Dermo245 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Hi all and finally over the line with this one, my first ever Vacform build. Originally started for the Maritime Patrol/Coastal Command GB but not making the finish in time, you can read all about my adventures in sanding on the WIPs here and here Not my greatest build by a long shot so please don't look too closely. The first Super King Air entered service with the Irish Air Corps in 1977 with the second joining in 1978. Both were operated by Maritime Squadron, No. 1 Support Wing in the fishery protection and maritime surveillance role. A third joined the fleet in 1980 but was used for pilot conversion & training and Air Ambulance. All have been retired and replaced with two Casa CN 235s in the mid '90s. Thanks to everyone who gave me tips and advice on this build and to all the Vacform builders out there, I salute you brave modellers - we all sand together! 😂 RarePlane Super King Air_Irish_Air_Corps (1) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr RarePlane Super King Air_Irish_Air_Corps (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr RarePlane Super King Air_Irish_Air_Corps (16) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr RarePlane Super King Air Irish Air Corps_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr RarePlane Super King Air Irish Air Corps_9 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr RarePlane Super King Air_Irish_Air_Corps (15) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking and happy modelling. Cheers, Dermot 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Nice to see this one over the line Dermot. Fine job there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Beautiful job..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Looks really smart, a great effort for a first vac (I still haven't managed to be brave enough to try it yet!) I was following the build but only now realised how small the finished article was. You've done a great job. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 As a first vac that’s a cracking result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Splendid work... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Great job there Dermot. Lovely to see it. Are you taking it along to the Irish Model Soldier Society Show in May? I think I might wander along to the show and take a look at the entries.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Grey Beema said: Great job there Dermot. Lovely to see it. Are you taking it along to the Irish Model Soldier Society Show in May? I think I might wander along to the show and take a look at the entries.. Thanks everyone for the kind words - very grateful! No, probably not going to bring it to IMSS.....not good enough for a show competition table.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Dermo245 said: Thanks everyone for the kind words - very grateful! No, probably not going to bring it to IMSS.....not good enough for a show competition table.. Do you go both days Dermot? I went last year and displayed some models with the underlying plan to maybe join the group but didn't get a particularly friendly vibe. I will go along this year but visiting only, no displaying for me (the stress of the transportation was way to high)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Lovely build there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Grey Beema said: Do you go both days Dermot? Probably just the Sunday this year - PM inbound! Thanks again for the comments. Der Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.1127 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 What a great looking build: top effort. I hope my first vac form build turns out as well. Thanks for sharing. P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Lovely job, especially for a first vacform. Glad you persevered with it. I started my Dynavector Wyvern, got it approximately Wyvern shaped but it's now languishing on the shelf of doom. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 That's lovely Dermo, for a first vac form too Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I followed the WIP, and seeing this finished, it looks the biz! Well done indeed. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Well done Dermo - this would have been a very challenging build - you're a braver man than me. It came out great though, well worth your efforts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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