cathasatail Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Good afternoon all! Finally. Finally I have completed this build, as I am sure many of you know the old Airfix Vulcan kit is in need of a re-tool and in its current state it requires A LOT of work! So, shall we begin? Kit: -Airfix Avro Vuclan 1:72 Aftermarket: -White Ensign Model (WEM) Interior -WEM Bomb Bay -WEM Exterior (airbrakes, landing gear PE inserts) -Freightdog Exhausts Scratchuilt Items: -ECM bay -Interior of canopy (although I forgot to photograph this, it has a bulkhead built in with some texturing added to the interior) Paints: -Vallejo Model Air (the majority of paints were mixed to obtain the required colours) Weathering: -Vallejo panel wash -AK Interactive engine oil wash *Edit: Decals: -Freightdog- RAF Neptunes and Avro Vulcans WIP here, if you want: Click Here Picture time! (Don't worry I do not support the politics of East Germany! I just have obsession with Cold War history! ) Thanks for stopping by! Kind regards, Sam Edited October 15, 2016 by cathasatail 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 A really splendid looking Vulcan. All the extra detailing you have put in looks superb. I especially like the rear crew cabin, which I haven't seen on a Vulcan model until now. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Yes great work you did with this Vulcan! really great job !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Great job. Really have to get mine moving along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) TWO Vulcan's in the same week! And both superb! What more can a man - who as a child was scared s...less when one afternoon the ground suddenly shaked, the sun was blocked out and when he ran out in the garden he was met by at least a whole squadron (well it felt like it! ) of Vulcans using his small town as targetpractice in less than 100 feet above the ground - ask for! That marked me for life! Cheers Hans J Edited October 16, 2016 by HansReggelsen Forgot the word 'for' at the end of the sentence! ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Its a shame the Vulcan is not flying anymore,well tidy mun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Great build of the beast. The bomb bay and cockpit detail is top notch. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hello,Sam - My compliments to you on a well-detailed build of my favourite 'Heavy',the majestic 'Vulcan'.The opened panels and interior details show the effort and skill you have bestowed upon this beauty. This brings back many happy memories of watching the Vulcans at Scampton.I cannot give better praise than that.😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Greta big bird. I am waiting to start the same kit, still not confident in my skills as i also preparing for scribing nightmare. You managed that part. Maybe just lines could be more shallow, but anyway you done it and i admire. best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 7 minutes ago, djos said: You managed that part. Maybe just lines could be more shallow I couldn't agree more this was my first scribing attempt and if I was to ever take the decision to make another one, then the lines would certainly be shallower and the panel wash more subtle Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Another one, great, keep my fingers crossed. If this was first scribing atempt, second will be for sure very very nice. regards. PS i like that room, models hanging around looks very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Another great Vulcan build here on BM, love the idea of the opened areas and cutaway, quite a unique finish brilliantly done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Great idea in opening up the side and detailing of the rarely seen backseat drivers cupboard space on the Vulcan. The 2 Nav's and and the AEO are often forgotten about, being locked away in this dark and dismal hole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Stunning detail and the paint job is just right, superb!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Really nice, the cut away fuselage really makes it stand out from the crowd, you clearly put a lot of effort into this build, well done. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodmin Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Im amazed at the final product. The attention to detail is incredible. Such an iconic aircraft and your model just adds to what a splendid piece of engineering it was. Thank you for sharing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks for the very kind comments chaps Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thats a great effort Sam. I have a half built example that I was given and as you say given the amount of work to do on the thing to make it look the part, as your does, I'll make make a 'What If' out of the model and if its turns out only half as worthwhile as yours then I will be pleased. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's a disease Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 That bomb bay is worthy of note! my favourite part of this by a long shot...... makes me want a Vulcan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Fantastic work, and so true that these kits need LOTS of work. It's knowing when to call it a day and leave it alone. I'm on the undercoat, finding more stuff to fill and sand, undercoat merry-go-round at the moment. It WILL be finished by the end of the month though. Love yours, giving me something to aim for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexN Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Truly excellent work there, Sam! You must be very proud of it . I'm sorry that I missed the build when it was running (have read the WiP now, though. Cheers, Alex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 2 hours ago, AlexN said: Truly excellent work there, Sam! You must be very proud of it . I'm sorry that I missed the build when it was running (have read the WiP now, though. Cheers, Alex. Thanks for your kind comments- I sooooo want to do another Vulcan as XH558 with the bomb bay open but I guess I should probably leave such a big project until after one's A levels....... Have a good evening! Kind regards, Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Great work Sam and the resulting model will be a great talking point - well done that man! I'll certainly be using your WiP as a reference when I (eventually) get around to mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF Laarbruch Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 looks fantastic that does, really worth the effort fella, love the DDR flag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Very nicely done, the cut out is a great, well worth all the effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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