zebra Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Here's my 1/144 F-RSIN Plastic Britannia built as Britannia 312F XX367 of the A&AEE using 26 Decals, which I've just finished in the Bristol Aeroplane Company group build. Build thread is here. This kit had been sitting in a not-often-visited corner of the stash for a few years, and I hadn't really been planning on building it. My Dad had given it to me for Christmas, and I hadn't been in a hurry to build it - it's not exactly a beautifully moulded kit! But Dad passed away on 3 July and, with the Bristol group build going on at the time, it seemed like the right kit to build. Dad would have liked me to use the BOAC decals that were included in the kit, and that was the plan until they turned out to be pretty terrible decals, which prompted a hasty repaint to allow me to use these 26 Decals that I'd had in the stash for a while. Built OOB, the kit is fairly crude but builds up into a nice enough representation of the Britannia. With a bit more time and effort I think it could be built into a good model. But I think I'll use the Roden kit next time! thanks for looking Julian 45 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Such a great looking machine, beautiful reproduction SD 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Young Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Sorry to hear about your Dad, but your Britannia is a wonderful tribute. I bet the props took a lot of patience! Cheers, Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Looks very nice, sharp paintwork. I'm sure your dad would have approved despite it not being in BOAC colours. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 This looks lovely and I am sure your Dad would have been pleased with your wonderful efforts, even if he did prefer the BOAC scheme. Great work. My sincere condolences to you and yours. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 That is a SUPERB end result! Wow. Nice to see an A&AEE Britannia.... something you don't see very often. I'm sure your Dad would have been very pleased with the finished build. Sincere condolences to you and your family 🙁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Very nice, once got to sit in the cockpit as an ATC cadet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Despite the kit's failings you have produced a beautiful looking model of a very fine looking aircraft. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I bet your Dad would have been over the moon to see what you have done there. Front and centre for the display shelf. Great job on what I understand is a less than stellar mould. Makes it all the more special imho. Bravo 👏 and take a bow Now that Roden kit for an encore perhaps ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Another masterpiece from your bench, Julian @zebra, and , for a so-so kit, you've made a great job of it. The Britannia has such a classic and elegant profile, imho. Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Hallo Perfect! This is such a good looking airliner. In my childhood in Austria, I remember the one crashed at Innsbruck.... Would like to build some, but in 72, there is none. Built many in 1/33 from paper. The Viscount twice.. Happy modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 That’s beautiful, nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I have to concur you have produced a lovely model. simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 That’s a stunner! Beautiful finish and what a fantastic subject. I actually remember this flying into Woodford once back in the 80s. It was huge! I’d love one on 1/72 though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Absolutely stunning Britannia! A graceful aircraft that one just has to love! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Excellent result Julian, thanks for sharing. In a sense you have built a BOAC Britannia since XX367 was originally G-AOVM which flew with BOAC from 1958 until 1964! I've built both the F-RSIN and Roden Brits and they each have their good and bad points. Roden offer "mainstream" moulding quality and transparent windows for those who want them but their engines and props are a bit of a pain and they omit some details which F-RSIN get right. It's very much a case of swings and roundabouts. Dave G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Duncan B said: Despite the kit's failings you have produced a beautiful looking model of a very fine looking aircraft. Duncan B I wholeheartedly agree! Condolences to you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Yep, you have done well with this kit, not one of the finest out there so finishing it so nicely is a fine tribute to your father. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Love it, very very cool indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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