exdraken Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 A beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Hi FortyEighter, Yes I used the 'cabin windows no frames' from Authentic Airliners. Unfortunately you'll need two sets. Don't be tempted by the 'cabin windows for dark fuselages' as they have grey frames. AA windows do work better on light backgrounds but can work well enough on a dark cheatline. Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Very nice model indeed Ian. I might have to get some of the Authentic Airliners windows - it's the one thing I'd like to have done differently on one of my VC10s, where the window decals can barely be seen against the dark blue cheat line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) On 06/08/2017 at 3:03 PM, bzn20 said: Worsley ? My Dad was born in Swinton, Worsley end. Had their wedding reception in the Packet House (?) Mock Tudor place near the canal reservoir ,opposite the green. Spent loads of time 'round there as child. Yep, that's the one! Small world eh?! The Packet House and surrounding area are lovely, lots of quaint and historic buildings. I'm a little further away just north of the East Lancs. Thanks for the compliments Zebra. I can recommend Authentic Airliners window decals, I try to use them on every build if I can as they add so much more to the model, imho. I'm sure you won't be disappointed! Edited August 19, 2017 by Turbofan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 A gem of a Ten Ian, nicely presented and in what I agree was the ultimate livery. Beautiful work and thanks for sharing. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Very nice to see such an oldie of the airliner world. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That is rather nice Ian, I have an old Airfix VC-10 on the bench and yours puts mine to shame.... I might need to find myself a Roden kit I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malair Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Wow, excellent build as always Ian! Still the best livery of the VC-10 (not that there where many different liveries unfortunatly....) It's great you painted the cheatline and tail, that makes the model al lot better (especially in the nose area). You're welcome with the cockpit decals . Glad you like them. 4 hours ago, TrojanThunder said: I might need to find myself a Roden kit I think. You should. It's a really nice kit! Edited August 8, 2017 by Malair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That's a lovely model of a lovely aeroplane - great work. By chance, I was rummaging through an old shoe box of "stuff" the other day, and found my BOAC "Junior Jet Club" logbook - it recorded a flight on SVC10 G-ASGN on 14 March 1973 (when I was two years old) from New York to London - 6 hours 50 minutes and 3456 statute miles, apparently! It was part of a trip I made with my parents to Trinidad and Tobago that also included two flights on G-ASGH... Those were the days! Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Nickthebrief said: G-ASGN Nick this one was hijacked Sept 70 and blown up at Dawson's Field ,Jordan by the Black September outfit . Someone has written down the wrong kite/year. Must go and look for my JJC book (again). I went on it in the BOAC hangars ,late 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That's really intriguing Ian. The date is definitely right as that was the year ('73) that we went on our holiday. It seems odd that the captain (who signed the logbook, although I cannot make out the name) would have got the registration wrong - but it must be... Looking at it again.... It's not the clearest "N" but I can't see what else it could be.... Perhaps a "J" ? I realise that without sight of the logbook it's a tad tricky for anyone else to speculate! Also listed is early 747 G-AWNF.... Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Nickthebrief said: That's really intriguing Ian. The date is definitely right as that was the year ('73) that we went on our holiday. It seems odd that the captain (who signed the logbook, although I cannot make out the name) would have got the registration wrong - but it must be... Looking at it again.... It's not the clearest "N" but I can't see what else it could be.... Perhaps a "J" ? I realise that without sight of the logbook it's a tad tricky for anyone else to speculate! Also listed is early 747 G-AWNF.... Nick. What about ' SGK or 'SGM as possibilities? Edited August 8, 2017 by stever219 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 If I could master posting pictures, I'd put up a photo... Having said which, if I can email one to you then I'd be happy to do that. I don't think it's a K or an M... Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I don't just like it; i love it. Have the kit at home, want to do mine in the original BOAC schemes as well..... one of these days. -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) What's not to like? The most beautiful airliner ever to grace the skies in the most stylish colour scheme ever to adorn an airliner, and all beautifully rendered. Edited August 15, 2017 by Meatbox8 Grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ian if you don't mind me asking, what paint did you use for the grey? Secondly, i presume you plugged the kit windows and sanded the window belt line flush before painting. Did you use the kit windows to do this or did you use something else? Thanks, -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Lovely, fondly remembered when spotting at Ringway. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks for all the comments everyone! David, I used Mr Color 315 which is my standard paint for Boeing Grey. I think it looks just right for the grey BOAC used too. I filled the windows with Milliput as I have had problems using the kit windows as plugs before. HTH Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malair Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Another stunner as always Ian! Very good paint job (airbrushed cheatlines always look great when done well). Gotta love that livery. You can never have enough VC10's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Another stunner from your assembly line. The VC-10 is one of the most elegant airliners to grace the skies and together with the B.O.A.C livery just adds to it. Superb work all around 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb277170 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Absolutely beautiful and just as I remember them . A lot of people think the Concorde is the most graceful airliner built but I have to say for me it’s always the VC10. And in the classy BOAC blue and gold, just superb. Sorry for late reply but just catching up on Ready for inspection threads having expected it to appear under classic airliners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Excellent job as always and as was mentioned above"old school" airliners were so elegant....I have to test decal windows on my next airliner project..it looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Absolutely superb Ian. Brings back wonderful memories of plane spotting at Heathrow as a youngster in the late 60's. I remember these big beasts along with the 707's. We used to be able to get off the bus from Hounslow West, right by the North entrance to the main tunnel, where we could climb the grass bank and sit on the grass right next to the taxiway running parallel to 28R/10L (as they were then). No fences and no one would tell us off. Often the pilots would wave as they taxied past. Definitely not a practice that lasted! Happy days indeed. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Looks good rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Very nice, yes you cannot get enough VC10's Queen of the skies, all we need now is for a nice 1/72 version to come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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