Author Topic: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)  (Read 10479 times)

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Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« on: September 08, 2013, 08:24:07 PM »
I’ve been stricken with a builders block for the last few months. 

I could only helplessly look my stash, move it aimlessly around and buy more kits. Even kits from Emil the Enabler did not help. Nothing worked. The apathy continued. Any attempt to pick a tool resulted in a large sigh and deeper slide into lethargy.
 
However a few nights ago  while watching X-Files season 4, episode called Tempus Fugit, it was Fox Mulder who saved my soul. His tenacity to find the truth broke me out of my funk.

I had an engine epiphany. 

What if I put a Centaurusfrom a Sea Fury on a P-47? I already had to plans to build a FAA ready P-47 which I was going to call the Skate. But it was going to use the existing PW-2800. Plus I am also looking for quick build in order to get the modelling juices following again.

So I grabbed a trusty donor PM Models Sea Fury kit, an older Hasegawa P-47D, my chop saw and mitre and closed my eyes. I made two cuts:  One straight down parallel to the cooling flaps and one horizontal to intersect with the first cut. I dropped in the Centarus, added some styrene to fill the gaps and putty to create/shape a new contour.

Attached are photos after I glued the Sea Fury cowling on, did some PSR but before painting.  I also added a small faring ( part of a F7F wing tip) and the Sea Fury Tail hook behind the tail wheel. Spinner is from an Academy Typhoon.

Things under wings will be two 500 LBs bombs and a center-line drop tank.

The finish with be over all GSB with a yellow spinner. Decals from a Corsair or Firefly.











« Last Edit: September 09, 2013, 06:46:55 AM by The Big Gimper »
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centarus)
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2013, 08:58:22 PM »
That is truly inspired, Mr Gimper!

I think your choice of color scheme will be wonderful too!

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centarus)
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2013, 09:32:06 PM »
I'd like to see a front-on shot but the views shown look pretty good to me! 8)

Keep it coming, man! :))

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centarus)
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2013, 10:23:01 PM »
Tidy! Will be keeping an eye on this one..

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centarus)
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2013, 12:52:40 AM »
Oh yeah!
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centarus)
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2013, 01:46:37 AM »
Looking good Carl! 
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2013, 07:54:29 AM »
Looking good! Any chance of a Malcolm hood on your Skate?
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2013, 09:19:11 AM »
Any chance of a Malcolm hood on your Skate?

Now, there's an idea! 8)

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2013, 09:47:41 AM »
That looks nice! Good thinking
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2013, 12:27:39 PM »
Excellent idea, don't forget the wing fold. 8)
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2013, 01:05:45 PM »
@ Old Wombat: sorry Guy, I already glued the canopy on. But its looks like the next Skate MK.I will have a Malcolm hood.  :D

As for the front view, I think the cowl went on crooked so I am trying to fix that. I'll provide more photos in the next day or so. 

@ FAAMAN: good idea. I'll do that with the MK.II or Mk.III. Seafire fold or Hellcat fold?
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2013, 01:41:42 PM »
Given that the fold will be well out on the wing, the Seafire or Sea Fury fold would probably work better.

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2013, 03:07:33 PM »
Yep, Fury fold, I mean what else for Centaurus power?
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2013, 12:58:00 AM »
It's like a nice performance in aesthetical surgery... :-*
Congratulations! :)

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2013, 02:01:47 AM »
I like that Carl   :)

One thing I might suggest, don't use the P-47 propeller.  It turns in the opposite direction to which  the Centaurus turns it's propeller. 

If you can find it, I'd use an Aeroclub prop from a Beverley EDIT: a Firebrand [P043], like this below.  You could also use a Typhoon four-blader, or a Tempests.
« Last Edit: September 10, 2013, 02:25:36 AM by kitnut617 »

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2013, 02:24:21 AM »
Good catch. I just "borrowed" one from a Frog Hornet. Included a spinner too.  :)

EDIT: I did try the Typhoon blade but it is massive.
« Last Edit: September 10, 2013, 06:10:06 AM by The Big Gimper »
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2013, 02:27:22 AM »
That would work too  :)

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2013, 02:33:16 AM »
Greg at Ozmods has a two pack of  BRISTOL CENTAURUS NACELLE & PROP but with shipping its about $30 CDN.



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« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2013, 02:43:45 AM »
Cripes!  you need to find a shipping partner --- What else does OzMods have then ---

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2013, 04:06:07 AM »
About 3/4s done.

First coat of GSB is on. Need to glue on few more pieces. And decals.

@ Wombat: You can see the cowling went on crooked so I have a lopsided "Smile".





« Last Edit: September 15, 2013, 08:08:16 AM by The Big Gimper »
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2013, 05:32:07 AM »
What a beast!  And I mean that in a good way ;)
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2013, 08:06:06 AM »
That looks ......... well, nasty, evil 8) (side number 666 maybe?:D) Going great guns!
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2013, 08:19:26 AM »
One fine build. :)   Looks like OOB of the real thing.
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #23 on: September 30, 2013, 10:32:26 PM »
Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night to the denizens of the great kingdom of Wifferdonia lead by our benevolent dictator, Sir Greg of the Southern Stash. Member in good standing of the MAS and COS.

The Skate is completed except for a minor paint touch ups. I enjoyed this simple build. The Skate Mk. II I suspect is not that far away in the future.

I decided to let the Kiwi's get the first Skates. The core decals are from an Aeromaster Kiwi and Techmod set. The white stripes from a Carpena set. Prop decals from Authentic Decal. I stole the stripe idea from the P-40s.








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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #24 on: September 30, 2013, 10:42:25 PM »
Very nice Carl!  Very nice indeed! 
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #25 on: September 30, 2013, 11:55:41 PM »
Wow, that is one good looking plane!

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #26 on: October 01, 2013, 01:19:22 AM »
I do like that ---  :-*

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #27 on: October 01, 2013, 01:35:01 AM »
If that isn't SHARP!!!  Wonderful job man  8)
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #28 on: October 01, 2013, 02:29:59 AM »
Looks proper tidy with them markings on :)

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #29 on: October 02, 2013, 03:24:37 AM »
Another winner, Carl! Using SEAC markings was truly inspired!

Talk about a great finish!

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #30 on: October 02, 2013, 06:13:35 AM »
Smooth looking aircraft, the white stripes on the tails set it off nicely!
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #31 on: October 02, 2013, 12:26:20 PM »
subtle changes in lines make this work.

The blue scheme though.. wow

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #32 on: October 02, 2013, 02:54:52 PM »
That is an excellent build!! Very well done!! 8)
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #33 on: October 02, 2013, 11:16:14 PM »
Very nice  :)
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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #34 on: October 03, 2013, 12:11:12 AM »
Thanks for this aesthetical improvement (confirmed!) of the Thunderbolt...

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Re: Westland Skate MK.I (1/72 Hasegawa P-47D + Sea Fury Centaurus)
« Reply #35 on: October 03, 2013, 12:25:11 AM »
Very kool Kiwi, Mr TBG! 8)

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