Albeback52 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Better start laying in a stock of Valiants before they disappear except at totally silly prices on the Bay of E! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Better start laying in a stock of Valiants before they disappear except at totally silly prices on the Bay of E! aw I don't know, seems reasonable enough....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airfix-A11001-Vickers-Valiant-1-72-Scale-Series-11-Plastic-Model-Kit-/191891059001?hash=item2cad993139:g:MMwAAOSwepJXVwUk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaob Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Kingkit has 4 in stock at UK59.99 [Airfix Valiants]...more expensive than the new Victor .....and a Contrail B2 for UK30 if you don't want to wait Edited July 31, 2016 by azzaob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Of course, there is always Mach 2. As it needs the nose section cutting off and re positioning, one could kill 2 birds with one stone. Maybe not........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) aw I don't know, seems reasonable enough....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airfix-A11001-Vickers-Valiant-1-72-Scale-Series-11-Plastic-Model-Kit-/191891059001?hash=item2cad993139:g:MMwAAOSwepJXVwUk A snip! I'll take the lot!! Is this seller living in La La Land??? Kingkit has 4 in stock at UK59.99 [Airfix Valiants]...more expensive than the new Victor .....and a Contrail B2 for UK30 if you don't want to wait Think I'll pass them by. I won't pay that price for the Valiant. There are another two on ebay at £65 (£71 including postage) and, £79.99 respectively. Silly money. I want a B2 but, not at that price for the basic kits - especially when the two I have only cost £36.99 each. Of course, there is always Mach 2. As it needs the nose section cutting off and re positioning, one could kill 2 birds with one stone. Maybe not........ No! No! Not the Mach 2 kit!! I still have nightmares about that!! Allan Edited July 31, 2016 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Of course, there is always Mach 2. As it needs the nose section cutting off and re positioning, one could kill 2 birds with one stone. Maybe not........ That's what I had in mind for my Mach 2 one. That or giving it to a collector of torture instruments.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Of course, there is always Mach 2. As it needs the nose section cutting off and re positioning, one could kill 2 birds with one stone. Maybe not........ Funnily enough it's a myth that the nose is too short on the Mach 2 kit. In.fact it's fractionally longer than the Airfix kit . The bigger problem is that the canopy is in the wrong place and wrong shape and that the engine intakes and wings are WAY too deep and thick (Which creates an illusion that the kits nose is too short !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaob Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Think I'll pass them by. I won't pay that price for the Valiant. There are another two on ebay at £65 (£71 including postage) and, £79.99 respectively. Silly money. I want a B2 but, not at that price for the basic kits - especially when the two I have only cost £36.99 each. No! No! Not the Mach 2 kit!! I still have nightmares about that!! Allan Gets worse for us in the Southern Hemisphere Allan, as postage adds £21 to that price for a grand total of £81...ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Interestingly I was talking with Neil of AIM72 this weekend, and in addition to providing me with a couple of Catia screenshots of the undercarriage assembly (see below) he also gave me a break down of the parts included in the conversion, these being; RESIN PARTS - 4 off2 x fuselage plug halves2 x undercarriage pods METAL PARTS - 30 off2 x main gear legs8 x wheels6 x undercarriage pod doors (4 x main, 2 x forward)2 x retraction jacks4 x vertical links4 x bellcrank linkages4 x levelling cylindersAlps printed serial decals and instructions So all told the kit will comprise of over 30 parts and after having trialled the prototype parts I can confirm that there are a number of large pieces of casting, plus all of the white metal parts for each undercarriage legs, that being the case my thoughts are that the price of the conversion kit would be in the mid £30's, which in my mind would be excellent value if the quality and detailing of the SLA parts is anything to go by. XVTonker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Funnily enough it's a myth that the nose is too short on the Mach 2 kit. In.fact it's fractionally longer than the Airfix kit . The bigger problem is that the canopy is in the wrong place and wrong shape and that the engine intakes and wings are WAY too deep and thick (Which creates an illusion that the kits nose is too short !) Not bothered about the length of the nose. Having built one, the wing roots are the main problem. Once the wings are fitted to an acceptable standard, the nose need to be cut off and rotated to allow for the wing angles and cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Source: http://www.aim72.co.uk/page6.html 15th August 2016 Latest on the Valiant B2 conversion set: The resin parts are now in production and the first metal castings were produced today. The photographs below show the first assembled landing gear (the landing gear pod still has the resin feed attached for convenient handling). V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 wow, fantastic stuff. Really can't wait to start this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Set instructions: http://www.aim72.co.uk/Valiant%20B2%20Inst-A5.pdf   V.P. Edited September 27, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 It just keeps getting better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 That's all I can think of saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I concur with the honourable gentleman's comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho590hm Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Now available from Hannants. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TWC72017 still showing 5+ in stock...after I ordered mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Excellent news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Looks to be well worth the asking price. One now on it's way here, must say I'm looking forward to getting stuck in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Mine arrived Friday. Unfortunately one of the u/c pods had a piece broken off around the forward u/c well and not obviously in the box. Looks like some bubble wrap should be used rather than just left to move around the box. Other than that they look excellent just awaiting a replacement from Hannants. Enjoy Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Quick update As expected heard back from Hannants they are sourcing, another part from AIM, as they have sold out. Thank you Hannants. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Got mine on Monday and after opening it with tremendous trepidation was relieved to see that nothing was amiss. Beautifully moulded with only the white metal wheels needing a bit of clean up. This one will be started very soon... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Glad to hear yours arrived safely, General, and hope everyone elses do too. Look forward to seeing your build as sure you will get started and finished before me. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks Chris, hopefully you'll get yours sorted very soon and I agree about the bubble wrap, especially as the box is so thin...I was half expecting the worst but luckily it was packed very well among a lot of other goodies from Hannants. ! I have a raft of other things to finish first unfortunately but it's definitely high on the list.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Valiant B2 vid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCbzOQwJfd4 I always liked the look of the Victor B3 with the huge intakes and wing redesign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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