gazza l Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi everyone, Here is my latest attempt at the very old Airfix Vulcan. This particular aircraft is now residing at the IWM Duxford, just up the road from me. Build thread should be here if anyones interested: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234975800-airfix-172-vulcan/ I wanted to build one with it's bomb bay open so the only option was to scratch build it which was a first for me at this level of complexity but I'm happy with the outcome. I also sanded off all the raised panel lines and rescribed... a very laborious job! I used the Freightdog 202 jet pipes and Fundekal decals set (beware, nose roundels provided in the set are to small in diameter). Painted with Xtracolor enamels and various bits of brass microtube, plasticard, lead wire, mv lenses and turned brass bits. Once again many thanks for all the technical help provided by various members, particularly that of Robvulcan's. Cheers gazza l Next to one I made many years ago. 71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis9444 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Very, very nice. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Pretty good! Looks great!!! Excellent presentation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 simply stunning .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Thwt looks excellent. Top scratch in the bomb bay too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Excellent model, you have done a great job on an old kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Brilliant, and thanks for using my tailpipe set! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish 251 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I am still struggling to believe this is that old Airfix Vulcan and in 1/72 scale. I'd swear it was a scale larger and a newer tooling just from these pictures. Done the old girl proud in every sense of the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Very impressive looking model and build. I like all of the detailing right down to the wipers on the cockpit windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Fantastic Gazza, as good a build as I have seen anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oh My. That may just be the best 1/72 Vulcan i have seen. I really love it. Vulcans look so much better with very little weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Absolutely awesome Vulcan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomore Shelfspace Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Formidable build of the "aluminum overcast"! The scratchbuilt bomb bay is also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hello,Gazza1 - Congratulations on a beautiful build of of your Vulcan.Fantastic effort and result.101 Sqn. Would be more than happy to have her on their ramp! All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 FINALLY a Vulcan that is NOT XH558! lovely stuff, very well done and the fact it's of a different serial makes it the more interesting. Thank you for going your own way. Nice job fella. Also nice to see me local Vulcan in 72nd scale. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Cracking build, love it. Top job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Superb work, absolutely brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Easily the best model of the best looking V-bomber I have seen so far. The bomb bay is just great. The weathering is top notch. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 That is one superb looking Vulcan, the bomb bay looks great. Top job all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Easily the best rendition on Airfix's classic I have seen - a stunning effort Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Terrific work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oh My. That may just be the best 1/72 Vulcan i have seen. I really love it. Vulcans look so much better with very little weathering. Totaly agree a beautful job on the Vulcan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Built it when it came out...and it didn't look like that! I'd consider giving it another go now, but I still think it wouldn't look anything like that! Top marks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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