Britman Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 This little project started last summer with all good intentions,however we know that does not always pan out don`t we. Roden`s 1-144th Britannia answered all my hopes when it came out and I have been working through a list of Britannia`s that I had an involvement in whilst working at Manston in the second half of the 1970`s. G-AOVF was part of our two aircraft fleet , G-ANCF being the other. So using the excuse to model those aircraft through the years in the liveries of previous operators gave me a good excuse to cover a few schemes that I may not have seen at Manston. IAS where regular visitors and some times required attention from our engineering department ( me amongst others). Here goes, hope you like something. I might just say as I am on the subject of multiple liveries a nice Vanguard would be nice. Thanks should also be given to Ray at 26 Decals as some of these projects would not be possible without his ever expanding range. Victor Fox and Charlie Fox. Both aircraft preserved thankfully . I hope these fire some of you up to build a Brit or two as there are plenty of options out there. Keith 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Love em. What a great looking aeroplane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Great concept and brilliantly executed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Three excellent builds Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AT7GMK Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Hello Keith, The Invicta ones are the standout builds to me. Both my parents were from Kent (Isle of Sheppey) and on family holidays down south visiting relatives my Dad would often contrive a visit to Manston. Best regards, Nigel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Good man. Thanks. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 These look great! You (and Roden) have captured the look of these perfectly, and they are really a feast for the eyes. Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Fabulous idea beautifully executed well done Keith they are a great line up thanks for sharing Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Very nice builds, I like the Britannia a lot, I must start my Airways vacform kit one of these days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 I would love to see you do a number on that Kev. Having had one and sold it on I can understand the commitment. I once thought I would do a super effort on it once but the thought of disappointment stopped me. I knew if I put my mind to it that I could do something with it but felt that wouldn't be enough for me. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Britman said: I would love to see you do a number on that Kev. Having had one and sold it on I can understand the commitment. I once thought I would do a super effort on it once but the thought of disappointment stopped me. I knew if I put my mind to it that I could do something with it but felt that wouldn't be enough for me. Keith It is something I wanted to start for a while, but might wait for the props and wheels to be released aimed at the Mach 2 kit though, but will be OK on the Airways kit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Great builds Keith.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 My hat's off to you. Magnificent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Lovely idea well executed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
621Andy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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