bar side Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I always wanted some more modern RAF prop types along with my Cold War jets. The Herc was first & I would like a Jetstream, but that’s not very likely. So when Valom said they were making an Islander it caught my attention. I really fancied the Red Devil’s jump plane that would do the round of 80s airshows. Then I saw the ex AAC now RAF grey Islander box and thought that would do. Now Valom kits are known for their challenges and ‘I need to make this Valom kit more challenging’ said no one ever. So I thought I would power the props and add lighting. Plain daft idea I know. The kit has very nice detail in some places, next to none in others. Poor fit as to be expected, but lots of etch - sparse interior but etch foot pedals where you need a shed load of nose weight anyone? So lots of false starts, several moments of WHY! And I think she is about done. Lots I don’t like & am not happy about but had to draw the line somewhere. Anyway thanks for looking & encouragement along the way. 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I like it ... A LOT! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Very nice. I like the electrics. I remember having a poke around one at Scampton years ago. In fact, probably near thirty years ago! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I wish the models I built and don't like were even half as good as that. Lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Very well finished model and the diorama with the spinning pops looks good - Islander is the only type of aeroplane I have 'willingly' jumped out of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Didnt Airfix kit one of these back in the day?Well tidy mun. Regards celt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Very nice build.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 11 hours ago, celt said: Didnt Airfix kit one of these back in the day?Well tidy mun. Regards celt Cheers. Yes I think they did a 1/72 kit years ago. Think this is the first 1/48 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I like that a lot too,...... excellent job, it really looks the business. I have one myself and I hope it turns out as nice as yours mate, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 That's great! Never knew Valom did an Army / RAF islander. How about them issuing a scaled down version in 72nd scale? 🤔 Lovely job you've done there. 👍 Something really different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyot said: I like that a lot too,...... excellent job, it really looks the business. I have one myself and I hope it turns out as nice as yours mate, Cheers Tony I can give you some tips. My main screen is not great & the fill around it is rough. Watch the main undercarriage. I made my own steel rod frame as the kit bits looked about as useful as a chocolate tea pot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, bar side said: I can give you some tips. My main screen is not great & the fill around it is rough. Watch the main undercarriage. I made my own steel rod frame as the kit bits looked about as useful as a chocolate tea pot Nice to know,.... thanks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, tonyot said: Nice to know,.... thanks mate. There is a WIP so you can see the mess ups along the way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 3 hours ago, bar side said: There is a WIP so you can see the mess ups along the way I`ll search it out,.... ta, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Flipping heck how did you fit motors and lighting in something the size of an Islander? Impressive - the rest of it is great too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, Vulcanicity said: Flipping heck how did you fit motors and lighting in something the size of an Islander? Impressive - the rest of it is great too Cheers. Well it is a 1/48 one & there is quite a bit of space inside that wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Beauty. Enjoyed following the build George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Cheers & thanks for the encouragement George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Really nice, don't think I've seen a 1/48 Islander before. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thanks @Buzby061 the kit has been out for a while and I haven’t seen many built either. Valom are far for shake the box kits so maybe that’s why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 That looks brilliant, and a rare subject too, very impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Cheers @Lord Riot bit late for my usual era of modelling, but I do like the grey islanders / defenders and the modern RAF has few enough multi prop kits in 1/48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Well done, nice job , very much a model on my to do list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Looks good & something a bit different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 That is a simply stunning model very well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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