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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: CSMO on November 04, 2017, 08:39:52 AM

Title: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: CSMO on November 04, 2017, 08:39:52 AM

I wanted something different than the prototype livery.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/IMG_0169_zpsh9bnxdlu.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/IMG_0169_zpsh9bnxdlu.jpg.html)

An old photo of a Blackburn Beverly was my inspiration. I think the Rotodyne would have been a workhorse in RAF service in the Middle East back when the Beatles were in their heyday.

Mine is in markings of 18 Squadron, RAF.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/IMG_0170_zpsazs9e0lm.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/IMG_0170_zpsazs9e0lm.jpg.html)

Construction is almost OOB. I used salvaged Airfix C-130 propellers because they looked beefier than the kit items.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/IMG_0171_zpsoihki1z3.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/IMG_0171_zpsoihki1z3.jpg.html)

The model is brush-painted with Humbrol and Testors enamels.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/IMG_0172_zps6myncsjg.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/IMG_0172_zps6myncsjg.jpg.html)

Sparesbox decals were used.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/IMG_0173_zpsqu888gsd.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/IMG_0173_zpsqu888gsd.jpg.html)

I like this beast in warpaint. It was a fun build.

Adios, Larry.

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: finsrin on November 04, 2017, 02:18:47 PM

Was thinking C-130/P-3 when first saw props.  Is like Rotodyne otta be.  :smiley:
Color scheme looks the part + with white to reduce heating.  Is there a clear coat finish ?

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: KiwiZac on November 04, 2017, 03:42:40 PM

Beautiful! It looks so, so right.

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: arctic warrior on November 04, 2017, 04:09:08 PM

Just soo good looking Rotodyne!  :D
Fine workmanship.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Old Wombat on November 04, 2017, 04:57:32 PM

 :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 04, 2017, 06:14:54 PM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Tophe on November 04, 2017, 06:17:26 PM

Congratulations! :smiley:

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Volkodav on November 04, 2017, 07:04:43 PM

 :smiley:

Awesome, love the Rotodyne and its many possibilities.

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: sletch on November 04, 2017, 07:06:53 PM

Hi

Great painting job  :-*  It gives me inspiration for my forthcoming Rotodyne  8)

Frederic

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 04, 2017, 08:14:21 PM

The bar has just been reset Larry!!

This is a hairy stick paint job? What brand of paint did you use?

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 04, 2017, 09:56:32 PM

Well done Larry! Love the middle east scheme.

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: pigflyer on November 04, 2017, 10:49:21 PM

Top marks that man, brilliant what if and the prop change is so subtle and yet a big part of making it work.
100% full on realistic what if.

And the trophy goes to...

 :icon_alabanza:
Ian

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Scooterman on November 05, 2017, 12:08:32 AM

Wowsers!   :smiley:

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: elmayerle on November 05, 2017, 02:01:12 AM

Gorgeous!!  What should have been.

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Frank3k on November 05, 2017, 04:27:01 AM

Looks fantastic! The props definitely look good.

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Robomog on November 05, 2017, 05:57:33 AM

Niiiiice, I want one !

Brilliant use of herculean props

Mog

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: kitnut617 on November 05, 2017, 07:47:48 AM

Just love it   :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: finsrin on November 06, 2017, 07:05:34 AM

Super and correct RW appearance.  Be cool with other RAF aircraft on flight line 1/1 or 1/72 diorama. 8)
BTS has other Rotodyne builds posted couple years ago or so.

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: apophenia on November 07, 2017, 04:04:53 AM

Excellent work and brilliant choice of schemes  :smiley:

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Dr. YoKai on November 08, 2017, 01:11:51 AM

Really fine idea and nicely finished.

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: Gingie on November 09, 2017, 07:56:33 AM

Straight outta Aden!

Title: Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
Post by: ChernayaAkula on November 09, 2017, 09:06:08 AM

Wonderful build!  :smiley: Those colours look quite fitting.

Quote from: CSMO on November 04, 2017, 08:39:52 AM

<...> I think the Rotodyne would have been a workhorse in RAF service in the Middle East back when the Beatles were in their heyday.<...>

 :icon_music: "We all live in a camo'ed Rotodye! Camo'ed Rotodyne! Camo'ed Rotodyne!"  :icon_music: