I've always wanted a Vulcan bomber. I've been waiting to see if anyone was making a new tooling, and then saw this in the local model shop today for £40.
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It was between that and the Academy 1/48 scale Phantom Wild Weasel. The Phantom almost got the buy because it was nice and big and only £23...but I WANTED an Avro Vulcan!!
You're one of those guys who has a closet full to stuff you'll eventually get to, right? :crazy2:
Yeah Vulcan! One of my favourite planes of that era. O0
That 1/48 Phantom sounds sweet too. Get it!
:bd:
:notworthy:
Didn't they just "retire" the last remaining Vulcan? Thought I saw something on TV (hell, maybe here) that was showing her last flight?
I think we have one of the few Vulcans on display in the US. I actually saw one fly at an airshow here in Omaha in the 70s.
https://sacmuseum.org/what-to-see/aircraft/avro-hawker-vulcan/
That should be a sweet model. Keep us posted.
Quote from: acctingman on October 10, 2017, 12:44:34 PM
You're one of those guys who has a closet full to stuff you'll eventually get to, right? :crazy2:
I don't have a huge stash. Maybe 20 models.
Quote from: DoctorQuest on October 10, 2017, 02:00:44 PM
I think we have one of the few Vulcans on display in the US. I actually saw one fly at an airshow here in Omaha in the 70s.
https://sacmuseum.org/what-to-see/aircraft/avro-hawker-vulcan/
That should be a sweet model. Keep us posted.
Vulcans used to fly almost daily over my house in Goose Bay Labrador in the 70's. The base there was used for low level training... being much like the terrain in northern Europe and Russia....
^commie
^Fake Frog.
Don't be bitter just because my ancestors had the good sense to get out of that frozen wasteland you call home.
Yer ancestors were thrown out, nothing good sense about it. :knuppel2:
Somebody had the good sense to throw us out
Quote from: Barthheart on October 10, 2017, 12:46:27 PM
Yeah Vulcan! One of my favourite planes of that era. O0
That 1/48 Phantom sounds sweet too. Get it!
I really wanted to - it looked great and a bit of a steal.
This was it
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AC12294
Quote from: acctingman on October 10, 2017, 12:57:53 PM
Didn't they just "retire" the last remaining Vulcan? Thought I saw something on TV (hell, maybe here) that was showing her last flight?
Yes - no fly nomore. Shame because the sound of a Vulcan is bloody marvelous O0
Quote from: JudgeDredd on October 10, 2017, 02:16:37 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 10, 2017, 12:46:27 PM
Yeah Vulcan! One of my favourite planes of that era. O0
That 1/48 Phantom sounds sweet too. Get it!
I really wanted to - it looked great and a bit of a steal.
This was it
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AC12294
Yeah, it's listed there for £37!
JD, i was in a shop last night that was half full of models waiting for you.
Quote from: OJsDad on October 10, 2017, 02:24:49 PM
JD, i was in a shop last night that was half full of models waiting for you.
Was the other half full of lesbian vampires?
Quote from: mirth on October 10, 2017, 02:26:53 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on October 10, 2017, 02:24:49 PM
JD, i was in a shop last night that was half full of models waiting for you.
Was the other half full of lesbian vampires?
Aren't all models lesbian vampires?
Quote from: Barthheart on October 10, 2017, 02:27:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on October 10, 2017, 02:26:53 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on October 10, 2017, 02:24:49 PM
JD, i was in a shop last night that was half full of models waiting for you.
Was the other half full of lesbian vampires?
Aren't all models lesbian vampires?
I'm going to have to think about that in my bunk.
Quote from: Barthheart on October 10, 2017, 02:20:58 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on October 10, 2017, 02:16:37 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 10, 2017, 12:46:27 PM
Yeah Vulcan! One of my favourite planes of that era. O0
That 1/48 Phantom sounds sweet too. Get it!
I really wanted to - it looked great and a bit of a steal.
