Lord Riot Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 XL443 was delivered to 83 squadron at Scampton on 8th Oct 1962, fully equipped to carry Britain's nuclear deterrent, the Blue Steel and painted in anti-flash white. The aircraft remained with the unit until being flown to Woodford on 7th September 1965 to receive a retrofit with upgraded radars and sensors, etc and repainted in green/grey camouflage for low level operations. The aircraft continued to serve with the RAF until April 1983. More photos tomorrow ... 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Nice clean build! I Really cant decide if they look better in camo or in anti flash white.... Beautiful aircraft either way! Edited March 1, 2018 by matt_w 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Nice! Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Lovely build mate, I always wanted Airfix to bring out the V bombers as a kid, the never did and like 1000's of others I had to make do with seeing them flying in formation over my home and school. All that said Airfix do now and your build has inspired me to build these long over due aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thanks for the comments chaps! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, matt_w said: Nice clean build! I Really cant decide if they look better in camo or in anti flash white.... Beautiful aircraft either way! I'm the same Matt, I think I like white best but then see one in late 60s grey/green with type D roundels and change my mind. I need about six Vulcans as I fancy doing one in DSG/green wraparound too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickred Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Really nice job, nice to see one in the anti flash white. Great that you have the aircraft history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 57 minutes ago, Lord Riot said: I'm the same Matt, I think I like white best but then see one in late 60s grey/green with type D roundels and change my mind. I need about six Vulcans as I fancy doing one in DSG/green wraparound too. I think that's the only way to fairly judge it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Aircraft armed! And a retro style one ... Edited March 1, 2018 by Lord Riot 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Looks absolutely great. I've bookmarked your WIP for when I eventually get round to doing mine. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 An impressive beast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Very nice. I'd love to do a Vulcan or two, but I've got nowhere to put them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Me too now Harry, no more big kits 'til we move house in summer! It'll have to be a Beagle Basset or a Meteor next I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 very NICE models. Jolly SPLENDID . Good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldone Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Not seen one in anti flash white, and your is a nice build that shows it of nicely. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 A lovely job on a much missed beastie. They look good in either scheme. (Though I do get to see 607 at Waddo a couple of times a week). We can just about see Scampton from the bedroom window. In a way it's a shame they aren't still there, but really I'm glad the cold war is over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Super 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Very smart, lovely job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 A very nice addition to your growing collection of RAF aircraft... what's next up? gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 8 hours ago, gazza l said: A very nice addition to your growing collection of RAF aircraft... what's next up? gazza l Thanks Gazza! I'm actually not sure as I'm running out of space til we move! It might be a Beagle Basset or a Meteor F.8 - possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Really nice. When I get round to the Vulcan, I want to do it in anti-flash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Is it me ? i cant see a damm thing , except little black crosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 3 hours ago, keith in the uk said: Is it me ? i cant see a damm thing , except little black crosses. Not sure - I can still see the images. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I can still see them. I get that issue in work sometimes, think its the browser settings. New pics look great 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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