Anthony in NZ Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Ooooh that's beautiful! How nice would a couple of ladders be for a Brit Spey Toom.......one can dream. Beautiful work I must say! 1
xvtonker Posted May 25, 2021 Author Posted May 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: Ooooh that's beautiful! How nice would a couple of ladders be for a Brit Spey Toom.......one can dream. Beautiful work I must say! Working on them as we speak...😂🤣 John 2
Anthony in NZ Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, xvtonker said: Working on them as we speak...😂🤣 John You're my hero! I will definitely take a set for my Brit Phantom conversion, your printing is exquisite, you are very talented indeed Thanks so much John!
xvtonker Posted June 30, 2021 Author Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Items relocated in latest edit Edited July 5, 2021 by xvtonker Removed 1 1
xvtonker Posted August 23, 2021 Author Posted August 23, 2021 A couple of new additions to the ladder portfolio. 1. TSR.2 in 1/72 and 1/48 scale 2. Supermarine Swift in 1/72 Examples of the crew ladder in use For all of you RAF Phantom followers, I'll be starting on crew ladder sets in 1/32, 1/48 & 1/72 very shortly. XVTonker 3 1
Anthony in NZ Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 9 hours ago, xvtonker said: A couple of new additions to the ladder portfolio. 1. TSR.2 in 1/72 and 1/48 scale 2. Supermarine Swift in 1/72 Examples of the crew ladder in use For all of you RAF Phantom followers, I'll be starting on crew ladder sets in 1/32, 1/48 & 1/72 very shortly. XVTonker They are absolutely beautiful! I couldnt click the link quick enough...in case it was the Phantom LOL Keep up the great work sir! Cheers Anthony
xvtonker Posted November 11, 2021 Author Posted November 11, 2021 Latest update. final 1/48 3D models for the Phantom crew ladders are complete. Next is to do trial prints and check their fit against F-4 models and then rescale to 1/72 & 1/32. Two sets will be available. Set 1 will comprise of ladders for the Phantom FGR.2, and typically used in RAFG in the 1970's. The second set will be for USAF F-4's which had the tubular front cockpit ladder. This was also used on UK based FGR.2's and FG.1's but there are also some pictures of them being used on 2 Sqn (AC) FGR'2's. Here are some renditions of the ladders: Cheers for now XVTonker 6
Anthony in NZ Posted November 12, 2021 Posted November 12, 2021 Oooooo you are my hero! They are going to look amazing on my 32nd Brit Phantom conversion. Thank you sir!!!
FalkeEins Posted November 26, 2021 Posted November 26, 2021 excellent - how do we buy? Gonna be a bit fragile in the post perhaps 1
xvtonker Posted November 28, 2021 Author Posted November 28, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 10:16 AM, FalkeEins said: excellent - how do we buy? Gonna be a bit fragile in the post perhaps As soon as I have sorted out the printing I will post on the online bidding shop 😁 I also intend to post the details of the British Phantom Appreciation Group as they very kindly got me free access to the ladders on their FGR.2 front fuselage display at the Newark Air Museum. Ladders are shipped in bubble wrap and cardboard boxes. I've only had one ladder damaged in the post and that was when it looked like Royal Mail had dropped kicked and then stood on the box... XVTonker 2
Anthony in NZ Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 3 hours ago, xvtonker said: As soon as I have sorted out the printing I will post on the online bidding shop 😁 I also intend to post the details of the British Phantom Appreciation Group as they very kindly got me free access to the ladders on their FGR.2 front fuselage display at the Newark Air Museum. Ladders are shipped in bubble wrap and cardboard boxes. I've only had one ladder damaged in the post and that was when it looked like Royal Mail had dropped kicked and then stood on the box... XVTonker This is such great news! I reckon these will do well. I for one are grateful for the 32nd version...you have no idea how much. The Brit Phantom Appreciation Group are such a great bunch of guys, and super helpful. Some interesting stuff on there thats for sure Cheers and thanks again Anthony 1
Ossington 2 Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 A 1/24th Harrier Ladder would be appreciated. By me, at least.
