Viking 6,636 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Vickers Valiant. 7 Sqn. RAF Honington 1961. 1:144 Mikro Mir Second in my planned group of the 3 'V' bombers is the Valiant. Well known as the first of the trio to both enter and leave service, it was the simplest of the three, but no less attractive. Doing them in 1:144 is more practical than 1:72 for space reasons, and they also make an interesting comparison with my airliners. The kit is from Mikro Mir, and has more of a 'limited run' look to it than the Victor and Vulcan from Great Wall Hobby. It requires a little more care and preparation than the other 2, but is a perfectly buildable model. A brass etch fret provides several detail parts. I used the wing fences as patterns to make copies from plasticard, and also the vortex generators on the outer wings. The only reason for this is that I believe that a stronger bond is possible with plastic-to-plastic than brass-to-plastic, but the kit parts are perfectly good. Lovely box art too! Could go without a shot of the 2 completed so far; along with next one to head for the workbench. Although it is the tanker boxing, it also contains all parts & decals for a Black Buck version. Thanks for looking, John 39 Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,008 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Wow! What a beauty! I look forward to seeing the Vulcan join her sisters! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
russ c 10,384 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Can`t believe that`s 144th, awesome job and looks great with the Victor too 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mcdonnell 3,068 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hello,John - Your hallmark skills we see so often with your exquisite airliner models have been used to equal effect with these fabulous 'V-Bombers'.I love the real ones and I love these.Your 'Vulcan' will complete a fine collection and tribute to these iconic aircraft.A pleasure indeed to view them.May I ask which white paint you used on the 'Valiant'? All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vlamgat9 239 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Marvelous! Really stunning. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
max39 23 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Wow lovely valiant.Do like this model very much.Be good if they ever did a Nimrod in this scale. Excellent work. Richard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
polo1112 1,040 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 It is really fantastic to see a Valiant!!! Effectively you always see either a Victor or a Vulcan, but never any Valiant. Now the mistake has been repaired and I love your Valiant very much. You really did a great work !!! :goodjob: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MartinSK 521 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Very nice, it looks like in scale 1/72 not 1/144. Great and clean build! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
F-32 4,668 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Cracking build 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Epeeman 1,922 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 John, Another one of your gems - Lovely, smooth, clean build. Regards Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz 10,758 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Now that looks really nice. I'm strongly tempted to go this way & sell off my Airfix 1/72 one & seeing yours might just be the spur I need. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,409 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Lovely job John, absolutely gorgeous finish again! But, is it just me, or is there something off with the shape of the canopy - maybe too tall? Obviously that's a problem with the kit if it is & no reflection whatsoever on your cracking build! Still looks great with the Victor! Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites
batcode 3,536 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 very nice work.....looks great.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 6,636 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Thanks all! .May I ask which white paint you used on the 'Valiant'? All the very best,Paul. Paul, i was Tamiya white airbrushed over Halfords white primer. But, is it just me, or is there something off with the shape of the canopy - maybe too tall? Obviously that's a problem with the kit if it is & no reflection whatsoever on your cracking build! Keith Keith, I'd agree, there is a hint of it being a bit tall, but I'm not sure. If I were to do it again I'd reduce it a bit with sanding. It' one of those things that becomes apparent with photographing. i hadn't noticed before and in real life it is not so apparent. I'll leave well alone now though, but it might help anyone building one of these. It's the fun of modeeling - the next one will be better! Cheers John 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,409 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Keith, I'd agree, there is a hint of it being a bit tall, but I'm not sure. If I were to do it again I'd reduce it a bit with sanding. It' one of those things that becomes apparent with photographing. i hadn't noticed before and in real life it is not so apparent. I'll leave well alone now though, but it might help anyone building one of these. It's the fun of modeeling - the next one will be better! Cheers John Thanks John, I have one of these to get round to, & I came to the same conclusion of trying to sand it down a bit. I think yours is the first of these I've seen built & it is indeed a big help to see one done so well - I would never have noticed any potential problem myself before building it! ATB Keith Link to post Share on other sites
The wooksta V2.0 1,504 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Outstanding! Can't believe it's 144th. Link to post Share on other sites
The Good Sergeant 28 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Very nice build! So many enticing kits being produced in 1/144 these days! Steven Brown Scale Model Soup Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Cardoso 66 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Very nice. Great work! Link to post Share on other sites
stringbag 1,402 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Sorry I'm late again to this one Looks super John and as many have said previously, it's difficult to believe that it is only 1/144 scale. I'm sure I,m not the only one eagerly awaiting the day when all three are presented here for out delectation. All the best Chris Link to post Share on other sites
exdraken 10,380 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Superb! A very nice example to follow through!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Meatbox8 2,801 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 A beautiful rendition of George Edwards' 'Unfunny' bomber. It's great that we have injection moulded kits of all three V-Bombers now in this scale, not to mention 1/72. Although I normally build in 1/72 I'm really tempted by 144th as one can build a fleet of V-Bombers without having to put in a planning application for an extension to the house. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ajmm 562 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Beautiful and especially that you've made it so cleanly. I'm currently putting this same kit together (gradually!) and well know how much filler and sanding is required. Really nice work. P.s. I've had a crack at sanding back the canopy a bit to make it less - er - foreheadish? Seems to have worked but, as you say, only really noticeable from certain angles anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DenPhill 406 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Mint! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Martian 26,446 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Beautiful effort! Martin Link to post Share on other sites
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