A kit of the British interwar Fairey Flycatcher carrier fighter in 1:48 from the Armory brand, in the early floatplane version marked as Wooden.
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An unassembled and unpainted kit of a Fleet Air Arm biplane in floatplane form. The word Early in the name points to the early production shape of the machine, and the added word Wooden to the wooden construction that sets this variant apart from the later ones. It is a small but busy model with struts, bracing wires and floats, so it deserves a calm hand and a little experience. The contents of the package and the number of parts are not stated here.
The Fairey Flycatcher was a British single-seat carrier fighter of the interwar period and one of the types that formed the backbone of Fleet Air Arm equipment in the 1920s. The biplane layout, the radial engine and the short stocky fuselage gave it an unmistakable look and at the same time very good takeoff and landing qualities, which counted for more than speed on the short decks of the ships of the day. Besides the wheeled variant the machine also flew on floats, which widened the ways it could be used away from aircraft carriers.
A biplane is built differently from single-wing models: try the whole assembly of wings and struts dry first and only then glue, and work in steps with a slow-setting joint so there is time to line everything up. Fit the floats just as carefully, because their geometry has to be symmetrical or the model will look crooked in the case. Run the bracing wires on only once the model is finished and painted, ideally from an elastic thread. An airbrush with primer handles the painting; keep the fabric-covered areas flat and hint gently at the ribs under the fabric. Paint the wooden parts by layering transparent tones one over another, as the wood grain only comes through from the base below.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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