cema_ga Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Hi comrades! My next project will be Javelin in 48th. I'll use aftermarket - Eduard brass (and, yes, probably I'll replace all tiny aerodynamic fences by brass), Armory wheels, Master brass pitot and Quickboost intakes/antennas. I plane to paint the roundels (They are huge, and mast conform to problematic surface...). Specific variant - probably XH893 with bug on the tail. Any advice on the kit problems? How are the Airfix decals? Any application problems? Any tips are welcomed! I'm still on the "plumbing" stage - sand and polish all the "tubing" before painting. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I'm in! I love the Javelin and will always be happy to see another one coming. It is not necessary to paint the roundels. You can split the decal and paint only the area over the Vortex generators. Here is mine (one of them): Kind Regards, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Antti_K said: I'm in! I love the Javelin and will always be happy to see another one coming. It is not necessary to paint the roundels. You can split the decal and paint only the area over the Vortex generators. Here is mine (one of them): Kind Regards, Antti Thank You! Your build is fantastic "How to" guide!!!! I will follow it as I can! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 You are welcome🙂 I'm glad you like it. Cheers, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Looking forward to seeing you make this, I love Javelins! Got this kit in my stash so it'll be interesting to see how it builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Great kit with no real vices from what I remember about building it 2-3 years ago. Mind you, it's a bit of a monster when built! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 45 minutes ago, Graham T said: Mind you, it's a bit of a monster when built! Thank You! Like Einstein said, everything relative... Here in comparison with my Classic Airframes Canberra T.17 and Italery Tornado IDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 It's time to resurrect this build! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hi comrades! I received the Xtradecals X48126 decal and decided to build XH960 plane from 29 squadron while on duty at Akrotiri, Cyprus 1965. Any specific modifications I need to do? From first check with my references, inboard cannons must be fired over. Any additional modifications inside the cockpit? Antennas? Also what level of weathering is appropriate? Thanks in advance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 nice start! yeah.. next to the Canberra.... a Il-28 maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, exdraken said: a Il-28 maybe? May be, but after true bomber modification will be boxed...Probably in livery of Egypt air force of Six Day war or later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I built this a few years ago and I have another to do soon. The only advice I have is get metal undercarriage legs. The kit ones will support it, but they are very frail and feel a bit wobbly. I did have decal issues, but I think they were mostly of my own doing 20180213_214859 by Paul Carter, on Flickr 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hope you don't mind if I follow this build. Think the next build will be a Javelin and I've just ordered an Alley Cat Models conversion set and a load Eduard brass to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hello cema_ga, nice to see that your project is running again🙂 The cockpit will be just right for a Javelin based on the Mediterranean area. There was a "Gee" indicator in the rear cockpit and it is in the kit. Another question is whether an extra ILS indicator is required for the pilot's instrument panel (a later modification added this in the lower left hand corner). When considering the guns I've seen two variations: a fairing covering the other gun port when armed with missiles and on the other hand both guns in place and missiles in pylons. Further details you can find in my WIP. Kind Regards, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Antti_K said: nice to see that your project is running again Thank You! I made short (one month!) break between jets to build small Japanese bomber...It was fun! Now back to bigger planes. From pictures of 29th squadron FAW9 I'm almost sure that inboard or outboard cannons are faired. I am still in search for the appropriate pictures of the prototype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, petetasker said: Hope you don't mind if I follow this build. Think the next build will be a Javelin and I've just ordered an Alley Cat Models conversion set and a load Eduard brass to go with it. Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Hi comrades! I made some progress: Cockpit done with Eduard brass (wrong gray color will be hardly seen without flash and under the closed canopy) Forward wheel well done OOB with additional pipe Forward fuselage section closed with addition of antennas (thanks to @Antti_K) - some refinements and additions will be done later. The main fuselage assembly is still in the dry-fit stages. Looks good so far - I'll try not to use putty here... And the reference photo of the 29th squadron Javelin in the Malta - I will do the same gun configuration Thanks for looking Edited July 6, 2019 by cema_ga 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 VERY nice work with the cockpits! I had the same PE set but decided to use only instrument panels; and those I sanded smooth and painted with flat black. The last photo shows a tank pylon and also some stencils over the fuel tank maintenance panels. And of course that flame tube fairing. Cheers, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hi comrades! Construction continues. Main fuselage assembly finished. I checked the balance of the model with main parts taped together. Assembly and improving the wings just started Thanks for looking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 very nice! so one day.... that is down of those deep down in the stash.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Nice cockpit looking good - I'm always slightly gobsmacked just how big the Javelin was! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I can't see any of Cema's photos from post #9 onwards - does anyone else have this problem? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 7 hours ago, petetasker said: Nice cockpit looking good - I'm always slightly gobsmacked just how big the Javelin was! Thank You! Yes, it's big - like other "flying missile launchers - MIG-31, MIG-25, Tu-128". Good platform for missiles, but unsuitable for dogfight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cema_ga Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Hi comrades! Main assembly completed! Air refueling probe still not installed - placed for photography only Thanks for looking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Starting to look like a Javelin - love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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