Natter Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hi All. Nearly three years ago I was given a photo display board with a picture of XV254 on it. There and then I decided to build Airfix's representation of the Nimrod in the same colours and markings. I wanted to do it at the point of rotation, but it took a little while to work out how to do it. Apart from a few minor bits this is OOB with Xtracrylix main colours. I lost a main wheel so got the mastercasters wheel set and I have put the front mudguards 'somewhere safe' to dry after painting. When they turn up I'll fit them! This baby is going to an ex Woodford friend of mine who doesn't know it's coming. I hope he has plenty of space...... Inspiration: Execution: The undercarriage was adjusted like this: And the cockpit frame was done by masking and brushing thickened paint.......... To tell the truth I am glad it is done and I can get on with something else without this hanging over me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodders1997 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 cracking job well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Absolutely tremendous!!...you friend will be well pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 That is superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Owwww . . . that's rather nice. Cracking build, well done. Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Beautiful! Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Absolutely Stunning build Dave, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwentsider Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 That really is something special.The searchlight on the wing catches the eye. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Absolutely outstanding work, really impressed. Well done and thank you for sharing my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 That's rather nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Wonderful looking model !!! excellent Job !! very nice preentation !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 A Nimrod isn't something I would normally get excited about but that is really well done, lovely work Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Excellent model you have done, I have one in the stash, not ready for me to build yet, one day though Edited October 31, 2011 by kev67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 that is fantastic well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Superb job, really nice paint work and I love the way you have displayed it. Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Now that's a bit good that is! Very nicely done, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphy Br Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 very nice work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Stunning work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Excellent job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dergrunepunkt Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Bloody hell, that one came out great!, congrats!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Its all been said above..... 1st Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thats the best Nimrod i've seen, cracking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycerath Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 This is a great looking model. I never used to be a fan (didn't actually know anything at all about the plane to be honest) until I went to the Norwich Aviation Museum and had a hour and a half long tour with one of the guys who used to fly on that Nimrod. Think the number was XV255. Very interesting stuff. Anyway great looking build. Cy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 beautiful model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 10/10 for the display idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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