Matt_L Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Hello, I'm happy to share my completed Azur Vindicator. It's a lovely kit to build, matching original Accurate Miniatures parts with new Azur wings, resin and etch to create a French naval version. It took a little while, with breaks for holidays etc, and the full WIP is here. Hope you enjoy it, and welcome all constructive comments as ever. The last image is also in the WIP, but shows the amount of interior detail on offer, and much stays visible. Take care, Matt 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 It is a very detailed model you show us Matt. I must admit that the detail level is really amazing. Would you be so kind and tell us more about the differences between the US and the French version? I think I once heard that the Vindicators delivered to the French lacked the central line bomb launcher because it was top secret; in this case how was it possible to dive bomb? I have, in my stash, the Accurate Miniatures SBU-1. It will be built in American pre-war scheme with yellow wings. I really do LOVE yellow wings aircraft. Congratulations for your outstanding model Matt. :wow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I agree with Polo. An absolute outstanding model! Very nice! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 What no likes yet ? Great model anyways !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Beautiful build and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 looks great, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Lovely piece of work there! Never seen that variant before - interesting. Love the roundel colouring carried across onto the dive brakes = excellent. Cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I am glad that you finally got it finished. It is a truly great build of a somewhat complicated subject. WELL DONE SIR !! Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_L Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 Many thanks for the kind words everyone, I enjoyed this build and i'm glad you have too. Would you be so kind and tell us more about the differences between the US and the French version? I think I once heard that the Vindicators delivered to the French lacked the central line bomb launcher because it was top secret; in this case how was it possible to dive bomb? Thanks Polo1112, I'd love to see your Yellow Wings era build here some day. From what I've read from many sources, you are correct that the French version had a different dive bombing kit, with no telescopic site in the windscreen and very unique dive brakes. It also had French cockpit instrumentation, and reversed throttle controls, and a different rear MG - a Darne(?) rather than a Browning. There may well be more differeces. Sadly for those flying it, one commonality with the USN version was that it was terribly vulnerable to modern fighters and operated against huge odds. I agree with Polo. An absolute outstanding model! Very nice! Much appreciated Andy What no likes yet ? Great model anyways !! Not here for the likes, but I always appreciate people's feedback. Thank you Occa Beautiful build and finish Steve, you are very kind, quite pleased that I mastered the airbrush for a long enough period to get a result near to I imagined it should be. Must buy a compressor one day. looks great, nice work Thanks Batcode Lovely piece of work there! Never seen that variant before - interesting. Love the roundel colouring carried across onto the dive brakes = excellent. Cheers Rick Thanks Rick, I get drawn to the obscure now and again! I can't tell you how much fun the etch for those dive brakes was... I am glad that you finally got it finished. It is a truly great build of a somewhat complicated subject. WELL DONE SIR !! Bob H. Same here Bob, many thanks. It is a lovely kit with no real problems, but that complexity did see it get put to one side a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Beautiful model, some real attention to detail there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Cracking build that. Love the shot of the cockpit before assembly, real dedication ad skill to do that. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I agree with all thats been said.Nice to see less well known aircraft of WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Outstanding work! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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