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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 25 2013, 02:24 PM (1,621 Views) | |
| Mike R | Oct 25 2013, 02:24 PM Post #1 |
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Got this from my good buddy Rich Cullen last week. Decided to start it while I am waiting on a few bits for the Airfix Sea Vixen to arrive. This kit is a dream so far! Adequate detail and good fit so far. Nothing major has been glued. The only aftermarket I am using on this one is a set of Neomega seats. Loving it so far!
Edited by Mike R, Oct 25 2013, 02:25 PM.
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| Drichc | Oct 25 2013, 02:55 PM Post #2 |
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Banaaaaana
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Really good to see you building again rather than casting ad nauseam! Rich |
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| Harriet | Oct 25 2013, 03:37 PM Post #3 |
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Isn't it lovely to see someone happy in their hobby! Not into big pointy jets - but I do like the threads on here ...
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| desmojen | Oct 26 2013, 09:43 AM Post #4 |
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Iwata Goddess
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To be fair, it's only vaguely pointy...... ![]() Jen. |
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| Mike W | Oct 26 2013, 11:46 AM Post #5 |
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Hook down, wheels down... call the ball
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Nice one Mike, you're going to enjoy this one. Just watch those intake ring faces
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| Mike R | Nov 14 2013, 03:24 PM Post #6 |
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Got a bit more done on the Javelin recently. The landing gear and canopies are not glued on. I was just doing a little fiddling with the fit. Still a bit of paint work to do the it will be decal time!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Grant | Nov 14 2013, 07:50 PM Post #7 |
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It is certainly to looking the part. Is the undercarriage going to be man enough? cheers Grant |
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| peebeep | Nov 14 2013, 09:41 PM Post #8 |
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Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
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Nice one mate, I do believe you're getting the bit back in between your teeth. peebeep |
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| Mike W | Nov 14 2013, 10:35 PM Post #9 |
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Hook down, wheels down... call the ball
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Certainly man enough Grant. I was a little uncertain at first when I built mine, but its very solid once all installed and glued. Looking good Mike, glad to see you back building and enjoying yourself. |
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| Harriet | Nov 14 2013, 10:46 PM Post #10 |
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Do you know - it almost makes me ... NO! ... think about a pointy jet build ... NO! ... Looks lovely Mike - glad you're enjoying it too.
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| peebeep | Nov 14 2013, 10:47 PM Post #11 |
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Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
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Go on H, you know you want to. It's Brit iron and pig ugly lovable. peebeep |
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| Harriet | Nov 15 2013, 09:35 AM Post #12 |
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Repeat after me "I do not need any more tangents, I do not need any more tangents, I do not need any more tangents, I do not need any more tangents, I do not need any more tangents" Very tempting though
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| KallistiUk | Nov 15 2013, 10:32 AM Post #13 |
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Tangents are just life's way of getting you to try something new... |
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| Harriet | Nov 15 2013, 05:48 PM Post #14 |
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Yeah, but when you have as many as I do ... it's chaos. Perhaps that's the chaos theory explained! Still a nice pointy jet though! |
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| Mike R | Nov 18 2013, 03:40 PM Post #15 |
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Getting closer!! Still a lot to do though. I have a bit more painting to do (black intake rings) as well as a host of decals to add. The gear is not attached either.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Mike W | Nov 18 2013, 06:52 PM Post #16 |
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Hook down, wheels down... call the ball
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Phew! Glad to hear the gear is not attached yet Mike as the main gear are the wrong way round, wheels should be inside the legs not outside ( if you get me?!) looking great though, it really is a cracking kit. |
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| Harriet | Nov 18 2013, 11:56 PM Post #17 |
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Still
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| Mike R | Nov 19 2013, 04:12 AM Post #18 |
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Mike, it is just sitting on them (even backwards) to make sure my nose weight is good and to prevent scratching until final flat coat.
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| Mike W | Nov 19 2013, 05:59 AM Post #19 |
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Hook down, wheels down... call the ball
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Cool
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