DH110 Sea Vixen Target Tug Frog 1/72
This is the Frog kit #F409 of the DH110 Sea Vixen FAW.2 and was built as part of de Havilland 100 Years Group Build. Thanks to Erik Gjørup (@airbum) for starting the DH GB as there are some great kits being built. The kit was initially release in 1976, and then reissued by others throughout the years including Novo, Revell and Ark Models. The Sea vixen squeaks in as a DH build as all design and initial production and initial operations occurring all under the DH name before the Hawker-Siddeley merger.
I decided to make things a little colourful and went with aircraft XS587 which was initially built as an FAW.2 and was later converted to a target tug (FAW(TT).2) configuration. I couldn’t find many details about the Target Tug conversion so there must be some inaccuracies with going this route apart from the kits inherent issues with the nose cone and tail booms.
I tried some cockpit mods and had primer issues and decal issues but that made it into an interesting build to say the least. The finished kit definitely added some colour to my 72nd scale jet display cabinet.
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Cheers
11 additional images. Click to enlarge.
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- 1. This aileron should be all yellow - but I decided to leave it 'as is'
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- 1. I did not realize just how big the Sea Vixen is
Spiros Pendedekas said on January 19, 2021
I had the utmost pleasure to follow your build, George @georgeswork.
You took an ancient kit and came up with jewel.
I love old kits, I even more love to see them built in such excellency, improvements on them included.
Your chosen scheme is absolutely fantastic!
Congratulations!
George Schembri said on January 19, 2021
Thanks Spiros!
Having you guys following made me try a little harder – thanks for the motivation!
I decided to go with the inlet cover and exhaust plugs, I’m glad I covered them up.
2 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. Not much to see from the back end
1. All covered up!
Erik Gjørup said on January 19, 2021
It was a nailbiting experience to follow your challenging build in the group George – thank you for sharing!
George Schembri said on January 19, 2021
Thank you Erik. I am glad I’m not the only one with short finger nails.
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
John vd Biggelaar said on January 19, 2021
Very nice build, George.
By only looking at the top and bottom taken pictures, it looks like two different builds.
I also was surprised that it was as big as the Phantom.
For sure I am going to read your thread.
You can count me in as well regarding the short finger nails.
George Schembri said on January 20, 2021
Thanks John, I had a concern having to deal with White, Red, Yellow & Black all within the same build but I’m glad I did it.
Stephen W Towle said on January 19, 2021
Triumph over mediocrity. Some strong work with the plastic and some impressive painting and decaling George.
George Schembri said on January 20, 2021
Thanks Stephen, felt like I was in an arm wrestle at times but in the end it was well worth the effort.
Allan J Withers said on January 20, 2021
Lovely Sea Vixen George, well done, nicely plugged !!
George Schembri said on January 20, 2021
Thanks Allan, and thanks for following the build.
Cheers
George Williams said on January 20, 2021
Great finish to this, at times, difficult build, a real headliner. Definitely liked.
George Schembri said on January 20, 2021
Thank you George.
Tom Cleaver said on January 20, 2021
You definitely overcame that old clunk and beat it into submission. A triumph of skill and talent over plastic. I really like the result, particularly the different scheme.
George Schembri said on January 20, 2021
Thanks Tom, the peeling primer almost had me.
I read somewhere the high vis Yellow and Black tug scheme was nicknamed ‘Oxydol Special’
DE4EVER said on January 20, 2021
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Visually striking build George.
George Schembri said on January 20, 2021
Thanks DE4EVER, the bright colours made me do it, glad I did.
Greg Kittinger said on January 20, 2021
Well done! That is one colorful Vixen, and to make that out of a Frog kit is an accomplishment (I know – I’m working on one now…!).
George Schembri said on January 21, 2021
Thanks Greg, looking forward to another Sea Vixen in the Headlines!
Tom Bebout said on January 20, 2021
Well done George and quite colorful to boot.
George Schembri said on January 21, 2021
Thank you Tom
Robert Royes said on January 20, 2021
Super job on an old kit, fantastic color scheme!
George Schembri said on January 21, 2021
Thanks Robert, this kit is almost as old as me 😄 and now it looks better.