Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Robomog on July 08, 2023, 01:41:55 AM
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Hi all
This was a fill in project done between group build subjects that are waiting to dry etc. It was supposed to be a nice and simple build that could be picked up and dropped at any time. It wasn't.......
This is the 1983 boxing of the Airfix kit using the Blackbird Colourful Sea Hawks Decal Set, however the original mold dates back to 1957 (only three years younger than me !) and as you have already guessed the fit was appalling not only was I filling wing joints an fuselage joints but also massive ejector marks and sink holes that indicate the mold is really entering end of life.
It is not the worst model I have built that accolade go's to Mister Hobby Yak-23, at least some of the parts went together OK on the Sea Hawk, on the YAK, nothing fitted.
Possibly time for a retool ....
Anyway enough of my whinging, here's the pics
(https://i.imgur.com/CIrAoiM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pRfyQam.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JCHMNRp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UriKuVB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ecbqe0i.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ft25nr9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bgaCB2X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MpO0Qj7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xix1RZ6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dXhiO4C.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DoIdYsp.jpg)
I must admit I do get a buzz from turning an old badly fitting kit into something acceptable, but I will let you decide...
As always all comments and criticisms gratefully accepted...........
Mog
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Kit seems 'at best' on par for 1957. Maybe under par. Looks like you have made the most of it :smiley:
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:smiley:
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Sometimes, they are what they are.
Still, you look to have made quite a nice smooth job of it. In the cabinet, it will like quite fine