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

[The Spadgent]

On 4/17/2020 at 5:53 PM, giemme said:

I feel your pain, John - literally, I did cut through two fingers while modelling this week

 

Nice progress though

 

Ciao

 

 

aaaaargh what’s going on. Too much slicing of digits going on here me thinks.

Hope yours gets better soon.  

On 4/17/2020 at 6:07 PM, bigbadbadge said:

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

Thanks Chris. My thumb is healing rather quickly which is nice. 👍

On 4/17/2020 at 6:43 PM, Spookytooth said:

Careful with that (Axe)  Scalpel John.

Yep done it myself, too many times.

All looking good on the seat sir.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

Thanks Simon. And the Floyd reference is appreciated. 🪓

On 4/17/2020 at 10:23 PM, CedB said:

Giorgio cuts himself, now Johnny.

They say these things come in threes.

Watch out boys!

 

Stay safe.

 

Nice work on the seat Johnny  

🤞🤞🤞✌️✌️✌️ Thanks Mr B.

23 hours ago, Lewis95 said:

Self mutilation is not the answer Johnny! 

 

Seat looks great looking forward to the rest of the tub. 

 

Hope the thumb heals up soon! 

Not intentional but the plaster is off and all is good thanks.

23 hours ago, Wince said:

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 😟

Oooh hope you get yourself sorted soon kid. ✊

20 hours ago, Bell209 said:

All your questions answered here!

Right got it. I’m sure I can find something in the spares box for that 🙌.

2 hours ago, TheBaron said:

 

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.)

 

 

I know. I should know better. All better now. Seat no 2 is coming on a treat.❤️

2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

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!

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...?

Slot!!!! 🤮😭 hope you’re ok kid. Mine is getting a lot better. Some progress today but I’ll update on Sunday.

take care my dears. Xx

[Wince]

59 minutes ago, The Spadgent said:

aaaaargh what’s going on. Too much slicing of digits going on here me thinks.

Hope yours gets better soon.  

Thanks Chris. My thumb is healing rather quickly which is nice. 👍

Thanks Simon. And the Floyd reference is appreciated. 🪓

🤞🤞🤞✌️✌️✌️ Thanks Mr B.

Not intentional but the plaster is off and all is good thanks.

Oooh hope you get yourself sorted soon kid. ✊

Right got it. I’m sure I can find something in the spares box for that 🙌.

I know. I should know better. All better now. Seat no 2 is coming on a treat.❤️

Slot!!!! 🤮😭 hope you’re ok kid. Mine is getting a lot better. Some progress today but I’ll update on Sunday.

take care my dears. Xx

I think it’s hayfever . It’s glorious ocd as well! 

[Wince]

Johnny, have you built any other revell/matchbox 1/32nd kits? I built the spit mk 22/24 and loved it but wondering if they are still worth the effort 

[Bell209]

2 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

23 hours ago, Bell209 said:

All your questions answered here!

Right got it. I’m sure I can find something in the spares box for that 🙌.

I have no doubt whatever you do will come out nicely, Johnny: I've yet to see you post anything but fine work!

[The Spadgent]

6 hours ago, Wince said:

Johnny, have you built any other revell/matchbox 1/32nd kits? I built the spit mk 22/24 and loved it but wondering if they are still worth the effort 

Alas no. There is nothing that makes this one look bad other than some of the interior parts. Compared to today’s new tool offerings she’s showing here age but thus far she looks like a fine kit. Some work and there but that where the fun lies.  😇

5 hours ago, Bell209 said:

I have no doubt whatever you do will come out nicely, Johnny: I've yet to see you post anything but fine work!

Far too kind. 😍

[Chewbacca]

On 17/04/2020 at 17:33, The Spadgent said:

Thanks for the info. Did you do a WIP perchance? 

 

Sadly not.  It was before I was even on BM preferring the ATF in those days but I don't even seem to have a photo of it completed.  It's one of the few of my models that is languishing in a box in the loft that only comes out for shows because it's too big to display.  I'll see if I can get some photos done next time I go up there.

Edited April 19, 2020 by Chewbacca

[NAVY870]

Painfully slow WIP here that may be of some use.

 

[corsaircorp]

On 4/12/2020 at 10:28 PM, Martian Hale said:

Interesting kit Johnny. Just one small point though; you missed out the "Sea" from the  Venom in the title of the thread.

 

FAA fanatic of Mars 👽

Thanks Dear tentacled one !

I was about to write the same....for the same reasons obviously

I receive a fourth Sea Fury, So, on for a Culham bird !!

 

Hello Spad !

May I step in, if there is still some room at the bar ?

Great choice of aircraft indeed !! if the name start with Sea... What's not to love ??

No doubts that it will be a great build !!

Sincerely.

