Red Dot Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) hi all, I've just finished this for a friend and i must admit that i was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the kit considering it's age and reputation. The detail is a bit clunky but by adding resin seats (more parts in them than the whole plane!) and improving the cockpit with dial decals and scrap plastic details, i'm really please with the end result. The undercarriage also got a few embellishments to make it more interesting. Decals are from Berna, which went on okay but were slightly out of register meaning a bit of tricky touch-up painting. I'd recommend it to anyone as a fun build Andy Edited August 10, 2018 by Red Dot 70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Lovely looking Sea venom. Your friend should be very pleased when you present them with the model. Great work. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Nice Sea Venom Andy - it does hold up well for an old kit - who makes those ejection seats? - they really set off the cockpit CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, CJP said: Nice Sea Venom Andy - it does hold up well for an old kit - who makes those ejection seats? - they really set off the cockpit CJP The seats are from Aires. The Martin Baker website said mk4, so that's what i used. I'm not entirely sure they are perfectly right but they look a darn sight better than the kit ones. As you said, they are a focal point for the whole plane and when combined with the instruments and other details, it looks great though i say so myself. Credit must go to the East Midlands Aeropark who were kind enough to let me get some shots of their cockpit interior- thanks guys. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 You've managed a silk purse from a sows ear. Well done. Looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Gorgeous build!! Well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Well done, Red Dot! I have one in my stash, and your build shows me what can be done! TW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thanks for the nice comments. It really wasn't that bad to do and as the real plane is also very basic, there isn't too much to add anyway. Seats are the biggest and only really necessary improvement Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 A very impressive bit of modelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Happy Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Red Dot, Incredible job😍👍😎 Your ejection seats look so real, outstanding ‼️ Cheers, Mr.Happy (In name only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 You have done a fine job on a model not seen that often , as others have said before me the seats are a vast improvement on the kit items, couple this with other improvements you have made together with a great paint job and decals and you have created a thing of beauty Well done Andy 10 /10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Stunning build of this old but nice kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Nice one Andy. She really does look good. Nice smooth paintwork, and the decals have settled down very nicely. Well done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Nicest build I've seen of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 That's a very nice venom 😁 Didn't know matchbox had done one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Incredible looking Sea Venom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) Thanks again guys. It was released in the early 80's Redstaff and Revell have re-boxed it much more recently. If you want a go, the Revell version is the one to get as it is in single colour plastic and has great decals, not curly brown ones! Andy Edited August 11, 2018 by Red Dot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Nice, the seats really bring it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 That's a cracking build of this oldie Andy,great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Great looking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I had this kit as a kid and I cannot even remember if I built it, however, your build is lovely and crisp and shows what can be done with old kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Once again thanks very much for the comments. I'm surprised at the interest in such an old kit Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barak1 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Very impressive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Fantastic build. You have done a very old kit justice and the end result looks really good. Love it all but especially the cockpit. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Fantastic result Andy you should be justly proud. Have one of the Matchbox originals in my stash that my brother bought for me decades ago! Always surprised no one made a PE set for it although Flightpath did consider one once I believe. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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