BAC Thunder F.4

[NARSES2]

At risk of hijacking the thread...

Chris, do you mean the Fairey O.21/44, as I can't find an O.22/44?  If you're going to do that one, I'd advise using a Contrail Spearfish as a basis - IF you can find one.  Yeah, it's a vacform but the plastic is fairly thick and it's ideal for kitbashing.  The O.21/44 looks like some kind of Spearfish deriviative anyway.

Lee

I'll check as the one I'm going to try for was a Spearfish derivrative but with a Gannet like front end

Chris

[waynos]

Here are some update pictures, what do you think?

Now pondering markings and finishes. I'm rubbish at BMF and have never used anything but a brush for painting so don't expect miracles. I am thinknig of standard RAF 1970's camouflage with C type roundels and maybe a black fin and spine as my favoured option at the moment, probably with light Aircraft grey undersides as wellmaking it a 1968-70 model.

[Aircav]

Looks like a good bit of modelling to me        

[Ollie]

Splendid job!

It looks a lot better than the real Ligthning!

Ducks for cover...

^_^  

[Davey B]

Splendid job!

It looks a lot better than the real Ligthning!

Ducks for cover...

^_^

Fido, KILL!  

Top bit of work fella, BTW!  

[retro_seventies]

ooooooooooh that IS nice...

be even better when italy/germany/canada etc etc buy it instead of the f-104

[lancer]

Damm, that is looking very good!!!

[NARSES2]

That looks so right - well done mate

[Geoff_B]

Looking good, i used the same kit when doing the Supermarine 553 mated to a length of 22mm uPVC Plumbing tube from B&Q. Checking another Su-9 last night you could use a length of the same tube to remove the area rule bulge in the Su-9 by cutting out the bulge and replacing with a section of tube.

Is this one coming to Telford this year ?

G B)  

[waynos]

Thanks for the kind words all, I just hope the finished article is as good as you all seem to expect it to be

As for Telford, I love looking at other peoples models but my own a far from 'show standard' I'm afraid.

That's a good suggestion about the B&Q pipe, if I'd thought of that I might have tried it, but the bulge has grown on me now as I have come to regard it as EE introducing an element of area rule to the design but avoiding a complete redesign of the fuselage.

Funny you should mention the Supermarine 553 as when I looked the nose shape of my 'P.6F' I thought it would be perfect for one of those! Looking at the picture in the book I think the name 'Bloodhound' suits its looks, shame about the missile getting in there first.

Speaking of names, I'm starting to have my doubts about 'Thunder' as it seems to belong to Republic. I am struggling to decide though and I'd love to hear any suggestions. One I was wondering about was 'Excalibur' seeing as it gives a phonetic match with English Electric, hmmmm.

Any ideas?

[NARSES2]

As for Telford, I love looking at other peoples models but my own a far from 'show standard' I'm afraid.

Waynos

I had exactly the same thoughts before joing this merry bunch. I would never have showed my models, but since joining I have received such encouragement that I don't have a problem with it at all now. Bring it and others along and you will be pleasently suprised by the feeling you get - I promise (and no it's nothing to do with Radish creeping up on you   )

Chris

[lancer]

Waynos,

I was like Chris as far as my models was concerned, but after taking the plunge and displaying some at the MK show a couple of years ago, I noe enjoy putting my stuff on the stands. To me it serves as a motivator to improve my moderate skills and also there is a sense of pride when you can say to yourself, 'Thats good enough to go on display'. So bring 'em along and display them. You'll be surprised by how much praise you actually get.

and no it's nothing to do with Radish creeping up on you  )

Chris, you should know by now Rad never creeps up on you, he's like a force of nature and comes at you ful force, wether you're ready or not!!!!          

[waynos]

Still thinking about your wise words guys;

Anyway, here is a pic of my almost finished Thunder F.4 of 56 Sqn, 1971. I used interior green on the U/C doors and bays just to be different but I've changed my mind and will repaint them silver. The worst thing though is that it is a tail sitter! I forgot about the main gears being angled forwards and the balance is wrong, Oops!

anyway, does it suit?

[cthulhu77]

Whooooooowheeeee !!!  NICE!!!!

        greg

[Hobbes]

Well done!