Matchbox Sea Venom 1/32

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:02 pm

1/32 Matchbox Sea Venom

Started this one a while ago, its been on the shelf for a while,
will show its progress here, hope you like it

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:59 pm

Ooh nice one dude.

Looks like she reached the limits of your spray booth

schweinhund227 · Post by **schweinhund227** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:27 pm

wow... she is a big Gal in 1/32nd....

Awesome !

keep up the good work.... don't see too many of those....

later

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:25 pm

Wow... she looks like something out of an old Sci-fi flick.
Very cool. I think that she deserves a good finish.

pedrofernandes · Post by **pedrofernandes** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:14 pm

Cracking work mate!!!

Its always great to see those classic Matchbox come to life!!!

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:17 pm

Great stuff i have never built a matchbox kit ever, always love the boxart though.

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:36 pm

got this one off of eBay box was a bit battered and the kit had been started (just the engine)
I was after this kit for years, I believe Revell have the moulds
the aircraft will be built out of the box but using Airfix Acrylics
needs a hefty 20 g nose weight so looking for some weights, might be a visit to a tackle shop lol

will post some more photos soon of box are and instructions
thanks for the comments

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:32 pm

25g of nose weight to get the nose down

update of progress

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:34 pm

Nice one.

Those decals look past it though lol.

I see its got an engine what's the detail like?

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:41 pm

lol maybe but the dark marks are the tissue stuck to the varnish, should soak off fingers crossed

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:06 am

T3hGuppy wrote: I see its got an engine what's the detail like?

the Engine - bit basic - but a reasonable representation of the power unit
quite a bit of this was damaged when i got the kit so i left it off as i intend to have the cover closed

i'm a big beleiver that if it's included in the kit then i fit it

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:22 pm

Another Angle

if you are having trouble seeing the image - Photobucket seems to be playing up

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:27 pm

Nice work graham, I love the old matchbox box art

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:22 pm

latest progress, painted tanks red, coat of clear and canopy frames painted and coat of clear inside and seats in
might be decals tomorrow, wooo

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:05 am

That is turning into a stunning piece of work.
Really nice.

Post by **Lee** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:46 am

That's really coming along nicely!

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:32 pm

Latest update - about 1/3 of the decals applied

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:39 pm

Graham that is coming together really well Dude. Whatever light that you're using is really setting her off.
Spectacular.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:46 pm

It falls in the right time frame and the US and Canada used it... both are NATO countries... I'd say that would qualify her.

muskegman · Post by **muskegman** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:52 pm

Very nice work indeed

Nice to see an old Matchbox kit

Mark

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:39 pm

Coming together very well

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:06 pm

Woahhh it's so big and beautiful did Revell reissue this kit can't find here in Malaysia

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:59 pm

Hi Folks
just had a couple of weeks off - went on a break to Appledore in Devon then a week at home - did a bit of work on my WIP so here a few shots
Sea Venom - nearly complete - OOB build - i'm pretty please with the work so far - need to add small details (aerial and rockets) a few touch ups then finished :blob:
hope you like my models

DC87 · Post by **DC87** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:09 pm

Very nice work, really like the ends of the wings.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:31 pm

She shines like a new penny!
Certainly is a eye catcher, those decals really set her off.
Well done!

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:46 am

Coen wrote:She shines like a new penny!
Certainly is a eye catcher, those decals really set her off.
Well done!

Cheers

Coen
the nose was black plastic - as a trial i polished the plastic then a coat of Humbrol Clear - turned out pretty well i think
nearly finished - i've lost the holes for the aerials under the lower wind roundals lol - i'm sure they will turn up and will add the rockets (although they are a bit crude) then quick coat of clear to seal and it's done

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:03 pm

I'll be looking forward to seeing that. That's a really cool trick with the nose. I don't think that I would have thought of that myself. Clever boy!!

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:11 pm

Me likey alot

Very well done dude.

Impressive looking girl.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:26 pm

That's a pretty little bird graham, great job mate

Post by **Lee** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:26 pm

WoW - That looks great

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:18 pm

Last one of the Sea Venom - now finished

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:26 pm

That is beautiful Graham.
A very striking piece buddy.
That nose cone is the selling feature dude. It brings it all together.
Good work.

If you haven't already, you should post some shots of her in the Air Gallery in the Members Gallery section.

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:28 pm

Beautiful plane it turn out good job

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:41 pm

Hi been playing with a wash - updated photos

what do you think? there are not many panel lines on the Sea Venom but i think makes them stand out better
comments + and - welcome (but be gentle

)
the wash was home made using black water colour paint - some water and a drop of washing up liquid to break the surface tension

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:45 pm

Wow graham, that looks wonderful. It really pops now!
Great idea

Post by **Lee** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:26 pm

A wash makes all the difference imo

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