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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Rat on December 01, 2024, 03:43:20 PM

Title: Avro Vandal
Post by: The Rat on December 01, 2024, 03:43:20 PM

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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.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54175453796_e230b27a25_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qximYd)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54175895770_08d099d3b1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qxkCms)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54174565147_fe1a124d7b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qxdNNF)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54175453791_e196a1b41b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qximY8)

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!

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: Buzzbomb on December 01, 2024, 05:25:34 PM

OH... big ticks on this one. Really like it

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: Old Wombat on December 01, 2024, 06:19:09 PM

 :smiley: 8)

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 02, 2024, 12:53:13 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: Frank3k on December 02, 2024, 02:51:39 AM

A small change really makes a big impression!

I'm not sure that a detailed cockpit for the Vulcan is a necessity, even in 1/72 scale.

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: finsrin on December 02, 2024, 07:18:43 AM

Very nice.  :smiley:  Inspiring to build one myself.

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: Claymore on December 02, 2024, 06:39:31 PM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: The Rat on December 03, 2024, 02:10:04 AM

Thank you, gentlemen. If I could find another, I have a mind to bringing the nose back, the tail section forward, and making a flying wing out of it.

Title: Re: Avro Vandal
Post by: finsrin on December 03, 2024, 04:50:10 AM

Has crossed my mind couple times that could build 'flying wing' version of Vulcan.