T & T GB 1:72 Revell Handley Page Victor - Finished

[Deacon]

Well I thought I would post a couple of pictures of the kit I keep moaning about as a start to a WIP.





The pilot seats are replacements from Aeroclub.

Deacon

[ianf]

Ah so you have been busy on this one as well! nice start. The matchbox kit was a bit hit or miss on fit but with patience it will build up nicely. What markings are you going for? early camo or gulf war type markings?

Ian

[Deacon]

I didn't realise it was a matchbox kit prior to being Revell!!

I am going for the Cosford aircraft (Gulf War) as it is only 45 mins from my house.

I have to say though Ian that I have spent a lot of time on this one already and I really just want to get it on the GB as fast as I can.

Deacon

[mattlaker]

I'm looking forward to this one! Been looking at this kit for the last year and still not sure whether to invest in it!!! I'll be watching this one with interest!

[Ben Montgomery]

Well you've already made a better job of it than I did! Looks good, especially those seats!

I currently have a copy on my ceiling that I am restoring, that, rumour has it, was originally a gift from Matchbox to the CO of 57 Sqn RAF.

Ben

[Deacon]

Just thought I would post a couple of pictures giving an update on the Victor.





Thanks for looking.

Deacon

[Seamus]

Certainly looks like a Victor to me, good stuff so far fella

[ianf]

Hi alan
She is shaping up nicely, I note you have masked off the nose glass, you didn't have to thats painted over on the mk2s Still has that majestic shape though keep her going.

Ian

[Deacon]

Actually mate the nose glass isn't in yet, haven't got around to putting the weight in the nose. I was going to pack it as part of the next stage and then put the glass on.

Deacon

[Deacon]

Here is the latest for this build. The Hemp is darker than I expected.



Deacon

[vespasia]

Looking good so far That Hemp looks pretty much spot on to me

Steve

[mattlaker]

She's looking great! Nice one!

[Deacon]

Thanks guys for the encouragement.

Now this next photo shows the Victor ready to have the underneath sprayed (don't laugh) surely there is an easier way?



Deacon

[ianf]

An interesting paint scheme you have ther alan I didn't know they made a rain coat for Victors The pics you requested are sent hope they help.

Ian

[Deacon]

And you are supposed to be an expert on the Victor, but you've never seen a 'Victor Jacket'!!

I'm obviously going to the wrong guy for my advice .

Thanks for the pics Ian.

Deacon

[mattlaker]

Where are you mailing it to again?

Don't forget the underside of tailplanes/rear stabs/whatever- they're LAG too i think?

[Deacon]

Thanks Matt. I was going to spray these seperately to try to make masking easier.

Deacon

[Deacon]

OK, a bit of a non entity this photo, but it shows I have sprayed the underneath now.



I won't be putting the buddy pods on as the 'Maid Marion' doesn't have them on now.(sounds a bit rude that )

Deacon

[Wes_Howes]

Looking excellent that chap

[Deacon]

Thanks Wes.

Here are a few more photos.

Undercarriage


topside decals applied


undercarriage attached


Deacon

[Deacon]

It's finished Well, except some lights that need painting on which you won't probably see anyway.

Here are probably the last photos of this build on this WIP.

Thanks to everyone who encouraged me along this build as it was destined for the bin at one stage. Thanks to Ian for the loads of photos he provided during this build.









Deacon

[Deacon]

Had some problems posting the above, just checking that it registered OK.

Deacon

[Ben Montgomery]

Yep, they are coming through fine here buddy! And what a kit! In such a short space of time (ish)!

Do you want to take over my AC-130U, it'll get done faster that way!

Seriously, that is superb!

Ben

[DerekF]

That's a very nice build there. Not an easy kit but you've made a fine job of it.

[Wes_Howes]

She is a beaut, well done sir the panel detailing looks spot on to me