Gloster Javelin FAW4 - 1/72 Scale

[avro748]

Hello Folks

Latest creation off the production line is this 3 Squadron Javelin FAW4.

Its the product of three kits: Airfix Gloster Javelin FAW9/9R, Airfix Gloster Javelin T3 and Frog Gloster Javelin FAW9/9R. All three seem to share a common ancestory. Both FAW9 share a common and almost legendary innacuracy, which is a way to narrow rear fuselage. The T3 seemed pretty accurate but i didnt want too build the trainer version. So with a lot of research i discovered fairly representative FAW1 or FAW4 versions were possible using parts cobbled together from all three kits and after market decals.

This is the result




Cheers

Shaun

[acklington]

Not been able to reply to this post until now, but just to belatedly say that I really really like that Javelin!

Cracking job!

[avro748]

Thanks for your comments Phil, very much appreciated from such an accomplished fellow modeller.

Dont you just love that oversize fin flash on the Javelin!.

Cheers

Shaun