Overpin Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hello, first post on this forum! I liked to build (very bad) scale models as a kid, and after a 15-20 year sabbatical I decided to pick up the hobby again. I have been lurking around without registering for quite a while now, and I figured it's time to sign up and post something. I've always thought British cold war bombers are really cool, so I wanted to start out on those. I already built the Avro Vulcan in Operation Black Buck camo scheme, so I thought I'd go for Operation Desert Storm for the Victor. I was actually going to build Airfix's new Victor model, but It hadn't come out yet by the time I finished my Vulcan so I got Revell's old tool model. I'm aware of aftermarket improvements but decided to build this one OOB. The fuselage halves and intakes were a PITA, but rest of the airframe went together quite nicely. I rescribed the panel lines, but left in some of the raised details that were too tricky for me to scribe. I sprayed on two layers of grey Vallejo primer (rattlecan). The topside was meant to be "hemp" in colour, but I couldn't find the shade from Vallejo (I really like their paints ) so I consulted the guy at the local hobby store, and we decided on German camouflage beige WWII which is really close but lacks some red. Underside is Vallejo light grey. Weathering was done with acrylic wash and a bit of Tamiya weathering master, I'm worried I overdid it a bit.. Lastly a coat of Vallejo satin varnish from a rattlecan and I called her done! I forgot to glue in the stairs before I took the pictures, oooops. It's my second build, be kind 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hello and welcome Overpin. I like your Victor! Cheers. Polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Very nice build. I did not know the kit comes with dropped flaps - cool. René Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Excellent job on that old kit! She looks quite good, and the 'Hemp' colour looks good also. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overpin Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Thank you guys! Yes, the kit comes with the option to drop the flaps, deploy the airbrake and it also has movable ailerons. You can also make it appear as if the ram air turbine scoops are extended. I do frown upon the lack of air speed and static pressure instruments, but since I was building it as it comes I didn't bother making any. I might also be lazy.. Edited November 21, 2016 by Overpin fixed a sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Now that's how to make an entrance. Welcome to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 As above, a superb entrance. Looks fantastic, one to be proud of. Your weathering looks about right to me. Like me you've come back to the hobby after a long break. It's amazing how many of us have done that. I find it a really good relaxing and now I have the spare income that I didn't have before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Welcome to the site and also back to the hobby, That is a great looking Victor - very smart indeed. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Now that is a great introduction! Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I'm glad you decided to join because your Victor looks absolutely terrific. What you have achieved with those infamous intakes is great. The weathering looks spot on to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Second model? Can't wait to see the third if thats what you can acheive with an old model like that. Excellent work, Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 You've done a great job on a challenging kit. I think the weathering looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overpin Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Viking said: Second model? Can't wait to see the third if thats what you can acheive with an old model like that. Excellent work, Cheers John Well, technically third since I did start out building a 1/350 Heller Tirpitz but that turned out to be too much for a beginner. I finished Airfix's Avro Vulcan before this, which also was quite a challenge, so I got some good practice for the Victor. I'm staggered by your response guys, it's really motivating to hear such praise from people who no doubt build great models. Looking at the pics I just now noticed I've forgot to glue on the refueling baskets, and that the vertical stabilizer is not straight. Edited November 21, 2016 by Overpin typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi Overpin and welcome, Nice to see somebody else going through the Revell Victor experience. Your Victor looks very nice, the colours look spot onto me... as others have said this is not the easiest kit to build but you have done her justice. Cheers, gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Very nice job. Love the Victor If ever a plane has been designed by 'aliens' it's the Victor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 That's an outstanding job,look's superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuflyer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Second build? Beautiful work mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 'beaut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Great job on that old kit, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurrantBunbury Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very nice, mate! That's one to be proud of. Now you need a Valiant to complete the trio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 That is quite lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class377fcc12 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 That's one good looking Victor with spot-on weathering. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Lovely build & great weathering. Well played Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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