Hello again, here is my latest build a Fairey Swordfish Mk1 of FAA 825 Sqn HMS Victorious
(Lt. Commander E. Esmonde). This is my first bi-plane and I found it not too bad of a build,
I used Tamiya aftermarket bracing and found it a bit tricky, but I got there in the end :) I also did a bit of scratch building on the tail and rudder controls using electrical wiring. I also used
Tamiya photoetch set.
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The painting was a bit of a challenge, Tamiya XF-21 "Sky" was used for the under surfaces and a Tamiya mix for Dark Sea Grey and Extra Dark Slate Grey for the upper surfaces which took a few attempts to achieve for my liking. I only gave the stringbag a very light weathering look this time around as
I usually weather my planes more than this. I finished it off with a fair few coats of
Vallejo matt varnish.