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Wanted : Airfix Vanguard

Started by PR19_Kit, February 08, 2024, 03:27:12 PM

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PR19_Kit

#15
February 10, 2024, 02:00:43 PM
Yeah, by about a factor of five!  :o

They're not as pretty as a Tyne either.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

rickshaw

#16
February 10, 2024, 11:10:33 PM
I also have a 1/72 Tu126 Moss.  Again, not for sale except for a share in your Unobtanium Mine, old friend.  I acquire it over 10 years ago as a Vacuform and have never built it.  The future perhaps?   :thumbsup:
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63cpe

#17
February 10, 2024, 11:24:15 PM Last Edit: February 11, 2024, 01:42:50 AM by 63cpe
What scale do you need? I mean the airfix vanguard is 1/144 just like the c-133. I could help you with 1/96 proteus & wings. I also have the c-133 aswell so could check how the fit is.

Oh, I could help you with an Airfix Vanguard aswell for 21 euro's.... that's about 18 pounds. Less than half the ebay Vanguard. Pls advice. I'm in Holland.

David aka 63cpe

Gondor

#18
February 11, 2024, 02:47:36 AM
Quote from: 63cpe on February 10, 2024, 11:24:15 PMWhat scale do you need? I mean the airfix vanguard is 1/144 just like the c-133. I could help you with 1/96 proteus & wings. I also have the c-133 aswell so could check how the fit is.

Oh, I could help you with an Airfix Vanguard aswell for 21 euro's.... that's about 18 pounds. Less than half the ebay Vanguard. Pls advice. I'm in Holland.

David aka 63cpe

I'm just wondering how far up your arm you hand will be bitten off

Gondor
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Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

The Rat

#19
February 11, 2024, 03:16:25 AM
Chap in Winnipeg is selling the Airfix 1/144th Vanguard for $20 Cdn. Facebook link
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zenrat

#20
February 11, 2024, 03:54:12 AM
I just snatched one with a messed up box from 'strayan evil bay for $AU19 plus $AU11 postage.  That's about 15 quid in total.
Postage to the UK would have killed it as an option for Kit though.  And then there's the Excise Nazis... :unsure:

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#21
February 11, 2024, 08:36:51 AM
Quote from: 63cpe on February 10, 2024, 11:24:15 PMWhat scale do you need? I mean the airfix vanguard is 1/144 just like the c-133. I could help you with 1/96 proteus & wings. I also have the c-133 aswell so could check how the fit is.

Oh, I could help you with an Airfix Vanguard aswell for 21 euro's.... that's about 18 pounds. Less than half the ebay Vanguard. Pls advice. I'm in Holland.


Yes, 1/144 is the scale I need, and it's the ONLY scale the Airfix vanguard comes in, unlike their Concorde.

What would the postage be from the Netherlands please David?
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

63cpe

#22
February 11, 2024, 08:59:07 AM
Postage is probably 12 euro's ( need to check size of the outebox). That's about 10 pounds...

The kit is in a regular second hand kit seller and i'm in need to buy some kit from the guy.... :banghead:

David aka 63cpe

PR19_Kit

#23
February 11, 2024, 01:50:05 PM
Magic. PM sent.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#24
February 12, 2024, 01:30:47 AM
I've been doing some research (looking at pictures on google) and it appears that while TAA and Ansett both flew the Viscount neither of them used the Vanguard.  Not yet anyway.   :mellow:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#25
February 12, 2024, 03:27:22 AM
Very few airlines flew the Vanguard as it was designed specifically for BEA's requirements, and as usual they were out of line with most other airlines in the world. BEA and TCA were the only original buyers, and the other operators all flew hand-me-downs from those two.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Rheged

#26
February 12, 2024, 08:41:18 AM
I've recently discovered the "Vickers Vanjet",  a paper project that seems to fall between the Vanguard and the VC 10.. Further data here:-  https://www.key.aero/article/why-baby-vc10-never-flew
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

PR19_Kit

#27
February 12, 2024, 09:49:49 AM
Hm, despite the fact that I buy most of their aviation related magazines Key Publications still expect me to pay to read their Net based articles.  :banghead:

No chance!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

kitbasher

#28
June 08, 2024, 11:50:26 PM
Did you ever find your Vanguard, Kit?  Saw one for around £14 on the Models for Sale stand at the South Downs show, meant to tell you at the time.  May still be available online?
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PR19_Kit

#29
June 09, 2024, 12:53:57 AM
I did thanks Dave, can't remember where I got it from though. If it was from someone on here, thanks VERY much, and I apologise for forgetting you.

Its Tyne engines are now grafted onto the wings of my Roden C-133, and the C-133's T-40s are now on the Vanguard's wings, or will be eventually.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit
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