falcon vacform, hobbycraft, trumpeter, the recent amg offering and even airfix releasing an allnew kit later in 2017.
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