Airfix 1/48 Fokker built Hawker Sea Fury F.BMK.51

[Vaughan]

I’m not too fond of that MLD paint scheme, but the model looks good :smiling3: (Also interesting to see that there apparently wasn’t enough room — or possibly stencil letters — to paint KONINKLIJKE in full …)

Jakko the pilots name is actually LtZV1 Rolf Idzera who flew for 'The Aerobats' a flying display team.

[Guest]

I meant that it says KON. MARINE below the horizontal tail. That’s like painting “R. NAVY” on a British plane

[Vaughan]

Ah I see what you mean I thought you were talking about the pilot. I've just found this image and it appears that they did abbreviate to KON.MARINE

[Vaughan]

Thanks guys for your kind comments:smiling3:

[colin m]

A splendid result Vaughan. A good choice of scheme. I like a bit of Hi-viz.

[yak face]

Beautiful build vaughan , flawless paintwork and an interesting seldom seen scheme. The photography is superb too , sharp and well lit . Youre on a slippery slope now vaughan , 1/48 scale - before you know it youll be bashing out 1/144 tiddlers !!
cheers tony

[Airborne01]

Beautiful build vaughan , flawless paintwork and an interesting seldom seen scheme. The photography is superb too , sharp and well lit . Youre on a slippery slope now vaughan , 1/48 scale - before you know it youll be bashing out 1/144 tiddlers !!
cheers tony

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[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Very nice indeed! I love the sea green colour, like pistachio ice cream!

[flyjoe180]

Hi Vaughan, that's a stunning build, very clean and looks fabulous in that scheme.

[selrach]

This is my first venture into 1/48th scale aircraft and the first Airfix model I have built since I was a young lad when you could buy an Airfix model in a bag for 2/6d.
As there isn't a 1/32 scale Fury so I decided to try the Airfix model. Detail is good panel lines may be a little deep but I can live with that. The only issue I had was the engine cowling which Chris resolved with his build so I followed his remedy. There is a choice of three versions Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service. I picked the last version as It has a good colour call out and interesting roundels. Hats off to all you guys that build at this scale and lower as this is pushing my limits with the eyesight. Anyway all comments welcome.

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Beautifully done!

[PhilJ]

That's smart, very clean and really like the scheme too, nice one

[Gern]

No idea how I missed such a fabulous build!

[Lee Drennen]

Same here missed it completely very nice outcome

[stillp]

Very nice build of an unusual subject.
Pete

[Vaughan]

Your comments are much appreciated. Thanks guys