1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
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Duke Maddog
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
MC, that is an amazing stringbag. Your work is far better than you realize. I don't think my Swordfish would look this good of I built one. Great job and keep it coming.
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BlackSheep214
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
The Tamiya Swordfish is on top of my wish list. Looking pretty good MC!!! What did you use for eyelets / turnbuckles?
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Modelcrazy
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
Thank you Mark, how are you feeling?
Blacksheep, I used the Tamiya PE. Apparently the ridding on later British Bi-plans were flat. The kit instructions include the PE steps for those who bought them.
Blacksheep, I used the Tamiya PE. Apparently the ridding on later British Bi-plans were flat. The kit instructions include the PE steps for those who bought them.
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Duke Maddog
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
You're welcome Blacksheep. I'm doing good so far.
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
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Modelcrazy
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
Sorry it's been so long but I've had some commissions and other builds that sidelined the Stringbag. I just have a few more things to do then it will be complete.
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting the head off a Hydra, two more take it’s place.
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
I am a bit late with following this tread but I must say I love the work that you did on the engine!
Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
Looks good!
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
OK gentlemen, I'm done. Sorry it took me so long to complete it.
I finally completed the Swordfish. It was a super nice kit. the pieces fit like a glove. One piece of advice though. If you are using the Tamaya PE set, put the wings together in sequence of the instructions. I can remember why I didn't but the rigging was a nightmare afterward. Following the instructions would have been far easier.
Now back to the Prince of Wales and my return to Boise in May.
I finally completed the Swordfish. It was a super nice kit. the pieces fit like a glove. One piece of advice though. If you are using the Tamaya PE set, put the wings together in sequence of the instructions. I can remember why I didn't but the rigging was a nightmare afterward. Following the instructions would have been far easier.
Now back to the Prince of Wales and my return to Boise in May.
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting the head off a Hydra, two more take it’s place.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... obby+bench
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mustang1989
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
Some body git ready to slap yer grandma!! 
That thing is out of the park there Steve. Jeez man!! I've always liked these aircraft and you've sure put on quite the show with this one.
That thing is out of the park there Steve. Jeez man!! I've always liked these aircraft and you've sure put on quite the show with this one.Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mk.I Swordfish WIP
Or, "Butter my butt and call me a biscuit!". A hearty second to Joes's comments. Wow.mustang1989 wrote:Some body git ready to slap yer grandma!!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..