skiny Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Started the build of my 1/72 Vulcan bomber last Satarday and i have to be honest it didnt go as badly as i thought.From the threads i read on britmodelers i thought nothing is going to fit,But apart from under the tail section all went fairly simple . A few moments reared there ugly head during the wings to body part of the build with only some small gaps in the wings .the intakes i was dreading as so much had been said that they were a bad fit ,dry fitted them and they went together ok ,as my mind played tricks on me i thought i had done something wrong but hey ho striaght in .A bit of tinkering and sanding seen the rear section go together but needed a fair amount of filler to get it into place and looking half decent. Iv decide to go for the smooth look as its going to go from the ceiling so ditched the wheels and access ladders.Cant understand why the model came with the missile and wing racks as i can remember XH558 ever being fitted with these(someone will put me right no doubt) So its just about ready to paint more than likely going to find loads of scratch marks and so on ,so its off to the car repair shop for some wet n dry paper and some stopper.Painting will be by rattle cans as the medication i take leaves me shaking like a freezing camel. https://www.flickr.com/gp/91786914@N08/dN7b4i https://www.flickr.com/gp/91786914@N08/Ke782p https://www.flickr.com/gp/91786914@N08/88kR49 https://www.flickr.com/gp/91786914@N08/6c2Ejc https://www.flickr.com/gp/91786914@N08/i248W6 40 plus years since i have made a model and the models themselves havent changed really,except im a lot older and have to concentrate a lot harder.I,ll post the finished result next week hopefully if it all goes ok. OF ALL THE THINGS IN LIFE IV LOST ,ONLY MY MIND NEEDS TO BE FOUND. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 This kit is a big ask for a first go after 40 years but you seem to be making a good go of it! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) I've built three of these recently, all gear up, and they are certainly a challenge but you're making a cracking job of it! Can't wait to see it finished... Edited April 24, 2016 by brianthemodeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viscount806x Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 That Vulcan kit mould is now pushing 35 years old (I'm assuming Airfix 1/72 here) so your 40 year hiatus gives you a head start. Things have only moved on 5 years or so since your last model.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 That Vulcan kit mould is now pushing 35 years old (I'm assuming Airfix 1/72 here) so your 40 year hiatus gives you a head start. Things have only moved on 5 years or so since your last model.... Model may have not aged much but i certainly have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 As said in the post almost ready for paint.Im sure i read the colors were green and light sea gray but some say medium sea gray .dont forget its XH558 as she is painted today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hi skiny. Agree with you re the Vulcan, I think it is a nice kit. When it was first released we all thought it was the best thing since sliced bread! re. the wing racks, I think you may have a Falklands war 'issue'. I think that had the 'Black Buck' underwing missile launchers (were they Shrikes, or something?) I think you will find a section some where on here that will help you post your pictures direct. I had to ask Mike for help (he took pity on me) as I am a technophobe at heart. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Great progress skiny and encouraging! I have one in the stash and, like you, other posts have made me a bit reluctant to start it. Can't wait to see your with the paint on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Bravo sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Agree with you re the Vulcan, I think it is a nice kit. When it was first released we all thought it was the best thing since sliced bread! re. the wing racks, I think you may have a Falklands war 'issue'. I think that had the 'Black Buck' underwing missile launchers (were they Shrikes, or something?) Correct. The Black Buck missions were carried out by 301 series engines Vulcans, which had been designed to carry Skybolt. The hastily constructed pylons (by station workshops I believe) carried mainly ECM pods, borrowed off the Bucc boys, but also, as you state, Shrike missiles (A/R Martels were trialed, but America donated the AGM-45s) This of course leads to one of the biggest complaints about the Airfix Vulcan (other than the fit, raised panel lines, age, yada yada...) the incorrect exhausts. As the kit was brought out post Falklands and it was assumed 90% of builders would make XM607, "301" exhausts were moulded on. Of course, nowadays, it seems everyone wants to build XH558, which has the totally different 201 Series exhausts.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think your fin is leaning slightly to port. Might be the photos, but if not can you correct it before the paint goes on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think your fin is leaning slightly to port. Might be the photos, but if not can you correct it before the paint goes on? Iv just read this post and after looking in daylight your correct,any advice to give on how to straighten it.I thought hair dryer for a few minutes then bend as needed. update as well. had to rip out the bomb bay door as it kept sinking and filler just wouldent hold it in place ,so iv used the missile covering and will fill in.