Spookytooth Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 That seat looks a lot better Johnny. The addition of those rivets/bolts gives it an edge. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Nice work on the seat Johnny. I would however do a dry run to make sure that it is not sitting too high and fouling the canopy. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Cool job on the bang seat, Johnny! Looks very promising Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Very nice changes to the seat. Will you go for an open pit to show it off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Martian Hale said: Nice work on the seat Johnny. I would however do a dry run to make sure that it is not sitting too high and fouling the canopy. Martian 👽 That reads a bit like a lesson learned the hard way, Martian. Good call..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: That seat looks a lot better Johnny. The addition of those rivets/bolts gives it an edge. Simon. Thanks Simon. 🙌 1 hour ago, Martian Hale said: Nice work on the seat Johnny. I would however do a dry run to make sure that it is not sitting too high and fouling the canopy. Martian 👽 It’s about the same as it was but that is a very good call. Thanks. I am hoping to have the canopy open however. 1 hour ago, giemme said: Cool job on the bang seat, Johnny! Looks very promising Ciao Thanks G. 🤩 1 hour ago, Lewis95 said: Very nice changes to the seat. Will you go for an open pit to show it off? Thanks. Indeed. 😇 4 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said: That reads a bit like a lesson learned the hard way, Martian. Good call..... yes. Yes it is. I’ll check. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 3 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Wrong wheels??? Oh gawd.... 🤗😬🤪🤣 I’ll see what happens eh. By the way what seats did you get? Thanks for tagging along. Hi Johnny Wow, great work on the seat fella, it looks amazing. The seats I bought are AMS resin ones sent all the way from Australia via BNA Model World via Ebay. The same company also do replacement wheels too, but funds are always diverted in different directions when I think I will get them, if you know what I mean, so interested to see what you do with the wheels. Great work so far All the best Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, rob Lyttle said: That reads a bit like a lesson learned the hard way, Martian. Good call..... No, it just looked a bit on the high side in the picture. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Nice work on that seat Johnny, looking very smart Pie tin foil eh? I hope you enjoyed 'cleaning up' the contents! The punch and die box is a joy too eh? Something to fondle when you have to punch out some more scratch bits (fnaar!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Your work on the seat is outstanding will look good when painted.................NOW ALL you have to do is repeat the process for the second seat! Love your attention to the small details that really move the model to the next level! Stay safe Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) The seat is looking splendid! I built this kit (badly) years ago and it’s now my mule for airbrushing... Edited April 15, 2020 by Back in the Saddle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The seat looks great, Johnny. Don't forget to add the ejection gun as it would be quite visible from the rear. Steve might be able to give you a shot of it from his at Camden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I built one of these about 5 years ago and like you built it from the box but with scratchbuilt extras around the cockpit. I also added some details to the engine and the undercarriage bays. One word of caution. I had major issues getting the engine bulkheads to fit. I can't remember exactly what the problem was but do recall that I came very close to putting the whole thing in the bin. But I'm afraid i must take issue one of our learned colleagues on here: On 12/04/2020 at 22:44, NAVY870 said: Seats are Martin Baker Mark 4A-1 for the driver and Mark 4A-1A for the passenger Whilst I totally acknowledge that you have far more knowledge of Sea Venoms than I will ever have, as an Observer, albeit rotary wing, I object to my predecessors being referred to as passengers! 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chewbacca said: as an Observer, albeit rotary wing, I object to my predecessors being referred to as passengers! My mistake I meant to say the ballast bloke in the other seat 😈 (Please note I'd happily part with a bodily appendage or two to be that ballast/bloke. 40 years I've been playing with Sea Venom's and still haven't seen one fly!) Edited April 16, 2020 by NAVY870 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 10:31 PM, bigbadbadge said: Hi Johnny Wow, great work on the seat fella, it looks amazing. The seats I bought are AMS resin ones sent all the way from Australia via BNA Model World via Ebay. The same company also do replacement wheels too, but funds are always diverted in different directions when I think I will get them, if you know what I mean, so interested to see what you do with the wheels. Great work so far All the best Chris Yes I had my eye on those but this way is always more fun or painful as you’ll find out. 😇🤪😬 On 4/13/2020 at 11:34 PM, Martian Hale said: No, it just looked a bit on the high side in the picture. Martian 👽 All checked. It’s fine. Thanks for the heads up though. On 4/14/2020 at 7:13 AM, CedB said: Nice work on that seat Johnny, looking very smart Pie tin foil eh? I hope you enjoyed 'cleaning up' the contents! The punch and die box is a joy too eh? Something to fondle when you have to punch out some more scratch bits (fnaar!) I could do with a pie now to be fair. 