Popular Post CJP Posted September 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Hi all - after spending a year spent building the Dynavector Scimitar I needed a mojo restorer and this kit did the trick for me - it went together in a couple of months and makes an impressive model even just out of the box. I relied heavily on Antti_k's WIP of his Javelin and the BM walk arounds on the Javelin. The only area that gave me any concern was joining the nose of the model to the main body of the aircraft which was probably self inflicted - the ejection seats did not have any harness but I thought they looked quite good so decided to make my own harnesses - Ejection seat harnesses are a bit of a mystery to me, I tried unsuccessfully to print the harness like Antti_k showed in his WIP but ended up using strips of foil cut from a Ferrero Rocher chocolate wrapper and a set of 1/48 buckles etched by L'Arsenal of France. What you see is my artistic impression of the jumble of belts on an ejection seat especially on the seat part. canopy strips were from an Xtradecal stripes sheet - can see a bit of touch up needed below I added wheel chocks and fire extinguisher from a Flightpath RAF diorama set Thanks CJP Edited October 1, 2021 by CJP photo 104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 She's a beaut! One of the mot handsome deltas ever built. You have a winner with this one! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 A terrific model, what a plane! I've actually just bought this kit myself and look forward to getting stuck in. Any problem areas encountered? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Absolutely smashing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That is a terrific model, the cockpit area is top quality, well done sir!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Tallyho said: A terrific model, what a plane! I've actually just bought this kit myself and look forward to getting stuck in. Any problem areas encountered? The main area that needed care for me was joining the nose area to the main wing/fuselage area - make sure it all aligns before you get the glue out - I ended up having to smooth the join with putty which might not have been necessary had I taken more care - also I had issues with the wing top roundels fitting over the vortex generators - ended up cutting strips out like Antti_k in his build & touching up around the VG's - I tried to cut slits in the roundel but it did not work for me & the decals tended to break up. Also like Antti_k says the fin stripe is too tall & needs trimming back. Apart from that it was a great kit to build. CJP See Antti_k's build here - he covers all of this. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235005998-borneo-escort-60-squadron-javelin-faw9r/#comment-2423746 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 This looks a beauty great job on this and the harnesses look fantastic too. Really great job. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That was a big lump of tin to fly around the sky in. You made a really good model of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 You can most assuredly be proud of your work. She looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Ok. It’s official. I like this Javelin!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Thanks everyone for the kind comments - it really is a nice kit to build - even includes the FOD blanks & ladder in the kit something I hope catches on with kit manufacturers CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Fantastic Jawelin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 6:56 PM, CJP said: The main area that needed care for me was joining the nose area to the main wing/fuselage area - make sure it all aligns before you get the glue out - I ended up having to smooth the join with putty which might not have been necessary had I taken more care - also I had issues with the wing top roundels fitting over the vortex generators - ended up cutting strips out like Antti_k in his build & touching up around the VG's - I tried to cut slits in the roundel but it did not work for me & the decals tended to break up. Also like Antti_k says the fin stripe is too tall & needs trimming back. Apart from that it was a great kit to build. CJP See Antti_k's build here - he covers all of this. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235005998-borneo-escort-60-squadron-javelin-faw9r/#comment-2423746 Thank you for that advice, I'll have a good read through Antti's stuff too. I'll be approaching the decals with trepidation as it's not my strongest skill, but that's what modelling is all about eh - enjoying it and improving. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 absolutely outstanding Javelin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Love it, fantastic work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Hello CJP, what a lovely "Victor"🙂 Nice work with all the small details and paintwork. Those little extras (battery cart and wheel chocks) make it look special. I'm glad you decided to leave out that horrible re-fueling probe. This is a true "Borneo Escort", as 64 Squadron FAW.9Rs were normally based at Kuching or Labuan because of their greater range. Well done! Cheers, Antti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 6 hours ago, Antti_K said: Hello CJP, what a lovely "Victor"🙂 Nice work with all the small details and paintwork. Those little extras (battery cart and wheel chocks) make it look special. I'm glad you decided to leave out that horrible re-fueling probe. This is a true "Borneo Escort", as 64 Squadron FAW.9Rs were normally based at Kuching or Labuan because of their greater range. Well done! Cheers, Antti Thanks Antti_k I'm glad you like my Javelin - your Javelin WIP is an invaluable resource for anyone contemplating building this kit.👍 CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushBrit66 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) Mine is waiting for paint. For me it's between this and the Sea Vixen for the best ever kits produced by Airfix, with the new Vampire close behind. Lovely work Edited November 19, 2021 by BushBrit66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Very nicely done. She's a beauty. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 This one grabs your attention, it's so nice. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger39 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 One of a few accurate versions of Airfix 1/48 Javelins, just like I worked on in the Far East. Thanks to Airfix, we have had so many 33 sqn Javelins with refuelling probes and/or underwing tanks and 64 Sqn with tanks on the outer pylon and missiles on the inner, plus the usual fin flash as supplied 1/4" too long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 7:39 AM, Antti_K said: Hello CJP, what a lovely "Victor"🙂 Nice work with all the small details and paintwork. Those little extras (battery cart and wheel chocks) make it look special. I'm glad you decided to leave out that horrible re-fueling probe. This is a true "Borneo Escort", as 64 Squadron FAW.9Rs were normally based at Kuching or Labuan because of their greater range. Well done! Cheers, Antti But...But...But... that probe adds to the Kookiness that we love the Javelin so much for! 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 A Beautiful model indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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