Fuad Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Hi, everyone! No.517 Squadron was a meteorological squadron, forming as part of Coastal Command from No.1404 (Met) Flight in August 1943. A shortage of Halifaxes meant that the squadron was initially equipped with Hampdens and Hudsons, and even had to borrow four B-17F Flying Fortresses from the 379th Squadron, USAAF, to fill a gap between the end of Hudson and Hampden operations and the arrival of the Halifax. The squadron's main duty was to carry out meteorological flights over the western approaches, to help forecast the weather. After the arrival of the Halifax in November 1943, the squadron moved to Pembroke shire, continuing to carry out weather flights while also performing anti-submarine patrol duties. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DdMeWOjbyzxsLjuLLtsh013kn53Jgp_E Edited October 29, 2019 by Fuad 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 That's beautiful, what was the valom kit like to build ? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuad Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, shatters said: That's beautiful, what was the valom kit like to build ? The kit is typical shortrun, not for young modeller. There are many incompatibilities in details. I also added a few details of mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 What an absolute beauty of a build. Lovely stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Excellent. As usual from this Great Modeller!!! Congratulations, Fuad!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Thats a Beautiful model ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 What a lovely model, great work. I have a Tb version in the stash to build one day. Thanks for sharing. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 An excellent build, still have mine in stash. Interesting contrast with the panel lines, dark colour on the lower surface and white on the upper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuad Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Knight_Flyer said: An excellent build, still have mine in stash. Interesting contrast with the panel lines, dark colour on the lower surface and white on the upper. And this despite the fact that the washing is the same - gray.)) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Very nice Fuad. The Hampden is one of my favourite bombers for some strange reason, possibly to do with the name of the school I went to as a kid & the name association stuck. Anyhow, I like Hampdens & I do like your take on them a lot. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 That is simply gorgeous. I have been toying with having a go at the old Airfix Hampden and that is a standard to aim for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Smart job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Truly outstanding... What can you say more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Your work is always a pleasure to look at Fuad. Colour and tone are exquisite. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 OK, I guess I will keep mine on the shelf- I can't equal the outstanding job you did on this one, Fuad. Beautiful workmanship and finish, as usual for you. Well done! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Great job, Fuad. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Really nice work, the weathering is lovely, Great job once again Fuad! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Yet another beauty, Fuad Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Superb work to your usual high standard Fuad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Excellant Hampden, the finish is just superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) I really like the idea of using lighter wheathering on the topside to me it is more realistic. It looks great this is a neat looking flying suitcase Cheers, Jan Edited March 12, 2018 by janneman36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Oh no,,....all photos have vanished and I wished to see the results to decide if to get a valom. and study your model. Merlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Merlin said: Oh no,,....all photos have vanished and I wished to see the results to decide if to get a valom. and study your model. Merlin Apparently, Fuad has used GOOGLE Photo and the URL has expired. When I click on one of the grey bars, I get this: URL signature expired I have heard of this happening with GOOGLE Photos. Be warned! Chris P.S. I have messaged Fuad to let him know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Pictures appear to be missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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