gengriz 3,016 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well, that's my Sea Vixen complete at last. What a fantastic kit (even if it is in the wrong scale)! Fitting the wings was slightly tricky, but because the standard of parts fit is so high, it looks harder than it actually is, I forgot to fit the observers window before joining the fuselage halves, the red engine cover transfers silvered slightly and the winged fist transfer for the tail is too small. Smoothly and consitently brush painting that large expanse of grey (2 coats Humbrol enamel) required a lot of care (and a new brush) but otherwise..... Now, where on earth am I going to put it!! FredT :-D Link to post Share on other sites
andy hood 88 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Good work , well done!! Link to post Share on other sites
simon b 0 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Very nice brushwork,hope mine comes out half as well, what did you use and how did you apply the white underside? Edited May 13, 2011 by simon b Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey58 19 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Superb work there!Nice finish too for brush painting! Mike Link to post Share on other sites
gengriz 3,016 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Very nice brushwork,hope mine comes out half as well, what did you use and how did you apply the white underside? Thanks Simon b Its nothing more than Humbrol Satin 123 and Satin 130 enamels. Both out the tin (i.e not thinned - they were new tins and Humbrol's quality is clearly improving), no primer, but surfaces washed in soapy water, two coats applied, both in 2 stages to allow handling, with a week drying between coats, using a new No 4 round tip (bog standard Humbrol) brush. Then a final sealing coat of Micro Sol Acrylic Satin, using a different and very soft no.4 brush. The Humbrol always brushes well, but I was a bit worried about the acrylic, which is rather thick looking in the bottle. Both white and EDSG then have a light oily wash of black to highlight panel lines and the dirty underside. I'm slightly surprised at how well it has turned out, as I was cursing when it became clear that a second EDSG coat would be needed (I always knew it would on the white). FredT Link to post Share on other sites
daz greenwood 2 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Superb Fred as always. Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 2,438 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Great work! I'll get mine finished one of these days. Stephen Edited May 13, 2011 by Stephen Link to post Share on other sites
jimbuna 312 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Very nice.....I'm still awaiting the release of the 1/72 diecast version. Link to post Share on other sites
FalkeEins 1,168 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great work! I'll get mine finished one of these days.Stephen likewise ! .... lovely work Fred ! Link to post Share on other sites
trpsarge 4 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) very nice. I empathize with concerns regarding space to display the monster..hence I folded the wings on my one. Edited May 13, 2011 by trpsarge Link to post Share on other sites
F-32 4,909 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Very very nice indeed Link to post Share on other sites
slufdriver 54 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I love that satin finish - it's hard to believe that it's brush painted. Excellent work. Richard Link to post Share on other sites
FAAFAN 30 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Very nice job. I love the "dirty" look of all the flaps down, etc. Well, that's my Sea Vixen complete at last. What a fantastic kit (even if it is in the wrong scale)! Fitting the wings was slightly tricky, but because the standard of parts fit is so high, it looks harder than it actually is, I forgot to fit the observers window before joining the fuselage halves, the red engine cover transfers silvered slightly and the winged fist transfer for the tail is too small. Smoothly and consitently brush painting that large expanse of grey (2 coats Humbrol enamel) required a lot of care (and a new brush) but otherwise..... Now, where on earth am I going to put it!! FredT :-D Link to post Share on other sites
BasicModelling 3 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Great looking model.. I just wish they'd make one in 1/72.. Link to post Share on other sites
khitomer 2 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Very nice model. Excellent finish for brush painting. Link to post Share on other sites
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