172flogger Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/116570475024575/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1441520509196225 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nice! I'm waiting for that monumental resin B1 conversion set though, as I want to do a two-point Mk.1 tanker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I'm guessing by the lack of photos that Airfix had no examples of the Victor or it's sprues on display? I'm waiting the see the situation on the bomb bay doors as mine will be going straight in for a B1 conversion cheers, WV908 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I think that was confirmed a while back, certainly built up shots show it with the bomb doors fitted and open, and the sprues we can see show the operating rams and open wind deflector petals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Just wait for the aftermarket full bomb load and carriers. Bring it on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Sprues, white one and camo one Were there if i can work out how to put pics ( nothing special) on this forum will try later Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Sorry no sprues but they were there hopefully someone else has some. Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Those photos look a treat, thanks for posting Cheers, WV908 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard123 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Checked the sprues in the box and I couldn't find a bomb door part other than the Blue Steel type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Had a look at the sprues and the details look really good as does the panel lines, up there as one of Airfix best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Just had a look on the Airfix website and the painting instructions indicate that both jets were Blue Steel carriers. If you don't want to wait for a straight B. Mk. 2 boxing (must be on the cards) the closed doors moulding from an Airfix Valiant might give you a starting point: the plastic's thick enough to take some hacking about if the external radius is wrong. As both types were, to a certain extent, designed around Blue Danube they may not be far off shape-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Richard123 said: Checked the sprues in the box and I couldn't find a bomb door part other than the Blue Steel type. Thanks for that confirmation, and apologies to WV908 for suggesting otherwise. That does seem a bit of a negative not to have two parts that represent the basic shape of the aircraft without a weapon. On that alone I will have to give this initial boxing a miss. Maybe aftermarket will step up and provide doors, but then we are talking £70 ish for the model. BTW, are there any good shots showing the underside of a Blue Steel carrier but without the weapon? Edited November 13, 2016 by 71chally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 2 hours ago, Richard123 said: Checked the sprues in the box and I couldn't find a bomb door part other than the Blue Steel type. Thanks for the info, that seems a very disappointing compromise for what is a fairly expensive kit. I plan on having the doors open so I can only hope that the 'open' option is part of the normal internal bay structure. Cheers, WV908 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardPrice Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 No bomb bay doors means no purchase for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard123 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'd wait for the final boxing. I looked through the box with the the help of one of the Airfix people and neither of us could find the normal bomb doors. I live in hope they were just missing from that box otherwise it looks like we're looking at a wait for a standard bomber. I hope they don't release alternate parts as they did for the Valiant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks for posting those photos. They look fantastic. I'll definitely be getting a Blue Steel version. Odd they didn't include bomb doors, unlike the Vulcan, but it's a Blue Steel deliverer that's my priority build so I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 So any sight or sound of these, the due date was last Thursday after slipping from the end of October, no new due date, still says Pre-order and no change in order status on account or email. So is it a couple of days slippage whilst the orders are checked and processed, or a longer delay due to the manufacturer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) At Telford they said December 2016, you can see it on the picture above. Edited November 19, 2016 by Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) On 13/11/2016 at 0:25 PM, 593jones said: Just wait for the aftermarket full bomb load and carriers. Bring it on!! Shouldn't have to. That will make an already very expensive kit even more expensive. If Airfix are going to produce the kit as a non-Blue Steel version then these items should be included in the basic kit. I already cancelled my pre order due to the price rise. Adding all that aftermarket frippery could easily put another £30+ on the model. Not an option for me I'm afraid. I'll have to wait and see if the price drops over time before I can afford even the basic kit Allan Edited November 19, 2016 by Albeback52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Airfix site shows expected arrival date now 15/12/16. Should get mine just in time for Christmas, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 wonder how long it it will take for amazon to get there stock in, I should have a nice balance of amazon vouchers come december the 25th...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 On 13 November 2016 at 9:47 AM, 71chally said: I think that was confirmed a while back, certainly built up shots show it with the bomb doors fitted and open, and the sprues we can see show the operating rams and open wind deflector petals. I'm hoping for an Airfix accessory pack a la Valiant to do a 543 Sqn Victor SR.2, but maybe with a full pallet and something akin to cameras behind the windows. Circa shiny camo era. Is it safe to assume the follow-on will be a K.2 three-point tanker? Or is the bet on a detailed bomb bay, with frames etc. to go with a V-bomber vehicle support set? Mostly wishful thinking, I know Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 For an SR Victor, wouldn't it be worth using the glazing and doors from the PR Valiant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Just heard from Airfix Victor in warehouse , money taken so delivery soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 9 hours ago, The Wooksta! said: For an SR Victor, wouldn't it be worth using the glazing and doors from the PR Valiant? Different set up for a start, the Victor had a photo crate installed in the bomb bay which required the doors were opened for the cameras to operate. Whether a Valiant part would fit a Victor is an interesting one, they are shaped quite differently to the rear, but might be worth a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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