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Airfix 1:72 Avro Vulcan B.2 New tool
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Indeed it has.
There's no comparison between this Vulcan and the previous, not surprising really since the other was released in the early 80's. Good lord, somewhere around 40 years ago.
Anyway, I've just put this little lot together, and nearly built a cockpit, but there's still more to add yet on the next page of instructions. The original kit had about 8 parts making the cockpit, and that included two pilots. Things have moved on.
boatman
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YEA Rick i love that bond film Thunderball with the vulcan bein crash landed in the sea fantastic film but it upset me to see a beautifull vulcan bein dumped in the sea i know now that it was proberly a plastic one or one where the airframe hrs were up so the film company bought it for the film but it still got to me an still does whenever i see the filmThis is a terrific looking airplane.........my first and only experience with it being the 1965 James Bond thriller, "Thunderball"! Will there be Nukes aboard?Rick H.
Chris
Not to worry Chris, it was a fake Vulcan.
So, a couple of evenings gave me this. I didn't spend to much time here. You really can't see much when the canopy is in place. So, it was paint, dry brush and a filter coat, nothing else added.
Just for comparison, the original Airfix Vulcan's cockpit was made of these few parts. But ironically, once the canopy is on, you might not spot the difference.
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Hi Colin
The cockpit looks good and as you say streets ahead of the previous version.
Jim
The cockpit looks good and as you say streets ahead of the previous version.
Jim
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Hi Colin,
I can remember spending long days hanging over the fence at Waddington and Scampton during my spotting days when they were in service. And even had a couple of base visits to get up close and personal with them.
Mike
I can remember spending long days hanging over the fence at Waddington and Scampton during my spotting days when they were in service. And even had a couple of base visits to get up close and personal with them.
Mike
Many of us, of a certain age, have fond memories of these amazing aircraft.
I've done a bit. Airfix provide this - for the weight. Nice, I stopped piling in the lead at 58g. Is anyone actually brave enough just to add what the kit manufacturer recommends ?
And then built the bomb bay. It's nicely detailed, but sadly all hidden away on the Blue Steel aircraft.
Speaking of Blue Steel. If this is your choice of aircraft, you will need to chop up your newly acquired kit. You have to chop the wings up a bit to fit the Blue Steel recess.
This is not a Tamiya etc, this kit needs a bit of modelling to make it work.
I'm sure there's a few of us who remember the 'vintage' Vulcan and its air intakes. Well things are a bit better this time around, but there's still so difficult seams to deal with.
But oh dear, what was Mr Airfix thinking here. The oleo of the main gear are split. The below is two pieces glued together. It's fixable, but why ?
Right, I think I've got some air intakes to shape.
I'm sure you'll get it all sorted and this will be a great addition to your model family.
OK! Own up! I've attended all the visits to Cosford and am in fact one of the founder members of the Cosford Massive seen here - so who's airbrushed me out of this picture?
Good question. I'm fairly sure Ron got a passer by to take the picture - so, what were you doing during this role call ?
boatman
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COR Dave you bein airbrushed out of the piccy is disgracefull yea i wonder who did the deed an now i'll ask what raskals are they by name starting from the front an working backwards ?
chris
Looking good Colin.
I must have been chaperoning my son-in-law and grandson.
More bits have been liberated from the sprues. Airfix have provided templates to help with the alignment of the camouflage. A nice touch, except there are seams that need filling and sanded.
Which means, after a bit of work, you've lost your lines. But still, at least the seams aren't to bad.
These are the bits for the front wheel well. Not a bad level of detail. The main gear wells are detailed to the same level as well.
Then the wheel wells get fitted without any drama, along with the bomb bay internals and a rather robust frame for a bit of strength.
So, it's time to start sanding the intake seams, ohhhh, flash backs to the 'vintage' Vulcan...........
Which means, after a bit of work, you've lost your lines. But still, at least the seams aren't to bad.
These are the bits for the front wheel well. Not a bad level of detail. The main gear wells are detailed to the same level as well.
Then the wheel wells get fitted without any drama, along with the bomb bay internals and a rather robust frame for a bit of strength.
So, it's time to start sanding the intake seams, ohhhh, flash backs to the 'vintage' Vulcan...........
Nice work Colin.