HL-10 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thank you all very much for all your comments and compliments! The re-engraving of the wings involved sanding off the vortex generators. Fortunately the Flightpath set includes etched replacements, so I spent a pleasant hour super gluing the etched parts in place, and only loosing one to the carpet monster! I have now masked and started to paint: Masking the intakes was fun! I tried masking tape, thick & thin, Blu Tac, foam, and in the end I just cut some blanking plates from card. . Thanks for continuing to take an interest! Angelo. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 you're cracking on - impressive progress - following this and taking notes ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Love the Victor, you seem to be doing a great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Fantastic work Angelo, not an easy kit to do but you seem to making it look very easy! gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Again, many thanks for all the kind words I'm glad you like my Victor. Last night I embarked on a marathon masking session. I first cut Tamiya tape into 1mm strips, and used this to mark the borders between the two colours. Once this was done I filled in the gaps with more Tamiya tape. I used Xtracolor enamels for the camouflage colours, so after about an hour and a half of masking, I applied the dark green. This morning, once the paint was nice and dry, I removed a ton and a half of tape (I must buy shares in Tamiya masking tape!) I also, with much trepidation, removed the card masks from the intakes and was pleasantly surprised with the results: Now it will be the decals! Thanks for all the support & encouragement, it's all greatly appreciated. Angelo. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Great work I have three of these in my stash, but I shall go OOB though I admire the refinements you're putting in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Decals on, time for some weathering Thanks for looking Angelo. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Lovely job, you never needed that Airfix kit at all! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thank you Martin. (I'm sure the Airfix version will be an easier build!) Work progresses. I have added a wash to the panel lines and I have done some panel fading. A matt cote has been applied and the masks removed. Next stage is dome oil streaking, and then it will be time to build the undercarriage!!! Thanks for your continuing support & interest! Angelo 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Beautiful aeroplane, my all time favourite. You've done a great job on this one, looks every inch a Victor! The colours are perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Brilliant job, looks even more gorgeous now that the paint is on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just come across this build - what a magnificent job on this old kit - there's no way you would know it's the Matchbox kit! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thank you all very much! You are all very kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 It’s looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 I'm calling her "Done"! I had a real battle with the main undercarriage. I just couldn't get them to fit tin the bay without having to trim lots off to get them in the bays! Some very VERY fine turned brass pitots were added to the wing tips, and now I am paranoid about knocking them off! A bit of weathering in the form of panel fading and oil streaks. Here are a couple of photos. I will get some clearer, brighter ones done for the RFI post. Thank you all for staying with me, and for all the support, and comments. Angelo 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Beautiful ... just Beautiful ... My absolute favorite “V” bomber. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 That is very well done from start to finish. Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Well done getting an outstanding result from the Matchbox / Revell kit - inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just splendid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Superb work! Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Excellent result. Your skill and patience most definitely paid off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 11:01 AM, HL-10 said: So, in recognition of the announcement today that Airfix are releasing an all new Victor K2 tanker, I thought I would share my latest build project, The Matchbox/Revel Victor K2! I am now going to have a lie down, and a bit of a cry Angelo. Just think of the money that you have saved and the modelling skills that you have gained! Absolutely superb work there Angelo, really does look the part. Amazing what can be done with thees old kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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