SHAR67 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi all does any of you know anything about the newly released 1/72 VC-10 from RAM Models, is there going to be a review on the kit at all and is it going to be a completely new tool model. Thank you Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris57 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 As I understood it Martin at RAM has the old Airwaves vacform moulds, but as he has a space in the traders section try him there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi Chris I've just had a peak in there and no word what so ever about anything to do with the subject in hand, thanks anyway bud. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234980093-ram-models-acquires-airways-vacform-range/ http://www.rammodels.co.uk/index.php/cPath/65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Robc neither of those links show the finished model or give an insight as to what your getting for your money, thanks for your input. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Well, I ordered a VC.10 a couple of weeks ago. No sign of it yet on this side of the pond but I'll be happy to post some pictures of the contents when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Bunker Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I would suggest you could do no better than watch Kevin's thread - he is building the Airways Vac-form here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234980017-172-vc10-airways-vacform-bua/?hl=vc10 Knowing his way with vac-forms( such as his Vanguard, Learjet,etc.), it will probably become the definitive way to build the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Cheers guys Nigel I'm already following Kev's project. I spoke to him a little while ago at a show, he told me that he was not sure of how the kit will look and the quality of the plastic detail. He had been approached to make copies of his resin parts for the RAM kit and I have heard no more since that time, I just want to see what detail you get in the box and how easy it is to put together as I have not yet done a vac form kit and this would be a nice subject to model. Clive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 My progress as normal is slow, but I have made 10 resin copies of the flap track fairings and attached these to the wings, I am struggling though in getting the wings aligned and to the right dihedral, but hopefully once I get past that stage I can then add the detail missing where the wings meet the fuselage which I have mentioned in my post. I believe that RAM have white metal undercarriage and their own decals, but apart from that is will be the same as the old Airways kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Cheers guys Nigel I'm already following Kev's project. I spoke to him a little while ago at a show, he told me that he was not sure of how the kit will look and the quality of the plastic detail. He had been approached to make copies of his resin parts for the RAM kit and I have heard no more since that time, I just want to see what detail you get in the box and how easy it is to put together as I have not yet done a vac form kit and this would be a nice subject to model. Clive I built it a year or two ago and it goes together well. There are a few inaccuracies here and there (the fuselage to wing fairing needs a little tweaking) but depending on how bothered you are on accuracy it looks fine OOB. It's quite large for a first vacform though, and if you've not done one before I suggest cutting your teeth on something a little smaller to get the hang of making bulkheads and reinforcing joints etc. There'll be some scratch work needed too for the flightdeck and wheel bays etc. Sadly mine's been ruined by the varnish browning - I'm never using Xtracolour enamel varnish again! Tom 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 The kit may not yet be released, Martin had set pre-orders based on an expected release date at the end of November, but could be still awaiting components before he can formally release the kit. I would expect a post on his sub forum in the manufacturers section when the VC-10's are actually available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Cheers guy's the help has been ace, I must say Kev that VC10 of yours looks the biz. Tom I have had ago at making bulkheads and a lot of other stuff so there's no problem there, it was just wether the chap was going to refine the model and make the kit a better than the old kit. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Sadly mine's been ruined by the varnish browning - I'm never using Xtracolour enamel varnish again! Not good mate, going to re-paint or...? Would look great in the wrap round camo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Not good mate, going to re-paint or...? Would look great in the wrap round camo... Will probably be a re-paint at some point. I fancy the white over grey scheme though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Do you think Martin could give an update on availability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Is there any update on the release of the VC10 C.1 due on 29 February 2016? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Any word on the release of this? The website no longer says that it will be in stock on 29 February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Just been in contact with Martin. The continued delay is down to white metal parts supply problem. Looking forward to eventual release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Still no sign of this kit, even though I paid for it over a year ago. No updates either! How many others are waiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 There seems to be a bit of radio silence from RAM lately -- pretty distressing, as I'd pre-ordered their FGR.2 sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 The website now states  "This product will be available soon", Have any of the "pre-orders" heard anything about the continuing delay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I escalated my decal sheet order with paypal, and received word that the F-4 decals are in and he's just waiting on the instructions to ship them. I'm a trusting fool fellow, and so I have cancelled my dispute and await my decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I hope your trust is not betrayed. I've sent various messages to Martin, but received no replies. Not a good way to develop a clientele! Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 And so we enter another year waiting for the 1/72 VC10. Every communication via Facebook, or RAM Models is just ignored. Does anyone know what is happening - I assume quite a few people have pre-paid for a model that should have been released over a year ago! Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I did ultimately receive my F-4 decals, I should note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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