Alan P Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 This is the Airfix Vulcan from the 50th anniversary boxing. I was bought the kit by my mum who wanted a model of the display Vulcan. How could I refuse! I remodelled the nose and refuelling probe to match the current look: The only aftermarket addition - Freightdog 201 exhausts It's such a familiar kit, I forgot how old it is and the building pitfalls are many. To Airfix's credit, the kit decals were very good, and this particular boxing donates £1 to the Vulcan to the Sky Trust. Not exactly a pleasure to build, but a really impressive result. My mum is happy! 18
Abacus Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Always keep Mum happy! Great build, well done on all counts.
stevej60 Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Cracking job she,s a real stunner,love the paintwork!
kev67 Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Very nice, it's still a nice kit, even with its pitfalls
robvulcan Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 You made a cracking job of that one and you did a great job of replicating 558's unique camo pattern with the wing roundels uniquely inset on the almost centre of the wing. Cracking ! Your mum has good taste, Cheers Rob 1
Alan P Posted September 3, 2014 Author Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks very much! You made a cracking job of that one and you did a great job of replicating 558's unique camo pattern with the wing roundels uniquely inset on the almost centre of the wing. Cracking ! Your mum has good taste, Cheers Rob Thank you Rob. But all I did was follow the instructions, so credit to Airfix again!
The Cameraman Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 I reckon your Mum's got great taste in aircraft! Regards Reggie
kiwitrogg Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Your Vulcan is fab, and so's your mum ! Lovely work on what can be a bit of a handful. Gaz
JOCKNEY Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Can we get your mum to speak to our other halves so that we can all be treated to vulcans as a pressie ? We could PM you names and phone numbers ..... Cheers Pat 1
Gimme Shelter Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I love any Vulcan and this one is exceptional - far better than the attempt I made of the same a number of years back. Is it true that XH558 is being de-commissioned? One of my RAF mates mentioned it on Saturday which I found hard to get my head around
Alan P Posted September 9, 2014 Author Posted September 9, 2014 Haha, my mum gets more love than the Vulcan. She'll like that! I love any Vulcan and this one is exceptional - far better than the attempt I made of the same a number of years back. Is it true that XH558 is being de-commissioned? One of my RAF mates mentioned it on Saturday which I found hard to get my head around Thanks very much - I hadn't heard that, but it would be very sad. I'd only just got used to seeing it around again.
shawty82 Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 She looks lovely, excellent paintwork! Airbrushed or brush painted though? Good work either way!
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