Victor B.1

[dodgy-alan 1,587]

Handley Page Victor B.1 , early test aircraft. 1/96 scale Lindbergh kit.  The actual original mold dates back to the late 50s so I've needed to make a few improvements. Scratch built both engine intakes, added the stabilizer fins to the rear dive brakes, plus a few  other minor bits. All decals are from the spares box as the originals were shot.  Tons of nose weight needed  as she is a notorious tail sitter if built without any. I've also included a photo of the real aircraft on which this model is based. It's not completely accurate but hey, I'm pleased with the way she came out. Thanks for viewing.

 

[Tristarcaptain 282]

Wow!  Just how long had you had that old Lindbergh kit, Alan!  I thought that it came out before the ark!! 

I had the Lindbergh Vulcan which never got built as the (original) Airfix one came out.  It is nice to see that Airfix are bringing out a NEW Vulcan this year, but my model making days are over and what was my model making time is now flight simulation time!  I do have the Just Flight Vulcan and if a Victor came out, that would make it onto my 'wants list' as looks like a lovely plane.

Best wishes

Martin

[dogtrack 345]

Nice one Alan.  Surprised you still have the space to display all these models.

[dodgy-alan 1,587]

On 28/02/2020 at 03:59, dogtrack said:

Nice one Alan.  Surprised you still have the space to display all these models.

Thanks Arnold. I only keep a few out at a time. The rest are in storage boxes. Ideally I need a complete museum to display them all, there's over 2000 of them! 

[dodgy-alan 1,587]

On 27/02/2020 at 05:55, Tristarcaptain said:

Wow!  Just how long had you had that old Lindbergh kit, Alan!  I thought that it came out before the ark!! 

I had the Lindbergh Vulcan which never got built as the (original) Airfix one came out.  It is nice to see that Airfix are bringing out a NEW Vulcan this year, but my model making days are over and what was my model making time is now flight simulation time!  I do have the Just Flight Vulcan and if a Victor came out, that would make it onto my 'wants list' as looks like a lovely plane.

Best wishes

Martin

It's an old kit for sure but as can be seen, you can make a decent model out of it.  I just wish Airfix would do a decent B.1 Victor and Vulcan to go with their B.2 versions. The consensus at model shows is that they should, but Airfix/Humbrol don't listen.