bigbadbadge Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi All This was supposed to be part of the FAA group build a while ago, I did not complete it, I think doing two kits was a bit ambitious, I completed the DH Dominie but this had quite a bit to go. I lost the two lights from the Port Tail fin, bit of a school boy error on my part and I omitted to read the instructions properly and so ended up trying to cut them off the clear insert that was supposed to be there and the pings off into the jaws of the carpet monster, lesson learnt ! The Airfix kit builds up very nicely as does the Alleycatz conversion Not much filler was needed with the worst bit being the wing to tail booms which, tio be fair may well have been my own fault. Model is brush painted as usual using Humbrol enamels although on this occasion I used Revell paint for the white, this was slightly troublesome so have reverted to my trusted Humbrol paints. I have finally finished her and am pleased with the result. Hope you like it. Thanks for looking All the best Chris 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODH2 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I am a spray painter by trade, and know my way around an air-brush. I've painted aircraft, and camo. on tanks, 1/1 scale. I'll be pleased if my 90% finished Vixen turns out nearly as well as yours! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi Chris, Really good model, indeed. Congratulations!!! All the best Linus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Very nice finish there I've used the same FAW.1 conversion myself, it is very nice... Great job, great model, very well done . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Oh, that is beautiful ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorboy61 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That is very nice. I especially like the last photo together with the Bucc. Excellent. Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Excellent job, Really nice Sea Vixen there ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Beautiful, I can almost hear the deafening noise! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Wow thanks everyone for the kind words All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Cracking build Chris, it looks great next to the Buccaneer too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Great finish Chris, the FAW. 1 is a far more handsome version IMO. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 very nice work ,looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That looks really good and your hand painting skills look excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I really like that,...beautiful modelling of a fantastic looking aircraft,...I`ve always liked the Mk.1 better than the Mk.2! Cheers, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That's a beauty Chris - great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Nice job. I built this conversion & found the boom to wing joint a real pain but managed to get it together in the end. The FAW1 is certainly more graceful than the -2 but I really prefer the pugncious, more muscular look of the latter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerotechi Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Good job very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Cracking build! Looks great sat next to the Buccaneer too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thank you everyone for your kind comments. Graham, I am glad is was not just me that found the Tail booms a bit of a struggle. They were the worst part of a truly wonderful conversion kit from Alleycatz, the rest of the conversion went together very well indeed. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Foxy or what, congratulations. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Fabulous job Chris, a model indeed to be proud of. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Great work, I have this on the bench at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Great finish Chris, the FAW. 1 is a far more handsome version IMO. Mick Excellent job, You really can't see the joins! I have one in my " to do" pile but it's slipping further back now that the Airfix Typhoon is looming on the horizon (I hope). If mine turns out anywhere near as good I will be well pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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