Roberts Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish ( with extras)

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Small update
I've finally got the fuselage sealed up and placed the tail unit in place. The fit was a bit tricky obviously getting the cage in the exact position ( lords of dry fitting etc ) Onve the interior was given plenty of washes and correctly sealed it was a good fit. There are some fine seam lines I'll have to treat but I'm on to John at Scale Model Shop to get some good fine sealer I have only mr surfacer 500 and squadron green and red so maybe I need to invest in a few more finer fillers.
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Robert1968

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Mini update
I have arrached the lower wing/ fuselage struts at the fuselage part but not the wing root just yet as this will aid me in the alignment of the wings/ undercarriage at a later stage ( I read this somewhere ) also I have attached the tail struts and tail/ fuselage support.
The fuselage glazing and cockpit glazing has been given a humbrol maskol coat to protect it when it comes to spraying.
Next are the wings ( more study and more dry fitting
Enjoy
Comments welcome
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Primer primer and more primer but here's the thing it went down so well and with the new mini A/ b I got from John at Scale Model Shop I had no stoppages from start to finish. Ok there is a bit of getting used to the single action a/b but it is really spectacular.
I used some old foam to pack the cockpit before separating.
The wings have been assembled prior to priming but I'll attack the raging and bracing once the camo is on the wings.
I intend to build up the 3 sections of wings and spray in one s will I hope give an even camo pattern.
Pics of primed progress

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Really great looking model Robert you should be proud. I like these old biplanes and look forward to watching your progress.
 

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Good work so far Robert, all those little fiddly bits that need priming! I tend to realise I've missed a bit in most of mine
 

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Well it's Ben a while since I got on with this project so thought I'd show you where I'm up too.
The undercarriage is on and aligned correctly ( even used a spirit level ). I've given the undersides a 2 coat of Vallejo white paint 71.001. I'll prob give a final thinned mist coat before I seal with clear.
Once this is all finished and dry I'll start masking up ready for the top camo pattern.
Engine is compleated now and weathering to start next ( oil etc stains )
Pics and comments welcome
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Nice to see the old dear moving along again.
 

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Thanks guys for the positive comments.
I'm hoping to get some more done this weekend.

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Robert
 
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