Alan P Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Didn't enjoy this challenging build, the new Airfix kit can't come soon enough! Finished as the Duxford-displayed XJ824 for a work colleague who flew it into Duxford on its last ever flight. I added Freightdog Olympus 201 exhausts and scratchbuilt the cockpit, crew entrance area and entry ladder along with extra detailing in the wheelwells and gear doors. Decals were a mixture but the 101 Sqn badge and serial were provided by @Darth Vader. Paints were Gunze Mr Color lacquer for the camouflage colours and MRP lacquer mix for the Light Aircraft Grey Build log is here: Very glad it's done, now I can move on with my life! All the best, Alan 63 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I hope your colleague likes this model Alan, you’ve done a good job on what’s regarded as a challenging kit. Several years ago a friend and I went to Duxford for the day and had taken my then-toddler daughter so that her mum could get some sleep (night shifts). We were stood under XJ824 busily examining one of the main wheel bays when my friend looked round and asked “Where’s Grace?”. We looked round but couldn’t see her. Then we looked back at ‘824 to discover that she had ducked under the guard rope round the undercarriage and was trying to get both arms round a wheel that’s bigger than she was at the time and looking very pleased with her little pink self. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Awesome result. I'm sure that your friend was delighted with it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Great V-Bomber, came out great 👍 Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Splendid mate, a well tamed beast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hello Allan, Old or new, to me it looks fantastic, Not the most easiest color scheme to spray. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks guys, you know what it took! All the best, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Great build Alan! I enjoyed your WIP thread, it came out very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Excellent build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Lovely job. I hope your Colleague appreciates just how impressive that build actually is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Very nice Alan especially given the challenging nature of the dated molds. I`m certain your good friend is very proud to have it on display. I know I would. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Gorgeous Vulcan! Proper jet pipes and not a join line in sight, absolutely brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanfan Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 You've done a marvellous job of that. Thanks for posting. Vulcanfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Very nicely finished! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Many, many thanks again! 😁👍 Just realised I forgot the nav lights 😮 back to the bench it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Lovely work. I'm trying to wrestle one into submission at the moment so I feel your pain. Currently awaiting a Red Cross parcel of filler! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Very nice result, not an easy kit to conquer but you've achieved it. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 5 hours ago, gazza l said: Very nice result, not an easy kit to conquer but you've achieved it. gazza l Thanks, your build provided an excellent reference resource, standing on the shoulders of giants and all that 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Nice job Al - that's one more Vulcan than I've managed to build, despite mastering a load of gear bays and intakes back in the day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mike said: Nice job Al - that's one more Vulcan than I've managed to build, despite mastering a load of gear bays and intakes back in the day Thanks, it'll hopefully be my last 😉 Been looking at the big B-1 this week, so that might be making an appearance soon... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Cracking job. Love a good Vulcan. I totally agree though, not a fun build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Nice build, looks lovely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Can't see any traces of your trials on the model – it looks d**n ner perfect to me. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Superb model I built one from the first batch made and didn't have half the problems you had Shame the moulds deteriorated so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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