Graham Boak Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Does this kit come with Blue Steel, and if not is there any aftermarket? I suspect I know the answer to both, but I would like to know before deciding whether or not to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 No and no. Sadly. Am surprised Freightdog hasn’t done an aftermarket one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) Sad but not surprised. I was going to wait for the MikroMir but just realised it is going to be a B1. OK next question. Does anyone have 1/144 plans for a Blue Steel (other scales considered.) I must have something in my 1/72 spares box that can be bodged into a Blue Steel body. Edited June 29, 2018 by Graham Boak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Hi Graham, There is one in the Anigrand Vulcan B.2 kit. it is a manned version but the cockpit is hidden within the fuselage so this could do. If you go for the GWH kit then let me know and we could come to an arrangement. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 17 hours ago, Graham Boak said: Sad but not surprised. I was going to wait for the MikroMir but just realised it is going to be a B1. OK next question. Does anyone have 1/144 plans for a Blue Steel (other scales considered.) I must have something in my 1/72 spares box that can be bodged into a Blue Steel body. Hi Graham. I'm pretty sure I have some plans in my ref files and they may well be 1/144 or certainly scaleable. Will need to check tonight. I'll let you know. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boffin Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 The Welsh Models VacForm Victor B2 comes with Blue Steel. May be the quickest way George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) It would certainly be cheaper, and would provide not only a Blue Steel but (presumably) also the correct shape to cut out of the bomb bay doors. However it is an early Welsh Models vacform, a company which I have tried in the past and not been sufficiently encouraged to try again. Looking at the photo on the website, the nose and canopy look wrong. So unless I can find someone who did that as a tanker and thus has unwanted Blue Steel parts and bomb bay, I don't think I'll pursue that route. Thanks for the suggestion, anyway. Edited June 30, 2018 by Graham Boak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Hi again @Graham Boak. Have found scale drawings and have sent PM. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktjet Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 The Corgi 1/144 Victor B2 #48702 and first issue white Vulcan came with a Blue Steel missile. You could try Corgi Spares department, they will charge you though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 I have a Corgi Victor but no Blue Steel. Mind you, I think that's because it is a tanker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 16 hours ago, Graham Boak said: It would certainly be cheaper, and would provide not only a Blue Steel but (presumably) also the correct shape to cut out of the bomb bay doors. However it is an early Welsh Models vacform, a company which I have tried in the past and not been sufficiently encouraged to try again. Looking at the photo on the website, the nose and canopy look wrong. So unless I can find someone who did that as a tanker and thus has unwanted Blue Steel parts and bomb bay, I don't think I'll pursue that route. Thanks for the suggestion, anyway. I did, they also did a BS in their Vulcan kit. Need to dig it out the garage though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 It's funny, the GWH Victor and especially Vulcan are built in such a way that a Blue Steel version looks possible, but has never been done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Back in the day did Scale Models International have some drawings done by Mr Bentley to 1/144 for the Victor with Blue Steel ? Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Robert said: Back in the day did Scale Models International have some drawings done by Mr Bentley to 1/144 for the Victor with Blue Steel ? Robert Yes. They also appeared in a Scale Models Special providing drawings and photo references for about 12 aircraft. The Privateer and the Victor were the only ones I recall in 1/144. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) Dug out my Welsh box, turned out I had a complete Vulcan and Victor...... neither has the Bombay cut out, just the same mould of half a BS plus the upper nose You can see it here: https://www.kitsforcash.com/1-144-welsh-models-victor-w-blue-steel-i3646.htm Edited July 9, 2018 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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