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Offline FAf

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CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« on: October 01, 2021, 04:44:58 AM »
Final pictures of the 'Big Ack', or Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8. A very nice kit from Copper State Models and one that builds into a fairly interesting looking aircraft. I'm actually quite pleased with how it turned out, but, as always, there are things that annoy me and that I would do differently if I built it all over again. Nothing I can blame the kit for though.

The few decals I used, like 'Queenie II', worked like a charm, but all larger markings are masked and painted. I kept weathering to a minimum on this one. And now, when I see the pictures, I'm wondering if I shouldn't have done a bit more... well, another model and another time.














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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2021, 06:42:33 AM »
Again, awesome build!  Makes me want to hurry up and get mine finished, but I'm a slow builder.  Maybe by the end of the month.  It is a great kit though.

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2021, 08:44:08 AM »
it's an absolutely beautiful build with some lovely details

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2021, 01:11:31 AM »
    Congratulations on a magnificent model Fredrik! The finish is so well done and the details, and in particular the engine, radiators, and the Lewis gun really add to the overall quality of your work. A great effort!
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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2021, 03:11:21 PM »
Thank you for your comments Big Sky Modeler, Early Bird Fan and Lance. They are appreciated!

@Big Sky Modeler: it'd be great to see some pictures of your build, but don't rush it too much. Nice and easy is quite enough.

Cheers Fredrik

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2021, 03:23:35 PM »
indeed, a beautiful build!
i’ll use it as a reference when i’ll build mine!
thank you for posting!
ciao
edo

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2021, 07:02:14 PM »
That really is excellent, Fredrik -

Stunning model of a lesser well known aircraft.

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2021, 07:05:16 PM »
Fantastic results. Well, it would be fine to have one of these in 32nd scale...
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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2021, 08:51:06 PM »
Wonderful work, Fredrik. Very clean build and great paintjob. Wow.
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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2021, 09:02:34 PM »
Great build and finsih Fredrik  :)

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2021, 01:20:18 AM »
Your build thread was Fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your processes! The results are Brilliant in all aspects!
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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2021, 04:26:03 PM »
    Congratulations on a magnificent model Fredrik! The finish is so well done and the details, and in particular the engine, radiators, and the Lewis gun really add to the overall quality of your work. A great effort!
Fredrik, I can only sign what Lance said and join the chorus of praise of all the others here!
CSM provides great kits and you made the best from it.
Thank you also for the build report, as I have not seen many of this model (ok, Des was the very first one building this kit).

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Frank

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2021, 12:21:38 AM »
Fredrik you have done it again - that is one beautiful build. Thanks for sharing.
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Gary

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2021, 04:54:42 AM »
What can I add? Only that it is a truly stunning model and that I agree with all of the above. I would have guessed that it was a much larger model if you had not told us of the scale.

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Re: CSM 1/48 Armstrong Withworth FK8 Early
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2021, 04:40:32 PM »
Lovely model of an important aircraft much underacknowledged these days. Beautifully made.
Sandy