RCAF 100th - 1/72 Fairey Battle Started 29 Dec 2022 Completed 21 Jan 2023

[lastvautour]

Scheduled for roll out in first quarter of 2023.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Fairly Battle ?

Gordon

[lastvautour]

All too easy for you Gordon. Shaping of components is begun with some issued with wood grain on the starboard wing. I hope lots of glue and clamping will solve the problem.

Lou

[Boomerang]

I've been thinking of doing one myself.

I have some decals for the trainer version but there were several Australians flying Battles in the Advanced Air Striking Force 1940.

Looking forward to updates.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

I could not rescue the wing so another is being done. It will be interesting to compare our approaches.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Moving along.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Glue is curing on the wing to fuselage joint as well as the trailing edge fairings. Note size in comparison to the DHC-3 Otter floats in the previous post..

Lou

[lastvautour]

Nearly ready for the primer coat.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Masterfully done so far Lou.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Thank you Gordon. My production line has slowed considerably, however I hope to finish my Battle by month's end.

Primer has been applied. A dark green and dark earth camouflage scheme to follow. In my research I found an all black RAAF battle.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Roll out 31 Jan 2023. My Battle represents serial number 1640-43 flying with RCAF No 1 Bombing and Gunnery School Jarvis Ontario Canada.

Lou

[Gearup]

A really pretty model. The canopy looks to be a test of patience with all of the frames.

Fraser

[Boomerang]

A terrific result Lou.

Did you make the decals?

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Thank you Fraser. These were made on my HP printer. I cheated by placing the roundel and artwork on yellow before printing. I am pleased with these results.

Lou

PS. I printed additional blue strips for matching the top and bottom of the fuselage.