Hot on the heels of Classic Airframes latest 1/48th offerings of the Venom, Revell have just released a 1/32nd scale De Havilland Sea Venom FAW-22 for those of you who like to model a bit bigger.

D.H. SEA VENOM FAW.22/Venom NF.3
Scale -1:32nd
Release date - 08/2007
No. of parts - 148
Length - 347 mm
Wingspan - 412 mm
Skill Level - 5
Price - £14.99

This kit is a former Matchbox mould and contains,
- 2 pilot figures
- Detailed D.H. Ghost engine with propelling nozzle
- Tail unit with separate vertical rudder
- Auxiliary tanks
- Wings can be modelled in folded mode
- Optionally equipped with rockets
- decals for 2 Royal Navy and RAF versions.

History
The Sea Venom was the navalised version of the Venom NF.2 two-seat night-fighter. The necessary navalisation modifications for use on the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers included folding wings, a tail hook and strengthened undercarriage. The first prototype made its first flight in 1951, and began carrier trials that same year. A further two prototypes were built.
The final Royal Navy variant of the Sea Venom was the FAW.22 and it was powered by the De Havilland Ghost 105 engine. Thirty-nine of this type were built in 1957/58. Some were later fitted out with the De Havilland Firestreak air-to-air missile.