CC

[The Spadgent]

On 4/19/2020 at 10:12 AM, Chewbacca said:

Sadly not.  It was before I was even on BM preferring the ATF in those days but I don't even seem to have a photo of it completed.  It's one of the few of my models that is languishing in a box in the loft that only comes out for shows because it's too big to display.  I'll see if I can get some photos done next time I go up there.

That’s a shame. I would definitely love to see her. Such a shame to be in the loft. In your own time however. 😇

On 4/19/2020 at 10:21 AM, NAVY870 said:

Painfully slow WIP here that may be of some use.

 

Oh wow. Only just got around to looking at some of that. It will indeed be useful, just hitting the IP.

On 4/19/2020 at 4:51 PM, corsaircorp said:

Hello Spad !

May I step in, if there is still some room at the bar ?

Great choice of aircraft indeed !! if the name start with Sea... What's not to love ??

No doubts that it will be a great build !!

Sincerely.

CC

Welcome aboard CC. Wonderful to have you around. 🤩

[SafetyDad]

Just found this Johnny. Very impressed with your work on the seats - they'll look really good when finished.

Watching from a distance 

 

SD

[The Spadgent]

6 hours ago, SafetyDad said:

Just found this Johnny. Very impressed with your work on the seats - they'll look really good when finished.

Watching from a distance 

 

SD

Thanks. Have a pint and a seat. Or tea? Tea is fine. ☕️

[The Spadgent]

Hey. Thanks for all the lovely comments. The next bit is a bit odd. I figured if I was doing this. (I know🤭🤔) and I fancied making some chairs. (🤣) can we call them chairs? 🤪🤣 well it would be nice to have a how too. I’m not saying they’re THE way or they’re are super accurate I’m not even sure they’ll look ok in the end but I figured I’d do a step by step on the second Martin Baker Mk 4 ish ejection seat for this here Sea Venom.  If you’re bored easily please move o long to the next post.  ........

still here? Ok let’s get photo heavy. 🤓 it’s a little bit different to the first one and I haven’t even started on the belts yet aaaand after reading @NAVY870’s build of the same kit and learning of the cockpit it’s really not that accurate.... did I also mention the Accuracy? 😂 sorry I’ll move on.

 

NOTE. Just remembered I already started this Before I stick my thumb 🤣. so errrm if you wanna catch up go back a few posts. 
 

OK Here we go.

Snip or slice off any excess plastic after it’s dried. (Mind yer thumbs kids)

Now for the mid pad. The thickest card I had was 1mm so I had to cut three bits like this.

Glued with Tamiya green top and clamped.

While that was setting I made the back pad from one square (ish) of 1mm card and sanded smooth.

Glue is now set so I can smooth the mid pad.

Then dipped in hot water and bent slightly.

Then Knick or cut with a blade to add some creases and sand with the corner of a sanding stick to add bends.

Next up the seat pad. Cut a 1mm shape like this.

And add some bits for the bottom and sand at an angle.

Bend the back pad with hot water like before then glue everything in place.

Size check! (All good)

Next up is the top folded thing. You’ll need four triangles. Two here.

And another two, add lashings ofTamiya green top to make it saggy.

Nice! 🤩 by the way this is super thin card. I used the same card to make a panel for the rear.

Then I glued some spare PE around the base for detail.

I raided the spares box for something that could be use for the rear elements.

I think this is a rail and rocket from a swordfish,

I cut two rails for the rear of the seat.

these are all a bit slimmer as the seat at the rear has less space in the office.

The pole type parts are made from some plastruct pipes, I cut them down and squeezed the end with some pliers to make them flat.

 

drilled holes then got some thinner plastruct.

Glued this together to get this shape.

Everything got popped on the rear, not the full thing as the seat mounts ( which I’m aware aren’t there in real life ) get in the way but you won’t see. These are bigger and deeper on the main seat.

I then punched out a 2mm disc and drilled it.

And stuck it on.

Made some 0.5mm rivets and stuck them in too.

Here’s a test fit. Man those other parts need some work. 

primer added. And a proper dry fit of the tub.

Thinking about it I should have put that half firing gun on the other way around but it’s in now. 

looking pretty snazzy, I will paint them and add pie foil belts, pre painted afterwards to make everything super busy. So next is what to do with the IP. 😇 I’m not going to go crazy with re shaping the main office but I thank @NAVY870 for the ref shots in his build. 
Thanks for sitting through that. If even one person makes use of this I’ll be happy.

gotta fly I have groceries to drop at my folks. Take care out there and as always.

Happy modelling.

Johnny. 😇

Edited April 21, 2020 by The Spadgent

[The Spadgent]

Just before bed I thought I’d share the state of play.

I got the main fuselage and did a dry fit of the office. 

Looks like everything should fit and I’m really impressed with the fit of the canopy.

