Another RAN Airfix Sea Fury. This one is a commission job. The aircraft depicted is that flown by LEUT (P) Keith Clarkson who was the first RAN FAA pilot lost in the Korean War (5 Nov 1951). As an aside the hockey field at the RAN FAA's base , HMAS Albatross, is named after him.
The Kit
- 1/48 Airfix Sea Fury FB.11 "Export" (A06106)
Having recently finished another of these (see here) this one went together without any issues. I think I actually did a better job on this one.
Aftermarket
- Barracuda Cowl
- Eduard Seat Belts
- Eduard Mk IX Gunsight
Markings
- Kit markings for the roundels
- Home made masks for the side codes (105) and tail codes (K)
- Home made decals for the serial number (674) and "RAN"
Paint
- Extra dark Sea Grey - Mr Color EDSG (#333) lighted so it looks right with some white
- Sky - Mr Color Duck Egg Green (#24)
- Black - Gaia German Grey
- White - Tamiya XF2 with a drop of Extra dark Sea Grey
- Mr Color Red (#3)
- Mix of Tamiya red brown, black and light grey for the exhaust stain
- Other various Mr Color/Mr Hobby greens and greys for weathering
- Various Vallejo Acrylics for details
Clear Coats
- Gloss Coat 1 - Gaianotes
- Flat Coat 1 - Gaianotes
- Flat Coat 2 - Dullcoate Flat
Weathering
- Oil paints
- Coloured pencils
- Tamiya Weathering Sets
The Base
- Coastal Kits World War II Royal Navy Carrier Deck.
The Photos
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