De Havilland Sea Venom
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FAA models in 1/72 scale
Final markings came as supplied in the TOKO kit. The decals are excellent. I selected the plane from HMS Albion, WW153 from 809 NAS naval squadron. FAA around 1956.
The markings of the plane have a scarlet (deep red) tail panel and black tip tanks with a white lining. On the boxtop, the plane is seen with "Suez" invasion stripes; as these are not provided as decals and I could not find any pictures of this particular finish, I used the scheme and decals as suggested by TOKO.
The Sea Venom model was similarly finished as the other FAA models, and the model was decalled after it got a gloss coat of Johnson Clear varnish. I used also DACO decal setting fluid to get the decals conforming to the underlying surface.
After ample decals drying time, the
model got another coat of matt Johnson Clear
, realized by mixing into the varnish some Tamiya Matting no. X21 "flat
base" agent. A semi mat end effect was achieved.
The tip tanks were opainted with a
paint brush, the white striping also applied with a brush. The canopy with
set open with its framing also painted. A small windscreen wiper was added
from sprue.
I had some trouble with the red stripings
silvering, so apply amply og gloss coat first and DACO decals setting agent.
The cockpit
hood was finally attached and I still wonder how pilots got into this plane!
It must have been a very crampted and hilarious excersice to get in.
And there she is... a nice little
Sea Venom !
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