There are a few details I have to add though. Onward. 😇

 

Johnny.

[hendie]

nice.  I like pictures - they do tell a good story

[AdrianMF]

Shaping up nicely. It’s amazing how much more detailing you can get on a 1/32 seat!

 

Regards,

Adrian

[Martian]

Lovely work Johnny. The correct English is seat; a seat is usually a fixed item whereas a chair can be moved about.

 

Martian 👽

[JJ2016]

Nice job so far mate, really love following your projects.... had to have a chuckle at the pile of plasticard in the background, sign of things to come !!

[SafetyDad]

Your tutorial on seat construction is excellent; very easy to follow. You're a very resourceful bloke - kudos for that! And the end result (your cockpit) looks great!

Off now to beat the queues at Tesco! 

 

SD

[CedB]

Great work Jont  

 

Thanks for the step-by-step, really interesting and a lovely result.

 

14 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Then Knick or cut with a blade to add some creases and sand with the corner of a sanding stick to add bends.

…adding some 'artistic ability' from the bottle on the shelf. If you have any spare I could do with some. Actually a lot  

 

Good to see the punch set in use.

You know what's coming don't you?

How about a little tray that goes under the die block to catch all the little circles?

Not essential but really, really useful.

[AdrianMF]

4 hours ago, Martian Hale said:

Lovely work Johnny. The correct English is seat; a seat is usually a fixed item whereas a chair can be moved about.

 

Martian 👽

Hmmm. Surely being thrown out of an aeroplane by explosive charges and rockets counts as being “moved about”?

 

Regards,

Adrian

[giemme]

59 minutes ago, CedB said:

Thanks for the step-by-step, really interesting and a lovely result.

+1. Impressive job, my hat's duly doffed, J!   

 

(I'll never go venturing into 1/32nd, please remind me that)  

 

Ciao

[Spookytooth]

A very nice pair of seats Johnny.

Look the part, nice fit with the canopy too.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[bigbadbadge]

Great work Johnny, those seats look absolutely fantastic. 

 

All the best

Chris

[The Spadgent]

20 hours ago, hendie said:

nice.  I like pictures - they do tell a good story

Thanks. I like piccys too. 😇

19 hours ago, AdrianMF said:

Shaping up nicely. It’s amazing how much more detailing you can get on a 1/32 seat!

 

Regards,

Adrian

Thank you. Much more to add still.

18 hours ago, Martian Hale said:

Lovely work Johnny. The correct English is seat; a seat is usually a fixed item whereas a chair can be moved about.

 

Martian 👽

🪑🪑I see. 🤩

17 hours ago, JJ2016 said:

Nice job so far mate, really love following your projects.... had to have a chuckle at the pile of plasticard in the background, sign of things to come !!

Indeed. 🤣

15 hours ago, SafetyDad said:

Your tutorial on seat construction is excellent; very easy to follow. You're a very resourceful bloke - kudos for that! And the end result (your cockpit) looks great!

Off now to beat the queues at Tesco! 

 

SD

Thank you very kind. Good luck at the super market. 🤞

14 hours ago, CedB said:

Great work Jont  

 

Thanks for the step-by-step, really interesting and a lovely result.

 

…adding some 'artistic ability' from the bottle on the shelf. If you have any spare I could do with some. Actually a lot  

 

Good to see the punch set in use.

You know what's coming don't you?

How about a little tray that goes under the die block to catch all the little circles?

Not essential but really, really useful.

Thanks Ced. I’ll try and send some tips via these pages. 👍 you seem to be going ok though. 👌 yes I have constantly been thinking about the rubber mat. Do you have one. The static is playing havoc with getting the darn things out the ‘ole. 😂

13 hours ago, AdrianMF said:

Hmmm. Surely being thrown out of an aeroplane by explosive charges and rockets counts as being “moved about”?

 

Regards,

Adrian

Well I’m glad you said it. 🤪

13 hours ago, giemme said:

+1. Impressive job, my hat's duly doffed, J!   

 

(I'll never go venturing into 1/32nd, please remind me that)  

 

Ciao

The G doth protest too much. 🤣

10 hours ago, Spookytooth said:

A very nice pair of seats Johnny.

Look the part, nice fit with the canopy too.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

Thanks Simon. I really want to crack on but I’m so busy with work at the mo. Frustrating as my work desk is just outside my cave. 😩

9 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:

Great work Johnny, those seats look absolutely fantastic. 

 

All the best

Chris

Why thank you sir. Very kind.

 

more soon. Fingers crossed. 🤩 stay safe folks. 

[corsaircorp]

Hello Spad !!

Great bang seats !!

I love the way you improve yours !!

I frequently use slices of thin plasticard instead of thick one...

Easier to cut and so... Safer for the fingers....

Did I mention fingers ???

OOOOOPS !!

CC