Gundylunch Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) This is Alan Firbank's Airfix Sea Vixen in Target Tug colours Edited May 23, 2011 by Gundylunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAFAN Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 LOVE that scheme!!!! That is SO eye catching. Congratulations on a really great build and unique look. This is Alan Firbank's Airfix Sea Vixen in Target Tug colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 The sort of paint job I admire greatly...I've the Canberra in similar colours. Love the flightdeck base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAFAN Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Are those kit decals or aftermarket, and if so, which manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Personally I would take that scheme over the standard Grey over White anyday. Great finish and build. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonypaul1976 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 excellent cracking finnish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rémi Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Beautifull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Awesome build Matey Nice one Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 That is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Chuffing nora! That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Brilliant finish, love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocksAway Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Wish I could model like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yes, an absolute stunner, saw this at Hendon and if possible looks even better when you see it for real Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Absolute cracker!!!!! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Very nice! Anyone know if this scheme (or anything similar) is available aftermarket in 1/72? I have the MPM kit, and decking it out in more colorful markings like this would be great. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperback writer Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Very nice! Anyone know if this scheme (or anything similar) is available aftermarket in 1/72? I have the MPM kit, and decking it out in more colorful markings like this would be great.Cheers, Bill Thanks for the comments. The decals are from Model Alliance and there is an equivalent sheet in 1/72 and the sheet number is MA-72197. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperback writer Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Are those kit decals or aftermarket, and if so, which manufacturer? The decals are from Model Alliance - Sheet No MA-48197. As well as the scheme that I have used there are four others to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghaynes Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Very, very nice!! Tempted to build a D.3 when I eventually get round to starting mine....... Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard of Effingham Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 i saw this one too at hendon. its excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 What a great model and the finish is stunning Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 fantastic work on this colorful Sea Vixen. Congratulation !!!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Here's an underside shot and some more information from Alan ( Paperback Writer is his BM id - bit new to posting pics etc !! ) Here is the underside of the Sea Vixen and more finishing details. The kit is of course the Airfix 1/48 Sea Vixen built straight from the box with the exception of the two wing pitots. The kit parts have been replaced with two darning needles trimmed to match the length of the kit parts. Model Alliance decal sheet MA-48197 (MA-72197 is the one for builders of 1/72 Sea Vixens) was used to recreate a Sea Vixen used by Flight Refuelling Ltd as a Target Tug during the late 1970s/early 1980s. The aircraft was scrapped in March 1984. Roundels and fins flashes came from Xtradecal Sheet X037-48 that offers a range of RAF Roundel sizes, styles and colours. All stencilling items came from the excellent decal sheet that came in the Airfix box. Humbrol 209 Gloss Fire Orange with an undercoat of white was used for the day-glo bands around the tail booms and on the upper wings. Xtracolor X015 Light Aircraft Grey is the top colour with Xtracolor X106 Yellow and X012 Black for the underside. Tamiya masking tape was used for most of the masking with Aizu fineline tape and Humbrol Maskol used in places. Afterwards, the decals were sealed with a coat of Humbrol's Gloss Cote. If anyone needs to know more, then drop me a line please. Cheers Alan Edited May 24, 2011 by Gundylunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Spectacular! I was wondering when we'd start to see some tug and drone versions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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