avatar_Glenn Gilbertson

Fairey Great Barracuda

Started by Glenn Gilbertson, February 02, 2008, 04:36:41 AM

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Leading Observer

Quote from: Captain Canada on March 11, 2020, 05:09:00 AM
Can't see much of it but it sure looks good from what I can see lol

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PR19_Kit

For those who appreciate the wonders of the Barracuda, here's some of Glenn's original pics having been de-PB'd.  ;D





Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Glenn Gilbertson

Thanks for resurrecting my beast - it is was fun to do.
Have thought of an RN Pacific War Barracuda with the engine & cowling of a Hellcat - well, it could have been adapted locally from surplus USN stocks - but don't think I will have time to finish the model in time.

PR19_Kit

Quote from: Glenn Gilbertson on March 19, 2020, 11:35:37 AM

Have thought of an RN Pacific War Barracuda with the engine & cowling of a Hellcat -


Mine will look a bit like that, apart from the gun turret of course.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

kitbasher

Quote from: Glenn Gilbertson on March 19, 2020, 11:35:37 AM
Thanks for resurrecting my beast - it is was fun to do.
Have thought of an RN Pacific War Barracuda with the engine & cowling of a Hellcat - well, it could have been adapted locally from surplus USN stocks - but don't think I will have time to finish the model in time.

Not sure that would easily fit, tbh.  Have started a radial Barra of my own but the project was too far down the build road to be GB-able.  Kit and I have PM'ed about it.  Pics after the GB.
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