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Hobby Boss 1/48 Wildcat FAA
Topic Started: Oct 24 2014, 12:46 PM (122 Views)
CavOk
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This is my interpretation of the Hobby Boss FM-1 Wildcat it's finished as an FAA 882 Squadron machine operating off HMS Searcher in the Mediterranean, summer 1944. Apart from difficulties with the undercarriage it's been a very enjoyable build. The issue with the kit is the somewhat vague drawings in the instructions which gave me problems with the undercarriage as some parts wouldn't fit. I then had to resort to dismantling and trimming in places that wouldn't show. Never the less all in all I think it looks the part and I've tried to replicate the freehand demarcation between lower surface and upper surface colours that seem to be so typical of the FAA.
Hope you like it.
Mike
Edited by CavOk, Oct 24 2014, 12:54 PM.
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tc2324
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LCDR Tony `Banana's` Clay
Considering the issues you listed, this has turned out exceptionally well. :clap:

Well done and 10 out of 10 for persistence. :cool
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Mark M
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Hawk T1
well done a cracking cat
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Simon G
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heavy weatherer
That's come out really well, very nice indeed.

Si.
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"BEAVER"
Well built and well photographed.
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Olde Farte
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
One can even hear it purring with delight, an excellent job, well done.
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CavOk
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Thank you all for looking, glad you liked it.
Mike
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