Popular Post petetasker Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 Couple of quick shots on the bench of the latest build. This is the Airfix 1/48 kit done as one of Flight Refuelling’s D3 Drones XN652 circa 1980-84. I used Pavla’s resin cockpit, Aires undercarriage, Wolfpack wing fold and Eduard seatbelts. Pitots are from Master, the engine covers and UDP were scratched. Decals are from the kit and Model Alliance both of which weren’t great - ‘bloody awful’ is a better description though this may be down to their age or way they were stored. Big thank you to Dave Swindell for coming up trumps with a photo of the Universal Drone Pack that replaced the Observers ejection seat. Pity you can’t see much of the detailing when the things together but I know it’s there and it’s probably my favourite part of modelling. The kit did put up a fight especially around the forward fuselage and flaps and I hate spraying yellow. Love the Sea Vixen and the kit though If I’m honest I’m quite glad it’s all over. The undersides and air brake do look quite nice if I say so myself but to be honest I darn’t move the thing now to photograph them - should have done it before attaching the wings. The next project was going to be a second but I’m not sure I can face it right now. Think I’ll wait and see how the therapy sessions go first. With the cancellation of the project XN652 ended her days at the Catterick Fire School as instructional airframe 8817M. Hope it’s of interest. 73 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I really like her Pete! 👍 I am sort of a sucker for yellow planes though (my very first model was the ancient Aurora yellow Zero. My grandmother sat on it). Your model is an interesting subject too and that also appeals to me. Always good to see something "different" modeled. Great work on a cool plane! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 That looks lovely: remember seeing a few of these at the time, including "TR1". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Looking GREAT😎 I love the scheme and the subtle wheatering well done .. cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 32 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: That looks lovely: remember seeing a few of these at the time, including "TR1". The first prototype drone. You probably already know the TR stood for ‘Tarrant Rushton’ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Gorgeous but you're not doing it any justice,any chance of a few outside photo's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Vince1159 said: Gorgeous but you're not doing it any justice,any chance of a few outside photo's... I’ll give a go maybe tomorrow. Just relieved right now to have dragged it over the finishing line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, petetasker said: Just relieved right now to have dragged it over the finishing line. You can be proud,she's a beauty... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Oh wow what a lovely model, it certainly is different and very bright. I too love yellow aircraft and will soon start an Anson in that colour, although I brushpaint so will take a few coats. I do love the weathering you have applied to with all the chipping etc . Great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 27 minutes ago, petetasker said: The first prototype drone. You probably already know the TR stood for ‘Tarrant Rushton’ Out of interest I looked to see if I could find any photos of it but couldn't locate anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: Out of interest I looked to see if I could find any photos of it but couldn't locate anything Richard Franks Sea Vixen book has a nice colour side profile plus this colour shot of TR1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Excellent job,..... I love the weathering,.... especially on the fuselage roundel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Excellent job on the UDP Pete, the rest of it isn't to shabby either.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 what a lovely build in an attractive livery. Loke it! cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Nice job and interesting colour scheme too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSimps74 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 It’s the chipping for me, I love it. How did you achieve that look Pete, silver paint? Whatever you did you’ve nailed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Just now, MattSimps74 said: It’s the chipping for me, I love it. How did you achieve that look Pete, silver paint? Whatever you did you’ve nailed it! Hello mate It’s just a bit of dry brushing with good old Humbrol 11 Silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 An exceptionally well done model. Knowing how difficult yellow can be to paint, you're effort deserves special commendation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 It looks very nice, Pete! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Just like Skywalker with an R2 unit in the back! Excellent job Peter , very inspiring. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Really nice. If the kit put up a fight, then you definitely won! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Great work, I like that a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 That's a beauty Pete, really cracking build! I built the awful Xtrakit effort as one of her 'sisters' - it doesn't look anywhere near as good as yours! Lovely job! 👍 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Outstanding result of one of my favourite aircraft Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I saw and photographed one of those at my first UK airshow, RAF Valley back in the 80s. I was fascinated by it. You've done a great job on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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