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Gloster Javelin FAW9/9R; Airfix 1:48 (A12007)
Topic Started: Nov 13 2014, 06:04 AM (384 Views)
Johni044
Lt John "bullet" Irwing
Airfix 1:48 Gloster Javelin FAW9/9R (A12007)
No.33 Squadron, RAF Middleton St George, County Durham, England, 1962.


My attempt at this great kit, I cannot remember a single part that did not fit exactly where and how it was supposed to. I encountered some small issues with a few of the decals, but nothing insurmountable.

Brush painted with Humbrol enamels and the only thing I added were some ejection seat belts made from coloured Tamiya tape.

I cannot recommend this kit strongly enough and looking forward to getting another in the New Year. Must pull a Sea Vixen out soon to go alongside it.

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I know the flaps and airbrake deployment is most likely inaccurate, but I was enjoying building it so much I decided to have everything deployed.
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Deploy them baby!!!

It looks blinding with all the breaks etc out. Sometimes I like to use artistic licence or what I call the 'bollocks to what others think' reasoning and go with what looks good to me on a build.

And this looks gooood :cool
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Nov 13 2014, 07:03 AM
Deploy them baby!!!

It looks blinding with all the breaks etc out. Sometimes I like to use artistic licence or what I call the 'bollocks to what others think' reasoning and go with what looks good to me on a build.

And this looks gooood :cool
Ditto! :cool
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Mark M
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fantastic mate
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Simon G
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Very nice, excellent brush work. :clap: :clap:
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Mosquito
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Lovely job mate, well done. :cool
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Olde Farte
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A superb build and finish, your brush work is excellent.

I must compare your technique with mine so what's your secret John. Who needs an airbrush when hairy sticks work like this.
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Mapo
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Lt. Pete 'Barracuda' Ashcroft
that is superb :clap:
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Johni044
Lt John "bullet" Irwing
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Nov 13 2014, 09:04 AM
A superb build and finish, your brush work is excellent.

I must compare your technique with mine so what's your secret John. Who needs an airbrush with hairy stick work like this.
I suppose the only change I've made since starting making models again is that I normally thin the paint before applying to any sizeable area. Several thin coats applied and the correct type of thinned varnish applied when I'm finished.


Thanks for the comments all.
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Johni044
Nov 13 2014, 04:00 PM
Olde Farte
Nov 13 2014, 09:04 AM
A superb build and finish, your brush work is excellent.

I must compare your technique with mine so what's your secret John. Who needs an airbrush with hairy stick work like this.
I suppose the only change I've made since starting making models again is that I normally thin the paint before applying to any sizeable area. Several thin coats applied and the correct type of thinned varnish applied when I'm finished.


Thanks for the comments all.
About the same then, try thinning with lacquer thinners instead of White Spirit or turps. Dries in about half the time and I only use Model Master Lacquer thinners.
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Another great build John. :clap:
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With an airbrush, I'd be happy to achieve a finish anywhere close to that. Excellent.

I think that there's a good argument for dropping flaps, e.t.c on a model, even if not absolutely true to the real thing. It's your model and it sounds like you enjoyed building it - that's what matters!

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Lovely. Makes me want to get mine down from the top of the wardrobe :cool
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Nov 16 2014, 09:12 PM
Lovely. Makes me want to get mine down from the top of the wardrobe :cool
I'm halfway through mine, lovely kit.
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What......wardrobe :whistle :laugh:
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