R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 This has to be one of my most favourite kits. I finsihed this late last year, however the build process was quite complicated due to the addition of an Aires resin cockpit, white metal landing gear and a bit of scratch building. I learnt alot and would recommend this to anyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 The difficulties started in getting the resin 'tub' to fit, thi sinvolved some work around the fuselage seam on the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 I 'cannabalised' an old Dynavator kit for the wingfold etch and the decals needed for the aircraft that I wanted to build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Painting was with Vallejo Air using flat white and dark sea grey after a halfords primer undercoat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Sub assemblies were painted and a coat of 'future' was added before decals, and sealed with some more before weathering commenced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Weathering was done with Vallejo dark washes and Tamiya pigments. '131' was the last operational Sea Vixen and is currently displayed at my local aviation museum at Tangmere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 The only way to display this beautiful kit by Airfix was on the deck ofan RN carrier, honouring an aircraft that didnt see any operational action, but was a unique Naval Aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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