harrison90 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) As promised on one of the Sea Vixen builds, it has inspired my first real WIP topic here. With this beautiful beast: Hope to get some work on this done and posted by tomorrow. Cheers Harrison Edited July 26, 2015 by harrison90 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I'm in! There are quite a few of these on here at the moment so there is plenty of inspiration for you! I've got one in the stash, hopefully I will get around to it one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 I do raise the question of, wings folded or unfolded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 In my opinion, wings unfolded. I've got one in my stash, and it will be with the wings unfolded. I think it spoils the look of the plane having the wings folded, it ruins the lines. Just my twopenneth. Matt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Well, first update. Most of the cockpit done. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and a fine brush for the small stuff. The seats are in the mail and should hopefully arrive tomorrow. As to the kit. I think it is quite superb. I mean, I remember the Airfix kits of old and the fact that most were more filler than plastic with little to no detail to speak of, shows the leap forward that Airfix underwent a few years back. This kit has good fit and detail, although not Tamiya, it is very respectable. And as my build will hopefully go to prove, that with some careful painting and construction this can build into a great looking Sea Vixen straight out of the box. (Although I am adding some of my own details and AM seats) \ [/url] The radar scope was done by placing punched out Tamiya tape discs and the covered in two thickish coats of clear yellow. The few wires I added are lead wire and the couple leavers in the center of the cockpit are made from styrene and Brita filter spheres. Hope you all like. Please feel free to speak openly. Cheers, Harrison Edited July 27, 2015 by harrison90 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) That looks excellent. If you're looking for a bit more colour, then the gauges on the horizontal bit ahead of the throttles (pilot's left hand, almost up against the panel itself) were hydraulics gauges - can't remember which was which, but the systems were colour coded; http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234973210-de-havilland-sea-vixen-faw1-890nas-hms-ark-royal-1963-4/?p=1836642. (Scroll down in post #12) See my FAW1 for details! Edited July 27, 2015 by Ex-FAAWAFU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Those cockpits are looking very good indeed! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 That cockpit! Wow! It looks loads better than even photoetch! Top work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Lookin' good, I've just scored me one of these, so I'll follow your build with interest. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 That looks excellent. If you're looking for a bit more colour, then the gauges on the horizontal bit ahead of the throttles (pilot's left hand, almost up against the panel itself) were hydraulics gauges - can't remember which was which, but the systems were colour coded; http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234973210-de-havilland-sea-vixen-faw1-890nas-hms-ark-royal-1963-4/?p=1836642. (Scroll down in post #12) See my FAW1 for details! Thanks, sir. Will be adding those colours today. Cheers Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Lookin' good, I've just scored me one of these, so I'll follow your build with interest. Colin You will not be disappointed. It is a lovely kit and I have only done the cockpit. I have also acquired the 1/48 English Electric Lightning that Airfix did at the same time as this kit. Should be great. Cheers Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorboy61 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 great work on that cab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 great work on that cab! Thank you, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Nice work Harrison, we'll have a whole squadron on Britmodeller shortly of Vixens. (Awesome!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sorry for the slow progress. The seats I misunderstood when they would arrive but they should show up tomorrow. However I will have to deal with them after a visit to one of my favourite hobby shops. Have managed to add some extra detail to the gear and wheel wells. All done with lead wire, some Albion Alloys tubing and aluminium tape, used on HVAC ducts. I used some reference photos and a bit of artistic license. The cockpit instruments got a coat of Micro Kristal Klear to give the appearance of glass. Plus have done the exhausts and intake done up pretty simply but you don't really see it when done anyway. Hope you all enjoy. Cheers, Harrison 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Harrison, just remember that the Vixens main gear doors are all shut unless the gearing is cycling Dont want you using up material if your going to cover it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Harrison, just remember that the Vixens main gear doors are all shut unless the gearing is cycling Dont want you using up material if your going to cover it. Yes. I meant to say, I do really like the little notes in the instruction booklet that tell you the variable positions of doors, flaps and alike when the aircraft is different states of flight or on the ground. I think you will still be able to see it with the door shut... Just. Thanks. Cheers, Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Lovely detail work! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Those wheel bays are beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Seats arrived and have been painted up. The gear have been painted as well and both are waiting to be weathered. How you enjoy this small update. Cheers, Harrison 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hello Very nice start ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison90 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hey, small update here. Just made myself some placards. I got the idea from the AK Interactive Aircraft FAQ book. Basically all I did was cut some aluminium tape to the shape and size I wanted then painted the background. Once dry I took a fine paintbrush and white paint and added some streaks to give the impression of writing. As long as you don't get a magnifying glass they actually look the part quite well. Hope you enjoy. Cheers, Harrison 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Beautiful work, Harrison! I've never built this - or seen it on the shelves - but I'm tempted now. Your cockpit work is excellent, not to mention the wiring. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Great Idea! Those undercarriage units look awesome! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Great build so far. I went for wings un-folded just to make my life a little easier and OOB. I have 2 more of these kits and the next one will be wings folded and after market and lots of additional detailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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