OzH Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Another left over from the KUTA GB, as I had only completed some minor work, the Mod's over here on the Naval GB have kindly given me the OK to include it here. Thanks for that. Here's the box shot and the work at the beginning of the KUTA GB and this is how she looks today (even though the picture was taken a couple of weeks ago) You'll notice the Cooper Details intakes, thanks to Roy Sutherland for getting me those. Edited April 5, 2009 by OzH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooksy Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Can't wait to see what you do with this mate! Will be watching with interest after seeing your other builds! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Some progress, cockpit almost there... I'll take the IP and Observers panel away with me this week and give them the Mike Grant decal treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerausfb Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looks fun! I've heard some things about using Mike Grant decals before, are they generic 'clock' faces? Ta - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Nice work OzH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notdoneyet Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looking good Mr H.! Looks fun! I've heard some things about using Mike Grant decals before, are they generic 'clock' faces?Ta - Andy Andy, Hope this link to Mike Grants site helps Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavixenxj494 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hey Good choice there ... if you ever need shots of the vix let me know and when the team and i have a next meet i will take some snaps for you cheers , steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Been really busy with work again so slow progress, carried out in a hotel room in the evening.. Cockpit componants are finished Some added detail to the upper cockpit and the Cooper detail intakes Updated jet pipes and cooper fans.. and a the major parts laid out, looks like a Vixen! The black lines are where I draw out the panel lines prior to scribing, I find it much easier to see them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 C'mon Oz... do some more! I'm enjoying seeing this one go together, and am slightly tempted to get mine out... especially seeing that there's an Airfix one on the way. If I don't build it now, when WILL I build it? Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage55 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm definitely looking forward to seeing this one progress. Well done so far, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 A bit more progress Got the main body together, not a bad fit. Some detail going on... Wheel well Intakes and catapult points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavixenxj494 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Nice one !!!!!!!!! that looks sweet what scheme you going for ??? cant wait for this to be done !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 As I was "working from home" today, I took the oppotunity to get some paint on the Vixen, finally a bit of progess.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienB Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Bit heavy on the preshade - could do with another coat I think... the real things didn't look so patchy. Don't forget fuel dump pipe on starboard wing, and to extend the ducting that runs from the cockpit side back until it nearly meets the next panel line aft of its current ending (why does every Sea Vixen kit except the Highplanes one get this wrong?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Looks fun! I've heard some things about using Mike Grant decals before, are they generic 'clock' faces?Ta - Andy Andy I used some of MG's instrument faces on my Canberra and they work a treat.They are generic but there are several different instruments and sizes to choose from. Just make sure to seal them before you cut them out as they will scratch. HTH Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul - Brazil Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Nice to see a vacuumform building. I don't have skills enough to do one. You are doing a great job! Best! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seavixenxj494 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 thats a winner for sure love it mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Finished! Had a bit of time over the weekend so got on with getthing this one finished. The base is my usual, chopping board and pizza base! This time representing forward end of a carrier deck. The tow arm is from Flightpath RAF Modern Diorama set. The Buddy refueling pod is also Flightpath. Strongly recommend both, really good. Wheel chocks are scratch built from balsa and the access ladders are scratch built from scrap plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage55 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Beautiful work OzH!!! I admire your skill working with vacuform kits, your Sea Vixen is fantastic. Excellent display base as well. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedfellows Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Awesome!! Would love to build one of these babys but Vacuform is a naughty word! Can't wait for the Airfix one! Fantastic job sir i salute you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 That is absolutely lovely! I'd buy you a pint for letting us see that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Fantastic stuff Oz, she's an absolute belter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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