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Offline CSMO

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Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« on: November 04, 2017, 08:39:52 AM »
I wanted something different than the prototype livery.



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.



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



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



Sparesbox decals were used.



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

Adios, Larry.
« Last Edit: November 04, 2017, 08:48:19 AM by CSMO »
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #1 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 ?
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2017, 03:42:40 PM »
Beautiful! It looks so, so right.
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2017, 04:09:08 PM »
Just soo good looking Rotodyne!  :D
Fine workmanship.  :smiley:
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2017, 04:57:32 PM »
 :smiley: :smiley:
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2017, 06:14:54 PM »
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2017, 06:17:26 PM »
Congratulations! :smiley:
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2017, 07:04:43 PM »
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Awesome, love the Rotodyne and its many possibilities.
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2017, 07:06:53 PM »
Hi

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

Frederic
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #9 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:
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2017, 09:56:32 PM »
Well done Larry! Love the middle east scheme.

Brian da Basher
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Offline pigflyer

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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #11 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...

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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2017, 12:08:32 AM »
Wowsers!   :smiley:
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2017, 02:01:12 AM »
Gorgeous!!  What should have been.
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2017, 04:27:01 AM »
Looks fantastic! The props definitely look good.
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2017, 05:57:33 AM »
Niiiiice, I want one !

Brilliant use of herculean props

Mog
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2017, 07:47:48 AM »
Just love it   :-* :-* :-*
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #17 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.
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #18 on: November 07, 2017, 04:04:53 AM »
Excellent work and brilliant choice of schemes  :smiley:
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2017, 01:11:51 AM »
Really fine idea and nicely finished.
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2017, 07:56:33 AM »
Straight outta Aden!
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Re: Airfix Fairey Rotodyne in RAF Middle East service, 1963.
« Reply #21 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:
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