rafalbert Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Unbelievably good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Really nice, can't wait to see more builds from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Kitty Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 a beautiful build that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thats a real beauty Kev, a real work of art - great to see it finished after reading the WIP.Cheers Simon Thanks Simon Wow that some great modelling there.Nice build of something you dont normally see built. Julien Cheers Julien Very very nice indeed. Thanks for the kind words Simply stunning build! Awesome work my friend.Never seen a Varsity built up before, but you've done a cracking job considering it's vac-form. Love the paintwork too, nice smooth and crisp lines I'm glad you like it, there is not to many built up which is a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Not my scale, not my particular area of interest, but I just love it. Cojones del cane, Mutzen Nutzen, Box deluxe. That is a great bit of modelling. Full Stop.Me Likey Cheers Jonners Thanks Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Utterly beautiful build Kev! You've produced a stunner and made vacforms look easy.Mark. Cheers Harry, I would not say they are easy but I think you need patience in building vacforms and a believe in your self in getting it finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Bloody superb Kev. The old Pig was a nice aeroplane and I think you've done her justice there mate. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Bloody superb Kev.The old Pig was a nice aeroplane and I think you've done her justice there mate. Mark Cheers Miggers, yes the Flying pig it has certain qualities that I like Really nice, can't wait to see more builds from you. Cheers Radleigh, you may have to wait a while though, your builds are cracking as well Edited January 20, 2012 by kev67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyberrington Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Could of been one or two examples still flying around that period, but they retired these in the mid 70's apart from RAE Rasberry Ripple one which I think was the last one to fly in service There was at least one example still flying the airshows in the early 80s, very sadly crashed in 1984 killing quite a lot of people. I remembered a guy from my days as an ATC cadet in the 1970s - at that time I knew him as Squadron Leader Reid-Buckle. I saw a newpaper report at the time of the crash, but this thread prompted me to go and see what I could find on today's internet. He was, I think, the co-pilot. The descriptions of him I've been able to find today certainly match - handlebar moustache being one of his trademarks. Fantastic build of the model though. Edited January 20, 2012 by tonyberrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Beautiful Kev, a truly momentus build, who'd believe this was a vac form if you hadn't of proven it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) There was at least one example still flying the airshows in the early 80s, very sadly crashed in 1984 killing quite a lot of people.I remembered a guy from my days as an ATC cadet in the 1970s - at that time I knew him as Squadron Leader Reid-Buckle. I saw a newpaper report at the time of the crash, but this thread prompted me to go and see what I could find on today's internet. He was, I think, the co-pilot. The descriptions of him I've been able to find today certainly match - handlebar moustache being one of his trademarks. Fantastic build of the model though. I was going to build that aircraft but did not feel it was appropriate and did not want to get on the bandwagon on such a tragic loss, plus the top aerial is different Beautiful Kev, a truly momentus build, who'd believe this was a vac form if you hadn't of proven it ? Cheers woody, you are doing a splendid job altering the Revell Halifax mistakes Edited January 20, 2012 by kev67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Brilliant - dead smart there, pin sharp finish with some smashing extra detail. Always been a bit fond of the varsity and you have done it proud with that! cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Brilliant - dead smart there, pin sharp finish with some smashing extra detail.Always been a bit fond of the varsity and you have done it proud with that! cheers Rick Cheers Spad much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The one that crashed in the Early 80's came down in my neck of the woods and one of the passengers was the editor of Flypast if I remember rightly. You can see a very nice Varsity at Cosford though with an engine nacelle un-buttoned - a lot of plumbing!! Great model though. It shows what can be done with a vac form. My view is that you can build anything as long as the canopy is right! I have a Formaplane Vulcan sitting in the cabinet and that always looks the part. More work but what modelling used to be all about (When I were a lad, etc, etc.......!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 The one that crashed in the Early 80's came down in my neck of the woods and one of the passengers was the editor of Flypast if I remember rightly.You can see a very nice Varsity at Cosford though with an engine nacelle un-buttoned - a lot of plumbing!! Great model though. It shows what can be done with a vac form. My view is that you can build anything as long as the canopy is right! I have a Formaplane Vulcan sitting in the cabinet and that always looks the part. More work but what modelling used to be all about (When I were a lad, etc, etc.......!) Cheers Simon, I am glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A beautiful model. Aeroclub do nice models, but I know how difficult vacforms can be and you've done it proud. 10/10. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 A beautiful model.Aeroclub do nice models, but I know how difficult vacforms can be and you've done it proud. 10/10. BB Thanks Billy for the compliment, I think the Hastings may be more of a challenge though, when I start it that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) You'll never get that kind of satisfaction out of an injection kit--building something that beautiful from barren plastic is the realm of art, sir. Truly dazzling. It's a morale boost to see some of these vacuforms come to life. You've a right to be duely chuffed... Edited January 23, 2012 by Arie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 You'll never get that kind of satisfaction out of an injection kit--building something that beautiful from barren plastic is the realm of art, sir. Truly dazzling. It's a morale boost to see some of these vacuforms come to life. You've a right to be duely chuffed... I was trying to figure out how best to compliment you on this fine model but all I can do is second Arie's sentiments. Well done, Sir. BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Superb my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzer Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 wish i had the time to build mine to this very hi standard! i love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 She's really nice, and a subject you don't see often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That is a fantastic build!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Oh Kev.......thats sooo nice ...fantastic job on this vac form mate...love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 You'll never get that kind of satisfaction out of an injection kit--building something that beautiful from barren plastic is the realm of art, sir. Truly dazzling. It's a morale boost to see some of these vacuforms come to life. You've a right to be duely chuffed... Thanks Arie much appreciated I was trying to figure out how best to compliment you on this fine model but all I can do is second Arie's sentiments. Well done, Sir.BM. Thanks BM its nice sometimes to be complimented Superb my friend. Thanks Bri48 wish i had the time to build mine to this very hi standard! i love it Cheers, if you need any info, always ready to help She's really nice, and a subject you don't see often Thanks Mish, you are right but these are the type of aircraft I like, but most are in Vacform That is a fantastic build!! Cheers mate onwards and upwards, may the next vacform commence Oh Kev.......thats sooo nice ...fantastic job on this vac form mate...love it! Cheers Fozzy always nice to be complemented by such a fine modeller as your self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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