Martian Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I am trying to find out what the fuel tanks and HDU in the former bomb bay of the Victor K2 looked like. I have seen a picture somewhere but having searched Google and my rather extensive library, I can't find it. Can anyone help please>  Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I'm not sure if there's any members of the XL231 team on here, but they are the people to ask. Lindy is about as serviceable as she can be and is 99% complete, including tanks and 'HooDoo'. They also have a myriad of photos of her interior  Cheers,  WV908 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 @Martian Hale  Had nothing better to do- Missus 72modeler might say otherwise, so I did a lot of cybersearching; found a lot of descriptions of the installation but no photos or diagrams. Maybe, just maybe John @canberra kid might either have something or knows who might. Sorry, my inner planet friend- best I could do! 😥 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Scale Models magazine did a two part article on the Victor, particularly the K. Mk. 2, back in the late seventies or early eighties which included drawings by Arthur Bentley showing the general layout of the bomb bay tanks and HDU.  I believe they are still available in 1/72th scale and parts of them may have been shared on this forum on one of the various Victor reference or WIP threads.  Unfortunately my copy, if it’s survived, is buried deep in the Loft of Doom.  From memory the tanks are large cylinders with slightly domed ends and the HDU is the Mk. 17version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, stever219 said: Scale Models magazine did a two part article on the Victor, particularly the K. Mk. 2, back in the late seventies or early eighties which included drawings by Arthur Bentley showing the general layout of the bomb bay tanks and HDU.  I believe they are still available in 1/72th scale and parts of them may have been shared on this forum on one of the various Victor reference or WIP threads.  Unfortunately my copy, if it’s survived, is buried deep in the Loft of Doom.  From memory the tanks are large cylinders with slightly domed ends and the HDU is the Mk. 17version. Thanks Steve, it is just possible that I may have that article somewhere.  Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) @Martian Hale @72modeler Martian and MIke I've got these and some more if needed? unfortunately it's from the K.1 so how applicable it is to the K.2 I can't say, perhaps for 1/72 scale it's close enough for government work.  Hope these help? John Edited April 2, 2020 by canberra kid Typo 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I forgot about the tanks, this is most of what I have. That about does it for me. John 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 The Canberra Kid comes through yet again, thanks for the drawings, I have one or two of these in the stash and the info you have provided is more than helpful. Â Canberra Kid - if he don't have it you probably don't need it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Billy54 said: Canberra Kid - if he don't have it you probably don't need it. Indeed- I have come to that same conclusion! Mike  @canberra kid John- you are da man! I know a certain tentacled airbrush wielding resident of the Galaxy that will be grateful for your taking the time to post this reference material. Edited April 2, 2020 by 72modeler corrected spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 hours ago, stever219 said: Scale Models magazine did a two part article on the Victor, particularly the K. Mk. 2, back in the late seventies or early eighties which included drawings by Arthur Bentley showing the general layout of the bomb bay tanks and HDU.  I believe they are still available in 1/72th scale and parts of them may have been shared on this forum on one of the various Victor reference or WIP threads.  Unfortunately my copy, if it’s survived, is buried deep in the Loft of Doom.  From memory the tanks are large cylinders with slightly domed ends and the HDU is the Mk. 17version. Thanks Steve, it is just possible that I may have that article somewhere.  Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020  @canberra kid John, thank you so much, that has to be one of the most comprehensive replies I have ever had to a query. It pretty much confirms the overall layout of things that was in my head and will allow for a much better detailed model. I am especially grateful as the Airfix Victor, while value for money, is not a cheap kit and one where the modeller needs to be sure of where he is going before he starts chopping away at it.  Once again, I am extremely grateful.  Slightly overwhelmed of Mars 👽 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Here at English Electric Bradford we are always happy to help if possible, even when it isn't one of our products! John.🙂 Edited April 3, 2020 by canberra kid Typo 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 7 hours ago, canberra kid said: Here at English Electric Bradford we are always happy to help if possible, even when it isn't one of our products! John.🙂 One last question John: am I correct in thinking that the bomb bay tanks themselves were covered by removable panels, rather the bomb bay doors opening to access them?  Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: One last question John: am I correct in thinking that the bomb bay tanks themselves were covered by removable panels, rather the bomb bay doors opening to access them?  Martian 👽 I'll check this evening Martian. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 17 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Thanks Steve, it is just possible that I may have that article somewhere.  Martian 👽 Finland calling Planet Wibble!  Martian, I've scanned those excellent drawings and have them as PDF. Some of Bentley's Victor drawings were later published (in 2006) in Scale Aircraft Modeller (?) magazine. I have those as well. I can send them for you if you want to. Send me a PM.  Cheers, Antti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Martian Hale said: One last question John: am I correct in thinking that the bomb bay tanks themselves were covered by removable panels, rather the bomb bay doors opening to access them?  Martian 👽 Hi Martian, yes each tank has it's own attached fairing, with a collar in between each tank. as in the second and forth drawing in my first post. Some measurements here that may be of use? John Edited April 3, 2020 by canberra kid add info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, canberra kid said: Hi Martian, yes each tank has it's own attached fairing, with a collar in between each tank.  Some measurements here that may be of use?  John Thanks John, my long held desire to build a model of "Teasin' Tina" is now within a tentacle's reach.  Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 @canberra kid, John, just a quicke, what colour was the "bomb bay" interior?  Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Not 100% sure Martian, but I'd say gloss white. I think Dennis would know? John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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