cjhm Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Having created an unintended furore with my critique of the Airfix Vulcan, thought it would be good to show work as my model progresses. This is the XH558 VTTS release and model will be built using kits decals to represent the Vulcan in current colours. Plan so far is to build as follows: - Reduce\remove moulded panel lines, I’m not going for re-scribing as think she should be smooth in this scale - Remove nose raydome, delete rear ECM vent and fill mounting holes - Extend exhausts using tube and filler Here are some pictures after main parts have been assembled, as I work on filling\sanding the rear fuselage section joint which is main fit issue at the moment Edited September 27, 2011 by cjhm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Nice. Another kit I've never built. I read an interesting article in either Flypast or Aeroplane recently of a Vulcan with a desert camo underside with normal grey / green top side that was used in the red flag exercise. This would be an interesting scheme that I fancy doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Looking forward to seeing her progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 as a vulcan fan and having built this kit over 14 times now i will be watching, looks great so far. if you havent done one of these before i recoment using pva glue for the window masking using a cock tail stick, has worked a treat on my vulcans. just finished my frog one will post soon as i have taken the photos. i think im gonna build another airfix one soon and its going to be a prototype one. cup of tea now i thinks. and back to the bench to finish the valiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Back some time ago in the mid/late 70s' while on a spotting/photo visit to the 'Hall, the underside desert camo Vulcan overflew after, what I presumed was a departure from maybe Honington. I never did find out the serial but know it now not that that matters as I don't 'number crunch' any more. I have to say it was a very strange sight at the time and while gazing at it never thought of getting a picture!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Back some time ago in the mid/late 70s' while on a spotting/photo visit to the 'Hall, the underside desert camo Vulcan overflew after, what I presumed was a departure from maybe Honington. I never did find out the serial but know it now not that that matters as I don't 'number crunch' any more. I have to say it was a very strange sight at the time and while gazing at it never thought of getting a picture!! lucky you..! wish i had seen xm607 when she was painted like that. next time they need to repaint her they should give that scheme back to her to seperate her from the remaining 4 of 5 black buck vulcans. ive only ever seen one photo of her painted like that i would love to see others if anyone has any to share Back some time ago in the mid/late 70s' while on a spotting/photo visit to the 'Hall, the underside desert camo Vulcan overflew after, what I presumed was a departure from maybe Honington. I never did find out the serial but know it now not that that matters as I don't 'number crunch' any more. I have to say it was a very strange sight at the time and while gazing at it never thought of getting a picture!! lucky you..! wish i had seen xm607 when she was painted like that. next time they need to repaint her they should give that scheme back to her to seperate her from the remaining 4 of 5 black buck vulcans. ive only ever seen one photo of her painted like that i would love to see others if anyone has any to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 OK, cut up an old 10mm diameter pen into 20mm sections and chamfered the ends with a countersink bit mounted in electric screwriver Glued these in place with polyweld and waiting to set. Will add milliput when tube sections are dry (Still working on other filling\sanding\cleanup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 This is coming along beautifully I'm not a fan of over-used panel lining myself, some you see on 1/72 scale aircraft would be two or three inches wide if magnified by 72 times far better smooth and understated You have made a great start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 i agree none of my vulcans are rescribed mainly because ive never done it i do like the look but whenever i look at vulcans you can hardly see any panel lines, on b2s at least, when b1s were filthy underneath they were more obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 i recoment using pva glue for the window masking using a cock tail stick, has worked a treat on my vulcans. Thanks for the advice, presume you noticed the dirty window under the nose? I sealed the part with quickshine then super glued it in, the outside was sealed with maskol after that pic but the dirt seems to be wet sanding residue on the inside, looks like I might be able to clean it though the cockpit opening with a long bendy something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 - Reduce\remove moulded panel lines, I’m not going for re-scribing as think she should be smooth in this scale- I with you on that one. In 1/72 scale panel line swould be almost indiscernable. If I wanted to do some panel lines, I've used a mechanical pencil and drawn them on. Once done, I spray a coat of varnish to get rid of the sheen the graphite has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I have loads of photos of the Vulcan at Newark that I took if you are interested http://s771.photobucket.com/albums/xx355/u...;cpZZ6QQtppZZ20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 I have loads of photos of the Vulcan at Newark that I took if you are interested http://s771.photobucket.com/albums/xx355/u...;cpZZ6QQtppZZ20 Super, yes most appreciated Good supplement to my Haynes 'Vulcan Owners Manual' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Right, basic shape of jet pipes coming along, wings and tail added, filler ongoing ... Pics show model after good wet sanding session ouside, light is failing so they are a bit dull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Coming on really well Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 It is looking really good, I can hardly wait for "paint on" stage Going to be a good 'un Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Nothing to show picture wise but filling\sanding ongoing Just cleaned up undercarriage, 16 main and 2 nose wheels, flash and heavy mould lines on all of them Edited October 2, 2011 by cjhm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 After the weekends mamoth wet sanding fest a few patches needed further attention Main fit issues were underneath, few remaining minor tweaks needed with filler\sanding then I think a coat of primer is in order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabspat Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I traded my one off ages ago, wishing i did'nt now lol, fantastic work. May have to save up and get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT'71 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I am glad it's not just me that doesn't think that panel lines should be enhanced. Many years ago one of the mags. was building the tanker Vulcan. The modeller stated that 'I remove all panel lines these days', and in the photo the finished kit look so real. I think that models with prominent, or even visible panel lines look like toys. I have just refurbished a Matchbox Victor that I made when they first came out. I converted it from a K2 to a B2R when the Vulcan came out to give me a Blue Steel, and have now totally refinished it and lowered the undercarriage. As you can imagine there is not much left in the way of panel lines with all the layers of paint, and it looks really good. I will follow your build with interest, as I will no doubt be building another Vulcan shortly, now that I have got the modelling bug back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I am glad it's not just me that doesn't think that panel lines should be enhanced.Many years ago one of the mags. was building the tanker Vulcan. The modeller stated that 'I remove all panel lines these days', and in the photo the finished kit look so real. I think that models with prominent, or even visible panel lines look like toys. I have just refurbished a Matchbox Victor that I made when they first came out. I converted it from a K2 to a B2R when the Vulcan came out to give me a Blue Steel, and have now totally refinished it and lowered the undercarriage. As you can imagine there is not much left in the way of panel lines with all the layers of paint, and it looks really good. I will follow your build with interest, as I will no doubt be building another Vulcan shortly, now that I have got the modelling bug back. absolutly pannel lines are fun to stain and i do like them and on some models it looks right but a vulcan you just cant see them very often unless your face planting on it. im gonna build another soon of xm655 i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjhm Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) Finished main fuselage preparation and applied some primer (Simoniz grey rattle can) This has highlighted some minor defects I missed so hopefully only one round of filling\sanding to go then I can apply main Medium Sea Grey Odd round shapes on upper wing are 'shadows' caused by overspray when model was upside down balanced on some spray can lids and should sand out easily Edited October 8, 2011 by cjhm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) This is beginning to look magnificent instead of merely epic all coming together well, I'm getting Vulcan urges again after so long since my last one nice doesn't quite describe it Edited October 8, 2011 by perdu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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