| Fisher Model and Pattern Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 |
| This model kit available through The Fisher Model and pattern website. Click HERE. |
| The Hawker Sea Fury first flew in February of 1945 and thus, was one of several aircraft developed for use in World War II, but came too late to be used in that war. It was based on the land-based Hawker Fury, which was cancelled when the war ended. The naval variant continued to be developed, however. Although too late for WW2, Sea Furies saw action in the Korean war, flying from British and Australian aircraft carriers. On 8 August 1952 a Royal Navy Sea Fury shot down an enemy MiG-15 jet fighter. |
| The Hawker Sea Fury was powered by a 18 cylinder Bristol Centaurus air-cooled radial engine producing 2480 horsepower. It had a maximum speed of 460 mph and cruising speed of 390 mph. Armament consisted of four 20mm guns as well as bombs and rockets. |
| When I first saw the Fisher Sea Fury kit on the internet I knew it was one I had to have. I couldn't resist getting one to do up in Royal Canadian Navy colors. This aircraft is a natural in the two-tone grey paint job and the maple leaf national markings. The kit is a very high quality product. It's nicely engineered and parts fit extremely well for an all-resin kit. Landing gear legs are of cast brass and strong enough to support the weight of all that resin. Clear parts were made from clear resin and work much better than vacuformed plastic. Decals were made by Cartograf of Italy and as always, were first-rate. |