my next weird build...Ryan F2R-1

[oz rb fan]

this is one of my two current projects,a production Ryan F2R-1 Darkshark,kike the F5U Flapjack this is being done for a model groups Group build..twins it's a mixed powered fighter with both a turboprop and jet engine.
23826370_1491142330923142_5346586805792943507_o by paul sabin, on Flickr
it's the quite old Czechmodels 1/48 kit that actually hasn't been a bad build so far.

[Adam the Akrodude]

Not as weird as your Flapjack! Keep up the great work and it's always cool seeing these "weird" aeroplanes built!

[DesTROYer]

Not as weird as that bier you're drinking. Looks great mate.

[oz rb fan]

nothing wrong with that beer.....great on a hot day

well the gear is on
25532301_1516362388401136_54769738447093044_o by paul sabin, on Flickr

and the retract links on the main gear.......nose gear will get all it's little bits tomorrow i hope.
25594126_1516369855067056_642476479747106103_n by paul sabin, on Flickr


and best of all.............she's NOT a tail sitter

25734037_1516397491730959_5831994648961794292_o by paul sabin, on Flickr

looks like it may well be finished by the end of the year.

[oz rb fan]

well i was right...so it's a Czech model's Ryan F2R-1 Darkshark of VF-41"firebirds" of Japan in 1947.
25660231_1517678401602868_8283101534536006016_n by paul sabin, on Flickr
25593834_1517678478269527_502227872515132844_n by paul sabin, on Flickr
25551865_1517678584936183_4629033541292202702_n by paul sabin, on Flickr
25551826_1517678508269524_991774302697875273_n by paul sabin, on Flickr
the kit was a real surprise as being an older short run kit i thought it would be a challenge,and whilst not a "shake and bake" kit it went together pretty well,not much putty or even problems with fitting all the resin interior and wheel wells,overall an enjoyable build...paint a little less so(if i can help it i wont be using testors acrylic again) but the end result i cant complain about,the scheme is based on the prototype with markings for the one Fireball squadron that made it to service and nearly took the fireball into action.
25734360_1517792068258168_316092371887843074_o by paul sabin, on Flickr
and with her odd ball ship mate

[Adam the Akrodude]

Awesomeness bloke! What's next?

[oz rb fan]

well Adam...in the completed models section is the Super corsair......and i've started painting a 1/48 spitfire

[Graeme H]

Really like it, even if it is a bit weird

[RayS]

Very nice Paul