This was it
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AC12294
Yeah, it's listed there for £37!
I know :'( £23 was a bargain!
Quote from: OJsDad on October 10, 2017, 02:24:49 PM
JD, i was in a shop last night that was half full of models waiting for you.
If only it was here ;D
Wish my LHS had a better selection of armor. He has planes coming out of his ass, but not enough armor.
Hate buying online but if the selection isn't at the shop, my wallet wants what it wants (and it's a damn near 20 minute drive....GAWD, I'm a lazy bastich)
Twenty models, JD?
That's not a stash, that's an intervention.
Though dammit, now I really want to try putting that Akagi model together. Your Vulcan looks super sweet!
Quote from: BanzaiCat on October 10, 2017, 02:39:06 PM
Twenty models, JD?
That's not a stash, that's an intervention.
Though dammit, now I really want to try putting that Akagi model together. Your Vulcan looks super sweet!
Just do it pal - it's very therapeutic
This thing is MASSIVE
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Unfortunately, a "dry fit" has shown this is going to be a challenging build. It's not snapping together where it should, kind of looking like it's warped in places.
It'll take alot of TLC I think.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on October 10, 2017, 04:29:03 PM
Unfortunately, a "dry fit" has shown this is going to be a challenging build. It's not snapping together where it should, kind of looking like it's warped in places.
It'll take alot of TLC I think.
you bought an Airfix kit....
Well....should be easy enough to airbrush!
Going to be a nice build JD. Looking forward to this one.
I always think of JD when I see ads for this 1/48 DKM U-boat Type VIIC U-552. It's on sale for $495 US. And may require an addition to the house. O0
http://www.historicaviation.com/DKM-U-boat-Type-VIIC-U-552-1_48-Kit/productinfo/101944/
oh why fuck around.
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/manufacturers/HobbyBoss_Models/Military_Vehicles/german-80cm-k-e-railway-gun-dora/HBB00082911/product.php
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it wont take up much space.
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Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 10, 2017, 06:49:54 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on October 10, 2017, 04:29:03 PM
Unfortunately, a "dry fit" has shown this is going to be a challenging build. It's not snapping together where it should, kind of looking like it's warped in places.
It'll take alot of TLC I think.
you bought an Airfix kit....
I know :'( But there wasn't another 1/72 kit out there.
I've been waiting and waiting for a new mould to be made - Airfix is going through it's catalogue and remoulding some kits - I had hoped I would find this being announce (they've just done the Victor)
I couldn't wait any longer...I'll just have to master my filling and modelling skills. :buck2:
Quote from: DoctorQuest on October 10, 2017, 08:55:07 PM
I always think of JD when I see ads for this 1/48 DKM U-boat Type VIIC U-552. It's on sale for $495 US. And may require an addition to the house. O0
http://www.historicaviation.com/DKM-U-boat-Type-VIIC-U-552-1_48-Kit/productinfo/101944/
WOW! 55" long! :o
How do I sneak that into the house without getting killed by my wife...... :P
It's started
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This thing is needing a huge amount of work. I think there's more plastic on the flash than there is actually moulded for the model. Also, the filler and sanding it's going to need.
This better be worth it!
That's the Vulcan, right?
uhuh...or at least it's Airfix's attempt at recreating the Vulcan :2funny:
Quote from: Barthheart on October 11, 2017, 05:25:33 AM
Quote from: DoctorQuest on October 10, 2017, 08:55:07 PM
I always think of JD when I see ads for this 1/48 DKM U-boat Type VIIC U-552. It's on sale for $495 US. And may require an addition to the house. O0
http://www.historicaviation.com/DKM-U-boat-Type-VIIC-U-552-1_48-Kit/productinfo/101944/
WOW! 55" long! :o
How do I sneak that into the house without getting killed by my wife...... :P
Tell her it's a gift for her :-"
Don't be mad at me, but some of those British cold war jets were pretty ugly.
