Revell 1:32 D.H. Sea Venom FAW 22

[colin m]

Continuing with the canopy, with the inside masked, on with the paint. Masking the inside didn’t take too long. I basically just followed the outside, if I went a little bit wrong, it didn’t matter.

Then these things. Wing strakes ? Or did I just make a word up? The kit item was way too chunky so a bit of sanding was required to make things acceptable.


Then, time to attach the outer wings.
These big plastic squares keep everything together, and do a nice job as well. Just a bit of fettling was required for a good joint.

 

[Jakko]

Wing strakes ? Or did I just make a word up?

These are wing fences. They serve to prevent airflow along the length of the wing, and thereby help prevent the plane from stalling.

A wing strake is a small surface that forms a (more or less) triangle between the fuselage and the front of the wing. Those serve to improve airflow or for better stabilisation.

 

[colin m]

These are wing fences.

Nice one Jakko. Having posed the question, I found the following drawing.

forms a (more or less) triangle between the fuselage and the front of the wing.

A bit like what the 'end of the line' Harriers had ?

 

[tr1ckey66]

Excellent work Colin. Good, solid modelling skill - those wing fences look much better and the cockpit is excellent. And not a single piece of AM - just shows what can be done.
Awesome, Paul

 

[yak face]

Wing fences look so much better colin , the kit supplied thickness looks about a scale four inches thick !

 

[White Glove Models - Kala]

Outstanding work so far Colin! I feel your pain when it comes to certain parts being abnormally thick or larger than they should be. The Wing Fences do look a whole lot better sanded down, and overall, the whole build is coming along beautifully!

 

[Jakko]

A bit like what the 'end of the line' Harriers had ?

Yes, or for an extreme example, see the F/A-18 Hornet. (Also, there seems to be an overlap in terminology: leading edge root extension, usually used when talking about the F/A-18, seems to mean the same thing as wing strake to some people, but not to others.)

 

[colin m]

Yes, or for an extreme example, see the F/A-18 Hornet. (Also, there seems to be an overlap in terminology: leading edge root extension, usually used when talking about the F/A-18, seems to mean the same thing as wing strake to some people, but not to others.)

Thanks again Jakko. I did remember the Harriers had a LERX, but couldn't remember what that meant - Leading edge root extension.

 

[colin m]

I feel your pain when it comes to certain parts being abnormally thick

They would have looked so wrong sat there on the wing in such a prominent position - work was needed. Most of this very old kit is like that, excess plastic that requires removal. Every air scope and vent is filled solid.

 

[colin m]

Excellent work Colin. Good, solid modelling skill - those wing fences look much better and the cockpit is excellent. And not a single piece of AM - just shows what can be done.
Awesome, Paul

Thanks Paul. Now that raises a question, if AM was available would I have used it ? Fortunately for me it wasn't, but I doff my cap to the scratch builders of this forum. Adding tiny bits of detail takes forever.

 

[Jakko]

LERX, but couldn't remember what that meant - Leading edge root extension.

I blame the Americans, for always wanting to give things exceedingly descriptive names that make cool abbreviations (X is cool, right? ).

 

[Allen Dewire]

Great build Colin and you're winning the battle too!!! I love all this wing thingy talk even if I have absolutely no idea what you guys are talking about...

Prost
Allen

 

[colin m]

Great build Colin and you're winning the battle too!!! I love all this wing thingy talk even if I have absolutely no idea what you guys are talking about...

Prost
Allen

I'm learning a few things myself Allen.

 

[colin m]

A touch more done. The kit rocket launcher rails look a bit clunky but it’s not a huge job to modify, but just makes things look a little better.


Now then, primer. I’ve been using Stynylrez primer for a few years and really like the stuff. Not anymore. I can’t get this stuff through my ‘big’ airbrush anymore.
Having a look around the web, it seems Badger changed their formula due to the unavailability of certain ingredients. Well, that’s a brand new bottle in the bin for me.

To be replaced by this pair. Unfortunately I now have to thin these before use, so they’re not as handy as stynylrez (I never liked that name anyway) but at least these work, well the grey does.

 

[colin m]

After many filling and sanding sessions, this could be the Venom’s final primer coat.

 

[papa 695]

Kits always look bad at this stage, but once the final primer coat goes on, it’s a total transformation.
Nice work so far Colin.

 

[scottie3158]

Looks very nice.

 

[colin m]

Kits always look bad at this stage, but once the final primer coat goes on, it’s a total transformation.
Nice work so far Colin.

So true, a decent coat of paint makes all the difference.

 

[colin m]

Looks very nice.

Cheers, it’s amazing what a bit of filler can do.

 

[colin m]

At last, actual, real paint. I’ve tried to modulate the white paint just to add a bit of interest. I’m posting from my phone so don’t know if the picture portrays that.