Kevin Callahan Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Valiant and Vulcan done, with Victor approaching the build queue. It's so nice to finally be able to add this one to the display case. Being a completist, it has always bugged me that the Valiant was only available as a vac (and eventually a Mach 2 kit, which isn't much different than a vac). Congrats to Airfix. I do know that the model has some issues, all of which were self-inflicted. The masking is rather subpar, the paint job is nothing special either, and I managed to screw up one of the optional parts for the variant I was doing. onsStill, it is nice to have one in the cabinet. Next up, the Matchbox Victor with replacement resin intakes. Decals came from a Kits At War sheet that I don't believe is still in print. Many other option from Airdecal and Airframe / Model Alliance. As always, more details on the 72 Land blog, referenced below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Kevin, this is a tremendous model of the Valiant ! You are far too hard on yourself as this replica looks superb. These Airfix Valiants are clearly fine models and well worth picking up when results like this can be obtained. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I agree, lovely job! Makes me miss mine a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barak Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I like that very much barak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjojo Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Very nice, even a model that makes you want to buy the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard of Effingham Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 very nice indeed. i hope that you can get to show it to folks at modelshows where you are. they deserve to see such a nice model. trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Looks good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That looks gorgeous - I *STILL* dont have a valiant but I WILL get one....actually, I want two; one in the green and grey camo scheme and one like this ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Thanks gents. I do tend to be a little hard on my own stuff, but then the Mk 1 eyeball detects what the well-posed camera shot sometimes misses! Yes, I'm a big fan of this kit and recent Airfix in general - roll on Gnat and Swordfish! Not sure it'll be in public, since I've sort of abandoned the show scene (in terms of entries) for a few years. Still, the Seattle Museum of Flight has a big non-competitive model display in February that most of IPMS-Seattle attends, so I might get a collection of recent stuff together for that two-day show. They usually get upwards of 2000 models on the tables, so it is pretty impressive to see sitting out amongst all the real planes. Also , Kev1n (an excellent name BTW), of all the Valiants I've seen completed in the last few months, I'm trying to remember any in camo. I think they've all been in white. I know that there are decals for the camo types, so I'm not sure why that would be the case. Mine is in white because the plan was to have the Vulcan in camo, the Valiant in white, and the Victor in hemp/grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Why are you being so hard on yourself? I would be happy to have that model on my shelf. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dergrunepunkt Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Great job, looks awesome. Regarding the Victor, take it easy I have one half-built (mainly due space issues, my thread is there somewhere here at britmodeller) and I can say it's at least "harsh" but is not that bad, if you can take the time to rescribe her you'll win some detail. As long you keep in mind that's such a graceful aircraft that well worth the effort you won't have problems. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Definitely too hard on yourself - she loloks fantastic! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Looks fab!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 thats a real ripper, all the V bombers were such elegant aircraft be proud to have that on the shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 A beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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