So ugly they had their own unique... charm. <:-)
Quote from: Nefaro on February 13, 2018, 04:18:34 PM
Don't be mad at me, but some of those British cold war jets were pretty ugly.
So ugly they had their own unique... charm. <:-)
I do hope you're not referring to the Vulcan!!
That thing had the maneuverability of a fighter!
Absolutely, JD. Maybe the Valiant was not the best looking thing, but the Vulcan is superb. Having seen it in flight on several occasions I can definitely say that its an awesome looking aircraft.
Ditto. Vulcan's roaring just over the treetops in Goose Bay, Labrador was an awe inspiring and beautiful sight. :bd:
And LOUD!
Oh yeah, very loud. And almost as much emissions as a VW!
So I started working on this again. Unfortunately, the nose weight came loose and so I had to stick a load of UPVC down the cockpit through to the nose.
Anyway - that's drying (so far, 12 hours and still drying) so all I've managed to do is the undercarriage.
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I'm moving on to my Starship Enterprise (Original Series) my daughter got me (a while ago!)
Wings are on - and there's some filling to be done!! There's not been a single join on this aircraft that hasn't required filling :knuppel2:
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You guys are killing me. I ALMOST bought a 1/72 EA-6B Prowler and the Hasagawa 1/700 Akagi models. It's probably only a matter of time, now.
OMG - I've been eyeing the Prowler for more than a year.
Get it. >:D
This is proving to be every bit as difficult as I had originally thought. Worse, it's showing my lack of filling skills.
But - I want this done and on the shelf.
Currently, though you can't see it in the photos, it's white from Tamiya aerosol white primer and I'm not looking forward to painting it Dark Sea Grey and Dark Green because this beast used almost a whole tin of Tamiya White Primer!
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The underneath section, bomb bay was an absolute disaster. It only connects at the 4 corners by a very small section and so was loose along the edges...this was made worse by the fact that it was warped (badly) and too small, leaving quite a gap all the way round which needed filling. But the filling wasn't good enough to deal with the warping unfortunately.
The sooner they remould this model, the better
You can soak thoae parts in very hot water and unwarp them.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on April 14, 2018, 06:34:29 PM
You can soak thoae parts in very hot water and unwarp them.
Thanks for the tip.
It's not something I've ever had to deal with...in all other models I've built, I've never seen this. It's an old Airfix kit - it has to go down to that.
I think I'll make sure I buy more modern, less cheap kits in future to prevent having to do more work than should be necessary. I don't mind a bit of filling...but bending moulds back into shape is a step too far for me.
Damn. I just cannot nail spray painting.
This was always going to be a challenge anyway, but the sheer size was always going to make it more daunting to me.
For one, I simply cannot get the paint/thinner mix right. I had to turn the PSI to 30-40 to blast the paint out. Then when I thinned the next cup, it started spidering...too thin. So final cup I thickened and had to up the pressure again.
Result is patchy paint layer and ALOT of paint "dust" which I brushed off which kind of worsened what was already a bad paint job!!
Here's the result. I just don't get it. Worse...once I've made a model, I end up fretting the whole time about painting, putting it off and then eventually getting all the paint kit out and screwing up up...making me even more sceptical next time!
It gets me down man. I love making these, but painting just freaks me the **** out.
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I'm now panicking about putting the green on!! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh! :pullhair: :pullhair:
Maybe it doesn't have to be perfect. Maybe when the shiny stuff is added, the decals and then some weathering, it'll look ok...
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I'm just a bit annoyed that I can't get to grips with thinning my paint. There's only so often I can blame and replace my airbrush >:D
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And the underneath
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It's coming along well, JD!
Sweet :notworthy:
Thanks.
As you can tell, I'm not overjoyed with my airbrushing. I just stress so much about it.
It doesn't look tooooo bad...Hopefully weathering will cover some of the scars.
Quote from: Gusington on April 22, 2018, 12:03:44 PM
Sweet :notworthy:
+1!
