gazza l Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hi everyone. Much to my own surprise I find myself completing yet another Airfix Vulcan, this time though a commision build, which is just as well as I have no more space for another one. The brief was to finish it as XM575, in the dark sea grey wrap around camo, in 44 Sqdn markings based at RAF Waddington circa 1982 ( XM575 now resides at East Midlands Aeropark). The build was with all the usual well known fit issues, but this being my third Vulcan build I knew what to expect and how best to get around them. All panel lines were rescribed and I added a little extra detail in the rather sparse wheel wells. I also replaced the kits very poor jetpipes and added a set of my own turned brass 301 series jet pipes. I used the Flightpath photo etch set, along with a metal undercarriage set and a Master re-fuelling probe. Decals used were a mixture of Freightdog's 'Gods of Sea and Fire', Airdecal's 'Camouflaged Vulcans' , Fundekals 'Vulcan B.Mk 2' and the Airfix set provided in the box. Painted with Xtracolor enamels and finished with Alclad semi matt cote. Thank for looking, all C&C welcomed. Finally here she is with XJ824 built a couple of years ago. 73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Very impressive Vulcan. Great job there ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hugely impressive work - really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hello gazza, beautiful!!!!!! canu mix up adresses and send it to me? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Great job. There have been some excellent Vulcans on here of late. I'm almost tempted to bite the bullet, get the scriber out & buy one. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 What a cracker. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Superb work, flawless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I’m sure your client will be delighted with their new Vulcan, it’s a stunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 That's a real stunner. You've done a cracking job with this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Very nice, best Vulcan this year 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-J Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 49 minutes ago, woody37 said: I’m sure your client will be delighted with their new Vulcan, it’s a stunner I can assure he’s very very happy with his Vulcan! 100% flawless and correct in every detail!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Great job Gary. Must crack on and finish my one. It probably only needs another 3 - 4 hours work to be completed. Trying to finish another build for Telford first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Top looking Vulcan!😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, C-J said: I can assure he’s very very happy with his Vulcan! 100% flawless and correct in every detail!! Thanks very much C-J... I'm getting quite attached to her on my shelf now 5 hours ago, replicant said: Hello gazza, beautiful!!!!!! canu mix up adresses and send it to me? Sorry, somebody will be very upset. 4 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Great job. There have been some excellent Vulcans on here of late. I'm almost tempted to bite the bullet, get the scriber out & buy one. Pete Don't forget the copious amounts of filler. 1 hour ago, snapper_city said: Great job Gary. Must crack on and finish my one. It probably only needs another 3 - 4 hours work to be completed. Trying to finish another build for Telford first. Come on Mark, get it finished, I want to see it. Thanks everyone for your kind comments, gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 6 hours ago, gazza l said: All panel lines were rescribed 5 hours ago, Buzby061 said: Great job. There have been some excellent Vulcans on here of late. I'm almost tempted to bite the bullet, get the scriber out & buy one. Pete Fantastic model. Can you tell me why the need to rescribe? Inaccurate panel lines? (Sorry – I don't know much about the Vulcan kits) Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Outstanding's the only word! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Anyone that can rescribe an Airfix Vulcan that well deserves more than a medal in my opinion. That is truly one outstanding piece of modelling, the only issue that I see is if those lads at Airfix see this, they may think that the current (1983 issue) kit is still too good to replace with a new tool! So thanks for the inspiration, and boo hoo for probably delaying a new Vulcan kit (only joking!). Cheers... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Superb build sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Simply terrific! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Very well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 You did an excellent job on that old one.. I cannot be bothered but instead hope we get a new tool at some point... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 23 hours ago, Dazey said: Fantastic model. Can you tell me why the need to rescribe? Inaccurate panel lines? (Sorry – I don't know much about the Vulcan kits) Regards, David Thanks very much David. The panel lines are reasonably accurate position wise, but they are molded in raised detail which was quite common in early kits... this one dating back from 1983! 22 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Anyone that can rescribe an Airfix Vulcan that well deserves more than a medal in my opinion. That is truly one outstanding piece of modelling, the only issue that I see is if those lads at Airfix see this, they may think that the current (1983 issue) kit is still too good to replace with a new tool! So thanks for the inspiration, and boo hoo for probably delaying a new Vulcan kit (only joking!). Cheers... Dave Thanks Dave. Hopefully the 'lads from Airfix' won't see it then, we don't want them abandoning any plans to re-tool a new one, with nice finely engraved panel lines and NO fit issues. Cheers everyone, gazza l 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Absolutely superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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