Xtrakit's Sea Vixen (72nd)

Maverick · May 27, 2008, 06:10:36 PM

G'day Gang,

Hyperscale has a preview (supplied by Hannants) of the new Xtrakit Sea Vixen. Streets ahead of the Frog/Revell issue (although t'wasn't a bad kit) and no doubt eagerly awaited.

http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/reviews/kits/xk72003previewbg_1.htm

Regards,

Mav

kitnut617 · May 27, 2008, 07:09:56 PM

I think I like this one, it has air intake ducts and engine fronts

AeroplaneDriver · May 27, 2008, 07:16:15 PM

Looks a nice kit. I like the SV, except for the funky offset canopy. I can picture it modified with a Bucc canopy though...maybe in USN colors!

Mossie · May 28, 2008, 04:00:22 AM

A US built tandem version would work well, similar to the mods made to Canberra to produce the B-57? Another option would be a Venom NF canopy for a FGA version, no need for the coal-hole with a strike aircraft.

Thorvic · May 28, 2008, 04:58:29 AM

Like the look of it so far, especially the seperate parts to allow for FAW1 and FAW2. Back end is nice as it allows us to try different engine options.

Hopefully we should see it soon

G

kitnut617 · May 28, 2008, 05:58:54 AM

And I have an old Frog one plus Magna FAW.1 conversion in the stash ------- Damn

kitbasher · May 28, 2008, 02:20:47 PM

Quote from: Mossie on May 28, 2008, 04:00:22 AM
A US built tandem version would work well, similar to the mods made to Canberra to produce the B-57? Another option would be a Venom NF canopy for a FGA version, no need for the coal-hole with a strike aircraft.

That's exactly what I'm cutting bits off sprue to do now, using a mixture of a Novo Sea Vixen, an unwanted Airfix B-57 nose (to be suitably shaved to fit), a Hobbycraft F-4 (bought strictly for whiffing, of course!) cockpit interior and probably a Tornado GR1 radome.
The original idea was to use a Javelin front end - but while it looked feasable in side view the contours are just all wrong in plan (ie Javelin too skinny).
To be called a 'Supervixen', and my present to me by Christmas this year. Watch this space, I guess!

Martin H · May 28, 2008, 02:53:50 PM

Quote from: kitbasher on May 28, 2008, 02:20:47 PM
(ie Javelin too skinny).

How the hell can u call the flying flat iron "Skinny"?

The Xtrakit Vixen looks good, might even have to get one.

Maverick · June 17, 2008, 06:07:46 PM

Another review on Hyperscale of the Sea Vixen along with Xtradecals decal releases.

http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/reviews/kits/xtrakit72003reviewpm_1.htm

Regards,

Mav

kitbasher · June 18, 2008, 02:36:57 AM

Quote from: Martin H on May 28, 2008, 02:53:50 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on May 28, 2008, 02:20:47 PM
(ie Javelin too skinny).
How the hell can u call the flying flat iron "Skinny"?

Well it's hard but not impossible. In side view it all matches up closely enough to keep the filling etc to a minimum, but in plan view.....
Don't forget the Javelin was a tandem-seater, whereas the Sea Vixen was side-by-side. There's not much in it but there is a difference, honestly!

Geoff · June 18, 2008, 10:57:02 AM

Quote from: Mossie on May 28, 2008, 04:00:22 AM
A US built tandem version would work well, similar to the mods made to Canberra to produce the B-57? Another option would be a Venom NF canopy for a FGA version, no need for the coal-hole with a strike aircraft.

Or as a single seater for a strike fighter, depends on if you need the GIB.