exbrat Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I know I have posted these under their respective WIP and R for I before, but I thought it would be good to show them together. This would not have been possible for real due to the demise of WD131 in an accident (refer to 131 WIP), so this is the next best thing. It occured to me a few years ago that it would have been great if a Valiant could have returned to RAF Hemswell for a farewell formation flypast, but we were too busy with other matters I geuss. As usual comments of either nature will be welcome. John (exbrat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nice ones John, that Lincoln is lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 A fine pair John. It's great to see them both together - pure 50s Bomber Command nostalgia. Thanks for showing. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Really superb replicas, both of them, John. WD131 is a wonderful tribute and, as for the beautiful Valiant, ............ my gosh, I only hope I can get mine to look even halfway as gorgeous as your does here ! I was leaning just a bit towards the aluminum scheme of WB215, the Type 667 trials craft, but now this outstanding white anti-flash finish on your craft has me re-thinking my V-bomber color schemes ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Shows what a big beast the Lincoln was! Nice pair - interesting comparison too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sage Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hi John, Nice piece of nostalgia and nice finishes Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 great builds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 A crackin pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I love this pairing. Jolly nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thats a very cool pairing John, they both look fantastic The Valiant is not as big as I thought it would be though. Thanx for the pics of them. Whats the next project for you ? Cheers Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbrat Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thank you all for kind comments. Mike, I thought you said a while ago that your Valiant would represent a Grapple bird, with a Big, Biiiiiiiggggggg distinctive cloud in the background from a home made you know what? Perhaps your neighbors would object though, how far is Chicago? Jason, the reason the Valiant wingspan wasn't much different from the Lincoln was that all three V bombers had to fit into the standard hanger as well as go faster, higher, etc. Could afford new aircraft but not hangars. Next project, is there one? Perhaps reunite the broken lumps of the 1/48 Lincoln conversion that are in the garage. Keep the models flowing. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) ......................Mike, I thought you said a while ago that your Valiant would represent a Grapple bird, with a Big, Biiiiiiiggggggg distinctive cloud in the background from a home made you know what? Perhaps your neighbors would object though, how far is Chicago? .................... John See, John ? Well, it's obvious that's how desperately indecisive I have been about my Valiant ! Everytime I see an outstanding build of this fine-looking bomber, I begin to gravitate towards completing her in that particular manner. At some point in the build I will HAVE to choose. (Ummm, downtown Chicago is approximately 10.2 miles east of me ....... ooops, I guess I can't use a miniature live Blue Danube to get the photo I want ! Photoshop it is, then ....my neighbors can rest easy ! Mike Edited July 27, 2012 by Mike DeTorrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Great to see them together John, just a shame that it couldn't have happened in reality, (unless that is we could have a word with the good folks at Cosford !!). Look forward to seeing them at East Kirkby next month.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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