Andrew Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) Hi Al, I never doubted for a second that it would turn out so well. Have you changed your lighting setup though? How did you manage to capture the (deserved) praise so accurately, in that it reproduces both the admiration and awe? Who needs a camera ? - all my builds are going to be recorded this way from now on... EDIT: I'm still laughing; Al, this is perfect for my corner of the office - do you mind if I print it out? Cheers, Andrew. Edited October 12, 2007 by Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) OK, for real this time - the finished article! I think this is the best angle to view the Vigi - it really was a beautiful plane. So, it turned out pretty well in the end! A big and very impressive addition to any collection, and one of a very rare breed. Cheers, Al Edited March 21, 2019 by Alan P 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 the light at the end of a dark nightmare.......nyshe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copey Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 nice work mate, :speak_cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Think I preferred the cartoon! Seriously though a great build on what I believe is quite a tricky kit. The finish is good too, nice weathering. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Think I preferred the cartoon! quite a tricky kit Despite what people might say it was actually quite an easy kit to build. And they got one thing right which many manufacturers don't seem to be bothered with - the exterior panels which you want to display closed fit perfectly in either position. Go on, folks, dust this one off - the world needs more Vigilantes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmaker Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Great work,mate! But too sad you closed the canopies....So much work in the pit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I agree with george my friend...All this detail in the cockpit and you cannot see it!!!!! Never the less an excellent model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Has anyone else actually built one of these? I'm curious! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForceSS Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Beautiful job on this one Al. You did the kit justice! Edited February 4, 2012 by GForceSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Beautiful work. Very clean build. I love that very much. now all u need is an aircraft carrier deck to put it on..... Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Really well done Its a big Aircraft especially when sitting next to a Tomcat Must build mine Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 YUM YUM I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks guys, I want another one too! And I'll take that as a no as far as any other built up examples.... anyone selling one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Sorry - missed this one first pass - stunning model!!!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Gorgeous, but no, not built one sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Pics restored - a reference build of sorts for a much requested but sadly neglected kit. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Alan P said: Pics restored - a reference build of sorts for a much requested but sadly neglected kit. Thanks Alan, it’s a very interesting build! 👍 I bought this kit last summer and started to build it last autumn for my friend; after seeing your thread here I think I need to create my own WIP thread - even if I don’t like this kit. The reason why I don’t create the thread yes is a very slow progress (I often torn between the music and modelling). Update: just create the thread... You’re welcome: Cheers! 😎 Edited March 21, 2019 by Nikolay Polyakov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Just caught up with this: lovely build Al. Bought one years ago with some Eduard pre-painted etch for the pit, but the Nautilus bracing looks essential. Will go that route now. Caracal have been threatening to make decals for the kit for a long time and that may be part of my inertia. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 2/4/2012 at 7:04 AM, Alan P said: Has anyone else actually built one of these? I'm curious! Gidday Alan, I did an original Vigilante (without the hump) OOB in 1/72 scale probably just over 40years ago for a young cousin. I don't think I have a photo and I don't know what brand the kit was. I didn't know much about the history of the aircraft other than it was designed as a carrier-based mach2 nuclear bomber, plus that it was the largest aircraft to operate from a carrier (all of which I got from the instruction sheet). I thought it was a nice looking aircraft. On 10/24/2007 at 7:17 PM, Alan P said: Go on, folks, dust this one off - the world needs more Vigilantes! I don't suppose a scratch built RA-5 in 1/250 scale would count? No doubt you recognize them. The Vigilante was the first I did, one bored afternoon. Then later I did the others. They're made from balsa and thin plywood. I've only just seen your thread, and sorry to hijack it a bit. 2007 was waaaaay before my time with Britmodeller. I think your model is extremely good, of a very nice looking aircraft. Regards, Jeff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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