Brigbeale Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) I purchased this Frog Sea Vixen last year along with a De Havilland Vampire (F3 I think) and a Gloster Meteor. They were all bought as ‘needing TLC’ for £10 = p&p. The Sea Vixen always stuck in my memory as I live near Christchurch (Hampshire) where, up until the early 90’s there sat a Sea Vixen outside the shopping complex, which used to be part of the De Havilland factory where the Sea Vixens were built. My dad used to take us 5 kids on a surprise trip out (if we’d been good). On one such trip I saw the Sea Vixen as we went past - but we had no time to stop and look at it😔. I never did get to see it before it was removed as it was suffering damage from the weather and mindless idiots who would vandalise it every now and then. I’m happy to report it now lives at Tangmere where it can be appreciated by those who visit the museum - which I plan to do when circumstances allow. This model had been built by someone who was either young or in a hurry to finish it - maybe both. The panel gaps were terrible as the sprue gates hadn’t been removed. The paint was so thick, it must have been poured on and there were finger prints in it. The underwing stores were all pointing different directions. The decals were a sight to behold - especially the roundels as they were wildly off centre. But despite all that it was mostly there - just one outer wheel cover missing. ] The WIP thread for this restoration is here I’m happy to report, the restoration of this Sea Vixen is now complete. With some other carrier borne aircraft from my collection. And finally with what must be my favourite 3 completed jet models Edited March 30, 2021 by Brigbeale 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Beautiful restoration and a lovely collection of classic jets! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 A cracking job and an enjoyable thread, you have really done it justice and rebuilt it into a great model. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Great save. You've done a superb job in bringing this back to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Great work considering where this started! I do like a good restoration, I have a FROG Vulcan under very very slow restoration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperchief Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 WOW! Amazing restoration! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Beautiful job on the Vixen but the Phantom is gorgeous.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Congratulations on bringing her back to her splender ,looks fantastic. All other aircraft are excellent well done . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 This is impressive. Great transformation! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Fantastic restoration! Amazing work! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 That’s amazing, you’d never know it was the same model. Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 She looks great, lovely save 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Just as much work as the real one. So many airplane models end up in the garbage. Try finding parts lots on evilbay. Well worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 A super job on that indeed. I had my doubts initially, to my shame, doubts that were convincingly shown to be ill founded. Well done on that. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Well done rescuing and turning that one into a beauty. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 AMAZING!!! What a great salvage operation! Congratulations are in order! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Wow , thats a great save , i think it was first built by someone returning from the pub after 15 pints and deciding to do some modelling. 😬 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 A remarkable restoration, I’ve thrown away better looking models than that ! ( mine) Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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