Bobby No Mac Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 That's a brilliant finish you've achieved there. Very inspiring for a fellow hairysticksmith 🖌️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 21 hours ago, mark.au said: Apart from a general comment on what a beautiful model you’ve produced, the nicest thing I can think of to say about this model is that I can’t tell it’s a Classic Airframes, nor that it’s brush painted. Bravo! Nice subject too, this FAA schemes are quite attractive, must get around to doing one myself. 21 hours ago, Graham T said: Brilliant job! I can't believe that is brush painted! How do you get such a uniform & smooth surface? 33 minutes ago, Bobby No Mac said: That's a brilliant finish you've achieved there. Very inspiring for a fellow hairysticksmith 🖌️ Thanks again all, this one's turning out to be quite popular! I have no secrets about the paint; I sprayed with Halfords grey primer before lightly polishing/sanding with 1200 grit wet and dry. This was followed by 3 thin coats of hataka blue line (straight from the bottle). To finish, I varnished with halfords gloss lacquer followed by a light misting of humbrol 49 matt varnish spray. Im thinking of converting to an airbrush soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I think the paint secret is long dry time between coats to ensure full cure without reactivating more. And a lot of practice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 22/11/2021 at 09:25, jenko said: Really nice. I like that a lot. 👍 You know what will happen now................... Airfix will announce one in the new year, Dick My thoughts exactly. I have been trying to source an Airfix Sea Vixen, but the prices are also horrendous. I've been waiting for a re-release, but I am sure it will only happen once I appease the gods of modelling by paying crazy eBay prices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Lovely finish and I like the wet slabs used for the photos too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 That is a superb finish Ben. I’ve built a few 1/&8 RN/RAF types in Suez schemes but the Sea Venom is a serious gap in the collection. One day………. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 That's just a brilliant looking model. Particularly impressed and pleased that it's a brushed paint job. Worth all the time and effort that's obviously been applied. Just before the pandemic hit, I sat in an ex RAN Sea Venom FAW.53 with an equally aged and robust mate. I took the AI radar operator's seat. To me, it felt like we wore the aircraft like a favourite jacket; cosy, protective and purposeful. I could well imagine hurtling over rough seas and trapping on a heaving deck in one of these. The experience has left a lasting impression and the aircraft has become a firm favourite. I must confess that squeezing in was one thing (gravity assisted), but egressing was another matter entirely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Great looking Sea Venom, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thanks all for the kind comments, this has become my most liked RFI to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Lovely job Ben,.... I almost missed this one mate! Love the scheme too,....... one of the best for the type! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Master Modeler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Lovely Sea Venom, I definitely must find one !! Congrats !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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