Planebuilder62 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Hi there I think I have learnt to load up pictures, here is my 1/72 Airfix Concorde I built a few years ago. This kit helps you put into use the modelling skills you have learned over the years, it is one of those that needs a lot of time and patience to make it look good. Here is a list of the changes made to the kit starting from the nose. Please note, this is not the build sequence. 1. Nose probe replaced with Master Mirage brass probe. 2. Nose cone external profile rounded off to remove prominent external angled ridge. 3. Internal support made for visor to reduce rake angle as the Airfix design is too flat when the nose is up. 4. Scratch built panel underneath the visor. 5. Visor back edges reshaped to allow steeper angle. 6. Fit the nose, then the visor and fill with scrap plastic and filler at the bottom of the visor to blend in. 7. Glue the left fuselage nose section to the left centre section. Repeat for right. This is done after the mating surfaces have been fettled to ensure no steps when glued. 8. Fill in all recessed panel lines and the side windows. Use white Milliput and not grey like I did, it took loads of primer to cover the filled grey lines. 9. Move the nose wheel well forward, I seem to remeber about at least 1/2’’. 10. File off the longitudinal ridges around the cockpit as the profile is over pronounced in the kit. 11. Glue fuselage front sections together. 12. Add support sections of plastic card along edges to support the wings to improve the bond and reduce the gap. 13. Glue top half of each wing to the fuselage. 14. Make up wing underside to the wings. 15. Remove height from the rear of the engine housings. This will ensure that there is no step at the wing upper surface/ engine interface. 16. Glue tail sections of fuselage together. 17. Partially cut off fin and re-align as it is twisted in plan view and canted over to one side from the moulds. 18. Glue the tail to the fuselage and use lots of plastic card and filler to blend in. 19. Replace kit wheels with Airwaves resin set. 20. Something I forgot earlier was the Drawdecal Concorde windows and door surround decals were also used here. Onto the pictures With the Wright Flyer from the AIMS brass kit The reprofiled nose and visor from 2 sides Edited June 14, 2020 by Planebuilder62 Drawdecal note added 55 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Beautiful! The extra work really paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 That is, beyond all doubt, the best looking Concorde model I've ever seen. Congratulations on an excellent build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Outstanding Concorde! Your photos depict a perfect build, and I am sure they do not lie. Congratulations Sir! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 You have done an outstanding job of modelling a beautiful aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 5 hours ago, SAT69 said: That is, beyond all doubt, the best looking Concorde model I've ever seen. Congratulations on an excellent build. Agree completely. If mine looks half that good I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Wow that is super...so sleek just like the real thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Superb job and very useful post for me. I wish I had the skills to apply your fixes. Mine is going to be built wheels down as if just taking off so I need to build nose at 5 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Very impressive!!!!!! I like it!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 Thank you chaps for your kind words and the positive responses. One thing I found surprising when I was building this kit was the lack of available detailed information compared to military aircraft. The Haynes manual was very good though. I hope this build will motivate you that have this kit to give it a bit of time when you build it. It really stands out on your shelf when completed and everyone knows what it is. Thanks and happy modelling. Regards Toby 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Wow!!!!! Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 That is a thing of beauty. Filling in the panel lines is a great idea. I've got one in the Pending file, I might re-start it after seeing yours. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 As like the real aircraft. A thing of great beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Stunning build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 That is the best Concorde I've seen built in any scale. Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 It's a beautiful aircraft and yours is a beautiful model. The paintwork is particularly impressive. Marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/14/2020 at 4:01 PM, jean said: Outstanding Concorde! Your photos depict a perfect build, and I am sure they do not lie. Congratulations Sir! JR You are correct. I can vouch for the quality of this build since I was fortunate enough to see this model 'in the flesh' shortly after Toby completed the build and presented it at the club for viewing. Great Model, Toby ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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