Paul J Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 This is my most recent refurb finished. The Airfix 1/144 VC-10(Original kit) finished as 7Q-YKH of Air Malawi, 1976. Another model to my collection of a type I have flown in. The date and place was March 2nd 1976, Gatwick. A 50 minute tour of the south coast and back. Those who have seen my refurb thread will know that I originally built the kit in the same markings many years ago and that it needed a refurb. It had to be the same colours again as I am still continuing on a personal theme building models of aircraft flown in. Humbrol Gloss red No.19( a very old tin and still in good shape for old paint airbrushed , appliance white and Xtracrylix Light aircraft grey used. All decals by 26 Decals.( Very highly commend the silk screen line!!) The only mod I made for the rebuild was to add the inboard wing fences that I made from plastic card using the Roden parts as a template. This last image shows my main source of reference I have. Its very much worth seeking out!! Note just in view is a Roden Super VC-10 in progress. One big error of this kit is that Roden only depict thrust reversers on the outboard engines whereas they should be on all four!! All the pics in the publication I have show this feature very well!! I could have done this for the Airliner GB but was started and got beyond being legit for the GB rules. Undecided on a scheme for it yet but in the meantime I hope you like my latest!! 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Very nice. On a personal note: I am going to own an aquarium fish from Lake Malawi known scientifically as Placidochromis milomo, or commonly as the Super VC-10. The people responsible for exporting said specimens at the start of cichlid boom in Europe and N.America named it after the plane they most commonly flew in. It would be nice to own one in 1/72! I'll keep an eye out for more of your refurbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi Paul, Nice refurb! I think I need to do some refurbs on my older models especially to get rid of the yellowed white enamel I used to use. Looking forward to your Super VC10. You mentioned the thrust reversers, initially all VC10s were fitted with 4 but later these were reduced to just the outer engines as depicted by the Roden kit. So this is not an error. Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 It's turned out really well Paul. All of the hard work during the refurb has certainly paid dividends. Of all overseas operators of the VC-10, this is the most attractive livery by far. (After Gulf Air of course) Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Agree, just noticed it's over the finish line, what a great scheme and brilliantly brought back to life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi Paul, Nice refurb! I think I need to do some refurbs on my older models especially to get rid of the yellowed white enamel I used to use. Looking forward to your Super VC10. You mentioned the thrust reversers, initially all VC10s were fitted with 4 but later these were reduced to just the outer engines as depicted by the Roden kit. So this is not an error. Cheers, Ian Cheers Ian. Interesting about those reversers. I'll have a closer look at all the pics in the booklet I have and elsewhere. But I strongly suspect that you are right. It would be nice to own one in 1/72! I'll keep an eye out for more of your refurbs. I plan a few more. A couple are airliners A comet and BAC 1-11 both Airfix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 That's absolutely lovely and a very attractive scheme. Gawd, the VC-10 was a beautiful aircraft. The build certainly does it justice. I wish today's designers would take inspiration from the past when creating airline schemes. Most modern ones look so tacky in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Nice build and scheme Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Modern airline schemes seem to be designed with the convenience of the leasing company in mind. When the airline goes bust, repainting just the tail is a lot cheaper than doing the whole fuselage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Beautiful rendition of a beautiful aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Great job on that old kit, nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Modern airline schemes seem to be designed with the convenience of the leasing company in mind. When the airline goes bust, repainting just the tail is a lot cheaper than doing the whole fuselage The company Hi Fly go one better_ they don't have any colour! Just plain white on their A -340s. As for the VC-10 by Air Malawi I think its one of the nicest carried by the aircraft hotly followed by BCAL and then EAA . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 The company Hi Fly go one better_ they don't have any colour! Just plain white on their A -340s. As for the VC-10 by Air Malawi I think its one of the nicest carried by the aircraft hotly followed by BCAL and then EAA . BOAC blue and gold for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Very nice build, I personally think BUA hockey scheme was the best, but I would say that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Well done Paul, nice job. Super inbd reversers were deleted before end of service. Probably before BA started . IRC. So either two or four are correct on BOAC anyway. Forgot to mention the VC10 walkround page. SGC has only 2 outbd reversers. Edited August 24, 2016 by bzn20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Fantastic work! I love that aircraft! I really like your smooth gloss finish as well. I'm currently doing a Red Arrows Gnat and a 727 and struggling to get a gloss finish, half the reason most my models are weathered, so I really appreciate your work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks all! I seem to have a 'thing' for doing civvy 'planes at the mo. Just dug out my Special Hobby Lodestar and Draw decals for Mid Continent Airlins shiny bird, Revell 1/144 Connie and as mentioned planned refurbs of my Airfix Comet 4B and BAC 1-11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sounds great, look forward to seeing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 A wonderful refurb job.The VC-10 looks just gorgeous and the Air Malawi scheme fits it beautifully. Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Another glorious 10! There's been some very nice builds of Vickers finest on this site in recent times, thanks for sharing yours. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I've had these decals in my stash for far too long and I've always wondered what they'd look like on the kit. Thanks to your brilliant build, I'd say the decals look pretty damn smart ! :thumbsup2: Thanks for the inspiration. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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