xvtonker Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 On 11/28/2021 at 6:14 PM, Anthony in NZ said: This is such great news! I reckon these will do well. I for one are grateful for the 32nd version...you have no idea how much. The Brit Phantom Appreciation Group are such a great bunch of guys, and super helpful. Some interesting stuff on there thats for sure Cheers and thanks again Anthony Drop me a PM, I might have some news for you. XVTonker 1
Anthony in NZ Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 4 hours ago, xvtonker said: Drop me a PM, I might have some news for you. XVTonker PM sent!!!!
xvtonker Posted March 17, 2022 Author Posted March 17, 2022 Well after much teeth gnashing and pulling of hair I've no finally managed to achieve great print results for the 1/48 Phantom FGR.2/FG.1 ladders. I've produced two sets, both sets include the standard navigators ladder but set #1 contains the style of pilots ladder used mainly in RAF Germany in the 70's and set #2 includes the typical USAF type pilots ladder. Set #1 Set #2 Please note that the front ladder in the above shot isn't bent....it's the camera!! I'm in the process of printing test samples of a 1/32 version of the USAF style front ladder and should have some pictures ready by the weekend. I have to say a special thanks to Paul Wright of the British Phantom Appreciation Group for letting me crawl all over their ladders at the Newark Air Museum and to the museum, especially Steve Atwell for giving me access to the exhibits and giving me a personal tour of the museum. Prices for the 1/48 sets will be £14.95 each including UK P&P and £10.95 including UK P&P for the 1/32 USAF style front ladder. XVTonker 2
Anthony in NZ Posted March 18, 2022 Posted March 18, 2022 You sir are a legend! They look amazing and I think every Phantom kit should have them fitted. Long overdue, thank you
Anthony in NZ Posted March 27, 2022 Posted March 27, 2022 One word....Stunning! Sitting on my 1/32 RAF FG.1 conversion. A must have! And often just seen with rear one fitted Thank you so much for producing these! Sincerely Anthony 2 1
xvtonker Posted April 11, 2022 Author Posted April 11, 2022 Finally, the first sets of 1/48 ladders for RAFG FGR.2's are ready. Priced at £14.95 including UK postage. Please PM if interested XVTonker
Stephen Posted April 18, 2022 Posted April 18, 2022 I received two sets of the FGR.2 ladders today and I can testify to the quality. 1
xvtonker Posted April 30, 2022 Author Posted April 30, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 7:58 PM, Anthony in NZ said: One word....Stunning! Sitting on my 1/32 RAF FG.1 conversion. A must have! And often just seen with rear one fitted Thank you so much for producing these! Sincerely Anthony My pleasure Anthony XVTonker 1
xvtonker Posted April 30, 2022 Author Posted April 30, 2022 Latest release is an updated crew ladder for the RAF Jaguar GR & T series. Available in 1/32, 1/48 & 1/72 scales I also plan to release a crew ladder for the French variants in the coming weeks. XVTonker 2
xvtonker Posted May 22, 2023 Author Posted May 22, 2023 I've been busy over the past few months designing and adding new ladders to the collection in 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 scales. New additions include: Armeé de l'Air Sepecat Jaguar Supermarine Scimitar DH Sea Venom DH Sea Vixen Future work will include Tornado GR.4/Typhoon, RA-5C Vigilante, HS Harrier (RAF & RN versions), BAe Hawk XVtonker 5
xvtonker Posted November 16, 2023 Author Posted November 16, 2023 Here are the latest additions to the growing range of crew ladders. HS Harrier GR.3 & T.2/T.4 ladders & Tornado GR.4/early Typhoon crew steps. Currently in 1/72 scale but I'm working on 1/48 and 1/32 scales and maybe 1/24 for the Harrier. Note that the front ladder upper handhold is on the wrong side, this has been rectified and is now on the left hand side on the production ladders. The ladders should be available from Air Graphics within a couple of weeks. XVTonker 2
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