Big Bill Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 (edited) Fellow Britmodellers, This is my current project along with the Airfix 48th scale Jaguar which I will post in progress's of later this week. It started life from an original version of the Airfix Vulcan. I was sitting there looking how best to approach this model then I said to myself, "JUST DO IT"! I started rescribing all the lines and before you knew it, over a period of 4 evenings, the basic rescribe was done. These are the earliest pics. Look close, you can see the scribing. It was done with a straight edge and a few new #11 Blades and some older Trimaster scribing templates I bought in the early 90's. Since these pics, the model is assembled and is in the process 0f cleaning it up in preparation for paint. I redid the interior somewhat. I added consoles,a throttle quadrant, Aeroclub ejection seats and a PE dashboard. I kinda don't know why i bothered because when you put the canopy on you cant see squat!!! I lightened the interior up for the flashlight guys so they can see something! LOL! I am also using the Flightpath Vulcan update set from David J Parkins which makes this kit even look better!!!! The decals are the new ones from Frieghtdog. I will be doing the paint in 2 tone upper with light aircraft grey lowers. I also grafted on the flightpath series 200 burner cans for the version I will be doing. More to come this week. I must also say of this Vulcan I have not encountered any build problems like the "Horror" stories I read about, and it is a;most gap free with very little filler needed anywhere!!! I will continue this week or later this evening with in progress shots for you all to see!!! Big Bill from NJIPMS Edited May 18, 2008 by Mike [img] tags again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thanks for the pics and description, Bill. Clearly a very impressive project underway, and I look forward to seeing more of your progress. Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdxtnt Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Looking good Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miduppergunner Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I think you might have got the scribing about right - as i said on one of the posts somewhere else on this site the panel lines are almost indistinct - particularly on the upper surfaces. So - coming along rather well - the finished article is bound to be rather dishy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchet Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Looking good Bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yep... looking good. I have the same concoction in my stash too, so will be watching with interest - especially the scratchbuilt detail inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Its looking good Bill, keep the progress posts coming please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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