Classic Airframes de Havilland Sea Venom FAW.53

[NAVY870]

I got this one for Christmas of Flag Officer Home Fleet in 2008,

Utter pig of a kit woeful fit, inaccurate for any version of de Havs finest, probably why it took so long. 

Even more annoying since I offered access to all my references to CA when it was first announced. 

Anyway enough moaning, here tis: WZ.943 / 865 / NW of 724 Squadrons Ram Jets aerobatic team

 

 

 

 

 

and one of it sitting on the real 943's intake splitter plate.

 

 

[CJP]

Nice & neat Sea Venom - would be nice if Airfix turned their attention to a 1/48 Sea Venom & HAS Wessex

[jenko]

The words "silk purse from sows ear" springs to mind. That is a lovely silk purse of the finest quality.

 

Nice one Steve  👍

 

Dick

 

 

[wellsprop]

Absolutely superb! Having built this kit myself, I agree it's a challenge, you've made and excellent job of it

[rholland]

Lovely work Steve. Are those the Dekls decals? I have them for the 1/32 Revell/ Matchbox kit, did they perform well? I will probably need your help during the build…🙏 . Fortunately I have the AMS seats at least.

Richard in NZ

[Duncan B]

Fantastic looking build and what a unique display sitting on a piece of the real thing.

 

Duncan B

[Bell209]

Lovely job, Steve! Having built the CA Vampire T.11 a few years back, I can share your pain!

[bigbadbadge]

Looks absolutely superb,  great work to sort out this kit.

Chris