Tamiya 1/48 Fairy Swordfish

[laurie]

This is my first published model on this forum.

My Fairy Swordfish

Laurie

[strawnobi]

Very nice job on the swordfish. That was one of my favorite builds when I did mine. I see you used the photo etch rigging as well. It's a challenging kit. But I think it's an excellent stepping stone to doing a WNW kit. I really want to do the float plane version but that kit seems to be hard to find these days.

[Willem]

That's a gorgeous looking Swordfish and welcome to the forum.

[Joesdad]

That is a lovely stringbag Laurie. It's a kit I've been after for ages, or the 32 Trumpy one.

Welcome buddy, you're gonna fit in just fine

[sheppsea]

A great piece of work

[Nev]

That's a really nice example well done! And welcome to ISM

[dogsbody]

Nice! A couple questions/remarks, if I may.

Is that a torpedo under the fuselage? If so, where are it's propellers and vertical fins? If it is a torpedo, then it's an inert training torpedo with that red warhead.
Also, you would never see a Swordfish or any other aircraft fitted with both torpedo and RP's. It's one or the other.
I also see you've added whatever that is under the rear fuselage. Tamiya screwed the pooch there, as they misinterpreted an image of a RP-armed Swordfish:

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205186702


Otherwise, an excellent looking build.

Chris

[laurie]

Thanks for your replies much appreciated.

Laurie

[laurie]

Nice! A couple questions/remarks, if I may.

Is that a torpedo under the fuselage? If so, where are it's propellers and vertical fins? If it is a torpedo, then it's an inert training torpedo with that red warhead.
Also, you would never see a Swordfish or any other aircraft fitted with both torpedo and RP's. It's one or the other.
I also see you've added whatever that is under the rear fuselage. Tamiya screwed the pooch there, as they misinterpreted an image of a RP-armed Swordfish:

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205186702


Otherwise, an excellent looking build.

Chris

Quite frankly not a clue old cock. Built as per instructions and as per photos sent by the RN Fleet Air Arm Museum. Must say as my first publication here I find you have a very aggressive manner which I hope is not all pervasive on this forum !

"Otherwise" thanks for your rather condescending thoughts on the build.

Is it always like this here ?

Laurie

[dogsbody]

Sorry. I was not my intention to offend. Some people just like historic accuracy. My bad.

[Nev]

Thankfully it isn't Laurie ISM is probably the least rivet counting forum on the web. I hope you show more of your work. Most of us just build for fun here.

Nev

[laurie]

Thankfully it isn't Laurie ISM is probably the least rivet counting forum on the web. I hope you show more of your work. Most of us just build for fun here.

Nev

Thanks Nev very kind of you to respond.

Laurie

[Kevthemodeller]

Lovely build

[strawnobi]

I find it rather disappointing that someone would rivet count in this manner. I built this kit in the exact same scheme you did. I think it's awesome. You can find my post about it. And yes, it is in accordance with Tamiya's instructions. If that modeller doesn't like it, that's his problem. This is a very challenging kit. I would like to see his if he has even built one. I'm sorry that you got such a response for your first entry on this forum. Frankly, historic accuracy is subject to much interpretation anyway. There are exceptions to just about every rule. So, I want you to know that I love this build and don't worry if someone doesn't like it. Folks, let's be positive and help each other. Rivet counting does nothing but destroy mojo.

[strawnobi]

Sorry. I was not my intention to offend. Some people just like historic accuracy. My bad.

Please show us your version of the swordfish if you've built one please!

[GarethCrossland]

That looks fantastic! One day I'll be able to build something that good... hopefully.

[laurie]

Thanks all for your comments which are appreciated.

Laurie

[Johnj]

Hi laurie, what a stunning piece of work !!! All that rigging alone !
Back in the mid 90's i built an R/C version for an elderly gentleman who flew the fullsize way back when (his daughter asked for it for his 90th birthday as a suprise) i remember how tough it was with the rigging at 1/9 scale, i can only imagine the shouting, swearing, tears and screaming with the Tamiya 48th scale !

Again, an absolutly stunning piece of work and oh, welcolm to the forum.

[Johnj]

[Avgas]

Superb build Laurie, show stopper.

[JohnHebborn]

Great job laurie. This has to be one of my favourite WWII planes.

[Paul]

Nice! A couple questions/remarks, if I may.

Is that a torpedo under the fuselage? If so, where are it's propellers and vertical fins? If it is a torpedo, then it's an inert training torpedo with that red warhead.
Also, you would never see a Swordfish or any other aircraft fitted with both torpedo and RP's. It's one or the other.
I also see you've added whatever that is under the rear fuselage. Tamiya screwed the pooch there, as they misinterpreted an image of a RP-armed Swordfish:

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205186702


Otherwise, an excellent looking build.

Chris

Chris, can i point you towards the forum rules, in which no unwanted criticism is given unless asked for by the poster, i suggest reading the rules and making yourself aware for future please! This is not how we operate on ISM.

[Paul]

Nice! A couple questions/remarks, if I may.

Is that a torpedo under the fuselage? If so, where are it's propellers and vertical fins? If it is a torpedo, then it's an inert training torpedo with that red warhead.
Also, you would never see a Swordfish or any other aircraft fitted with both torpedo and RP's. It's one or the other.
I also see you've added whatever that is under the rear fuselage. Tamiya screwed the pooch there, as they misinterpreted an image of a RP-armed Swordfish:

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205186702


Otherwise, an excellent looking build.

Chris

Quite frankly not a clue old cock. Built as per instructions and as per photos sent by the RN Fleet Air Arm Museum. Must say as my first publication here I find you have a very aggressive manner which I hope is not all pervasive on this forum !

"Otherwise" thanks for your rather condescending thoughts on the build.

Is it always like this here ?

Laurie

Im sorry about that Laurie and to answer your question, no we do not allow any unwanted criticism so please fell free to continue posting your wonderful builds.

Excellent work btw, got to love the Swordfish

[Timplastic]

Good job Laurie
I really got too dig my float plane out the stash
The size and rigging are always a daunting thought

[laurie]

Good job Laurie
I really got too dig my float plane out the stash
The size and rigging are always a daunting thought

Yes it is daunting but once finished it gives confidence for the next.

The Tamiya model comes with the rigging in PE form. The rigging is not, as may be presumed, steel rope. The rigging consists of steel bars. Oval on the long side about 1.25" * 3/4".

The most difficult part are the wings. To get both sides at the same angle. Plus I put the rigging in. Next morning some had pinged. Wings had drooped. Removed the lot and made the rigging slip into the top wing free of fixing. That fixed it.

If you build this one you will have a go at anything.

Laurie

[Eddie]

WOW! very nice model laurie! it looks stunning. i can only imagine the amount of work you put into this beauty.
i think the rigging would drive me crazy. And it's not only the nice Swordfish but also 3 nicely painted figures!
Fantastic work!

[SimonR2800]

Lovely model! The real thing was built just up the road from me.

[Aeon]

Nice build and paint job!