Roland Pulfrew Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Finally! A 1/72 VC10 😀 Also on HLJ  Anyone had any experience of Mach2 models?  One worrying thing so far: The model listed as "Vickers VC10 K2 Low Viz" has markings for XV107/X, which makes it a C1K not a K2 and, if memory serves correct, there are quite a few differences between the C1/C1K (VC10 hybrid) and the K2 (a standard). Then again, the box art shows the centreline HDU, which would make it a K2......!  Still its a 1/72 VC10, so I might still be able to complete my flying career in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 The K2 (camouflaged) at Telford had a C1 wing, same for the BOAC one I think. Â Sadly the nose profile is all wrong with a stepped windscreen (looks much like a Tristar profile) rather than the smooth transition from the roof/windscreen to radome. It was enough to put me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Late to the party again  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I did reply earlier, but apparently it didn't post. Here it is. Quite a few people have tried Mach2 kits, so I suggest that you search for their products on the site. You may be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Blood, sweat, tears, therapy, not to mention filler, flash, soft plastic, thick transparencies, poor fit. However, once beaten (the kits that is) give a great feeling of satisfaction. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I agree, I'm part way through a Mach2 RB-57F. Be prepared for work but, if you do it right then you will be rewarded. I've done a lot of test fitting, adjustment and filling of joins and surface blemishes but I feel happy with it so far except I made a lousy job of painting the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I've always fancied having a 1/72 VC-10, and in the past have contemplated buying the Airways vacform and later the Magna resin kits... ...I'm no VC-10 expert, but my immediate reaction on seeing the Mach 2 model's photos in the Telford 2019 thread was that the nose looks wrong... Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Im no expert buy having photographed the one at Cosford for the walkaround section the nose and front door looked well off on the model. Â Julien 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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