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Avro Vandal

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November 30, 2024, 11:41:56 PM


The manoeuvrability of the Avro Vulcan was excellent, but it also looked like it could be pushed much further toward 'fighter' status. After careful study, it was determined that a canard configuration would allow for even faster movement in the pitch axis, allowing for a faster turnaround after a Blue Steel delivery. A B.2 was modified with a 12'5" fuselage extension, and canards fitted below the flight deck area. Tests showed impressive performance, and 25 new aircraft were ordered. The modification was considered enough to confer a new name, and the Avro Vandal was born, with a two syllable name honouring it's predecessor.









The Kit

CyberHobby 1/200th scale offering. Not a bad kit, but the gaps are a little large. Cockpit detail is unecessary in this scale, but they include a sparse one anyway. There is a crew ladder and ground vehicle as options, and provision for a wheels up build. Recommended for a quick build, so long as you don't try to 'Viggenise' it!
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NARSES2

#1
December 01, 2024, 01:15:46 AM
Terrific looker Ratty  :thumbsup:
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#2
December 01, 2024, 02:17:05 AM
That looks really good! :thumbsup:

McColm

#3
December 01, 2024, 02:55:44 AM
Well  done  :thumbsup:

kitbasher

#4
December 01, 2024, 03:10:03 AM
👍

'Elegant' is not a word I'd have associated with the Vulcan, but the fuselage stretch makes the Vandal rather elegant.
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Old Wombat

#5
December 01, 2024, 03:37:22 AM
 :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

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zenrat

#6
December 01, 2024, 03:40:41 AM
 :thumbsup:
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.

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Weaver

#7
December 01, 2024, 04:53:03 AM
That looks good - nice one! :thumbsup:
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Captain Canada

#8
December 01, 2024, 08:22:47 AM
The canards don't work 'cause the vandals took the handles......

Looks like a long necked Vulcan goose to me lol.

Very nice Ratty !
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The Rat

#9
December 01, 2024, 08:53:26 AM
Quote from: Captain Canada on December 01, 2024, 08:22:47 AMThe canards don't work 'cause the vandals took the handles......

Looks like a long necked Vulcan goose to me lol.

Very nice Ratty !

 ;D  ;D
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

loupgarou

#10
December 01, 2024, 12:28:55 PM
Impressive!
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

kerick

#11
December 01, 2024, 05:27:59 PM
Looks really good!
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The Rat

#12
December 01, 2024, 07:11:48 PM
Thank you all, gentlemen! I had it on the table at SMW, but without the gear, because I was certain it would get broken off after a succession of baggage handlers had their way with my luggage. Nice to finally give her some legs.
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

Rick Lowe

#13
December 01, 2024, 08:17:18 PM
 :thumbsup:
I've always thought the Vulcan looked a bit as if she was hunching her shoulders, and needed a longer 'neck'. Nice to see it in plastic.

DogfighterZen

#14
December 01, 2024, 11:24:07 PM
I also think that the Vandal looks better than the original Vulcan. :thumbsup:
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