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Another new Sea Vixen, in God Scale!; 1/72 Dragon FAW.1
Topic Started: Jun 16 2011, 07:00 PM (1,244 Views)
Seamus
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And about time too! :D This looks excellent, with a quoted price around the same as the equally awesome Meteor, so not too bad relatively speaking. This has gone very close to the top of my wish list (take note Vince ;))

http://www.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=9219

A stunning looking kit of a stunning looking jet :wub:
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I'm glad to hear of a new 1/72 Sea Vixen, but the price, ouch! The Meteor is undoubtedly very good, but it does have one glaring error (somebody didn't realise that the tailplane tips are actually attached to the elevator) and at the sort of price punters might expect something close to perfection. I might indulge myself with a Sea Vixen but I'm happy to mess about with MPM/Special Hobby Meatboxes and save a bit of dosh.

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Seamus
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I personally don't think the price is too bad. The Vixen is a much larger aircraft than the meteor, and as such will have plenty more parts, plus there's the option of wing folding. Certainly a little more bang for your buck with Foxy.

I bought the Meteor last October, and while I didn't pay top dollar for it, a quick glance inside the box had me reaching for my wallet, such is the immense quality of the kit (tailplanes aside, not that I knew they were wrong until you just said it! :P ). I have the Meteor on the bench at the moment, and it's been nothing but a joy to build. I think I'd have to be physically restrained from handing my money over for the Vixen! :D
Edited by Seamus, Jun 16 2011, 10:31 PM.
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peebeep
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The early Meteors had horn balanced elevators, saw the tips off along the panel line and fix them to the elevator. If your not showing the elevators displaced it would be easier to fill the part of the panel line where the tip should be attached, if you get my drift.

If the Vixen comes in under thirty quid I'll probably be up for one assuming it's similar quality to the Meteor. I'm intrigued by the other proposed releases.

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Seamus
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A few photos of the built up test shot are now online...

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=CHC5051

Looks just a little bit lush :wub:
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Drichc
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It's highly likely you will be restrained and made to hand your wallet over when Vince sees this.

I also wondered why we were getting another Sea Vixen in 1/48th, till I realised you were on about the Dragon one. :P

1/72nd, God's scale my a**e

richc :frantic:
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Walrus
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Too many pennies for me
Have a couple of Xtrakit's in the stash so will pass

You may be right about God's scale Rich
Usually that works out roughly at 1/1

except for the odd body part :(
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richc
Sep 26 2011, 01:25 PM
1/72nd, God's scale my a**e

Heresy! Heresy! Burn 'im at the stake! :wicked:

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Mike W
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"God's scale"? as in "God! its small!"
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peebeep
Jun 16 2011, 10:55 PM
The early Meteors had horn balanced elevators, saw the tips off along the panel line and fix them to the elevator. If your not showing the elevators displaced it would be easier to fill the part of the panel line where the tip should be attached, if you get my drift.
Actually a good firm press with a sharp craft knife is enough to separate the tips, which you then attach to the elevators. I was pleasantly surprised how quick and easy it was.
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Seamus
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Clearly, Mike and Rich are utter philistines! :P

If God was a modeller, he'd build 1/72. He'd also use enamel paints, but that's for another thread..... :halo:
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peebeep
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:thumbsup: on both counts!

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Mike R
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When you said God's scale I wanted to remind you that Airfix already did that one. :thumbsup:

Then I saw you mention little toy scale instead. I guess you didn't get the memo that God's scale is 1/48. Consider yourself notified. :wooo:
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Seamus
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Clearly, you've much to learn Mike. I'll fill you in properly at Yeovilton chap ;)
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Seamus
Sep 26 2011, 06:19 PM
Clearly, you've much to learn Mike. I'll fill you in properly at Yeovilton chap ;)
I look forward to your nuggets of wisdom Shaun! Shall we discuss over a couple of pints??
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Seamus
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Possibl.......depends if that nice chap Vince brings the beer ;)
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Seamus
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Possibly.......depends if that nice chap Vince brings the beer ;)
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He says he's too frit to travel down to Yeovilton and play with us, boring old wotsit. No doubt he'll spend the weekend playing with his 'models'. :bouncy:

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Seamus
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Wow......Vince declining a show where I'll be in attendance with money burning a hole in my pocket, incredible! :wooo:
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I'm still reeling from the shock. :faint:

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