wallyinoz Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Funny thing about the Britannia, I always thought it was an ugly aircraft. I saw them twice in Australia, once as a teen a British Eagle example overflew us on the Geelong road as it was on short final at Avalon airport then many years later as an ATC at RAAF Pearce when a RAF example paid a visit.. Then I saw G-AOVF at Duxford and I thought it is not ugly, not pretty but "handsome" as one might describe a slightly imperfectly proportioned female face. Then I saw the RAF example at the RAF base whose name eludes me and I was hooked, I had to get me a model, in 1/72 a hard to find vacform is the only game in town. I still have to do the nav lights on this and blow me down if one of the HF aerials didnt pop out of the fuselage which needs to be repaired. It will not fit in my cabinet on its wheels I will have to make a stand for it and put it in a slightly banked position to make it fit. 1P4A0096 by wallycacsabre, on Flickr 1P4A0091 by wallycacsabre, on Flickr 1P4A0083 by wallycacsabre, on Flickr 1P4A0097 by wallycacsabre, on Flickr oh I have to do the prominent pitots as well ! 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Oooh! A proper Airliner. Lovely build. Reminds me of the old Travel Agents window displays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Smashing job wally,thank you for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice job on this Wally, I do like the Britannia, I think it's proportions are spot on & your's looks great in those colours. I'm keen to do one but will content myself with 1/144. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Great job and vacform too! Would love to do one myself but like Steve couldn't accommodate one in 1/72. I hope the Kemble Brit eventually moves to the new Bristol museum being built at Filton, Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Very nice, or should I say extremely nice, considering its a vac form as well, it's a huge kit as I have one up in the loft, although I would probably do mine in a British Eagle scheme Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 4 hours ago, kev67 said: Very nice, or should I say extremely nice, considering its a vac form as well, it's a huge kit as I have one up in the loft, although I would probably do mine in a British Eagle scheme Well done hello Kevin, thanks for the "tick" but my work pales in comparison to your lovely Varsity and Vanguard builds. When I first saw your Vanguard I searched to the net to try and find one........ say you wouldn't know where I could get hold of one do you? John ,Steve, Britman and Britboy (now that must be a dynamic duo!) thanks for your kind comments cheers wal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 What a beautiful job you have done there,absolutely gorgeous. I built this kit myself in Monarch livery about 25 yrs ago so can well appreciate the effort that went in to this one, Superb! Cheers Michael. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 3 hours ago, wallyinoz said: hello Kevin, thanks for the "tick" but my work pales in comparison to your lovely Varsity and Vanguard builds. When I first saw your Vanguard I searched to the net to try and find one........ say you wouldn't know where I could get hold of one do you? John ,Steve, Britman and Britboy (now that must be a dynamic duo!) thanks for your kind comments cheers wal Hi Wal The only contact detail I have is this, but I believe that he might be retired and no longer produces these kits but worth asking anyway [email protected] Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) That's very good like the Silver/NMF look. I know what you mean about the Brit as far as looks go. For me it's the cockpit window frames and too many panes that don't go all the way down to the nose skin which is to do with the Pressure Bulkhead shape, bit like the Il18's set up. The CL44 latter improved on the Brit/Yukon look Good old Monarch, I did nearly a week on Brits there in 1973 and again in 1978 on a 720B ,your 'OVT was one of them. It was a funny (Ha, ha ! ) place to work though back then. Great job, well done and thanks for showing. BTW that RAF Brit you saw was at RAF Kemble or Cotswold Airport as its now called, Gloucestershire. Think that one came from Cuba. I was in the RAF with one of the main guys there and was in contact with him on FB an hour ago !. List of stored 'planes there. http://www.airportspotting.com/storage-lists/kemble-uk/ Edited February 22, 2017 by bzn20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello,Wally - At one time, you maybe thought the 'Britannia' was an ugly duckling somewhat. Not me.I see a very beautiful swan in your magnificently built and finished build of this classic airliner.I love the quality and detail of the painting and finishing work.I'm an admirer of your builds and this is no exception. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'm always impressed by you guys who build vacforms! I've had a few, but have never had the courage to build one, so my hat's off to you - well done! Cheers Hans J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Very well done with this one, the finish is superbly neat and accurate. I remember when Michael, who also has just posted his two models (little and large 1/44 & 1/72) built his big one, the cutting and trimming of all the parts was a mishion! Your model is great to look at, now every one will want one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Rhodes Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 She's a real beauty and I thoroughly enjoyed your WIP thread. Hope to see more in the future. Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 A Beautiful Bristol Britannia!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Wow, looks great, very impressive work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 After having seen some WIP photos, all I can say is downright brilliant ! mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Magnificent, and really enjoyed your build thread as well. I love the natural metal variations on the wings. Well done with the decals, not least getting them to print! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 She's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Nice! Very smart job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) A fine looking aeroplane and a fine model too. I must have a look and see if Welsh Models do a CL44. Edited February 23, 2017 by JosephLalor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I guess nobody likes Brits much Wally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Knowing what you started with,I can but dream that I'd ever be able to build one as good as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Beautiful. really nice work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Britman said: I guess nobody likes Brits much Wally! w-e-e-ll it aint no Spitfire or pointy fast grey thing or harbringer of death and destruction thanks for all your comments and likes guys.... now I am hankering for a VC-10, or a Vanguard, keep your ears out on the ground for me guys please if you know of any vacforms lying dusty and unloved anywhere! I have an AIM Comet IV to do now as well as finish a stalled DC-7C.. and finish a mundane Roden T-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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