Vickers Vimy Fly Model in 1/33rd

[KiwiZac]

Me too. It reminds me how badly I want one in 1/72!!

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Hi Zac!  I did make one in 72nd from Frog or a Russian re-pop.  Nice little model as I recall...and easier to find a place to display it! 

Here is the start on the forward section. Lots more to go, but coming along nicely. All as per the kit. I only made my steering wheel from fuse wire so it wouldn't be so flat and then painted it and also added some chain to simulate the aileron cable connections around the back of the wheel. You can also see control cables coming out of the bottom nose...those will end up in some holes for the rudder cables.

Dan

[KiwiZac]

Lovely progress Dan!

Re: the Russian repopped Vimy kits, it means they're much easier and cheaper to find!

[Tim Mixon]

Great looking build Dan. 

Zac. If you can find the 1/72 ICM Vimy it’s much more detailed. 

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, Folks!  And Tim is correct.  I built my little Vimy before the ICM offering was ever made!  (I never even knew they made one!)
Good luck, Zac!

Dan

[NigelR]

I' just popped in here to find out more about paper/card modelling, especially in such a large scale. It's never really appealed to me but my eyes have been opened. This is a special kind of madness! Amazing detail given he construction medium and also a different set of construction challenges. And incredibly impressive results. Following this to its conclusion......

[enathan]

Tim - ICM never had a Vimy, I think you mean Eastern Express or Ark Models.
ICM did have an Ilya Muromets in 1/72 

[Tim Mixon]

Tim - ICM never had a Vimy, I think you mean Eastern Express or Ark Models.
ICM did have an Ilya Muromets in 1/72 

Doh!  Yes, I did mean the Ilya Muromets.   Thank you.

[NinetythirdLiberator]

BAD NEWS...I think they make a 1/33rd paper model of THAT beast too!  Start the finger itching...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/252678958884

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

I' just popped in here to find out more about paper/card modelling, especially in such a large scale. It's never really appealed to me but my eyes have been opened. This is a special kind of madness! Amazing detail given he construction medium and also a different set of construction challenges. And incredibly impressive results. Following this to its conclusion......

Come to the Dark Side, Nigel...

Just kidding.  These take slightly different skills and there is a learning curve but it's very worth it.  Plus, WWI types are really suited to this medium.  Give it a try.  There is plenty of help out here!!

Thanks for the comments..........Dan Running With Scissors to His Next Paper Model

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Evening All,

I've moved along a bit and have the forward part pretty much done.  I added all the little doodads for control lines on the fuselage and a rear potato-bug looking thing behind the cockpit that will have a fuel line going into it from the top wing.  I also am trying to put the fuselage front and rear together and want a little bit of insurance so I've added some toothpicks for a bit of grab and alignment.  We'll see if this helps or just makes it harder.  It's just a butt joint.  These are put in strategically at the top edges so you'll need to really look into the cockpit to see them.  They will be hidden for the most part.

More soon...Dan

[NigelR]

Very intriguing and looking impressive. That butt joint doesn't look like a good idea on such a large model, the toothpicks seem very sensible. Hoping they work.....

[KiwiZac]

I was about to say "ICM Vimy?! How did I miss that?". Now there's a type deserving of a new kit...

Great progress Dan, I love seeing your updates!

[Tim Mixon]

Beautiful work Dan. This build is looking so impressive just in sheer size and detail. I’ve been watching your video build logs and enjoy them very much. 
Happy Thanksgiving!

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks Nigel, Zac and Tim! 

The toothpicks did indeed work Nigel.  I'll post a picture soon.  And Zac...I keep watching that National Geographic special.  No wonder your VHS tape was fun clear through...

Thanks for looking at the build logs, Tim.  They continue to be fun and it's neat to look back on how I did some stuff long ago.  Nice time capsule!

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!  A little Alice's Restaurant at High Noon on Thursday and all the fixins.  Great!  Plus some nice model building time too...

More soon