A look at the Airfix Supermarine Swift FR.5 kit

So, okay, I bought one more kit.
It provides content while I wait for the weather to warm up for me, so I can start the repairs and new builds.
Who knows, I may even buid this, this year? [no promises]

[@kennethjames9416]

This is my is one my favourite Airfix kits having bought a few of them.Well tidy review again Rob,well tidy indeed.

[@Payne2view]

Thanks Ken.

[@michaeldenesyk3195]

Great video, The Swift did not have a HUD, it had a gyro reflector gunsight. A HUD is a device that shows flight performance like airspeed and altitude as well as weapon aiming cues.

[@Payne2view]

Thanks or the info. Glad you liked the video.

[@flyingkub]

Airfix nice idea to have a option for builder to add seat harness or use the moulded. Looking at the bit of engine you had a little struggle to think what it did, if it is at the rear like it looked it would be the turbine stage as you have the compressor stage glued to you intake. It is a shame they don't do a pilot but then they have gone to town with the flying control surfaces, It would make a great service seen for those who are into that.

[@Payne2view]

Yes. I think it has enough detail for my needs. Some Harrier kits used to have moving front fans and connected nozzles, even in 1:72.
It will be nice to compare the two Swifts from different model producers, Xtrakit vs Airfix.