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Fairey Finbar - Irish Air Corps 1932

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Robomog:
Nice bit o' rigging  :smiley:

I tend to use stretched sprue which has a whole different set of problems :-\

Looking forward to the finished model

Mog
>^-.-^<

Buzzbomb:
Probably call this as done.
Not strong on backstories but here we go.
The fledgling Irish Air Corps wanted a GP/Coastal Surveillance Aircraft. Looking to Britain the Fairey IIIF fitted the requirements, although they wanted a more powerful engine. So fitting a cowled Bristol Mercury Engine, replacing the normal Napier Lion. This fitted more with the other aircraft that had radial engines coming online. Renamed the Fairey Finbar, this aircraft gave stirling service to Ireland, being finally retired in 1944 after spares became very scarce.

Added wheels and exhaust system and fitted the seats. There is a more rigging but the rigging mojo has moved on ;)

Old Wombat:
Nice one, BT! 8)

Frank3k:
That came out great! It looks like it's seen some service, and the rigging came out great!

GTX_Admin:
 :smiley:

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