plasmahal Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Here is my build of the 1/48 Airfix DE Havilland Sea Vixen FAW 2 - No. 893, Naval Air Squadron, HMS Victorious, 1966.The de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen is a twin boom, twin-engined 1950s–60s British two-seat jet fighter of the Fleet Air Arm designed by de Havilland at Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Developed from an earlier first generation jet fighter, the Sea Vixen was a capable carrier-based fleet defence fighter that served into the 1970s. Initially produced by de Havilland it was later known as the Hawker Siddeley Sea Vixen after de Havilland became a part of the Hawker Siddeley Group in 1960. A single example remains airworthy today in the UK and is displayed regularly at airshows.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Sea_Vixen Kit manufacturer: Airfix (A11002). Scale: 1/48 Type: DE Havilland Sea Vixen FAW 2. Extras used: OOB plus scratch seatbelts. Paints and colours used: Primer = Tamiya XF-19. Upper side = Mr Hobby Aqueous Color H333 - Extra Dark Sea Grey, underside = Mr Hobby Aqueous Color H1 - White. Other paints were Tamiya XF-84 dark iron. Various Mr hobby mtelizers. Sealing coats used were Alclad 2 Aqua Gloss and W&N satin varnish. Weathering = Flory Models Dark Dirt wash and and MIG Abteilung 502 engine grease. Build Thread: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234979933-148-airfix-de-havilland-sea-vixen-faw-2-no-893-naval-air-squadron-hms-victorious-1966/ 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Beautiful! What a fantastic build and finish Very, very nice! Edited July 26, 2015 by OzH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Very nicely done! I bet that nose is packed with a fair amount of weight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Bloody lovely!! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomore Shelfspace Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Brilliant. Another one that looks like you could get in and fly it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Man, this is a good example what top Modeling Skills paired with great photography skills can achieve: a top notch rendition of a wonderful Aircraft presented in AAA quality. Congrats! Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Fabulous model and presentation, love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fids Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thank you. Almost every build posted has the wings folded, great to see one good to go. Fantastic looking build, well done. 10/10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hello,Plasmahal - Congratulations on a beautiful Sea Vixen model.De Havilland would be very proud of her indeed.All the best,Paul. Thank you. Almost every build posted has the wings folded, great to see one good to go. Fantastic looking build, well done. 10/10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I think you have really captured the feel of the beast there. It's also great to see on of the lesser known Sea Vixen squadrons getting done. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Stunning. Superb finish on a beautiful aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 A real stunner,superb build and finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Gorgeous and your weathering is spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I was going to say Bloody Lovely! But it's already been said... ...Sod it. Bloody Lovely!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Congrats on the superb finish! Here's hoping mine comes out even half as good. Cheers Harrison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agree with all of the above, the weathering is ace! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I liked seeing you build this And yeah man I've really enjoyed it finished bloody lovely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Beautiful, as good as I have seen anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Superb work... one of the best I've seen, IMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Fantastic model! Top work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 That's a real beauty - top quality job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Great weathering... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Superb work, looks fantastic... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 A Sea Vixen is always great and this is a stunning job. I loved the worn white underside, really looks authentic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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