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Offline Saso Krasovec

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Vickers Vimy
« on: March 23, 2021, 08:43:28 PM »
Hi!
The model represents the Vickers Vimy in October 1918. It is the fourth prototype of this aircraft and the first to have new Rolls-Royce Eagle engines. The tail section is still old, it only has two larger rudders. At the end of October of the same year, it was used in France.
The model is made by Eastern Express, very old casting by Frog. There is almost nothing left of the set in the box, used parts are completely processed, all other parts are scratch-built. I show the construction from beginning to end so that at least a part of the work invested in the model can be seen. The model is 1/72 scale. I used Windsock Datafile Special - Vickers Vimy (J M Bruce) and internet resources.
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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2021, 08:45:18 PM »
Wow, what a project! And such a great final results. Remarkable in all aspects, thanks for sharing!
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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2021, 08:58:21 PM »
Beautifully built ! fantastic job on adding all those details , very impressive !


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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2021, 09:10:41 PM »
Very impressive modelling. Many thanks for taking the time to post.
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Offline William Adair

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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2021, 09:46:59 PM »
Amazing.  Absolutely first class!
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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2021, 11:06:53 PM »
Stunning build to say the least. Details, construction, painting, weathering, and rigging are amazing! Thanks for posting!
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Offline gbrivio

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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2021, 12:41:28 AM »
Beautiful! You did a great work with your Vimy, everything looking so good, thank you for sharing.
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Offline kkarlsen

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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2021, 01:18:04 AM »
Wonderful work!!!!

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Offline O_Pablo

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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2021, 02:22:16 AM »
Great model, mine still stay in the stash.
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2021, 04:36:33 AM »
I reworked an original Frog moulding to "improve" this kit over 40 years ago so I have some idea of the amount of work that has gone into this. However you have done a great deal more than I did and you have produced a miniature masterpievce. Very many congratulations.

Stephen.
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Offline DaveB

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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2021, 05:09:33 AM »
Truly incredible work on your Vimy -

Outstanding!

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Offline hrcoleman66

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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2021, 03:50:44 PM »
That is stunning!
Superb work!

Cheers,

Hugh
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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2021, 05:37:22 PM »
Just great!
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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2021, 06:09:02 PM »
That’s amazing Saso,

Huge amount of work in that!

Guy

Ps can you post pictures of any other models you’ve done? I, for one, would like to see them!
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Re: Vickers Vimy
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2021, 06:55:03 PM »
I've run dry of superlatives.
Hats off!
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