Airfix 1/48 Sea Vixen

[goon]

Hi all,
Here is my Sea Vixen, in 899 NAS colours. I added the Pavla cockpit set, and Aires wheel wells and air brake sets, plus an Eduard ladder. Dropped a clanger weathering the under side of the outer wings so tried to knock it back a bit by spraying some thinned white, which is why it looks a bit odd. I lost the navigator's side window so had to scratch a replacement, which I'm rather pleased with.

I made some FOD guards and ID lights for the nose gear door as well.

Its got my first ever attempt at post-shading on it too.























Thanks for looking,
Gareth

[T3hGuppy]

Wow cracking job dude.

[Paul]

Nice build, great job all round

[Nige201980]

You smashed it mate really great build.

[Lee]

Excellent work, love it

[muskegman]

absolutley love it great job



Mark

[Coen]

What a weird looking bird.
I've never seen anything like it. It's completely cool.
I love what you've done to her. She's a beaut!

[DC87]

My absolute favourite aircraft built and painted superbly by yourself. The folding wings and access ladder are fantastic. It's a joy to look at those photo's

[goon]

Cheers chaps, glad you like it!

[Emilliano]

Thats a Stunner mate!! KUTGW

[UKscalemodeller]

Outstanding.

[Gav0909]

That looks awesome dude! The addition of the FOD guards and ladder are a really nice touch!

[Rob]

Outstanding indeed. Great job. I might just have to get this kit.

[Joesdad]

Echo that lads... She's fantastic, I've got a bit of a thing for twin boomers. What was it like to put together Gareth? Airfix does blow hot and cold....

[goon]

Thanks for the comments chaps.

Fit was generally very good Joesdad. One or two niggles, but nothing major, and the booms go on solidly and positively.

I'm not a fan of how the side window is engineered, so it was a blessing in disguise when I lost mine and had to scratch a new one.

Dropped flaps will reduce a lot of work where the wrap around the booms, as fit there is poor in the raised configuration.

Cheers,
Gareth

[Joesdad]

I'll add it to me Xmas list then goon old boy.....

[chief5437]

Awesome build fella! Looks really good, well done! I was looking at this kit yesterday, does it come with the wing folds included?

Cheers

[coladito1]

Nicely done!

[goon]

The wing folds are out of the box Chief. I think they are pretty good as they are, some extra scratched stuff would make them look really good.

Cheers!

[chief5437]

The wing folds are out of the box Chief. I think they are pretty good as they are, some extra scratched stuff would make them look really good.

Cheers!

Wow, that's a good kit then. I might just treat myself! Thanks for the info mate.

[Tiger131]

superb work looks so real bud...

[HWGuderian23]

Awesome work on a very interesting aircraft.
Very well done my friend !

[EpoxySniffer]

Great weathering on the wings and the cockpit detail is great especially the seats

[patrickroos]

Sorry for coming in late...

Thats one to be proud of! Excellent finish and detail work!
Well done!

[Norman]

Great build and paintjob !

Mine is now calling me from the stash !!

[Bissyboat]

Absolute stunner!

[EpoxySniffer]

That is seriously good, the aftermarket stuff really brings it to life. Love the weathering on the underside of the folded wings.

[Hanger2]

That is truly superb, a build to be proud of.

Geoff

[EpoxySniffer]

I just noticed that I told you back in September that your build was fantastic. I must be sniffing too many tubes of epoxy these days I have no memory of posting before.

But, thats just shows you how good it is mate, you got two compliments from me !!