1/32 Trumpeter Swordfish II

Gallery Article by Rafi Ben-Shahar on June 28 2010

 

This is my third Trumpeter Swordfish build where I was able to include the attractive white scheme of late WWII British naval camouflage schemes. Similar to the earlier Swordfish Mk. I release, the kit retains the compact Tamiya features, but requires a considerable preparation work to modify the rib contour lines on the wing surfaces. Trumpeter nicely detailed the ordnance, but conveniently omitted the radar antenna array that appeared on many Swordfish Mk. II aircraft.

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With the wings spread, the respective weight tension on parts is no longer an issue, but limited shelf space crops in. Worst than that, I place Trumpeter Swordfish models separately from the others as they  overshadow the best builds of all scales.

Enjoy the photos.

Rafi Ben-Shahar

Photos and text © by Rafi Ben-Shahar