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"King of confectionery", The Dehavilland Sea Venom 1/32 by Revell


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10 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

She’s looking lovely. I can’t believe it’s the same kit I was sanding the heck out of a few weeks ago.

Seconded! Gorgeous stuff Johnny and great save on the tank transfers! :) 

 

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That is looking rather splendid, Johnny! :clap: :clap:  As usual, your decal posing is impeccable, but in your shoes I would have used decals only for the numbers, because they have that nasty outline - the checkers would have come out correct first time .... :whistle:  :rofl: 

 

Ciao

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2 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

Now then, Johnny....... 

 

"Either of the three...." 

 

I'm not sure this form of grammar is allowed, but I will make enquiries on your behalf 👨‍🎓🕵️

It does say “or occasionally more” so I’m sticking with that.  Thanks Rob. 🤩

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On 7/9/2020 at 10:11 PM, Derek B said:

Awesome job Johnny :) :clap2:

 

Derek

Thank you sir.

On 7/9/2020 at 10:53 PM, Back in the Saddle said:

That looks stunning - the decals really bring it to life👍

I thought so too.

On 7/9/2020 at 11:34 PM, bigbadbadge said:

Lovely

 

Thanks.

On 7/9/2020 at 11:53 PM, CJP said:

Hello Johnny - you have done an amazing job updating this old girl - love the way decals transform a build

CJP

I have been waiting a while to get them on. It’s a proper down hill now. 🤗

On 7/10/2020 at 12:23 AM, chrislowe said:

You've done a great job with that paint. The decals finish it off nicely. No one would ever guess that the tip tank decals weren't the perfect size to start with. 

Very kind to say so. 😃

On 7/10/2020 at 1:36 AM, hendie said:

superb job of sticking on the stickers

I loves the stickers. It’s almost as good as the paintin’ 🤩

On 7/10/2020 at 7:52 AM, CedB said:

Seconded! Gorgeous stuff Johnny and great save on the tank transfers! :) 

 

Thanks. I shall save all my off cuts from now on.

On 7/10/2020 at 8:53 AM, Biggles87 said:

Thirded, the tank chequers look like they were  painted on.

 

John

Shhhhh don’t let Giorgio hear you. 😋

On 7/10/2020 at 9:03 AM, giemme said:

That is looking rather splendid, Johnny! :clap: :clap:  As usual, your decal posing is impeccable, but in your shoes I would have used decals only for the numbers, because they have that nasty outline - the checkers would have come out correct first time .... :whistle:  :rofl: 

 

Ciao

Oh man I’m never gonna win. You kill me man. 🤣 one day I’ll paint em. 🤩

On 7/10/2020 at 4:21 PM, 71chally said:

Superb work Johnny, that Sea Venom looks stunning, great build and finish.  Must be nearly at the end now!

Thanks.

Almost There but you know how it is with the little bits. Still got tho chop those legs down to size. 😱

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15 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

 

Shhhhh don’t let Giorgio hear you. 😋

Oh man I’m never gonna win. You kill me man. 🤣 one day I’ll paint em. 🤩

:rofl: Yeah, I know you'll eventually give in and paint some :) :)

Still, I'm not upscaling and will never build anything bigger than 1/48.... :D :D

 

Ciao 

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19 hours ago, giemme said:

Still, I'm not upscaling and will never build anything bigger than 1/48.... :D :D

 

Ciao 

We shall see. 😇

19 hours ago, Spookytooth said:

Really nice work on the decals Johnny, fine job.

 

Looking quite nice sir.

 

Simon.

Thank Simon

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Morning you lot. Afternoon BBQ planned so I’ll get this update in the bag before I open cider. 🤩

Don’t worry no Cous Cous Will be harmed during the process of This update. 🤪

Ok drum roll please!!!!

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First ever shark mouth Ever. 🤩🦈 Panic mode initiated. Will it fit? Will it buckle? Will I need tonnes of micro sol and cutting? 😰🤔😐😨😰🤨

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apparently not. 🤩 the modelling gods were smiling.

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So while the wind was blowing in my favour I did this.

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Looking gooooood. 🥳😇

That had to settle after I did in fact add a little micro sol.  The UC needed it’s work doing.

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The plan is to remove the chrome part so her stance  will be correct. Path of least resistance and all that. 

