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Airfix Fairey Rotodyne
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by Gabriel
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Given the fact
that Steve seems to have more space and that I am in the process of moving
houses -read not being able to build anything- I disinterred this couple
of shots of a known beast: the Airfix Fairey Rotodyne.
If you like rivets, weird birds and old molds, this is for you. I built
this one many moons ago, so by gentle on your critic :-)
This kit seems to prove that the proverbial "Rosie the Riveter"
was well and alive by the time the aircraft was produced, and very
enthusiastic too. I remember putting the fuselage molds to good use
-before building the model- in filing wood, scraping wallpaper and sanding
some bricolage projects. They are also good for peeling potatoes and other
hard-skinned vegetables.
In all, the kit stance is magnificent in its alternativeness, and building
doesn't present any issues other than mild cases of temporary madness.
I have no access to the model now -my son inherited it, whatever wanting
it or not- so just these two images are available.
Since this is a well documented apparatus -many images on the Net- you
won't have trouble finding references; but the more you know about it the
more you will look at the molds in a suspicious way. Just kidding. It is a
fair rendition filled with nostalgia -for lacking of anything else, since
the interior is mostly empty. A basic cockpit is provided that would be
suitable in its simplicity for a two year old piloting the machine. The
decals are -were- good but you have to match the "French blue"
-a perfect color choice being this a British machine- for some
details that you have to paint by yourself. Beware that it is a potential
tail sitter. I found on Youtube movies showing it....Flying!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9633v6U0wo
Gabriel
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Photos and text © by Gabriel
Stern
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