gengriz Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) This one proved a lot more difficult than I thought it would, but I reckon the end result is worth it. It's an old 1/72 Matchbox HS125 converted to become the Blue Vixen (Sea Harrier FA2) radar/weapons integration trials aircraft, using putty and elbow grease! The nose was cloned from an Airfix FA2, using silicon and Milliput, to give me: New nose Block unused cabin windows Stbd Cockpit modifications (but only those that can be seen!) Doppler altimeter fairing under fuselage Wing Pylon Various underwing strakes and flap operating fairings Open up and fill landing lights Open up and fill Nav Lights Add new antennae FredT Edited May 3, 2019 by gengriz Better pictures added! 59 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickandrews7 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Nice, and very unusual build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.1127 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I like this very much indeed: a very clean build of a generally under-represented type, given the numbers built. Always nice to see something different! Thanks for sharing, P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hartmann Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Smart conversion of a classic kit! I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Well worth the effort - lovely job. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Lovely conversion and a classy livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Great build and finish – I'd say the work was definitely worth it! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thanks all. As an update, I've managed to dig out my other 125 and photo them together (Airfix, out the box): 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Lovely job. I'vemade a resin casting of the nose, simple replacement of the nose cone. Also have pictures of the cockpit conversions to the RH seat, with HUD and joystick. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Nice job, this 125 is on my list of builds to do so nice to see one done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 That is superb! I remember seeing it at an airshow many moons ago, Woodford probably. Very well made and a fantastic subject. Proving hard to get hold of these kits now, and Dominies. Maybe there'll be a reissue sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Quality build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 4/19/2019 at 2:26 PM, davepb said: Lovely job. I'vemade a resin casting of the nose, simple replacement of the nose cone. Also have pictures of the cockpit conversions to the RH seat, with HUD and joystick. Dave Resin nose for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I'll see if I've got one in my box. The mold started to get a bit rough. I'll let you know. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Unique and lovely!!!! Well done Fred!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hi Kirk, PM me your postal address, and I'll get the nose off to you. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Very nice unusual subject, nice to see 125 variants being built , a great design that stood the test of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Oooo! I like that! Nice one Fred! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 That is brilliant Fred,..... well done indeed!! I`ve always fancied doing this aircraft but the cheat line has put me off,..... so hats off to you for your bravery and top marks for completion,...... a worthy addition to any Fleet Air Arm collection!!! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Thanks Tony - you have no idea how infuriating that blasted cheat line was. I tried masking and painting it first - a disaster ensued, so then I sanded it all back off, revealing the carefully hidden grey coat under the white, so then I set about painting the (5 coats of) white all over again...... and so on. I then made up some inkjet decals for the thin stripes along the fuselage, but they stretched and broke, so I started all over again! In the end it was inkjet decals for the thin bit and masking for the engines/tail. They still need a little tidying up. Next up - the original raspberry ripple Dominie (XW930) with the Blue Vixen nose! FredT ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 40 minutes ago, gengriz said: Thanks Tony - you have no idea how infuriating that blasted cheat line was. I tried masking and painting it first - a disaster ensued, so then I sanded it all back off, revealing the carefully hidden grey coat under the white, so then I set about painting the (5 coats of) white all over again...... and so on. I then made up some inkjet decals for the thin stripes along the fuselage, but they stretched and broke, so I started all over again! In the end it was inkjet decals for the thin bit and masking for the engines/tail. They still need a little tidying up. Next up - the original raspberry ripple Dominie (XW930) with the Blue Vixen nose! FredT ) Which is why I didn`t build it,.....even though the scheme is nice LOL!!! You really have done a lovely job mate!! The Raspberry Ripple one should look stunning,... I`ll look forward to that one!! I was toying with doing an overall Dark Sea Grey what if operational trainer,..... similar to the 2 seat Hunters!! Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Very nice indeed Fred. As always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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