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Hi, Try to download on dokumen.pub the book Golden age of flying boats. It contains various data on that aircraft. Cheers Paolo
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Hi, Does someone have details regarding this type of radiator ? I wonder how it can better be detailed starting from the basic shape provided in the old Contrail kit. Is it hollow at the rear, for example ? https://www.alamyimages.fr/un-aviateur-sur-l-aile-d-un-royal-air-force-britannique-vickers-victoria-transport-avion-durant-les-annees-1920-photo-prise-en-inde-image213825738.html Thanks ! Paolo
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Vickers Victoria and Valentia troop carriers
beekeeper replied to beekeeper's topic in Aircraft Interwar
Thanks ! I have the Contrail kit's plans already. Cheers ! -
great job ! I have started years ago the build of the three Victorias/Valentias that the Contrail kit contains. However I am still stuck at the fuselages stage. Your model shows stripes on the upper fuselage that are much more blended on mines. Have you added plastic stripes or something to simulate the fuselage ribs ?
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Hi, thanks for your reply. No, I have no camouflage scheme, and I can't find any view of the front turret, apart from the picture provided with the kit's instructions... The link below will give you a bunch of useful pictures, but still no trace of front turret for aircraft used in WW2... http://www.70squadron.roselake.co.uk/walkerjohngeorge5.htm Paolo
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Hi, I am currently building the three Victoria/Valentia available in the Contrail kit. Finding references is a true hunt, as soon as one is trying to decide which one to make ! I thank everyone contributing to the exchanges on this thread. I have not yet decided what to make, but certainly a Victoria, a normal Valentia, and the Valentia with the turrets. I will probably make the latter camouflaged. I am now making the interiors, and up to now it was difficult to properly understand how the cockpit was made. The pictures of the interiors in the various posts here were unknown to me. Thank you !
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Vickers Victoria and Valentia troop carriers
beekeeper replied to beekeeper's topic in Aircraft Interwar
Thank you Vildebeest, however I have written to them and am still waiting for théier answer. Their site is puzzling me since it shows the Valentia flying boat ! Paolo -
Hello Beekeeper,
I have the 1/96 scale drawing of the Victoria IV and V done by A. Grainger in Aircraft Illustrated in January 1970. His drawings are noted for their care and accuracy. It has fuselage plan, profile and two cross-sections, and plan of one wing half, as well as a few other details. The wings and tail unit are basically Virginia items and I also have his 1/96 scale drawings of the Virginia Mk. X.
If these drawing are of interest to you, PM me with your email and I will scan them and send to you. I do not want to put the drawings on Britmodeller as I am not sure of the copyright of them.
Regards,
Peter Malone
aka Magpie 22
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Good afternoon to everybody, I have started Contrail’s Victoria and Valentia. Has anyone a good reference to get in touch with, or readily available plans ? I have discovered that Vickers built a flying boat named Valentia. I am not looking for a plan of the flying boat ! Thank you. Paolo
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Hi the link provided by stevehed 5 years ago (I know, better late than never ) does not allow to see the pictures. Have you an idea as to how to see them again ? thanks
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Thank you Graham.
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Hi, I have recently bought the old Contrail kit of the Harrow. As I was looking for an eye-catching paint scheme, I went across this picture : http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205090513 Is there anyone who has an idea as to the underwing and lower fuselage colour ? Could it be yellow ? Thank you !
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Hi Jockney, I have in mind to get back to vacforms and would be pleased to have the information regarding the source of your strut material. Could you PM that to me as well ? thanks ! Paolo
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Gnat F.1 are so rare . Why not make it with Indian markings ? Some are really Nice ! A Very good project . Thank you.
