International Scale Modeller

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

Ooh nice one dude.

Looks like she reached the limits of your spray booth

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

Awesome !

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


later

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

Cracking work mate!!!

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

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

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

25g of nose weight to get the nose down

update of progress

Nice one.

Those decals look past it though lol.

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

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

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

Another Angle


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

Nice work graham, I love the old matchbox box art

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

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

That's really coming along nicely!

Latest update - about 1/3 of the decals applied

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

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.

Very nice work indeed Nice to see an old Matchbox kit



Mark

Coming together very well

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

Me likey alot

Very well done dude.

Impressive looking girl.

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

WoW - That looks great

Last one of the Sea Venom - now finished

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.

Beautiful plane it turn out good job

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

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

A wash makes all the difference imo