Chopped off we have a cross over. Going to have to sort that.

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Holes drilled to accept the....wait for it.......brass. 😍🎺🎷

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stupidly I didn’t take a pic of the bass rod in place but trust me it’s there. Holes drilled in both ends and glued in place. 

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This will give me a 3 to 4 mill drop. Should be enough to give me the look I’m after.

The arm got Chopped and re-instated. 😀

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Now for the other side. PING!😇

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That feels solid enough.

quick dry fit before bed.

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Aaaand one more. 

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happy with that. 😇

 

Right then the shopping has just turned up ready for later. Gotta fly.

 

Have a lovely weekend.

 

Johnny. 🦈

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Excellent job on the U/C legs and now looking much better when in place, can't wait to see this standing on the undercarriage now.  Shark mouth decal looking good in place as do the rest, great work fella.

All the best

Chris

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Seconded!

What a great shark mouth too - good job Jont :) 

 

2 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Don’t worry no Cous Cous Will be harmed during the process of This update. 🤪

:rofl: Less windy AND sun - you're luckier than we were last week! Have a good one…

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Really good Sharkmouth Spad !!

Sooo, You have joined now the Sharkmouth club !! Be carefull it's addictive....

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Aaaand so on to cat mouth...

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I think it's too late to heal you now... So Sorry...

What will be your next Shark, Cat or dog mouth ???

Alouette II ??? Oh my god... But I think that there has been sharkmouthed alouettes... :evil_laugh:

Really great checker too... But you must be carefull, checkerboard are addictive....

Okay, see you at the bar on Venus...

Sincerely.

CC

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On 7/12/2020 at 9:06 AM, bigbadbadge said:

Excellent job on the U/C legs and now looking much better when in place, can't wait to see this standing on the undercarriage now.  Shark mouth decal looking good in place as do the rest, great work fella.

All the best

Chris

Thanks. Doesn’t feel like there’s much structural stuff left to do now. 

On 7/12/2020 at 11:31 AM, CedB said:

Seconded!

What a great shark mouth too - good job Jont :) 

 

:rofl: Less windy AND sun - you're luckier than we were last week! Have a good one…

Thanks. What a scorcher. ☀️

On 7/12/2020 at 11:40 AM, corsaircorp said:

Really good Sharkmouth Spad !!

Sooo, You have joined now the Sharkmouth club !! Be carefull it's addictive....

 

Aaaand so on to cat mouth...

 

I think it's too late to heal you now... So Sorry...

What will be your next Shark, Cat or dog mouth ???

Alouette II ??? Oh my god... But I think that there has been sharkmouthed alouettes... :evil_laugh:

Really great checker too... But you must be carefull, checkerboard are addictive....

Okay, see you at the bar on Venus...

Sincerely.

CC

Thanks CC they are addictive.

So cool. Excellent work. 🦈

On 7/12/2020 at 11:51 AM, Marklo said:

Fantastic work. Very tempted to acquire a venom/vampire after following this.

 

 

Might as well join the fray. My what if Me262 HGIII with shark mouth :) 

Oooh lovely work. 🦈

On 7/12/2020 at 1:13 PM, John Masters said:

Looks beautiful Johnny!

Thanks.

On 7/12/2020 at 2:59 PM, giemme said:

You're good at decal posing, no doubt about that :D

 

Excellent progress all round, not much to completion now :clap:

 

Ciao

Thanks G. I’ve already started picking kits. ❤️

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Good evening You lot. Hope you had a great weekend. Zero did.

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He turned 3. ❤️🐾

A little more on the Venom.

The flaps got thinner ready for paint and actuators. 

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The boom decals got added.

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Some of the tricky lines got cut out.

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And slid into place.

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The eyes got added too. 👀

Using micro sol I made it look as though she has a tear.

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Hopefully a joyful one as all the decals are now on. 💪

She’s now in the booth getting a quick top coat in preparation for weathering.

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Thats it for now. Work is busy so not too much modelling time. I am thinking of catching the CC bug next build but we shall see. 😯

 

Take care y’all.

 

Johnny.

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16 minutes ago, The Spadgent said:

She’s now in the booth getting a quick top coat in preparation for weathering.

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Lovely! :worthy:  :clap:

 

So what's next? :D  

 

Ciao

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