tomprobert 6,141 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Now the dust has settled after my B-29 project I've succumbed to my love of 'challenges' and have settled on my next long term project - a 1/32nd scale Vickers Wellington from Combat Models... I'll start by showing you what you get 'in the box'. Here are the fuselage halves: Wings: Fin, stabilisers, intakes and the option to do a MkII with Merlins: I think this sheet gives me an H2S blister to do a Coastal Command machine, and what I presume are nacelles for radial engined variants: A set of transparencies which are beautifully clear (the first decent set I've come across from Combat!): The kit also comes with a basic 'detail set' which provides some interior parts, props and wheels. How much will be useable only time will tell. The lower two engines are two Bristol Hercules from Vector - I am leaning towards a MkIII: There is also some nice geodetic structure molded onto the wings: Lastly, and rather usefully, Combat provide three pages of extensive plans. This will be most useful for making bulkheads etc, because as is the norm with kits like this there is no interior supplied: When she's done, she'll hopefully look something like this (picture used for illustrative purposes only): I haven't decided on a particular aircraft yet, but I want to do a MkIII in standard Bomber Command colours of Dark Earth and Dark Green over Night Black. Decals are not provided so I will have to either make my own or spray them onto the model. Landing gear will have to be scratch-built, as will all the interior detail. I also plan to have an open bomb-bay too so this will put my scratch-building skills to the test I'll be cutting plastic soon, so will update you when there's something to show. Wish me luck! Tom 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dave A 218 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Luck! Of course, after the Superfort, everything is going to look disappointingly small... 1/32 B-36?? Link to post Share on other sites
fatalbert 448 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Oh wow,this is going to be excellent ,I hope to pick up some tips for a Warwick I have in the stash 😊.I was wondering what you were going to do next. Link to post Share on other sites
tomprobert 6,141 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Oh wow,this is going to be excellent ,I hope to pick up some tips for a Warwick I have in the stash .I was wondering what you were going to do next. It was either this or a 1/32nd Sunderland. Seeing as the Sunderland would be considerably bigger, and with a 1/72nd 747, a 1/32nd B-29 and Lancaster residing in our spare bedroom, I didn't want to push my luck with my beloved. She's understanding of my hobby - but not that understanding. The Sunderland will be done in due course, but for the meantime this will keep me plenty busy... and it's not exactly small either! Tom Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 6,735 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I didn't know they allowed you sharp instruments in Broadmoor? I'll be following this too. I just cut out my Combat Models 1/32 F-101. I'm just going outside......I may be some time! Link to post Share on other sites
Radleigh 3,161 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Tom you will be knocking out 4 vacs to my one!! LOL Really pleased you've chosen the Wellington too, good man...! I have no doubts what so ever and that this will be a walk in the park for you after the B-29! Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy 264 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 After the outstanding job on the Superfort, I'll be watching your Wimpy build with great interest. Link to post Share on other sites
Spikelhund 280 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Good luck Tom, I'll be watching and learning. Cheers... Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 16,622 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Should be fun! My 1:48 Sundy is big enough - I can't imagine one half as big again Link to post Share on other sites
woody37 11,152 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Great choice Tom, better go and get another bag of popcorn, can't wait Link to post Share on other sites
spitfire 1,524 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 What a great subject for a large scale build, looking forward to seeing this one take shape, especially after the last one. Cheers Dennis Link to post Share on other sites
brianthemodeller 692 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) I love the Wellington 'cos my Gran used to make bomb bay doors for them during the War. If this one turns out half as good as the B29 it will be a stunner! B Edited June 29, 2013 by brianthemodeller Link to post Share on other sites
Nathan Robinson 0 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I'll be watching this build develop Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastien 1,023 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Combat Models... If a brand ever deserved its name, this is the one. Tom, you just received an oak leaf cluster to your Spank Me With A Shovel Award. On a more serious note, I'm totally amazed. Edited June 29, 2013 by Sebastien Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 6,560 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Well we know from your previous builds that this is going to be another stunner!. Will keep looking in at the progress. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev 87 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Fantastic project Tom! Looking forward to seeing it you-know-where. Kev 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SARowl 61 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Can't wait for this. I struggled with a vacform Tucano in 1/72... John Link to post Share on other sites
elger 2,685 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) you are a braver man than I am Edited June 30, 2013 by elger Link to post Share on other sites
christof 5 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 This is going to be another work of art. Christof. Link to post Share on other sites
richdlc 236 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 awesome Tom! Can't wait to see this built Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcanicity 2,180 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Looking forward to this! Link to post Share on other sites
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