Lord Riot Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Here she is! And what an impressive beast, such a big kit and a beautiful aeroplane and an important part of the RAF's maritime patrol history. A capability the service still misses today in my opinion. This aircraft is depicted as detached from Kinloss to RAF Luqa, Malta in 1977 just before 203 sqn disbanded and its Nimrods passed to the remaining units of the Kinloss and St Mawgan wings. It was converted to an MR2 at Woodford six years later and eventually became an R.1, surviving to this day. It was a straightforward kit to make despite its size, and the demarcation line worked superbly with spray cans and masking tape. The only slight issue I found was the fuselage roundel showed the white/grey paint line through it so I used two layers of decals on this one to mask it a bit. In my opinion, the traditional grey/white was the best Nimrod colour scheme. Colours used were satin white and RAL7035 light grey. Kit completely OOB as XV249 and no aftermarket parts. 48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Beautiful looking kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Nice job! Lovely to see the Shack sitting next to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Lovely build, was great following this as a WIP and it looks stunning now in the RFI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Very pretty. Never looked as good when the hemp colour scheme was introduced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Fantastic Nimrod, watched the wip and made me think twice about hiding from my own lurking at the bottom of the stash. Really like this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Looks absolutely terrific. Mine is almost complete but has come to a temporary standstill while I await some decent weather for outdoor rattle canning! I'm sure it won't mind though, as it sat in the stash for about 10 years! If mine only turns out half as good as yours I'll be happy. I totally agree, definitely the nicest colour scheme for a Nimrod. I know this kit has received some criticism accuracy wise but I for one think it is a great kit and Airfix were to be applauded at the time for biting the bullet with this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Fantastic Nimrod, watched the wip and made me think twice about hiding from my own lurking at the bottom of the stash. Really like this. Me too! Whoever said the Nimrod was ugly must need... well beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose. To me the Nimrod in White/LAG personifies functional elegance. Lovely build - mine is definitely going to be coming to the surface from the depths of the stash (just hope I don't need a sonobuoy to find it...) Rich Edited January 22, 2018 by RichG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks chaps, it's a great confidence boost to read your comments. I think generally the bigger kits can look best and as long as it captures the essence of an early Nimrod then that'll do for me. Once I have more space I'll display it with the Shack and a Vulcan for a Woodford trio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Turned out nice in the end, very impressive. I do like that version and would be tempted to have a go at that, just that for me white is the devils spawn, I hate using it, but it does look nice! Great effort! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, moaning dolphin said: Turned out nice in the end, very impressive. I do like that version and would be tempted to have a go at that, just that for me white is the devils spawn, I hate using it, but it does look nice! Great effort! Bob Thanks Bob. The white was ok, it seems alright if you use a satin spray. I did spray it a bit thick near the tail though, so bit the bullet immediately and wiped it off while very wet then resprayed that area because it was dripping. I think my lesson with sprays is thinner is better and do a second coat once dry instead of trying to do all one colour in one go. I'm planning a white Vulcan soon so hopefully it'll come out ok. Edited January 22, 2018 by Lord Riot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Another great build sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Simply lovely M'Lud! As others have said that original white/grey scheme really suits the Nimrod. Well done and thanks for sharing. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 An absolute treat & the best scheme. I remember going to Woodford on a school trip (1969?) & seeing the Nimrod production line. Nice to see it with another of Avro's finest. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Great Nimrod, gave me flashbacks of being chased around the Portland areas by these buggers, nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Brilliant Nimrod, great colour scheme. ATB Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 There seems to be a lot of Airfix Nimrods being finished lately, nice looking model, I have still mine waiting to be built one day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Far and away the best scheme the Nimrod ever wore! A real beauty of a model, perfectly complimented by the Shack. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks for the kind comments! She certainly stands out on the shelf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hello,Lord Riot - I’m singing my praises to your Shackleton as well as your Nimrod.They’re both beautifully built and finished models in their own right.I love their clean ‘classic’ appearance.They’re two fine tributes to these magnificent aircraft and when posed together look stunning.Great work. 😉👍All The Best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Great work. Lovely paint job. Nimrods seem to be the flavour of the month, and your work may have set a few more off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 9 hours ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,Lord Riot - I’m singing my praises to your Shackleton as well as your Nimrod.They’re both beautifully built and finished models in their own right.I love their clean ‘classic’ appearance.They’re two fine tributes to these magnificent aircraft and when posed together look stunning.Great work. 😉👍All The Best,Paul. Thanks Paul, very nice comments 🙂 It's a labour of love with these types as they take me back to my childhood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Beautiful job on this kit of an awesome aeroplane. The sort of job that makes me want to rush out & buy one. I won't 'cause its too big for my storage more is the pity. 'cause it is very tempting. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 7 hours ago, stevehnz said: Beautiful job on this kit of an awesome aeroplane. The sort of job that makes me want to rush out & buy one. I won't 'cause its too big for my storage more is the pity. 'cause it is very tempting. Steve. If you can find the space Steve it's definitely worth it! I got mine on eBay, so not too expensive either. If it helps, it's 54cm x 49cm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Oh dear, the force is not strung in me today, best I take a cold shower before I yield to temptation. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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