Pete in a shed Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hello all Bit of a change from red stars I thought I’d try red roundels instead. This is the Special Hobby Vautour IIN, a chunky beast which has been in the stash a while. Its straight from the box and was a thoroughly enjoyable build. The only criticism I have is in the fitting of the undercarriage. If the instructions are followed the model sits parallel to the ground when it should have a pronounced nose up attitude. I achieved a nose up stance by drilling holes in the main legs, inserting brass rod and then dry fitted them into drilled holes in the fuselage allowing them to move up and down freely. The resin mounts for the outboard wheels were moved down 2-3 mm and glued in place. Then the model was rotated about the outriggers until the desired angle was achieved. A drop super glue then set the main legs in that position. The rest of the build was pretty straightforward. The model depicts an aircraft of Escadrille 1/30 “Loire” based at Creil in 1962. I’ve included a couple of shots of my Yak-27K8 as it was designed around the same time and has a similar U/C layout to the Vautour. Interesting that two designers went for this layout around the same time. Here are the pics. Thanks for looking Pete 69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Both models are very well done. Are those flash suppressors on either side of the nose on the Vautour? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Two crackers there Pete, both favourite aircraft of mine. I've got a couple of Vautours I need to get too to sit next to my Yak-25! Thanks for the heads up re the u/c sit. 2 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Interesting that two designers went for this layout around the same time. Perhaps they both copied the B-47..... Really nice models Pete! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Really lovely work on the Vautour Pete, and the Yak is a cracker too! I'd never really thought about the similarity in the designs until I saw both yours side by side Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 This is fetching! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Fantastic work! The way the aircraft sits on the ground really looks much better than on other builts from this kit that I have seen before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 A great pair, excellent work on both ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Brilliant work on both! I've always thought the Vautour had something of a 'Soviet' look to it. That Yak's nose radar must have been massive compared to the Vautour's, judging from the size of the respective radomes. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 4 hours ago, SAT69 said: Both models are very well done. Are those flash suppressors on either side of the nose on the Vautour? Thank you. Yes they are flash suppressors. I could have added smoke residue front and rear of them as on some of the pictures I've looked at they got pretty stained. I decided to keep this one clean though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 hours ago, keefr22 said: Perhaps they both copied the B-47..... Really nice models Pete! Thanks Keith. I tried to think of an another aircraft with this type of U/C layout and couldn't bring one to mind. Now you've said the B-47 of course the B-52 had this and the U2 as well. Well done for jolting my old grey cells. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Vultures1 said: Really lovely work on the Vautour Pete, and the Yak is a cracker too! I'd never really thought about the similarity in the designs until I saw both yours side by side Chris Thanks Chris. Thinking about it that's probably why I fancied making a Vautour, it is a bit Yak like. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 32 minutes ago, Learstang said: That Yak's nose radar must have been massive compared to the Vautour's, judging from the size of the respective radomes. Yes its huge isn't it. I'm guessing its not a phased array, more of a Jodrell Bank 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Very nice. It makes a chanage to see a Vautour in French, rather than Israeli, colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Now that is very nice, Pete! I love it! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Carlos Duque Arango Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Excellent job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Beautiful builds, they both look really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Stunning builds both, bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Natter said: Very nice. It makes a chanage to see a Vautour in French, rather than Israeli, colours. Thanks Dave, the kit decals are really good providing several French options including those with yellow and red stripes, it just had to be one of these. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Superb and such a lovely finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Superb `Vulture` there Pete and the two look great together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Awesome "Vautour"! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 What a lovely immaculately made model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Lovely! Nice one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Stunning Vautour build & looks superb next to that Yak. Would love to build one of these, but still undecided which version. Good idea with the undercarriage sit adjustment, much like that on the Harrier. May I ask what metal paints you used? Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 An extremely impressive build! I confess the name "Vautour" meant nothing to me, so I have arrived late to this post. Glad I finally got here, because it is quite an attractive aircraft and a beautifully built model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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