Dereknf Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Not long released is the Valom version of one of the prettiest aeroplanes ever built. A pretty easy kit to build with no obvious flaws. Sprayed with Revell acrylic silver and finished in the markings of G-AFDJ "Falcon" of Imperial Airways. 20180514_203216_edit by dereknferguson, on Flickr 20180514_203157_edit by dereknferguson, on Flickr 20180514_203145_edit by dereknferguson, on Flickr 20180514_203124_edit by dereknferguson, on Flickr 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 That was quick, nice build too Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Great build of a very attractive aeroplane. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Beauty! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Looks lovely. Great work. It is a cracking looking aircraft. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 A lovely build of a beautiful aeroplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 That looks really nice, very tempted to buy one, as I have always liked these aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Very nice looking build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Very nice indeed and quick off the blocks too! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Lovely work! Art Deco elegance at its finest. Such a pity that none survived the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Not sure where Valom got the idea of the red spinner fronts from. There are no 'in service' photos showing that, when they had polished spinners. There are 1 or 2 photos showing what appears to be paint flaking off the fronts of spinners, but it's a stretch to say they were painted red.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Beautiful, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Very nice build indeed. Very tempted to get one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Very, very nice. I have the kit and now I am really inspired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Beautiful build of a very striking airplane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 The only major issue with the kit is the shape of the engine cowlings, which are apparently too fat. I'm trying to figure a way to make all 4 of them look the same when I start modifying mine. Nicely done, it is indeed a beautiful aircraft and you've modelled it to a high standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Nice build. I think it could give a Constellation a challenge for looks. Very pretty plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Ferguson Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Hello Derek Another excellent model of a really good looking aeroplane. Interesting comment about the red spinners. I have seen a picture or painting from somewhere with red spinners but most of the photos have no colour on them, but who can say they were not red. Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Smashing build, great finish. Another kit on the wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 One of the most beautiful aircraft designs ever. The chief designed was Arthur Hagg who went on to design the Airspeed Ambassador. The model looks really nice. I'm tempted now. Looks like the cockpit windows fit OK too - often a weak area in Valom kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Beautiful model, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereknf Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Thanks folks. As far as windows are concerned, the fuselage windows were fine. The top circular windows were less good and I stuck a length of tape to them in case they fell inside the fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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