airfix vulcan 1/72

[m0rce]

Good evening all,

My girlfriend, being the lovely being she is, gave me for my birthday this kit, after we saw the display in Shoreham earlier this year.

She didnt know its reputation.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h238/ ... tpo77v.jpg

To be continued.

[SyntaxModels]

Can't wait mate, hey that rhymes! I love the Vulcan and I'm sure you'll make something nice out of it!

[Puj]

If this is the same as the previous versions (re-boxed), be prepared for a lot of filling and sanding. Trust me - it is a bit of a bitch to build, especially the engine intakes. Raised panel lines and lateral joints are a nightmare.

I would be interested to know if this model still has the TFR nipple on it and the 301 series engine exhaust cowlings ?

Here is a review of the XM607 version

http://modelingmadness.com/review/mod/kolvulcan.htm

Good luck

[m0rce]

Thank you Syntax and Puj.
Indeed it has that nipple on the nose. I didnt know it wasnt on the version im building until it was too late.

I have almost completed the kit. Just some stencils left to add and two of the landing gear covers. I did it a while ago but didnt have the time to upload progress.

Filler/sanding galore indeed. I think i filled/sanded the intake joins over 10 times over a week until they were almost acceptable. Only a small spot is still visible (photos to follow) as i reached the "its good enough or ill smash it" mentality.

Currently working on airfix bf109 in 1 48 so no idea when ill do last stencils and base for it.

Thanks for looking

Sergio

Edit:typo

[m0rce]

Seam lines galore







There has been more progress after these pics and broken off pieces (wheels) stuck back on. More pics to follow.

[m0rce]

I have better shots of the intakes after all that filling and sanding. Ill post them when i locate them.

Thanks for looking in.

Sergio

[m0rce]

Hello friends
Found another pic of the intakes

note the little seam line on the left

[SyntaxModels]

Ah it doesn't look too bad! Great job on a pretty crap kit!

[m0rce]

Cheers Leo, im happy with it.
Ill get some better photos of the whole bird this weekend.
Regards
Sergio