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CAC Westland Wyvern, 805 squadron RAN, HMAS Melbourne, 1967

Started by Doug K, May 10, 2020, 02:34:29 AM

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Doug K

May 10, 2020, 02:34:29 AM
Need to do more on the back story but I'm imaging the RAN supporting Australian troops on the ground in Vietnam Skyraider-style, using locally built Wyverns. The genesis is that the Wyvern, for all its many faults is one of my favourite aircraft and I've had the Trumpeter 1/72nd scale version in my stash for whiffing. Even my fevered imagination couldn't quite figure out how to get it into the Royal Scots Navy in a US Navy Gull Grey/White scheme (per my Gannet posted elsewhere), not even I could think of a reason for Scotland to have a carrier... :)
Inspiration struck when I found some decals in the collection so pre-Skyhawk 805 squadron will be gifted the Wyvern.....

IMG_4134 by doug_alba, on Flickr

zenrat

#1
May 10, 2020, 02:51:42 AM
Cool cool cool.

:thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

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May 10, 2020, 04:48:35 AM Last Edit: May 10, 2020, 06:40:16 AM by PR19_Kit
Quote from: Doug K on May 10, 2020, 02:34:29 AM

......... not even I could think of a reason for Scotland to have a carrier... :)


And why not? The last two we had were built there! ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Doug K

#3
May 10, 2020, 05:32:53 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 10, 2020, 04:48:35 AM
Quote from: Doug K on May 10, 2020, 02:34:29 AM

......... not even I could think of a reason for Scotland to have a carrier... :)


And why not? The last two had were built there! ;D

True 😂

kitnut617

#4
May 10, 2020, 08:03:07 AM
Look at that, I just bought that kit too ---
If I'm not building models, I'm out riding my dirtbike

Captain Canada

#5
May 10, 2020, 10:07:24 AM
Such a cool looking machine. Can never get enough Wyvern !
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Old Wombat

#6
May 11, 2020, 04:00:04 AM
Looking forward to this! :mellow:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

Doug K

#7
May 11, 2020, 09:36:24 AM
It progresses, though I may have to have a back up if the decals are a bit iffy. I have an Argentine sheet somewhere!

IMG_4143 by doug_alba, on Flickr

zenrat

#8
May 12, 2020, 04:37:49 AM
That's quick work.
:thumbsup:

I love the Wyvern.  I've built two of these and am always keeping an eye out for another.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Captain Canada

#9
May 12, 2020, 04:43:50 AM
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Doug K

#10
May 15, 2020, 11:51:57 AM
So NOT doing this again!  :banghead:

IMG_4147 by doug_alba, on Flickr

PR19_Kit

#11
May 15, 2020, 12:51:04 PM
Ouch!  :(
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#12
May 16, 2020, 12:38:23 AM
I admire your patience, persistence and eyesight  :bow: I wouldn't even no where to start
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Doug K

#13
May 16, 2020, 01:39:02 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 16, 2020, 12:38:23 AM
I admire your patience, persistence and eyesight  :bow: I wouldn't even no where to start

Thanks, I am questioning my sanity

Doug K

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May 16, 2020, 09:13:13 AM
So the old Esci Skyhawk decals, which prompted the insanity-inducing checker pattern for the rudder, just fell apart. It's probably not a surprise as they are likely 30 years old. My fall back position is the Frog Sea Venom's , even older and on 1mm thick carrier film but needs must!

IMG_4148 by doug_alba, on Flickr

IMG_4149 by doug_alba, on Flickr

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