Avro Vulcan B.1

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Avro Vulcan B.1

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A conversion of the 1/72 Airfix 09002 kit using the Flightpath resin, white metal and etch. I decided to compile the markings of XA897 at 230 Operational Conversion Unit circa 1956 at RAF Waddington.
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That's a beauty. Not a common conversion too.

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Great to see that conversion done. Lovely and so different from the B2.

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Pretty nice Ratch.
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Great work on the conversion; good to see a B1 modelled for a change
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Fantastic work. Love the tonal variation in the colour scheme 8-)
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Thanks very much for your generous comments chaps :grin:
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Excellent work.

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Very effective. Ditto on the tonal variation!
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Very nicely done Ratch, that is an impressive beastie and the open air brakes and crew entry hatch give it a great candid appearance.
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A very nice build complimented by the weathering. Great work.
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A grand job indeed.
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Very nice!
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Cheers chaps :razz:
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Re: Avro Vulcan B.1

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Nice display Ratch.

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