TimB Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) I finally got to finish (or at least nearly) my Airfix Javelin, made as the Boscombe Down red/white XH897. It was going to be OOB, but I ended up with 3 Master Hunter pitot probes, 2 Neomega seats, and a set of A2Zee's etched vortex generators. I also replaced the stall warners, added a conical gizmo to the port wing trailing edge and the camera port to the nose. The nose art decals were drawn in CorelDraw then printed on an inkjet - but I'm sure A2Zees will be better. It's not perfect - I need to fix one error in the paint and redo the canopy framing - I tried to cheat with white decal film but do not like the effect. I also overdid some of the weathering a bit. Enjoy! Tim Edited December 3, 2017 by TimB Replace photobucket links with imgur 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Tim, that's brilliant. An inspired choice of scheme, beautifully executed. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I like the different approach, fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 That's splendid. A striking aircraft in a striking scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Take a well deserve bow for that one - always nice to see something a little different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Gorgeous! A terrific build and excellent masking on what looks a tricky paint job. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Wonderful scheme and really well executed. Bravo! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Looks great from where I'm sitting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Very nice. It might tempt me to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Now thats darn good. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I love it! Certainly would stand out in the cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm not a great fan of the Javelin but this is an excellent scheme and beautifully executed. You've gone some way to making me a convert! Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Very nice , I like this a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I love it - great scheme brilliantly executed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Goodness me Tim, you have done an amazing job, don't focus on the bits you want to change, enhance. Instead enjoy the recognition for a job really well done. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 very nice, love the scheme,one the best ive seen so far nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladislav Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy.m Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm not a great fan of the Javelin but this is an excellent scheme and beautifully executed. You've gone some way to making me a convert! Cheers, Roger Exactly how I felt. Your beautifully crafted model has made me think again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 That's a super rendition of XH897: you're far braver than I for tackling that colour scheme. Please can you expand a bit on what you did with the stall warners? I've (briefly) read Alley Cat's instructions but a word from someone who's been there would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Very nice, the scheme really suits the Javalin and you finished her excellently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Just awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 That's gorgeous, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great build,great finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Very nice, looks stunning in that scheme, is this the one at Duxford? gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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