CJP Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) I have completed my build of the Dynavector Supermarine Scimitar kit which I started just on a year ago after being motivated to tackle a vacform by Martian & his Hawker Horsley vacform WIP. Subject aircraft of th is build is Supermarine Scimitar F1 XD248 195/R circa 1959/1960 ish. Kit type is a vacform which was surprisingly easy to put together although a lot of work was involved in preparation but satisfying when it started coming together. The Dynavector kit really captures the handsome lines of the Scimitar but I elected to make changes to reshape the fin, tailplane and windscreen which were the only misgivings I had with the kit. Some scratch building was done & some after market was added to add detail to the model- Boundary layer vents plus various other vents were opened and modelled Wheel bays were given some added details with Evergreen strip and wire. A lot of scratch building was done in the cockpit although I did use the kit side consoles otherwise the rest was build with plastic sheet and the instrument panel was fitted with Airscale dial decals Quickboost Reflector Gunsight added. new canopy vacformed reshaping front windscreen & flare on sliding part. An old Cutting Edge Martin Baker MK4 ejection seat was fitted. Wing trailing edge flaps were lowered as per a photo I saw leaving the rest retracted. Wing fold detailing and jury struts were scratch built. Intake and exhaust FOD blanks scratch built. 200 Gal inner wing tanks were sourced from a Kinetic SHAR outer 150 Gal tanks from the kit. CMK Palouste Starter Pod. Flightpath Buddy Pod fitted with scratch built trolley & home made stencil decals. Brengun Deck Tug. A set of Flightpath FAA wheel chocks The WIP link is below - https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235074267-supermarine-scimitar/ Thanks for your interest CJP Thanks again to the intergalactic motivator. CJP Edited May 5, 2021 by CJP photo 64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom197515 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Very Cool ! Marvelous ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Awesome build 👏 A type I would love to see a modern tooling of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Fantastic build! The additional pieces really add to the overall look. Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 -Y've perfecty rendered justice to this graceful machine for a twin jet. Almost a Spitfire look... The accompanying mule, refuelling pod and external power unit make the day...Dynavector produced very demanding kit never produced elsewhere at the time they were issued. I still have their Wyvern in my stash........Hopfully to be built one of these days........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, IPMS19 said: -Y've perfecty rendered justice to this graceful machine for a twin jet. Almost a Spitfire look... The accompanying mule, refuelling pod and external power unit make the day...Dynavector produced very demanding kit never produced elsewhere at the time they were issued. I still have their Wyvern in my stash........Hopfully to be built one of these days........ Thanks for the feedback IPMS19 - I have built the Trumpeter Wyvern but must admit I still have the Dynavector Wyvern in my stash too CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Wow. That’s amazing, incredible detail and neat paintwork. Outstanding build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 That’s one heck of a build and the accompanying props all add up to a first class modelling project. I certainly don’t have the skills to tackle this type of modelling, however would add a Scimitar to the stash in a heartbeat if one of the mainstream guys ever produced one. Cheers and very well done... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 A stunning job. Sadly neglected by kit makers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Not often you see this beast built up. Fantastic job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 It looks absolutely stunning , a fantastic build and lovevthe display, I like the look of the oils leakings that have flowed back along the bottom of the fuselage, great effects. Great work too, I have cut my first vacform fuselage halves on a Vacform to give it a go, but can only dream of this sort of model from a Vacform. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Great work and a beautiful result! Very impressive scale model; obviously, a year well spent! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Magnificent! Absolutely magnificent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 "You see Joey.... When an F-4 Phantom and a Supermarine Swift love each other, very very much...." All kidding aside, a very nice model. And as a reward for your hard work, Airfix or Clear Prop will announce one in their 2022 lineup. Passing this thread onto John Flexman, who flew Scimitars back in the day. david 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Lordy, some great work going on there. Well done. As soon as I start my Dynavector kit, Airfix will announce one, correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Very nice indeed. Love the look & the Scimitar has the looks and the purpose. And a Dynavector kit too - very nicely done Edited May 3, 2021 by bar side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, David H said: "You see Joey.... When an F-4 Phantom and a Supermarine Swift love each other, very very much...." All kidding aside, a very nice model. And as a reward for your hard work, Airfix or Clear Prop will announce one in their 2022 lineup. Passing this thread onto John Flexman, who flew Scimitars back in the day. david Thanks for your comments David & I hope it evokes fond memories for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 Thanks everyone for your kind comments - wouldn't be nice if Airfix did produce one to go with their Sea Vixen? CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Stunning Job on the Scimitar and all it's extras. This is the one Dynavector kit I've wanted but to date has eluded me, Ah well maybe one day if the modeling Gods are nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Ad-4N said: As soon as I start my Dynavector kit, Airfix will announce one, correct? You certainly wouldn't hear me complain. I think the Scimitar is a good looking airplane. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Airfix actually produces the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Beautiful work, very very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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