Skyrocket TF.IX

[SimonR]

And here we have a 27 Squadron SEAC Bristol Skyrocket TF.IX...









This is the Minicraft kit with weapons from the Tamiya Beaufighter and decals from Cutting Edge. I tried a new masking technique on this and it was a total disaster! Massive seepage and touch ups required.  

[philp]

Love the camo on this one.
Nice job.

[Brian da Basher]

Simon that's excellent! I love it in that camo and Asian Commonwealth markings! That's one sweet Skyrocket!

Brian da Basher

[SebastianP]

With a name like "Skyrocket" I was expecting Douglas as the manufacturer. Not knowing a thing about WWII aircraf really, I gather this is actually a real aircraft with a new paint scheme?

[SimonR]

With a name like "Skyrocket" I was expecting Douglas as the manufacturer. Not knowing a thing about WWII aircraf really, I gather this is actually a real aircraft with a new paint scheme?

The Skyrocket was a Grumman prototype that never made it into production:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XF5F_Skyrocket

[waynos]

What a beautiful model! Now, either you already knew about the Bristol  F37/35,  which looks incredibly like the Douglas Skyrocket, or that is one of the greatest coincidences ever

[Leigh]

oooh that works    

[K5054NZ]

Niiiiiiiiice! I wholeheartedly approve!    

[gooberliberation]

I tried a new masking technique on this and it was a total disaster! Massive seepage and touch ups required.

Well it still looks better than my paintjobs at their best!  

[NARSES2]

One of my favourite airplanes in my favourite scheme - I'm in love    

Stunning model

Chris

[SimonR]

What a beautiful model! Now, either you already knew about the Bristol  F37/35,  which looks incredibly like the Douglas Skyrocket, or that is one of the greatest coincidences ever

That's incredible! I didn't know about the F37/35. You're right, it's an amazing coincidence.

[Dork the kit slayer]

Whats NOT to like about this.......gold star and a tick.....go to the top of the class.  

[lancer]

Brilliant and beautiful  

[The Rat]

The only pictures I've ever seen of that plane showed it in the old silver fuselage and yellow wing colours, and while I like those pre-war schemes it did nothing for that aircraft at all. Your treatment is exactly what it takes to make it attractive, nay, BEAUTIFUL!    

[NARSES2]

Does anyone know if there's a 1/72 scale version of this readily available ?

Chris