gengriz Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 De Havilland DH.104 Sea Devon C Mk.20 - 718 Sqn Fleet Air Arm - Amodel 1/72 My attempt to build at least one of everything in Ray Sturtivant's Aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm takes another step forward with this relatively obscure aircraft. The RN's Sea Devons were ex-civil machines used as VIP and light transport aircraft, based out of RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall. Definitely a short run kit, this one is very nicely formed, but needs a little care in building. The cabin windows caused me a lot of angst, but it was worth it. FredT 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 This looks lovely. What a great looking aircraft and a great job you have done. I have one in the stash to do. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Very nice, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I really like your Sea Devon ... I really have been a fan of Devons for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Nice build, great to see someone has built this kit, I have one in my stash, Amodel have a tendency for cabin windows not to fit properly, the model fits together rather well if you have a dry run first just to fettle a few bits here and there especially the wing onto the fuselage, and a the cockpit interior, the horizontal tail needs to be pinned as well as there are no locating plugs, I noticed a area at the bottom in the centre of the wing that needed filling but nothing major, the interior also lacks passenger seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hi Gengriz, Good build- well done- I did a vac form Dove a few years back= yours looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 A rare bird indeed, nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Excellent! I've got an A Models Devon in the stash, I'm just trying to find some 207 Sqn decals! How is it to build, any difficulties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Nice to see a build of this rare old bird and I like the colour scheme too, an all round winner for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Good to see one here all finished. Like many others, I too have one lurking but am waiting for some aftermarket decals. Caracal have announced a set but dunno whats on it yet. i have a set on order and just hope there is something on it as appealing as yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Nice ....but its short of another two engines lol....oh no that'll be Herons....the admirals barge had particulary comfortable seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 A cracking Sea Devon and thanks for showing and inspiring . I can't wait for the aftermarket decals to arrive as there are so many schemes to choose from. My preference would be a 207 Sqn RAF scheme from RAF Wyton in the early 80s. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 That is. It really is. Splendid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 12 hours ago, canberraman said: A cracking Sea Devon and thanks for showing and inspiring . I can't wait for the aftermarket decals to arrive as there are so many schemes to choose from. My preference would be a 207 Sqn RAF scheme from RAF Wyton in the early 80s. Mark Yes the RAF 207 sqn based at Northolt is my favourite as well 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, kev67 said: Yes the RAF 207 sqn based at Northolt is my favourite as well Where did you get the decals?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Beautiful build,great scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Lord Riot said: Where did you get the decals?! Most of the decals were sourced from the spares, the crest on the tail was sourced from the internet and scaled down and printed off, ROYAL AIR FORCE were from a decal sheet of various sizes but I cannot remember the name of the manufacture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Lovely looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 3 hours ago, kev67 said: Most of the decals were sourced from the spares, the crest on the tail was sourced from the internet and scaled down and printed off, ROYAL AIR FORCE were from a decal sheet of various sizes but I cannot remember the name of the manufacture I'd have thought the cheatline would have been hardest to find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 The cheat line came from a decal sheet with dark blue lines it was just a case of trimming it to the correct size, but again I cannot remember the name of the company who did it, as I have had the decal sheet for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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