1\72 Boscombe Down Hastings

[MODeller]

Hi All, I have finally completed my build of the Formaplane Hastings in Boscombe Down markings, taken about 5 weeks but I am happy with the result and quite a rare item for the display table! The build is covered in a WIP thread for those interested, I would recommend purchase of the later (AIM Historic Wings?) boxing of this kit as resin nacelles and white metal undercarriage/props were supplied which would make the build a lot easier!

As usual all comments welcome. MODeller

[Darth Vader]

VERY nice ! Vac,s are a challenge but fun once you,re into them. Im building the Heritage Aviation 32nd Vulcan so I know what you had to go through !

[David Womby]

That turned out really inspirational. I have the formaplane version in my stash and will now go read your build thread. I always liked the Hastings and was pleased to get close to one at Duxford a few years back.

David

[goon]

Really nice. I'm in awe of you vac-form builders!

[Diesel Gypsy]

I like that a lot; very nice indeed.

It’s nice to see a colourful military aircraft.

I should imagine it’s quite a sizeable model in 1:72nd

Well done, an excellent build.

[gengriz]

That is really rather superb - well done!

FredT

[perry]

Beautiful work, well done that man!

[speedy]

Well done mate, I wouldn't build a vacform if i was offered cash!. Nice replica of an old bird from here.

What's next............

I'm currently doing the Harrier t10 that's here in green with the chequers on.

[woody37]

I enjoyed watching your build and great to see the finished article, looks superb.

[Spad]

Very nice Brian!

boy, that brings back some memories - of a families' day back in the late 60s.

I was allowed into that aircraft (all 3 were parked there!) and being awe-struck by how steep the climb up the freight deck was just to get to the flight deck. Mind you, at age 6 it probably seemed a lot steeper and higher than it really was but the memory has stayed with me.

Heady days and thanks again for sharing it with us.

cheers

Rick

[FZ6]

Beautiful model of a lovely aircraft and an interesting scheme to boot! You did a great job with the engine nacelles.

I wish someone would do a new tool kit in injection moulded plastic. I have a started one of these somewhere that was given to me that will see the light of day at some point.

[Romeo Alpha Yankee]

Nice work Brian, lovely Hastings !

[Evalman]

She's a beauty, well done!

[F-32]

Very nice indeed especially for a 5 x week build!

[Martian]

Great work! It just goes to prove you can't beat a good vac-form project.

Martin

[CornishRebel]

Nice one, Brian...yet again!

All the best,

Phil.

[richellis]

Very nicely done!

[bentwaters81tfw]

Very nice. I hope mine turns out as good. I have an original, but bought the extras from AIM to make life bearable. Just need the inclination to get on with it.

[Glen]

Very nice!

What wheels did you use - I couldn't find anything in the build thread?

Glen

[corporate]

Lovely, well done. I couldn't face trying a vac-form - skills aren't up to it - but I'd love to build a Hastings. It was the third aircraft type I flew in (first came a York, then a Valetta) as a passenger aged, er, nine in summer 1958 between Kai Tak and Changi. My dad (FltLt stationed at Changi) asked if I could enter the cockpit, and I was allowed into the co-pilot's seat and waggled the stick, much to the alarm of everyone on board I dare say! I think there's a Hastings at Cosford that I must visit some time, even if I never get to model it. Probably too obscure a type ever to be released except as vac-form... Thanks for sharing, great pics too.

[kev67]

Now I like that alot, did AIM make this kit as well as I have never seen it, one for a future build if I could get hold of one, but it would take me 5-6 months not 5 weeks that pretty quick

[Deon]

Hard to believe you made that in 5 weeks, well done! given how much more work goes into getting the even the basics right in a vacform, to see one so well turned out is a real inspiration

[Paul A H]

Mmmm, nice work!

[ChancerUK]

Great build, lovely looking model, No way I could face a Vac form like that. So all credit to you.