[1250ships]

I was going to wait for the cool Australian Sea Fury but I saw the Dutch version at a good price and I couldn't resist. How often do you see Dutch Navy birds in any scale?

The aircraft modeled flew for the Dutch Navy's 860 Squadron. 860 Squadron got its start in the Second World War flying Swordfish off escort carriers. They operated the Sea Fury off their post war carrier Karl Doorman. Actually there were two Karl Doormans, one the former HMS HMS Nairana and the second the much larger HMS Venerable of the Colossus class. The later ship ended her career in the Argentine navy as Veinticinco de Mayo. 860 Squadron is now responsible for the helicopters based on Dutch warships.

This is my first Witty model- well actually got two others that I'll photograph later but this is the first I've looked at closely. The biggest problem is the prominent seam line between the wings and fuselage.

Overall it is not up to the standard set by the recent Corgi Swordfish and Gladiator releases but as it comes in about 30-40% less in the dollar department I'm willing to cut them some slack. I suspect most collectors will prefer the UK marked versions that are out there as they are more the classic Sea Fury and saw combat in Korea. And perhaps I'll get one down the road but a Dutch Naval fighter is something I didn't expect to get in this scale.

And I'll still get the Aussie one later....

[Elmer]

Thanks for the outstanding pics... much appreciated!

[kabelace]

I picked up the Dutch Sea Fury and also the Dutch clipped wing Spitfire to go along with it. Like them both, like you said its not something everyone has or seen. They sit displayed along with my Corgi Dutch Meteor. All I need to get is the HM special commission Dutch F-104 when ever they come out.

[ZS-VAN]

Cool pics as usual Ships. Cheers. I'm waiting for the Canadian one but did consider this one.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Great pictures Ship.
I have the Australian Sea Fury #101 and love mine.
JP

[1250ships]

Glad everyone likes the photos. I enjoy taking them. I hope Witty continues to do some things the other companies have ignored. The world doesn't need more Spitfires and P-51 Mustangs. Perhaps a nice Skyraider if they want to do more prop driven aircraft.