Dave the Doctor Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just finished my Vulcan XM597 Built OOB, with additional decals to build XM597 which attacked the radar installations on the Falklands with American Shrike missiles. The missiles are from 2 Italeri Intruder kits. Dave 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 25 minutes ago, Dave the Doctor said: Just finished my Vulcan XM597 Built OOB, with additional decals to build XM597 which attacked the radar installations on the Falklands with American Shrike missiles. The missiles are from 2 Italeri Intruder kits. Dave lovely vulcan, you need to "Camoflage" your shrikes though to be strictly accurate Camo shrike on vulcan. The paint used was car spray paint, a very good friend of mine was tasked to go down to Halfords in Lincoln to buy the cans! When the unused missiles were returned to the USAF after the war the chap who had come to inspect them nearly had a heart attack in the building when he saw what had been done to the paint finish. The RAF got a large bill to repaint them all! Selwyn 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Great looking Vulcan. Can’t remember seeing one with Shrikes before. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Nice work. Good to see one of the lesser known Black Buck missions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Fantastic Vulcan, I dont know about camo on the shrikes, you'd need a very steady hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 STUNNING build. Your Vulcan is AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Nice to see 597 done instead of 607 (or 558!!) I wasn't aware the Shrikes were "camo'd". You learn something new every day. I did think though, that the shrikes were only carried on one side, with a jammer pod carried on the other, or am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 A very nice OOB, I still think its a decent enough kit that builds to an impressive model, I really must get around to mine someday. Cheers, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Great work, nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Devilfish said: were only carried on one side, At least one mission had 4 'Immediately the Vulcan launched two Shrikes that destroyed it. After having loitered on station for few more minutes hoping that the AN/TPS-43F radar might be switched on again, the bomber reached its Victor tanker for an air-to-air refuelling (AAR) half way back to Wideawake. Noteworthy the Vulcan was forced to interrupt the AAR, given the break of the tip of its refuelling probe and the crew had to divert to Rio de Janeiro airport in Brazil. Due to its very low fuel state, the bomber climbed to 40,000ft, where it burned less fuel and where its aircrew tried to release the two unfired Shrikes. Eventually one of them failed to fire and remained attached to the pylon because there was no other system for releasing it.' Source : The aviationist.com. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Great job on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Superb build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 A superb looking Vulcan. A great paint finish in what I think is the most sinister scheme that the Vulcan was ever adorned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 What a magnificent beast,top job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Excellent work, a lovely finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Stunning rendition of this iconic aircraft you’ve done this Vulcan proud well done sir 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 On 5/9/2018 at 11:47 AM, Scimitar said: At least one mission had 4 'Immediately the Vulcan launched two Shrikes that destroyed it. After having loitered on station for few more minutes hoping that the AN/TPS-43F radar might be switched on again, the bomber reached its Victor tanker for an air-to-air refuelling (AAR) half way back to Wideawake. Noteworthy the Vulcan was forced to interrupt the AAR, given the break of the tip of its refuelling probe and the crew had to divert to Rio de Janeiro airport in Brazil. Due to its very low fuel state, the bomber climbed to 40,000ft, where it burned less fuel and where its aircrew tried to release the two unfired Shrikes. Eventually one of them failed to fire and remained attached to the pylon because there was no other system for releasing it.' Source : The aviationist.com. The Vulcan and crew were impounded till the end of the hostilities then were released but the missile was not returned. The Vulcan is now preserved at a museum in scotland(the name escapes me ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 41 minutes ago, Darth Vader said: the name escapes me The National Museum of Flight at East Fortune keeps XM597 in good condition despite her being outdoors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipthepilot Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Who doesn't like to see a Vulcan? Great model and your paintwork is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Doctor Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 Thanks for the comments gentlemen, really appreciate it! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) Brilliant job on the Vulcan, and the very scheme I intend on doing mine in if when I get around to it! If have to say she looks very nice OOB. Regards, Jason Edited May 22, 2018 by Learstang Additional comment added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Great model of the Vulcan Dave, really nicely finished, the Shrikes give it an added interest. Also thanks Selwyn for the camouflage pictures and the real bonus of the Vulcan tow bar detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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