RW Trumpeter Wyvern

[AeroplaneDriver]

Latest build, Real World OOB Trumpeter 1/48 Early Wyvern.  Not a bad kit at all and a relatively pleasant build, but (like their Sea Hawk) it seems engineered more towards wings folded than spread. 

Definitely a pleasant enough build that I'll be getting another for US service though.

[Old Wombat]

Neat build of a weird aircraft!

[PR19_Kit]

Weird the Wyvern surely was, but when one coming straight at you, at an air display or elsewhere, they look and sound positively frightening! 

That Python engine made a very odd sound, half whine, half roar, and the contra-prop just added to it all.

A really awesome machine, especially as they're so big too.

[Stan in YUL]

I am building the Trumpeter Seafang and have the Wyvern in the stash.  How did you find assembling the contra-rotating prop.  Both kits use the same configuration of parts and i am having troubles (fit is not good, loose)

[AeroplaneDriver]

I am building the Trumpeter Seafang and have the Wyvern in the stash.  How did you find assembling the contra-rotating prop.  Both kits use the same configuration of parts and i am having troubles (fit is not good, loose)

I was pleasantly surprised with the counter rotating gear system.  I really started out assuming it would be a royal pain and I'd end up glueing the props in a fixed position, but it went together simply and works a charm. 

[Dizzyfugu]

Nicely lookin'. 

[zenrat]

No contra prop in scale can be as bad as that on Valom's Lockheed Salmon.

Nice build AD.  Wyverns are one of my favourite aircraft - weird looking and surprisingly heavy.

[PR19_Kit]

No contra prop in scale can be as bad as that on Valom's Lockheed Salmon.

Oh dear, is it THAT bad to build? 

The KP Pogo one goes together quite well in comparison.

[NARSES2]

Nice job there sir, must admit it's one of my favourite aircraft and one day I will get around to building the CMR TF.1 in the stash.

[AeroplaneDriver]

It's one of my favorites too.  I remember getting a book titled "British Military Aircraft" when I was about 11. It had a lovely picture of a Wyvern and I fell in love with its brutish lines.  Glad I finally got around to building one. 

[Nick]

That is a lovely build you've done there. Wyverns seem to hit that balance between being large and bulky while also looking sleek and fast. 

[zenrat]

No contra prop in scale can be as bad as that on Valom's Lockheed Salmon.

Oh dear, is it THAT bad to build? 

The KP Pogo one goes together quite well in comparison.

Glue it up solid and you'll be fine.  I tried to make it turn.

[PR19_Kit]

No contra prop in scale can be as bad as that on Valom's Lockheed Salmon.

Oh dear, is it THAT bad to build? 

The KP Pogo one goes together quite well in comparison.

Glue it up solid and you'll be fine.  I tried to make it turn.

Thanks, sounds a good idea. 

[buzzbomb]

Being in the "Love the Wyvern" camp.. that is a nice build

[McColm]

Great work