1/48 Seafire FR.46 - OOB (Out of Box) unofficial GB-2015.

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Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Airfix
Model Type: Seafire FR.46
Aftermarket : Probably seat Belts from Eduard

This Seafire FR.46 will depict the aircraft as presented on the instruction sheet, LA546 900/LM of the Station Flight, RNAS Lossiemouth, in Early 1948 and was the mount of Captain Caspar Johns.

 

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and the only known photo....unless someone has more...

 

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• Mar 9, 2015

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Man, I wish my boxing came with those decals. I'll have a look and see what I can find Wayne.

Geo

 

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fubar57 said:

Man, I wish my boxing came with those decals. I'll have a look and see what I can find Wayne.

Geo

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I have 3 of these kits George, if you want the markings for this aircraft you are welcome to a set.

 

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Very cool Wayne.

 

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Thanks fellas....

first bit for you...splashed some black and some drybrushed light grey to get the ball rolling....

 

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Very nice choice Wayne

 

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Wayne Little said:

I have 3 of these kits George, if you want the markings for this aircraft you are welcome to a set.

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Thanks for the kind offer Wayne but its all ready built in the boring box scheme.

Geo

 

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Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out!

 

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Good start Wayne.

 

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thanks guys, sorry George, thought you had one ready to go...well if you want to strip it and go round again.......

 

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Cool Wayne! Looking forward to the finished product!

 

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Thanks for stopping by Andy.

 

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thanks guys, sorry George, thought you had one ready to go...well if you want to strip it and go round again.......

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Hmmmm....I did strip the paint off 3 models last year using nail polish remover and it didn't seem to brain my hurt.

Geo

 

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Looks great so far Wayne!

 

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Thanks Hugh, back on it soon!

 

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Glued the wings together today, while doing my sons Warhammer valkyrie...does it really warrant a pic?