1/72 Blackburn Firebrand Vacuform kit

fastmongrel · May 18, 2020

Couple of photos that didn't upload properly

fastmongrel · May 18, 2020

Made a tailwheel out of 1.2 mm brass rod the original vacuform wheel and some strips of 1 mm plasticard squished into the rough shape of the yoke.

Wurger · May 18, 2020

Crimea_River · May 18, 2020

Really nice work there.

Airframes · May 18, 2020

I agree - nicely done.

36feet10inches · May 18, 2020

This is amazing. Wouldn't have the patience, let alone the skill.

fastmongrel · May 18, 2020

U/C painted and fitted. Just waiting for the postie to deliver the paint and decals.

Wurger · May 19, 2020

Crimea_River · May 19, 2020

Looks good.

nsmekanik · May 19, 2020

Well you know that landing gear ain't gonna buckle under the weigh, awesome job in getting that thing up on it's feet

fubar57 · May 21, 2020

A braver man than I. Looking good

fastmongrel · May 27, 2020

I have slapped a coat of paint on just waiting for decals to arrive and then varnish it.

Need to make some cannon barrels as well.

Crimea_River · May 27, 2020

Nice. Quite the control surfaces on the tail feathers.

rochie · May 27, 2020

Looks good

fastmongrel · May 27, 2020

Crimea_River said:
Nice. Quite the control surfaces on the tail feathers.

Blackburn kept making them bigger and bigger. It still handled like a waterlogged rowing boat.

Wurger · May 27, 2020

Gnomey · May 27, 2020

Lovely work so far!

fastmongrel · May 27, 2020

Good progress this evening. It helps when the TV is so grim there is no distractions

fastmongrel · May 27, 2020

The Corsair I am sort of copying

Wurger · May 28, 2020