(i hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Regards the grey - Medium Sea Grey from the "factory" but it faded rather well, so the choice is yours there. Neither is wrong. Looks like a good un, get some primer down and check it over seeing as youve put some work in already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Well the weather hasnt been good and iv been stuck in being unwell so not much done this week.I had hoped to have paint on by today but only managed a few coats of undercoat and more sanding.i felt a bit better today so i sat and masked the vulcan.im still going for camo all over but unsure as to what color i should paint the missile(bomb bay doors a disaster so went with the missile) On masking up found a few more spots that will need sanding on the grey but im not going to tear off the tape and blue tack.iv found the blue tack to be hard even though i warmed it on the radiator so im going for play dou next time.Went to take a few photos but the batterys ran out and i cant chase them(huh)no i cant manage the stairs by myself so only one photo . sorry photobucket is still not letting me share the way iv read. Its only giving me two options and the forum wont allow these options.So its another fickr https://www.flickr.com/gp/91786914@N08/935U2p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Iv just read this post and after looking in daylight your correct,any advice to give on how to straighten it.I thought hair dryer for a few minutes then bend as needed. update as well. had to rip out the bomb bay door as it kept sinking and filler just wouldent hold it in place ,so iv used the missile covering and will fill in.(i hope)Can you remo Can you remove it, and refit it? Hairdryer could distort more than just the fin if you are not careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Robbie Vulcan will be appeased... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Can you remove it, and refit it? Hairdryer could distort more than just the fin if you are not careful I did manage to get it looking ok but the next morning it had reverted back to where it was ,not going to chance removing it ,the more i mess with it the more pieces i will have.For what its worth it getting susspended from the cieling at an angle so it wont be noticed.aa,and if your looking that close at it you shouldnt be in my room.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hears a look at the paintwork, tell me whats wrong???? https://flic.kr/p/GKKwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hears a look at the paintwork, tell me whats wrong???? https://flic.kr/p/GKKwts Aaah, youre not fooling me - the image is reversed! Otherwise the only issue I have is the lack of noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Dear me,What a carry on iv had with this build, wrong color, paint camo disaster,spray paint upset,who said modeling was a form of relaxation.,Im at my wits end.Never mind,fianly got the colors im happy with and over spray delt with i have finaly got the color on,I know, I know it should have been weeks ago but iv spent some odd days in hospital.In the end i gave up on spray cans and hand painted all the camo.Need to get the right brushes but enquireys went unanswered.lots of brush marks but its on pretty thick so hoping i can sand them out .I should have went for wheels down as im made it wheels up to hang from the ceiling but the wife wont have it (to child like she says,But i am)Put some markings on the missile with a cocktail stick just to make it look a bit better.decals to do (im not looking forward to that) then some bits n bobs to put on then a couple of coats of clear coat. then bobs ya uncle.Still cant figure out how to post images on here so its down to flickr numbers again. https://flic.kr/p/Hhc42a https://flic.kr/p/GmRm6X https://flic.kr/p/Hhc3Mx https://flic.kr/p/GmRmyR https://flic.kr/p/H8SQtq https://flic.kr/p/GRZvSs https://flic.kr/p/H8SPzb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Very nice Skiny, she's looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Very nice Skiny, she's looking good thanks for the kind remark, as said i need to buy some decent brushes(and cleaner) hopefully my next one will look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 well im getting there ,cut out the decals and positioned them,its taken all afternoon but iv got there.Small antenna and aerials then a couple more coats of clear coat.As you can see im not the greatest close up photographer but i can asure you i have put the number 2s on,god what a pain. 001 by skellitor59, on Flickr 002 by skellitor59, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well i had a change of heart and changed the squadron markings on my vulcan.Anyone else think these are ok. 01a by skellitor59, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Thats all the decals and a couple of coats of clear shine on.All done except for a stand ,looking for ideas but for now im going to show them in the house n garden. I will be putting them in RFI but i will be doing something a little differant which may take a few days. 050 by skellitor59, on Flickr 049 by skellitor59, on Flickr 034 by skellitor59, on Flickr 030 by skellitor59, on Flickr 029 by skellitor59, on Flickr 027 by skellitor59, on Flickr 021 by skellitor59, on Flickr 012 by skellitor59, on Flickr 010 by skellitor59, on Flickr 009 by skellitor59, on Flickr 007 by skellitor59, on Flickr 003 by skellitor59, on Flickr Onwards and upwards.see you in FRI. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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