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So we’ve been debating this kit on our modelclub WhatsApp….and some think it’s not worth the money, and it’s not “Tamegawa-Muadard” so it’ll be…. so I pulled a Zoukie F-EJ out of the stash and compared the top wings…. ENOUGH SAID. WELL DONE AIRFIX, a British company building British subjects….superb. And if it builds as beautifully as their Vulan, and Victor which just finished decalling, it’ll awesome. Gordon has asked me to remaster the NeOmega cockpit…do watch this space my lovely peps. cheers Si

Great thread as always bud, looks even better in the “plastic” too👍. Sorry I haven’t got an F-5 yet ( just the decals)…but payday isn’t far away so I can join the bun fight shortly😉. Si

Craig yet another superb model, looks even better in the plastic. Si

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. I’m not sure what’s next, but as my Pops was a rec-I-mech we were stationed at Hobart Barracks and his fave toy was the Cent ARV….but no idea reference material as I’ve trawled the internet for years with no success 😔 Anyway thanks all… Si

Evening all, So after over fifty years of modelling, here’s my first tank (or armour of any kind) finished. It the RFM 1/35 kit build straight from the box. Please don’t flame me on “getting it wrong” as I know nothing about the subject. I did however really enjoy build time apart from all the wheels….may be a Tiger 1 or Kingtiger next😉. Anyway I hope you enjoy this novice’s work, and constructive criticism is always welcome Thanks for stopping by and looking. cheers Si

Thank you all for your very kind words. Cheers Si

Cheers Adam, but I think I could damage it by rectifying it. Thanks thought. cheers Si

This is worth a read….. https://vulcantothesky.org/articles/cold-war-stories-red-steer-the-firebar-affair/ Makes you wonder how many of these types of stories happened during the Cold War. cheers Si

Thanks Adam, high praise from you👍 Regarding the Red Steer…what is that? I’ve obviously missed it🫣. If it’s an easy fix she could go into the maintenance bay😉 Regarding the panel lines, they don’t match on de-electric “triangular flags” either side on the base of the fin. But honestly I didn’t want to go down that rabbit hole, because it looks just like a Vulcan. Had to add I found the fit of parts generally really good, just lots of test fitting 😉. Thank for you positive critique 👍 cheers Si

Hi Toby, couldn’t find any close up pics, so it’s 1mm x 1mm x 0.4mm plastic strip. Thank guys for your kind words, it was such a lovely kit to build. The book Vulcan 607 is a great inspiration too 🤯 Cheers Si

Fab job, well done 👍

I Hi All, Here’s my latest completion, the new tool Airfix Vulcan. What a joy to build, loved every minute, there was virtually no filler, it went together (with a little care) perfectly. I added some wires and piping in to the bomb bay. I also carved off the bombs on the cradles and reworked them to show her cargo has been delivered. I wanted to replicate Black Buck 1, so after lots of reading, looking over loads of photos I think I’ve done her justice. I also wanted to pay tribute to the heroism of Martin Withers and his crew for their outstanding prosecution of the operation. I hope you enjoy the pics Thank you all for looking, just no idea what to build next. Cheers Si

It would be wonderful to have a new Bucc, however the Airfix offering is not to bad (no not been drinking)…honest.😉 Use the NeOnega cockpit and wheel wells they fit PERFECTLY. ( no cutting and trimming like other resin manufacturers). And then “tab” the fuselage like a vacform. I have built two and really enjoyed building them. Cheers Si

Evening all, here’s some more photos…really please with how it’s turned out, and I’ve learned a lot too. Thanks again for all you encouragement and kind words… Thanks for stopping by, Cheers Si

VF-84 Gallery…. Here are some photos of the completed “bird”, and it’s so big to photo. It’s been a pleasure to join you all in this build, with so many amazing Phantoms. Anyway here is the link to the build ramblings… And here are the pics…enjoy. Thanks for stopping by, Cheers Si

Evening Antony, loving the attention to detail, it’s truly addictive 👍👍. Could I suggest getting a Black Box “J” resin cockpit, as I believe it’s a much better starting point. It’s what I used for my J as it fitted into the fuselage so much better than other options… Keep up on your inspirational build 😉 Cheers Si

Morning all, Well on the eve of the Nationals, I’ve finally finished her. It’s been a ‘muller’ build, with both ups and downs, successes and failures. I’ve learnt some some lessons that I can apply to next build. It’s also been very difficult with the concentration levels while building her post Covid. I would also like to thank all those who contributed with comments, those that just followed on with the build, but most of all the way you all received this build with such positive comments. Canopies done, also a little more wear😉 Another view, I do love the HGW RBF flags, really look much better the photo etch (IMHO) So here she is, sitting on the base, which is going to need some work. I think I’m going have a crack at some figures too. Should I carry this on on the Diorama section? So I’ll post some finished photos when I get back from Telford, having spent too much and drunk too much. 🥴 Thanks all for stopping by, cheers Si

What a great build, looking forward to the next instalment

Thanks guys, will do on the next build….next will be a B conversion 😉

I know, I was trying something new, and I didn’t twist the lead wire enough, and coupled with making loops, it unwinds. If I take them off it will damage the seats so lesson learned, the next one will be better. Thank you all for your comments I am truly humbled. Cheers Si

Evening all, here we are with a little update. With so much work and still struggling with tiredness I’ve been doing little bits, and I thought I’d do a mass upload sorry. Close look at the undercarriage, need some more work on the tyres, which I’ll do at the end. In flight refuelling probe installed RAT and doors installed. Centre tank and the pylons installed Crew access installed, seats and the intake blanks Here are a couple of views Top down view, happy with the look, to get a well used late cruise look, just the nail biting bit… The freehand airbrush work to simulate the protection spray used on the carrier. The only issue is what colour, so after lots of internet trawling, I went with this look. I also installed the RBF flags, which are clearly attached in my research on this cruise in the Med. I did the doors for the fuel and electric… Fuel… Electric.. Happy with that 👍 So with the end in sight, time for the base and the figure, which I need to decide on. Untill next time, thanks for stopping by, and all your kind words and encouragement. Cheers Si

All voted for

With a couple of armour projects in the offing, this would be a great excuse to bungle a tank kit….count me in for this one 👍

Thank you guys…

Evening all, I want to build my dads Cent ARV, while he/we were based in Detmold with both the 9/12th and QOH in the mid to late 70’s. I do know it was a Mk2 LWB ARV, but what base kit do I need with Accurate Armour conversion. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good photos on the net? Thanks for your help. Cheers Si