Lejgo_inc Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) My white 1/144 whale is ready to go public. GWH kit with my pe fret and refueling probe and pitots from Master. This is XL164 B.2, Blue Steel aircraft. Modelled without Blue Steel. With no evidence to the contrary I assumed that when no missile was carried, the bomb bay doors had been replaced. This is an important factor/excuse, as I tried to be reasonably accurate, but still be able to finish the model within a decade. The base is supposed to represent Cottesmore taxiway after storm, drying quickly in scorching tropical sun of England. Why the aircraft itself is dry? - you may ask. Well it has just landed after good weather flight. Post-flight ministerial inspection is about to begin. The Conways were known for their power output and reliability rather than cleanliness: It took some effort to photograph the subtle effect created by polishing panel centers and leaving panel lines matt. As mentioned - it is very subtle, and easier to spot when moving around the model. Shaprer lighting helps to bring out sheen variations (a little) Edited December 18, 2020 by Lejgo_inc image re-link 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Wow! What a beauty of a build! Is that.... is that John Cleese walking to his aircraft..... ? Kind regards, Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Agree. The chap walking to it reminds me of John Cleese with that walk he used to do... gorgous finish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Love it, very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Very nice, how did you make the blisters on the tailcone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 This is so Good! So much detail for a small model. I love the effect you have achieved with the polishing the panels, it gives it scale effect. What varnish did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lejgo_inc Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 The blisters are made of 1mm plastic rod cut diagonally and sanded to get approximate shape. After this generous use of black paint did the smoothing. Actually there was no varnish at all. I used Gunze Mr. Base White in multiple layers and then soft felt for polishing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Lejgo_inc said: Actually there was no varnish at all. I used Gunze Mr. Base White in multiple layers and then soft felt for polishing. Now that's a useful tip. Very nice model of a very nice subject Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzyman69 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Pleasantly looks. Good built. I have Victor B.2 kit by LINDBERG 1:96. I look forward to building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Super Victor from every angle, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Very nice, excellent work on the weathering... hard to believe it's only 1/144 th scale. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overpin Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Wow, this looks better than my 1/72 Victor... damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lejgo_inc Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thank you! I am still wondering if my decision to leave bomb bay door in place of Blue Steel missile recess has any basis in fact - does anyone know? (Victor will be making public apperances at Wrocław Model Show, Poland (1-2. April, we hope to have larger group of 1/144 models on display there) and three weeks later at Moson Show, Hungary) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Excellent built with a touch of humor, I love it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Oh yes..lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOT Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Nice Victor ! I wish I could build this clean in 1:144! Olli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 great model, and very realistic backgrand !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Terrific work with the model and base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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