1:48 Tamiya Swordfish

[Guest]

That's just fantastic.
The rigging is top notch. Overscale? Don't think so, but who cares? We want to see it as it's an important part of the aircraft.
These "Tamiya rigging bars" of which you speak... is that part of the kit or aftermarket?
Top job mate. That's a level of skill I can only aspire to.

[colin m]

Thank you all for your comments.

The weathering on the floats is absolutely spot on

Thanks John - pastels and a ladies tiny sponge make up thing. That easy.

These "Tamiya rigging bars" of which you speak... is that part of the kit or aftermarket

In a strange way, both. They don't come with the kit, you have to buy them separately, but they are made by Tamiya specifically for this kit. I don't believe the float plane version of the rigging is available, so I've just used the normal rigging set, with a bit of EZ line for the floats.

That's a level of skill I can only aspire to

Now then Rupert, you will. I returned to this hobby in 2008, and no one has ever seen my first or second build - what does that tell you ? I think I've still got them - shocking. I've seen lots of people join this forum, and like me, watched their builds improve all the time. It's a great thing to see.

[Ian M]

Love it. A very good build, great paint and rigged perfectly.
When I did my one I to had issues with the Tamiya rigging bits, but got there in the end.
She does look good in the silver dope scheme.

[colin m]

Love it. A very good build, great paint and rigged perfectly.
When I did my one I to had issues with the Tamiya rigging bits, but got there in the end.
She does look good in the silver dope scheme.

Thanks Ian. The Tamiya rigging wasn't plain sailing for me. Now I've done one, I think I would be ok with another - but that's not going to happen.

[Guest]

Strike, Colin......looks awesome......absolutely well done, mate!!!!