Ian M's Sea Vixen FAW2 completed pictures

[Ian M]

Well after the final battle of the flaps and the wing fitting I got the nav lights and the bang-seat pull cords on and can call this done.

As per norm a few comments on the kit and instructions.

A well moulded kit with more parts than you can shake a stick at. Not many signs of flash and mould join lines. On reflection, I think any one else building this can save the expense of the resin cockpit. A good look at the kits parts and the detail is actually very good and considering how much can be seen when all is buttoned up.... A pair of seats would have done the job.

The Air break box is a good investment but again only really seen if you have it in flight.

PE If you are having the wings extended and the flaps down is a good investment otherwise save the money for something else.

The kit builds well and the fit is really rather good. Places to watch out for? The only things I fell over was be careful when you fit the booms- I found out the hard way that they can move and that its just a little to easy to place them wrong.

The instructions are OK but there could be a few more call outs for painting along the way.

Nuff waffle pictures.

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And to wrap up a picture of the Vixen together with the Sea Harrier and the Brick. So if you thought the Brick was a big bird.....

Hope you like and as always comments welcome

Ian M

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[Guest]

Nice nifty piece of work Ian.

Jolly nice piece of photography. Some of the photos give a very serious sinister look.

Laurie

[yak face]

Fantastic 5 star build Ian! A very comprehensive and useful build log too , invaluable for anyone with this one in the stash. The finish is just lovely but im puzzled as to the flower power logos under the tail , was this bird flown by a reformed hippy!!? top work mate , cheers tony

[Ian M]

I read that the flowers under the tail where a bit of a statement of that aircrafts crew on hearing that the Vixens where to be decommissioned. A close look at the pilot and navigator name plaque will reveal that they to have a flower in front of their name. Another more known Vixen with a protest is the one which has "FOR SALE" painted right across its back... Couldn't fine the decals, otherwise I would of done that one.

Thanks for the stars.

Ian M

[Guest]

Excellent build Ian,that head on shot sure is menacing. Great detail and the wash really makes a big difference. Nice addition to the shelf you should be well pleased with the results.Very nicely done Sir!!!

[Guest]

A 5 Star beauty Ian, a Sea Venom would go nicely on that shelf. Cheers Derek

[Ian M]

Funny you should say that Derek

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Not next in line but near the top, very near. In fact it was a toss up between that and the Mk47 that has just moved from the shelf to the desk... ;-)

Thanks for the comments and the stars.

Ian M

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[Guest]

Great 5 stars build Ian!! Top work mate!

Very nice.

Cheers

Polux

[Gern]

Beautiful! *****

Gern

[MORIARTY1177]

WOW, WOW and again WOW! Cracking build Ian, all that aftermarket stuff paid off. Nice work.

Regards

Chris

[papa 695]

Great build Ian. I may keep mine in its box, don't think i would match up to that one. Well worth 5 stars

[Ian M]

Thanks Ian. I think that you could do just as good a job of it, if not better.

Ian M

[Guest]

turned out smashing Ian,looks better than the one at east fortune in the hangar,5*s from me thats for sure

mobear

[Dave W]

Quite superb Ian.

[mossiepilot]

Nice one Ian, a cracking vampire mate.

You've got a nice little fleet coming together there.

5 well earned stars .

Tony.