papa 695s Airfix 1/48 Gloster Javelin FAW.9/9R

[papa 695]

I got this from Steve ( Airborne01 ) last year I've put everything else on hold ( except the Talbot Lago ) and going to start this.

It as been started, but only a few parts of the tub and wheel well.


Steve also gave me the metal undercarriage set for this.

 

[Ian M]

I will be watching this one with interest. Have one in the stash and it keeps giving me funny looks.....

 

[boatman]

WELL I SEE these old javilin's up at RAF COLTISHALL an they made a very funny sound when the engines were running about to take of sort of whooo - whoooing noise an the had 4 firestreake missiles under the wings in the very early 60's an this just before the lightnings came an on the front wheel they had a funny little mudgard that use to amuse me an some parts were made of wood the tail an such
but looking forward to the build Ian
chris

 

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice Ian. That Steve is just a good chap.

 

[therapy]

I'll follow along as I also have this one staring down at me from my supplies cupboard. I'm planning to build a Wattisham based aircraft, but I can't actually remember ever seeing one..... must be too young...

Nick

 

[papa 695]

Very nice Ian. That Steve is just a good chap.

I totally agree Lee.

 

[papa 695]

I will be watching this one with interest. Have one in the stash and it keeps giving me funny looks.....

Lets hope I can do it justice, and inspire you to get yours stated Ian.

 

[yak face]

I’ll be watching Ian , from what ive heard its one of Airfix’s best ever kits , and there's just something about the javelin . Its a really interesting looking aircraft , from a time when developments in aviation were moving at a rapid pace .

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Quite a stunning looking aircraft. Seems a lot of parts. I'm sure it will build into a great model.
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Wow, looks great Ian. A big old lump of airframe there for you to play with.

 

[Jakko]

it keeps giving me funny looks.....

Not surprising, given its appearance …

 

[Dave Ward]

I made the 1/48 Dynavector Javelin ( a vac-form ) last century, well before the Airfix model was produced. At 1/48 it makes a very impressive model - the area and depth of the wings is big - and the huge tailplane! Sadly the vac-form construction wasn't really suited to such a big beast, the seams kept on splitting, due to the thin plastic flexing - which you only found out after assembly! It was constantly under repair ( I don't think CA was readily available then ), and I gave up repairing & repainting - eventually!
I'll follow this with interest............
Dave

 

[Lee Drennen]

I made the 1/48 Dynavector Javelin ( a vac-form ) last century, well before the Airfix model was produced. At 1/48 it makes a very impressive model - the area and depth of the wings is big - and the huge tailplane! Sadly the vac-form construction wasn't really suited to such a big beast, the seams kept on splitting, due to the thin plastic flexing - which you only found out after assembly! It was constantly under repair ( I don't think CA was readily available then ), and I gave up repairing & repainting - eventually!
I'll follow this with interest............
Dave

Dave I tried a Vac-Form kit one time it was a disaster I run and hide when I just here that name

 

[Dave Ward]

Dave I tried a Vac-Form kit one time it was a disaster I run and hide when I just here that name

Lee,
in the 70's, if you wanted a model of an obscure aircraft, then vac-forms were really your only option, unless you fancied full scratch building! They took a lot of effort & time to produce a passable model ( only to have your ego crushed by someone saying " Nice Model! Airfix or Revell? " ).
Dave

 

[Lee Drennen]

it keeps giving me funny looks.....

Yeah had a girl one time do that I ended up Marrying her been together for 25 years and she still gives me a funny look lol

 

[Lee Drennen]

Lee,
in the 70's, if you wanted a model of an obscure aircraft, then vac-forms were really your only option, unless you fancied full scratch building! They took a lot of effort & time to produce a passable model ( only to have your ego crushed by someone saying " Nice Model! Airfix or Revell? " ).
Dave

Dave at the time I didn’t realize you had to have a donor kit with it and had to cut it out very accurately. I bet that stings when the would do that. Sorry Ian for off topic I’ll shut up now.

 

[papa 695]

Ok I've got the tub painted and put together, still working on the seats going to make some seat belts. I've added a little colour but when completed your not going to see much anyway.

 

[adt70hk]

Ian

My knowledge of post WW2 British jets is sadly VERY lacking and so I don't think I'd heard of this aircraft.

It's a nice looking aircraft on the box art, hopefully it will turn into an equally good looking kit.

Good luck with the build.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[colin m]

I will be watching this one with interest. Have one in the stash and it keeps giving me funny looks.....

I have one as well. I've been waiting for a bit of paint !

 

[yak face]

Nice start Ian , yes that's the beauty of British cockpits of the 50s /60s - any colour you want as long as its black!