discussion Pauls Bloodhound. Airfix. 1/76

[PaulTRose]

Airfix braille scale Bloodhound missile with teeny tiny Land Rover

Can remember doing this back in the 70s when i was a nipper

looking forward to starting this......will add photo shortly

 

[PaulTRose]

Been doing a bit of research on t'internet and found out a few interesting things

First is that this was new tool in 1960!......its a year older than i am!!!!

second is ive always thought it odd that it has a Land Rover cos surely it wouldnt have been powerful enough to tow the trailer and missile?.....but it seems it was


And third......Landies dont have to be RAF blue and missiles dont have to be white

 

[Jim R]

Interesting to see what you make of this Golden Oldie.

 

[PaulTRose]

And a piccy

 

[Lee Drennen]

Paul very cool vintage build. Glad you could join us

 

[papa 695]

Nice Paul, looking forward to seeing you build this one.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I remember this kit from my childhood. Good luck Paul.

 

[Si Benson]

Another interesting build……look forward to see how it goes together Steve

 

[PaulTRose]

Sprue shot....consudering its 64 years old its very free of flash......just a little bit on the figures

Not sure how long this is going to take...the assembly should be straight forward.....its the painting that might take a little longer

 

[Steve Ski]

Wow, that's a cool kit!

 

[Guest]

I also remember this, it came with a 1/72 Hercules

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice sprue shot.

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Just a thought. 'Accurizing' this thing is a LOT of work

A LOT

Don't go down that path if you don't want to!

Does anyone else remember when this was packaged in with the Hercules? And am I right in thinking that issue was the first with RAF markings?

 

[PaulTRose]

Just looked it up stevechris lol........cos i dont remember it.....it was the original issue of the herc in 1971 til mid 70s

Im not planning on doing too much to this.....some glass in the landie and thats about it

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Do what you feel is the whole of the law

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great kit Paul. Love the little Landrover.

 

[PaulTRose]

Bit of an update
i kind thought this was going to be a quick easy build but its a fiddly little kit
theres no major flash but you can tell the tooling is getting tired....things arnt that crisp any more
launcher is done ....landie and trailer mostly done....not started the missile yet...going to need to get the filler out soon

 

[papa 695]

Looking good Paul.

 

[Si Benson]

Looks to be coming together nicely Paul

 

[PaulTRose]

Sorry for dark pic
bits painted....plan now is clear coat.....wash.......matt coat.
...final assembly