dewertus
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Ok, it's time to show something on the forum ...:woohoo:
My model shows the Fulmar black "R" N1886 piloted by SubLt I.L.F Lowe from 806 Sqn FAA.
He entered the in the history as the first Fulmar pilot, who shot down a enemy aircraft - it was happened near the island of Rhodes on 2 September 1940. Lowe's victim was an Italian Cant Z.501, the flying boat, which was carrying out a patrol flight. According to others sources in this victory participated Cdr Evans and Cdr Lt Kilroy as well. Till January 1941 Lowe participated in almost in all air battles and operations perform by 806 Sqn FAA pilots. During these battles he gained the next 5 aerial victories (he become ace on October 11 after shooting down a Cant Z.501).
During that time, he was convinced twice of the effectiveness of the Axis aircraft gunners. The first time was on Sept. 29, 1940 - Lowe's Fulmar was damaged by the Cant Y.1007 gunners - Lowe splashed safely and was rescued with his observer (Kensett) by HMAS Stuart. The second time his Fulmar was damaged by Ju-87 gunners shortly after he reported shooting down one of them. Unfortunately, this time the gunner' fires killed his observer. Lowe was taken out from the sea by HMS Jaguar.
The kit
The model building was for me a very nice process - in my opinion Fulmar is the one of the most graceful Airfix kit. Filling and polishing was cosmetic - folding elements is very good.
Painting done using airbrush and Agama acrylic paints and varnishes. This time brush was used only as supporting tool (painting of all small ware and retouching). Decals lay perfectly with a little support from Mr. Mark Softer. Modification of the serial number I made by "00" brush and Model Master acrylics. Wash done using MIG's "Neutral Wash". Exhaust smoke and operational dirt, done with dry pastels swabbed with cotton buds, scratches on the wings and fuselage, and machine guns smoke i made using a pastel pencils. Abrasions on the wings near the fuselage was made as a experimental / test of use for this purpose a sponge and Humbrol 11 enamel.
My model shows the Fulmar black "R" N1886 piloted by SubLt I.L.F Lowe from 806 Sqn FAA.
He entered the in the history as the first Fulmar pilot, who shot down a enemy aircraft - it was happened near the island of Rhodes on 2 September 1940. Lowe's victim was an Italian Cant Z.501, the flying boat, which was carrying out a patrol flight. According to others sources in this victory participated Cdr Evans and Cdr Lt Kilroy as well. Till January 1941 Lowe participated in almost in all air battles and operations perform by 806 Sqn FAA pilots. During these battles he gained the next 5 aerial victories (he become ace on October 11 after shooting down a Cant Z.501).
During that time, he was convinced twice of the effectiveness of the Axis aircraft gunners. The first time was on Sept. 29, 1940 - Lowe's Fulmar was damaged by the Cant Y.1007 gunners - Lowe splashed safely and was rescued with his observer (Kensett) by HMAS Stuart. The second time his Fulmar was damaged by Ju-87 gunners shortly after he reported shooting down one of them. Unfortunately, this time the gunner' fires killed his observer. Lowe was taken out from the sea by HMS Jaguar.
The kit
The model building was for me a very nice process - in my opinion Fulmar is the one of the most graceful Airfix kit. Filling and polishing was cosmetic - folding elements is very good.
Painting done using airbrush and Agama acrylic paints and varnishes. This time brush was used only as supporting tool (painting of all small ware and retouching). Decals lay perfectly with a little support from Mr. Mark Softer. Modification of the serial number I made by "00" brush and Model Master acrylics. Wash done using MIG's "Neutral Wash". Exhaust smoke and operational dirt, done with dry pastels swabbed with cotton buds, scratches on the wings and fuselage, and machine guns smoke i made using a pastel pencils. Abrasions on the wings near the fuselage was made as a experimental / test of use for this purpose a sponge and Humbrol 11 enamel.
