bigbadbadge Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Hi all I have been working on this little beauty. Not a bad kit, although a bit basic in places, built OOB apart from some seat belts and some PE wheel hubs I cut the rear undercarriage legs down to get the stance right, as otherwise looked as though it was Twerking!!! I also used the closed undercarriage door leg sections as the ones moulded on the undercarriage legs are too small Brush painted using Humbrol enamels and an oil wash. Here's the link to my WIP if interested, it covers a multitude of FAA aircraft builds Thanks to those who have supported and encouraged me along the way. Thanks for looking in Chris 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Cracking build Chris,nice to see a Naval Vampire modelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Absolute little beauty Chris! Very nice to see a rarely modelled FAA type. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I'm always amazed what a clean finish you get with the brush. This one looks great and the satin finish always looks great on this scheme. I have one in the stash and am very much looking forward to it. Which of the Cyber Hobby Sea V kits did you enjoy the most? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 46 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Cracking build Chris,nice to see a Naval Vampire modelled. Thanks Steve, I had to get one for my expanding FAA collection, it goes nicely next to my Sea Venom too. 32 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Absolute little beauty Chris! Very nice to see a rarely modelled FAA type. Terry Thanks Terry, very kind, it's certainly a must for my FAA builds, I have really enjoyed doing lots of FAA kits. I have just got a Skybirds 86 Scimitar too, which I am well chuffed about. Another one for my Dad's fave Jets from Centaur. 22 minutes ago, Ngantek said: I'm always amazed what a clean finish you get with the brush. This one looks great and the satin finish always looks great on this scheme. I have one in the stash and am very much looking forward to it. Which of the Cyber Hobby Sea V kits did you enjoy the most? Thanks Ngantek, that's really kind of you, I can't use an airbrush so am in awe of you modellers that can weald them so well. It's a nice kit although a bit basic in places, the IP looks a bit odd but you can't see it through the canopy, the oil paint wash also helps, along with a drybrush with a lighter colour in the panel centres. I have only built the Cyberhobby Sea Venom as I have the Sea Vixen in 48th scale with the gorgeous Airfix Kit converted to a FAW.1. The Sea Venom is a lovely kit and recommend to all. Very enjoyable that build was. Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweener Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Lovely as always Chris, keep them coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I havent been at my computer much recently, so I kinda missed this one. Another absolute beauty. I have always had a soft spot for the FAA. Just beautiful as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Lovely build and finish as usual Chris 👍 I'm glad you fixed the main gear stance because googling "twerking vampire" took me to some very unsavoury sites 😂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 nice build, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Chris, A superb finish and most engaging WIP. The level of finish you achieve with a brush is astonishing, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Tweener said: Lovely as always Chris, keep them coming! Thanks Tweener, very kind 2 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: I havent been at my computer much recently, so I kinda missed this one. Another absolute beauty. I have always had a soft spot for the FAA. Just beautiful as always Thanks Anthony very kind too fella, got quite a few more FAA subjects to go still . 2 hours ago, Alan P said: Lovely build and finish as usual Chris 👍 I'm glad you fixed the main gear stance because googling "twerking vampire" took me to some very unsavoury sites 😂 😄 Thanks Alan , very good, I'm tempted to look myself , never do things like that on a work computer though !!! 2 hours ago, cardiff guy said: nice build, well done. Why thank you sir 18 minutes ago, Dunny said: Chris, A superb finish and most engaging WIP. The level of finish you achieve with a brush is astonishing, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger and thanks for your support and encouragement along the way as always, very kind comments too. Thanks guys Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Beautiful build and lovely finish, great work on the Vampire ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 7 hours ago, Wulfman said: Beautiful build and lovely finish, great work on the Vampire ! Wulfman Thanks Wulfman, very kind. Pleased with the way this one turned out. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Had to believe it's brush painted. Well done. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 hours ago, David Womby said: Had to believe it's brush painted. Well done. David Thanks David, very kind of you, I don't have an airbrush setup as work in the house. I am in awe of people that can use one as some of the effects that are created are wonderful. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 A brush painted (!) beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, BerndM said: A brush painted (!) beauty Thank you Bernd , very kind. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 22 hours ago, Tweener said: Lovely as always Chris, keep them coming! Agreed! Another beautiful build for your FAA collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Cookenbacher said: Agreed! Another beautiful build for your FAA collection. Thanks Cookie, very kind Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 That's just how it should be done. Absolutely beautiful. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, AliGauld said: That's just how it should be done. Absolutely beautiful. Cheers, Alistair Very kind, Thanks Alistair, it was seeing you build yours that made me get this one. Pleased with how it’s turned out. Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 BZ to you ....out of interest tail code HF is...where? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 That is beautiful - most evocative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, junglierating said: BZ to you ....out of interest tail code HF is...where? Thank you, Hal Far or HMS Falcon. I was born nearby at Imtarfa. 11 minutes ago, John Laidlaw said: That is beautiful - most evocative. Thanks John, very kind. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: I was born nearby at Imtarfa. Same here, in '61. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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