Don't be too discouraged, JD
http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2018/04/22
^one of my favorite C&Hs
nice work, JD. A clear coat may help. The Vulcans always seemed to have a glossy finish.
Quote from: mirth on April 22, 2018, 03:26:27 PM
^one of my favorite C&Hs
nice work, JD. A clear coat may help. The Vulcans always seemed to have a glossy finish.
To do
- Klear coat
- Wheels on
- Decals
- Klear coat
- Weathering
I've free-handed camo'd before but with a normal brush. With an airbrush, it's pretty difficult (even taking out the issues I had with thinning)
It really doesn't look bad from the pics.
:peace:
youre holding the airbrush way to close and the paint isnt thinned enough.
also, to maintain the finish between coats rub the model down with a jersey cloth rag.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on April 23, 2018, 12:25:42 AM
youre holding the airbrush way to close and the paint isnt thinned enough.
also, to maintain the finish between coats rub the model down with a jersey cloth rag.
O0
I was having a mare. I had to push the pressure way up so paint would come up - once it's in the cup you're kind of screwed - you can add thinner, but it's already down into the gun. Then I would hold the gun close to try and get the camo lines...but that was turning out terrible because I was holding it so close and blowing paint out at 40psi :DD
I love making these things - but I stress so much when it comes to painting. I never ever felt that way when I was hand painting. Thing is, the final result of airbrush is (when done right) a considerably better finish so I don't really want to sack it...but my old Humbrol enamel paints are calling me
I've just found out the thinner I'm using (UMP Thinner) is meant to be 50/50 mix with Tamiya paint :pullhair:
I assume that's bad?
Quote from: DoctorQuest on April 23, 2018, 08:09:39 AM
I assume that's bad?
Only in the sense that I wasn't mixing it anywhere near that. At most, I was mixing it about 20%
Told ya. 8)
you know theres nothing stopping you from a second coat of paint.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on April 23, 2018, 08:21:27 PM
you know theres nothing stopping you from a second coat of paint.
Honestly I find it so stressful to paint now I think I'd give myself a heart attack. If it turned out as bad, I'd be proper gutted. I'm still holding out on the other klear coats, decals and weathering to make it good
So Klear and decals decals
Just the wheels and weathering to do and I can put this one on the shelf.
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Well - actually, I think I want to paint the rear engine nozzles.
A few things that are wrong and can't be fixed
- The designation decal on the back right broke
- I forgot to paint the "dash" in the cockpit...which you can see as being grey
- A couple of pitot tubes are missing - one broke when cutting it off the sprue (yep - the mould was pretty poor) and one was eaten by the carpet monster
- The aforementioned paint issues which, on the face of it, I don't think are a big problem...she looks ok
It looks good JD. :bd:
Thanks O0
I am quite pleased with it considering the nightmare I had painting it. I've got to be honest, though...the Vulcan is so beautiful, it's hard to make it look bad. :buck2:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on April 26, 2018, 05:31:01 AM
....the Vulcan is so beautiful, it's hard to make it look bad. :buck2:
This is so true! :dreamer:
I decided I wanted to paint those engine nozzles...so masking and hoping
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And done...yaaaay
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And then a dark dirt wash
This is always a scary moment. You've invested alot of time and anguish into building your model and painting it - then you're going to do WHAT?
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Followed by a cement wash
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I'm calling it done and moving on.
Granted I could do with removing more of the wash - but I've got to go :dreamer:
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:bd:
Looks good.
Meanwhile I think I need another board game like a hole in my head right now, and should do something more productive...like get a model.
Yes - get a model. Come to the dark side :knuppel2:
Well...she's looking for a home...
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But hold on......
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Get that nose up!
Power...power...power...WAVE OFF
lol
I'm thinking whatever first model I get should be a 1/35 or 1/48, but also that I might go look at Michael's just to see what they have. They used to have a huge selection, a whole row, and I think they still have several but I don't know. I remember a lot of model boxes being opened, missing shrink, and in various stages of abuse from stupid customers.