Icarus Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Afternoon all. Please find attached my entry to this Group Build. I'll use the Airfix 1:72 Mk 2"Vulcan to the Sky" as the base, with PE from the Flightpath B.1/B.1A conversion where relevant, topped off with decals from AirDecal. Should be fun... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanXH558 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Welcome to the group build Icarus, does that boxing include the Blue Steel missile? regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Sure does. Although given the packaging, this doesn't form any part of the associated instructions Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111Fan Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Marvellous, a Dambusters Vulcan Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 i take it your making a b1 or b1a, looking forward to this. welcome aboard. cheers rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nope. It will be a B2. I'll just use the relevant PE from the Flightpath set - canopy frame, ladder, etc. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nope. It will be a B2. I'll just use the relevant PE from the Flightpath set - canopy frame, ladder, etc.Icarus oh right cool, is the etch the same as in the other flightpath sets then. i wouldnt mind if your not wanting them the resin b1 parts as i am doing a b1. sorry being cheeky. lol. rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 You're welcome to the bits I don't need. Given the size of the thing, I am extremely unlikely to ever build another Vulcan this size! Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 thabks much mate ive pm'd you , rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'V' Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Icarus, Yes they are big and take loads of space ....... but they do look SO good. Here is just part of what I have .......... although Robvulcan can blow me away on Vulcans. ' 'V' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi Icarus,Yes they are big and take loads of space ....... but they do look SO good. Here is just part of what I have .......... although Robvulcan can blow me away on Vulcans. ' 'V' Never say never. Anyway, since the Airfix Valiant is lurking amongst the loft insulation, a second addition to the Group Build is likely (provided I suddenly inherit half of Kent to park the completed a/c in). Icarus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloegin57 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi Icarus,Yes they are big and take loads of space ....... but they do look SO good. Here is just part of what I have .......... although Robvulcan can blow me away on Vulcans. ' 'V' I do like that line-up 'V'. Please accept my appreciation:- Gan (where it was nice and warm), December 1963 during a "Mickey Finn". Two days later we flew back to Wittering (where it was "Brass Monkeys"). Eighteen hours in the back of a Beverly. DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Wow! That is some Vulcan piccie! Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Ok, a commentary of progress so far. As I'm sure most people are aware, the jet pipes on the Airfix are incorrect for this Vulcan B2. This is the replacement of them with the resin replacements from Freightdog, to bring them up to Olympus 202 standard. This is the first time I've used DYMO tape as a cutting guide, and it is very impressive. As I'm adding the Blue Steel which is part of the kit (although not mentioned in the instructions) I have built up the bomb bay area with Evergreen sheet styrene. I've also had some fun in the cockpit, adding scratchbuilt details. Unfortunately, as can be seen in the last photo, not much will be visible in the final aircraft. Oh well - at least I'll know it's there... I have then added the wings, which required considerable work with Evergreen styrene, Tippex and superglue to fill the gaps. Present state: Next steps...wheel wells, canopy then priming. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Ugh! All that filling and sanding. Keep it up though, you do seem to be good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Not just the wings , Im finding the whole kit is fighting back. Im surprised how ill fitting and " limited run" feel the whole kit is. Keep up the good fight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Further updates. This kit does not fit together well. After much fettling,sanding, etc, the tin triangle has now gone to the primer paintshop. The windscreen frame is from the wonderful Flightpath etched brass set. Further updates as they happen, Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Coming along nicely, just a quick correction for you though; the fin tip should have the radar warning receivers removed - as these were only added well after the Vulcans had ceased to use Blue Steel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Coming along nicely, just a quick correction for you though; the fin tip should have the radar warning receivers removed - as these were only added well after the Vulcans had ceased to use Blue Steel..... Thanks Bill - good spot, and not a moment too soon. Time for some surgery... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Unfortunately, exam revision has got in the way of real life for a while, but I have had time to do some restorative surgery on the tail of the tin triangle. Thanks for the heads-up on this, Bill. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Just before you commit to paint the rear crew window is in the wrong place. Ive filled mine and will re-drill in correct position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 thats looking rather great. hows it coming along now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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