Popular Post Adam Poultney Posted October 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2020 I finished this model a few weeks ago but haven't gotten around to posting it here yet. You may have already seen it as I have posted it elsewhere on the internet and Airfix reposted it to their social media pages. It's my third 1:72 Airfix Victor, this one is done as XL231 of 55 Sqn. These really are some huge models, the Victor being the largest V Bomber by a small margin. The B2 variant's 1/72 scale wingspan is 55cm, and the K2 was reduced by 3ft (~1.3cm in 1/72). I just need a camouflaged 1/72 Victor or two to go with these now (a K2 in camo with low viz roundels sounds good and I'd also like an SR2 in camo- all SR2s were). It's not my favourite or best Victor build, that would have to be my late-early B.Mk.2 XM718 (the last Victor produced in its early configuration as a freefall bomber, which needed a little resin to do), but I'm more than happy with the model. I did keep a WIP thread going for most of the build but just forgot to update it at all once I started on the decals 72 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 A most excellent build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Absolutely superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 A very impressive collection!, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Very nice, you have also reminded me it's time to put our garden furniture away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 This is a very nice collection and I agree, a green / gray camouflage version will round out the Victor family perfectly. Beautiful results with all three!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Nice. You know you spend too much time on here when you can recognise other people's garden furniture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Medland Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Hi @Adam, do you have any build pics for XL231? This is me around Aug '91, in 3 hanger at VASF Marham, where I first saw XL231. And in about Sep '95 when I paid her a visit while drag racing at Elvington. She was the first we saw with artwork in 1990 when the first Gulf War broke out, and has held me ever since! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Gary Medland said: Hi @Adam, do you have any build pics for XL231? This is me around Aug '91, in 3 hanger at VASF Marham, where I first saw XL231. And in about Sep '95 when I paid her a visit while drag racing at Elvington. She was the first we saw with artwork in 1990 when the first Gulf War broke out, and has held me ever since! a whole thread of pictures. I've not seen 231 myself, I really need to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Medland Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) Yes, I just found it and slowly going through. Has general melchett made some then? And what filler do you use please? I've not got into any filling yet, but know its coming.... I have to say I really don't remember the flash blinds in the canopy! Edited January 8, 2021 by Gary Medland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Beautiful models well done 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Spectacular Victors! Helping me overcome residual guilt as I just "retired" a rather sloppy B2 I made some years ago [removes inflight refuelling probe from lockdown beard] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 What a fantastic trio of Victors! I’m impressed and jealous at the same time! 😍😍😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley74 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Fantastic looking planes, now I;ve got back into modelling I must build one myself (and this is my first post on here..) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Wesley74 said: Fantastic looking planes, now I;ve got back into modelling I must build one myself (and this is my first post on here..) everyone should build a Victor, or six like I have now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Love your 'vic' of Victors Adam! They look really cool! Thanks for sharing. The victor is one of my favourite planes of all time I think. Even today it looks futuristic and must be 70 years old ! As youths we would take our cars over to the old Radlett Aerodrome where Handley Page was based, careering up and down the runways, usually at night, it was how I learned to drive. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 That is a fantastic build! I don't know that I've ever seen a model of a Victor before and here are three! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Smashing job as usual Adam and I look forward to your shiny camouflage version. I presume you have a pre order in at Airfix for a couple of Valiants . Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Britman said: Smashing job as usual Adam and I look forward to your shiny camouflage version. I presume you have a pre order in at Airfix for a couple of Valiants . Keith two each of the vulcan and Valiant currently, a long way from the six or so I would have bought if the vulcan released in November. I'll probably increase the Valiants to keep some stashed Edited January 13, 2021 by Adam Poultney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Hello Adam, Enjoyed your contribution to BM very much. Impressive trio. The K2 looks impressive. Regards, Orion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Lovely! And a nice collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Very nice Victors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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