🤤 On 4/14/2020 at 9:40 AM, Hamden said: Your work on the seat is outstanding will look good when painted.................NOW ALL you have to do is repeat the process for the second seat! Love your attention to the small details that really move the model to the next level! Stay safe Roger Now there’s the rub. 😆 On 4/15/2020 at 8:41 AM, Back in the Saddle said: The seat is looking splendid! I built this kit (badly) years ago and it’s now my mule for airbrushing... Oh man I always hate to see a good kit go down. 😔 On 4/16/2020 at 5:20 AM, Bell209 said: The seat looks great, Johnny. Don't forget to add the ejection gun as it would be quite visible from the rear. Steve might be able to give you a shot of it from his at Camden. The ejection who the what? If you have any pics that would be great. 😇 On 4/16/2020 at 9:10 AM, Chewbacca said: I built one of these about 5 years ago and like you built it from the box but with scratchbuilt extras around the cockpit. I also added some details to the engine and the undercarriage bays. One word of caution. I had major issues getting the engine bulkheads to fit. I can't remember exactly what the problem was but do recall that I came very close to putting the whole thing in the bin. But I'm afraid i must take issue one of our learned colleagues on here: Whilst I totally acknowledge that you have far more knowledge of Sea Venoms than I will ever have, as an Observer, albeit rotary wing, I object to my predecessors being referred to as passengers! Thanks for the info. Did you do a WIP perchance? On 4/16/2020 at 10:20 AM, NAVY870 said: My mistake I meant to say the ballast bloke in the other seat 😈 (Please note I'd happily part with a bodily appendage or two to be that ballast/bloke. 40 years I've been playing with Sea Venom's and still haven't seen one fly!) One day . ❤️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hey guys. It’s been a while since the last update. I didn’t manage much over the break and work has kind of put a stopper on it too but I’ll be back soon. I started documenting the second seat. With the wonder that is hindsight I figured if any one else wants to do this I would re do this one step by step. First off cut the middle of the headrest to the base. Then drill around the perimeter to make the pass easy to remove with a swan Morton blade. Blade around the edge and clean up. Then sand off the detail on the lower pad and seat. ( I chopped the lower pad off before seemingly for no reason. )🤪 This was the point we’re I was cutting toward myself (idiot) and sunk the most part of the blade into the tip of my thumb. I eventually stopped the bleed and went to walk the dog. 😳😯😩 I did however do a little more but my throbbing thumb was a bit painful. plasticard cut to rough shape and Tamiya green roped into position. And the back. I left it there to stick. I’ll tidy up in the next sitting. Fingers crossed this weekend. Plaster off ze thumb so all good to go. 🤩 thanks for dropping by. Small update I know but all progress is good progress right? Happy modelling chums. Johnny. 🤗 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I feel your pain, John - literally, I did cut through two fingers while modelling this week Nice progress though Ciao 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Yes I had my eye on those but this way is always more fun or painful as you’ll find out. 😇🤪😬 Yes so have I but I am resisting as I will see if I can learn from your build and save some dosh too , hope the thumb is okay. Keep up the good work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Careful with that (Axe) Scalpel John. Yep done it myself, too many times. All looking good on the seat sir. Stay safe. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Giorgio cuts himself, now Johnny. They say these things come in threes. Watch out boys! Stay safe. Nice work on the seat Johnny 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Self mutilation is not the answer Johnny! Seat looks great looking forward to the rest of the tub. Hope the thumb heals up soon! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Done that to my thumb many times! Just bought some 22 blades for the ancient big scalpel! Or thumb splitter as I call it. Nice work on an oldie. My output has stopped as I try and work out if it’s hayfever or an allergy to tamiya extra thin 😟 Edited April 17, 2020 by Wince 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 9 hours ago, The Spadgent said: On 4/16/2020 at 2:20 PM, Bell209 said: The seat looks great, Johnny. Don't forget to add the ejection gun as it would be quite visible from the rear. Steve might be able to give you a shot of it from his at Camden. The ejection who the what? If you have any pics that would be great. 😇 All your questions answered here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 4/17/2020 at 5:46 PM, The Spadgent said: This was the point we’re I was cutting toward myself (idiot) and sunk the most part of the blade into the tip of my thumb. On 4/17/2020 at 5:53 PM, giemme said: I did cut through two fingers while modelling this week Jayzus lads, it's not a competition... Most handsome progress on the seating Johnny, good to see you transferring surgery from yourself to the actual kit! (Hope it's healing swiftly mate.) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I must be the third one then. I managed to cut a slot in the end of my right thumb while picking up my No22 swan Morton scalpel. Doh! 21 hours ago, Wince said: an allergy to tamiya extra thin The fumes have been causing me problems all week, though I have been pretty liberal with it as I've had large areas of plastic card to glue down. Oh, I think there was a nice WIP of a seat somewhere here...? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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