MODeller Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Really nice. I'm in awe of you vac-form builders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 That is really rather superb - well done! FredT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Beautiful work, well done that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I enjoyed watching your build and great to see the finished article, looks superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Nice work Brian, lovely Hastings ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 She's a beauty, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Very nice indeed especially for a 5 x week build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Great work! It just goes to prove you can't beat a good vac-form project. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornishRebel Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Nice one, Brian...yet again! All the best, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Very nice! What wheels did you use - I couldn't find anything in the build thread? Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corporate Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Mmmm, nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Great build, lovely looking model, No way I could face a Vac form like that. So all credit to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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