Xtrakit 1/72 Sea Vixen FAW 2

[danntheman]

Just finished this kit. I found it a bit hard going, lots of filler. The decals are good but tend to curl up instantly. Still it is done, so as usual all comments welcome. I finished her clean with a bit of weathering because she flew at air shows so was kept clean.

 

DSCF9486 by john dann, on Flickr

 

DSCF9487 by john dann, on Flickr

 

DSCF9489 by john dann, on Flickr

 

DSCF9500 by john dann, on Flickr

[jean]

Your model looks every bit a Sea Vixen, which is great news! I love what you have achieved with this charismatic plane. The grey looks a bit pale, or is it because of the flash light?

I have never tried to build an Xtrakit model, although I was/ still am tempted by their Vampire. 

 

Great show!!!

JR

[danntheman]

I think it is a light problem, pic taken in the morning outside. She is actually finished in extra dark sea grey, so it is light problem.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Good looking Sea Vixen  ... My favorite squadron Marking for the type as well. 

[danntheman]

Thanks I would love to do another one in the Red Bull livery. as it was before it was repainted in this.

[Meatbox8]

A superb looking sea vixen that really brings out its aggressive lines.  EDSG does seem to vary quite a lot depending on the light.  There is a photo, possibly of this very aircraft during its service life, in the Warpaint publication that looks a very similar shade to this (taken on a sunny day)  whereas some of my models in EDSG look really dark when not in natural light. 

 

Anyway, congrats on finishing this kit!  I have recently finished the Mk1 incarnation from MPM.  The butt joined tail booms were interesting.  Did you do anything special to secure yours?  I inserted old plastic biros in mine to give them some strength (still broke one off though) plus scrap sprue as wing spars.  The miniature resin ejector seats were unusual too - possibly 1/96th scale.  Still, despite what some have said about shape etc I still think it looks like a Sea Vixen and was well worth the effort.

[RidgeRunner]

Very nice, Dan

 

Martin

 

 

[danntheman]

35 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said:

A superb looking sea vixen that really brings out its aggressive lines.  EDSG does seem to vary quite a lot depending on the light.  There is a photo, possibly of this very aircraft during its service life, in the Warpaint publication that looks a very similar shade to this (taken on a sunny day)  whereas some of my models in EDSG look really dark when not in natural light. 

 

Anyway, congrats on finishing this kit!  I have recently finished the Mk1 incarnation from MPM.  The butt joined tail booms were interesting.  Did you do anything special to secure yours?  I inserted old plastic biros in mine to give them some strength (still broke one off though) plus scrap sprue as wing spars.  The miniature resin ejector seats were unusual too - possibly 1/96th scale.  Still, despite what some have said about shape etc I still think it looks like a Sea Vixen and was well worth the effort.

Like you with tail booms i put in plastic strips helped a lot