RidgeRunner Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Hi all, Having realised overnight that this wouldn't get built for a fair while without encouragement I've decided to throw my Vanneau V in to the pot. I give fair warning that it will be a slow build, then aren't all of mine! ;). The kit is from the French producer Dujinn and I acquired it and another two Vanneaux last year upon buying and "reading" the two volumes of Alain Crosnier's "Le Armee de l'Air en Afrique du Nord 1940-1967". These are fantastic reference books for anyone who is even vaguely interested in aircraft, French aircraft, and the French Magreb. Within I found many photos of these MS aircraft as well as many other beauties. This prompted my purchases as well as a resin SIPA S.211 from Omega Models in Germany. As a taster these machines look like this: Credit: French Wings (Public Domain) In North Africa they were used for counter-insurgency, hence the rocket rails. Another appealling feature for me was the dirt! They got very mucky! Despite having issues with the Hispano engine it seems they were successful and liked by the pilots. The kit is this: while closer inspection reveals a nice PE set (not my thing but hey ho!) but a lot of cleaning up needed! As far as I know it is the only Vanneau V available in 1/72 and so I have no choice but to get tidying! I wont be making a start just yet, though, as I need to get a few other things finished and set aside. Martin 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I'm sure you'll do a cracking job with this as usual. Welcome and good luck Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Unusual but very interesting choice Martin. It reminds me (very slightly) of a tandem seat Mustang! Looking forward to this one. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Unusual but very interesting choice Martin. It reminds me (very slightly) of a tandem seat Mustang! Looking forward to this one. Terry Yes, Terry and, in fact, it is referred to as such in Alain Crosnier’s book 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Yes, Terry and, in fact, it is referred to as such in Alain Crosnier’s book Spooky! I really like the look of it. I'm actually interested in getting hold of some other Dujin models. I checked Omega Models website here https://omega-models.com/ but they only seem to sell their own brand? Any ideas where else might sell Dujin? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Renaissance models, Terry @Terry1954 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Very different . Looks and interesting kit Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 This GB is turning into a trip down memory lane for me.I remember the Vanneau from the Observers Book of Aircraft when I was an Air Cadet back in the ‘60s. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 My apologies @Wez et al for the delayed start on this. I am trying to get the shelf cleared of current builds before attempting this. 🐢🐌:( Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 No problem Martin, Plenty of time yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Hi Martin Great to see something a bit different in the GB, so this is right up my street. Are you sure that photo isn't a entry from the Paris - Dakar rally ? Best of luck with this one. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Best of luck with this one. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Hi Martin Any chance of this one hitting the workbench yet ? I'm looking forward to this one. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 I'm sorry Pat but my love of all things Jet has distracted me. I will get started on her soon. Let me get one more build finished first. I am nearly there Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi all, I think I have to declare this as a non-runner :(. I will, however, get to her at some point and will post a WIP. Meanwhile I have to get the Mirage across the line Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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