discussion Airfix 1/144 Vickers Vanguard

[The Migrant]

This is the old 1965 Airfix Vanguard, recently re-released with new decals and box art. I re-scribed it, replaced the kit windows with clear resin and added a few details here and there (including a flight-deck/cockpit of which nothing can be seen). Full build article in the current Airfix mag. (thanks to Ritchi from this forum for his help with the window masks...)


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[Alan 45]

That's a cracker Mike , really well painted

 

[Guest]

Stunning Mike, love it.

 

[Guest]

Absolutley first class... Wow

 

[grumpa]

Brilliant !

 

[Guest]

Mike that my friend is stunning,


scott

 

[peterairfix]

Nice build i must look out for one.


Peter t

 

[Guest]

Wow, amazing build.

 

[eddiesolo]

Beautiful work and a stunning model, she looks amazing, well done Mike on creating something, again, that eye can fall in love with.


Si

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Masterpiece

 

[papa 695]

Wonderful work Mike another great build from you

 

[Guest]

Lovely job Mike, remember flying in these between Glasgow/London, seem to remember they were a bit cramped inside.

 

[The Migrant]

Thanks for the nice comments

 

[yak face]

I love this Mike , I really have a fondness for the old turboprop airliners , I'm lucky to be old enough (just ! no sniggering at the back ) to remember seeing propliners on the few occasions i went to the airport with my Dad , dropping relatives off. Viscounts ,Vanguards ,Britannias , Argosies , hs 748's , all in the twilight of their careers but wonderful to see . This is a superb build , making a quite basic old kit look like a brand new latest technology release , superb work (and photography ,as always ) Great build , cheers tony

 

[flyjoe180]

1965 you say... Awesome work Mike, that is a very clean, crisp and well made Vanguard. Nice to see another airliner presented.

 

[Ian M]

You're rather good at this aren't you


Great job Mike.

 

[Guest]

Stunning, impressive, awesome ... as usual there are not enough adjectives to describe your work.


Francesco

 

[Guest]

I read this in the Airfix mag and, although I have never really found civil aircraft to hold much interest, this one really looked superb. I think it is the different colours and the propellers that give it so much more to look at. Apart from that however you have done a stunning job on this model and brought it to life beautifully.

 

[Snowman]

Stunning finish!!

 

[The Migrant]

Thanks again, you guys are too kind.