Guy Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 This is the moment of trepidation, putting ones work up for the eagle eyes to spot all errors, flaws and defects but this is a journey where ever model is a step improvement on the last. I am ever on awe of the quality of models that the members here present and learn something from every thread I read. 16 months with a 9 month break in the middle and I am happy to declare this finally finished. The build log is here for anyone who wants to have a laugh https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235053927-rn-faa-odyssey-1-airfix-sea-vixen-faw2/page/4/ This is a special model for me as my father was met officer on HMS Eagle on her final round the world trip in 1972 and this aircraft would have flow off her then. Great aircraft, lovely lines and I have enjoyed 'nearly' every minute of the build. Edit to add in details of aftermarket parts: wolfpack resin wingfold kit Pavla resin airbrake CMK resin wheel set Quickboost resin ejector seats Quickboost resin air I takes Eduard photoetched cockpit. 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Looks lovely, great work. I built the same kit but converted it to an FAW.1 from HMS Centaur as my dad was on board that ship. Congratulations on a lovely model. All the best Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Looks like a right proper Sea Vixen from where I sit. Beautiful. Your father should be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Excellent build, first class! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Lovely finish -congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Niiiice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Very nice - in the middle of a similar build myself. Hope it turns out as good as yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 You certainly won't hear me laughing. That's a build to be quite proud of. Cockpit looks quite good and you made good use of the stenciling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hello Guy, Indeed, a very striking model. Finished to perfection. Regards, Orion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 That's a lovely Sea Vixen, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 31/07/2020 at 16:15, Orion said: Finished to perfection. Far from perfection, but enough to make me smile when I look at it every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thanks for the comments, being able to share the build experience and learn from more experienced members is a great driver to do a little bit better each time. I dread to think what my parents used to really think when I threw together a model over a weekend, painted and presented it as the best Spitfire/Hurricane etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken the panda Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 a thing of beauty, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 A great Sea Vixen and very neat finish - would be nice to see Airfix produce a Scimitar in 1/48 too (&1/72) CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Very nice work! No eagle eyes on my part, no expert on Sea Vixen... but I can tell it looks great! Nice aftermsrket selection as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 This is wonderful and in particular I love the wing fold. Having done the conversion, what do you think of it as I am thinking of doing it for my own that is sitting in my stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Nothing to laugh about as far as I can see, looks great from here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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