SimonR Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hi all, Just putting the finishing touches to this monster, in fact its a nut & bolt restoration job, I originally built it 5 or so years ago and it resided in my boys bedroom until a near fatal accident reduced it to a pile of bits. Its sat in a box in the garage since gathering dust, but its such an iconic aircraft I just had to re-do it. It was originally brush painted so its been sanded down, partially re-scribed, stuck back together and given a nice lick of paint in 57 Squadron colours. The decals are from the newer Revell re-box and theyre terrible, most have disintegrated, I had to spray the hi-viz marking on the wing tips. Its far from perfect, couldn't do away with the seam on the fuselage and the fit is poor in places, and I need to finish the intake covers properly. Anyway, i'm chuffed to with it, 57 was one of my dads old squadrons when he was on the V-force before the Victors were converted to tanker duty, he'd have liked this I think! cheers Simon 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks great. Nice work. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 You`ve done a great job there,...pity about the decals. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Nice work mate, have one in the stash and dont seem them built so often so great to have a superb bit of inspiration Edited March 20, 2014 by stoohoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 The Victor is an awesome looking machine and you've done a lovely job capturing her presence with this model! Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Very nice build looks great, nice job on the cam and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky56 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Wow, looks great. Nice to see in her in proper colours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 My favourite V-bomber! Very nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Nice recovery! One little note about the door: It shouldn't be open that much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks for all your kind words!! Nice recovery! One little note about the door: It shouldn't be open that much. Thanks Jessica, don't worry, the door's not stuck on yet, just wedged in at the moment!! cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawty82 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Wow looks good! I do like your panel line shading 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Nice! Verу nice indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Simon - I love this - it is brilliant. I had to swap monitors over to my 30" to enjoy it close up - magnified excellence. I love the old Victors - they don't make 'em like they used to... Thank you for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Cheers for the kinds words guys!! Might have to dig the Vulcan out of the stash soon! cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 The Victor is such a beautiful aircraft & you've done it justice here! Top job! Cheers Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 What a cracker! This is a fantastic job and you get a big well done from me. Well Done! Cheers Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Very nice! Really heart warming to see a successful refurb. Come on Airfix, give us a new one of these - a 1/48 sized one, to go with a 1/48 sized Vulcan B.2, would be even better. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Wow! Cracking build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Lovely Victor. One of my favourites. Great rendition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Great save on the Victor, Really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Once again, thanks for the kind words everyone!! cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Cracking build, great save! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Great looking Victor Simon. I'm sure that your Dad would have been delighted with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemessis74 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Excellent job!!I like these british colours!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 a beautiful model of a weirdly beautiful aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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