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NutLoose
9th Nov 2019, 13:30
There is a apparently new model kit coming out and it is in 1/72 scale, that might not sound big but the Airfix one was 1/144 so you are looking at about airline display model size, this first image shows an example of the size it will be though it isn't of the new kit, the other links show the versions :)
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x768/img_6260_1024x768_005ca1b88d84a1d774df7c6e473b81c82005825f.j pg
new kits
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10654007
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/300x197/10654007_12676a30ba0f8ec9163e8086318bb687e3406397.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/300x197/10654019_d313c3a368d0f0c9d94455dd480fb99836d14417.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/300x196/10654013_54447fe3f285fa9720ef7b17a4a359e6edc2e78f.jpg
Nice! Sadly my modelling days are long past - excessive dust and clutter! ;)
fantom
9th Nov 2019, 16:37
Ah, the Moon Rocket. Who was BAH 1970 ?
langleybaston
9th Nov 2019, 20:14
Nice! Sadly my modelling days are long past - excessive dust and clutter! ;)
and eyesight and arthritis, bugger it.
Tankertrashnav
9th Nov 2019, 23:46
I gave up and got those guys in the Phillipines to do a lovely Victor K1 for me - even got to specify what serial, etc. Worth the extra money and much better than the lash-up I would have made! They will do you any VC10 mark you like - my preference would be for one in BOAC livery.
Ascend Charlie
10th Nov 2019, 00:15
Why did the rear-engine phase stop so quickly?
I thought that the clean wing, noise at the rear etc was all a good idea. F28, F100, DC-9, B727, VC-10 etc. Is it the disturbed air behind the wings, or the dirt / water spray behind the wheels on landing? CG problems with a heavy engine so far back?
It would allow larger diameter engines to be fitted without the ground clearance and software problems of the 737MAX.
megan
10th Nov 2019, 02:01
Structure weight incurred from all that weight at the very back end would be my guess, and missing out on the wing bending relief that under wing engines provide.
The late XV105
10th Nov 2019, 03:46
Thank you, NutLoose. Given my Userid, what a welcome post to wake up to. :)
Foxxster
10th Nov 2019, 04:47
This is what you really want.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1R-dTDnYTOeRE8CBUWCEt96EvKtlCZ6o8hUYziz_NUkACj91FaNSUHWvU&v=C80tvktNxjQ
The late XV105
10th Nov 2019, 05:13
This is what you really want.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1R-dTDnYTOeRE8CBUWCEt96EvKtlCZ6o8hUYziz_NUkACj91FaNSUHWvU&v=C80tvktNxjQ
:ok::ok::ok:
Foxxster
10th Nov 2019, 05:38
:ok::ok::ok:
military version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_oAGPb2zwU
and nothing related to the VC10 but from 2013 radio controlled championships.
Some insane level of detail on that Russian plane. Especially the cockpit with pilot whose head rotates and the video displays ... unreal flying too!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m9f1ov3pdCc
Lima Juliet
10th Nov 2019, 09:56
Can you put Air Stewards in it and pretend they’re Aircrew? :E:E:E:E
Stan Woolley
11th Nov 2019, 08:32
I gave up and got those guys in the Phillipines to do a lovely Victor K1 for me - even got to specify what serial, etc. Worth the extra money and much better than the lash-up I would have made! They will do you any VC10 mark you like - my preference would be for one in BOAC livery.
Can you provide a link or contact email please?
Tankertrashnav
11th Nov 2019, 11:26
I cant find a link to their website but the email address is
[email protected] . I was very satisfied. The medals are in solid hardwood. As the work progresses they send you photos for your comments, and you can get them to make alterations as necessary. I specified a particular aircraft in 214 squadron markings with the colour scheme, roundels etc correct for 1973, and that is what I got. Scale is approximately 1:72 . The only problem was that when the aircraft arrived, in spite of being well packed, the refuelling probe had drooped slightly, but as that is a problem not unfamiliar to gentlemen of my age I decided to leave it as it is!
Hope you get on ok
TTN
Jhieminga
11th Nov 2019, 13:23
The Mach2 kit is available for pre-order from Hannants, apparently they had a few kits available at the Telford show this past weekend.
NutLoose
11th Nov 2019, 14:11
And a 1/72 Vulcan from Airfix!!!
https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/82539-new-airfix-172-vulcan/
Stan Woolley
11th Nov 2019, 14:34
Hope you get on ok
Thanks. :ok:
NutLoose
11th Nov 2019, 16:41
You know there is a Victor in the same scale
https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/handley-page-victor-b2-1-72.html
RedhillPhil
11th Nov 2019, 16:53
...and if your pocket is reasonably deep -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Airfix-A11001-Vickers-Valiant-1-72-Scale-Series-11-Plastic-Model-Kit/2255948260?iid=153693428546&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=153693428546&targetid=602114963966&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045815&poi=&campaignid=1669190312&mkgroupid=67214009880&rlsatarget=pla-602114963966&abcId=1063846&merchantid=119034171&gclid=CjwKCAiAqqTuBRBAEiwA7B66hYwwwHK9j8gBaAI6g3gxa1nRPgofsL iNBqH9Ti1GhGCKlM1PeKRstBoCeysQAvD_BwE