AnonymousAA72 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) First of all the fuselage of the Aeroclub B2 is split horizontally. I doubt whether it is a copy of this, the intakes look very squashed though that could be the angle of the photo. (And of course you would need an Aeroclub Vulcan to copy!). Also it's advertised as a "Falklands" B2' but the RWR on the fin is noticeable by its absence! John would know though. And before dissing this kit totally....where else will you get a 1/48th Vulcan? Sanger? Yeah one day! Aeroclub.? At twice this price? Airfix? One day, one day! ( and no I won't be buying one! I have to fix my Aeroclub B2 first, and I've been doing that for the last 15 years!) Edited July 17, 2014 by Bill Clark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 First of all the fuselage of the Aeroclub B2 is split horizontally. I doubt whether it is a copy of this, the intakes look very squashed though that could be the angle of the photo. (And of course you would need an Aeroclub Vulcan to copy!). Also it's advertised as a "Falklands" B2' but the RWR on the fin is noticeable by its absence! John would know though. And before dissing this kit totally....where else will you get a 1/48th Vulcan? Sanger? Yeah one day! Aeroclub.? At twice this price? Airfix? One day, one day! ( and no I won't be buying one! I have to fix my Aeroclub B2 first, and I've been doing that for the last 15 years!) Indeed looks like its the only option and it don't look bad at all. Certainly better than no 48th Vulcan. I would love to see your build on the Aeroclub Bill. Or an RAF Concorde I am actually working on one of those at the moment,. Very small heller kit. only paid 2.50 for it so decided to chop it up and do weird things with it for fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Airfix better not do a 1/48 Vulcan before they do my 1/48 Blackburn Blackburn or else.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryrussell Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Rob Vulcn...I can't quote You say about a British Airways Vulcan...Either Novo or Eastern Express marketed the ex FROG Britannia in Russia with Aeroflot markings as an IL-18. Perhaps A Electra in BEA Red Square too using the 1/72 fuse and an Orion...looks just like a Vanguard Understand though about it looking OK to many of us but not you....because you really know A bit like me with Viscounts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwheel Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I guess it's a question of paying your money and taking your choice ! Elsewhere on this site you will see car modellers builds of 1/20th. F1 multi-media kits that cost usually between £250 - £450.!! It all depends on what floats the boat. I must admit that I have backed off buying CA Meteor kits on e-.bay as I'm sure one of the main manufacturers will be releasing a complete range as soon as I have a loft full . Until Airfix actually announce a Vulcan in this scale I'll focus on the real world ! Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) I'd sooner see Airfix do a 1/72 Vulcan but they already do and its not as bad a kit as some make out. It is also very accurate. So what's not to like Oh and if they to do one It must be a B1 !! , its always the B2 that gets made Edited July 17, 2014 by robvulcan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm waiting for Airfix. I still say Airfix would have sold 1/48 Vulcans 20:1 over 1/48 Javelins. Nobody (except me and Roy Sutherland) on this side of the ditch has ever heard of a Javelin, but almost everybody has heard of the Vulcan. Have to agree - nothing against the old dragmaster though Size might put some buyers off but more likely they'd buy and stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Well there's only 2 on ebay. I wonder if either will sell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 This same seller is the one that sold me a resin 144th Nimrod, which looked very similar to another manufacturers one....but quite poorly cast and covered in bubbles. He has also listed other 144th aircraft which 'seem' to be very similar to built up vacforms that are then moulded.....or resin kits that 'clone themselves' I would think this is related to the Aeroclub one in some way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 This same seller is the one that sold me a resin 144th Nimrod, which looked very similar to another manufacturers one....but quite poorly cast and covered in bubbles. He has also listed other 144th aircraft which 'seem' to be very similar to built up vacforms that are then moulded.....or resin kits that 'clone themselves' I would think this is related to the Aeroclub one in some way! With all the bubbles in it maybe they are made by "Aero" The lighter way to enjoy resin ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Seems to be a bargain while there's a CA 1/48 Gannet on ebay currently at £206!!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 What about this one then? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airfix-A03701-1-48-British-Army-Troops-Operation-Herrick-Afghanistan-x-8-Figures-/301121918571?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item461c43d66b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 What about this one then? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airfix-A03701-1-48-British-Army-Troops-Operation-Herrick-Afghanistan-x-8-Figures-/301121918571?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item461c43d66b WHAT THE HELL KIND OF PLANET IS THAT GUY ON,,,, wow hahaha. That's crazy !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwheel Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I would like to think the decimal point is in the wrong place ! We all know there's one born every minute.......maybe he's trawling for an hours worth .! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd be happy with a new tool 1/72 Airfix one, followed by a Victor. Plenty big. Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd be happy with a new tool 1/72 Airfix one, followed by a Victor. Plenty big. Tony Amen to that. 72nd 1st, Then a follow up with 48th, 72 makes more sense to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 It does make more sense, but how much sense does a 1/24 anything, or a 1/32 B-17 make? And yet they're flying off the shelves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 It does make more sense, but how much sense does a 1/24 anything, or a 1/32 B-17 make? And yet they're flying off the shelves. Hahah I agree but I think it makes more sense to Make 1/72 as that appeals to a broad church. Much as I would love a 1:24 Vulcan I fear it would = DIVORCE. ,,, worth it maybe why not 1/16th scale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 1/4 scale Vulcan with 4x J85 engines, single seat cockpit, the whole shebang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 1/3 scale was the factory-approved scale model, and even at that size a singe Derwent was quite adequate. If you went down to 1/4 scale, a single J85 would be more than enough. If you wanted four of something the Williams FJX-2 would be a possible choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The nose is all wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 This has been reduced on ebay now. £175 + £22 p&p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 This has been reduced on ebay now. £175 + £22 p&p .... and someone has made a bid, is it anyone from this forum? Who do we know would like to make a very large resin kit? Suggestions below: General Melchett? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectroSoldier Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Is it worth £175?Can anybody see any fundimental problems with the photos provided?Who makes the kit in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Is it worth £175? Can anybody see any fundimental problems with the photos provided? Who makes the kit in the first place? Depends what floats your boat., For a similar price I would sooner make 4 Airfix ones on a QRA dio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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