Vickers Valiant BK.Mk.1

Next up were the two very large slipper tanks that were sometimes carried under the wings. The assembly of these is different from any other tanks I have built in as much as the actual tank halves fit around the pylon. You can see what I mean by taking a look at Robins review of this kit HERE.

 

You may be able to make out that the top tank has got a little filler on it if you look along the top.

 

 

I now turned my attention to the undercarriage legs. As I didn't want to fit them yet I placed then in the holes in the wheel wells and glued the parts together. These will be fitted after the painting stage.

 

Hi Andy.

 

Stick around for a little longer, your wish may come true. Thank you for your comment Andy.

 

Gaz.

Ok Gents.

 

With those small items out of the way it was time to fit the wing assembly. Before I glued the wings up I painted the inside of the intakes white to help when it comes down to painting this big bird. I think I may need a gallon of white paint. Anyway gents here she is with the wings fitted....

 

 

At this stage I must say that Airfix have made a 1st class effort here with the joint. I used a tiny amount of filler but this was mainly down to me splitting some of the plastic when I removed it from the sprue.

 

As Tim and I were talking about earlier the type of plastic Airfix us is soft and tends to tear rather than cut and has a habit of splitting.

 

The Valiant can now stand on her own feet, the undercarriage is ment to be painted natural metal. I chose to paint the items in various shades of Alclad just to add a little contrast between the parts.

 

 

On the picture below you can see the U/C doors these were sprayed with Alclad Aluminium paint while the U/C bays were sprayed in Alclad Dark Aluminium. The round objects to the right are the jet exhaust pipes. These were first given a coat of Halford's Grey Primer and then a coat of Alclad Burnt Iron followed by a very light coat of Alclad Pale Burnt Metal.

 

 

 

Well Gaz didn't see this one going on. A great looking build so far i must say and i also have to agree with Tim and yourself about the plastic and sprue attachments but hey its a small price to pay for some great new releases

 

Craig

Gary

 

She's looking fantastic. (For her, not you).

 

Looking forward to some paint.

 

Cheers

 

Tim

Hi Gaz,

this is comming along really well , I just wish i had room for one

Keep it comming

Cheers

Steve

It looking good Gaz. Hope to get some Alclad For my build. I have some of there Primer. It looks good stuff looking at your plane.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Johnny