Victor in 1/72 scale |
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The Handley Page Victor
was one of the "V" bombers, developed in the UK in the nineteen fifties
in the middle of the Cold War. The Victor was equipped with a nuclear device,
carried through the Blue Streak stand-off bomb. Later on, Victor were also
converted to aerial tankers.
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The model is in 1/72 from Matchbox (later released also by Revell) and represents as build a Victor B.2R of No.139 squadron from the RAF. The model needs conversion;
The model needs a lot of work but basically is a good kit to do the conversion. You will need to strengthen the various wing parts and to fill all panels and gaps with putty. It was finished in an anti-radiation white color, with toned down pale blue roundels and serials. These again came mostly from a spare Airfix Vulcan decals sheet. |
RAF Victor V-bomber 139 sq.
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References: - V Bombers, Warbirds no. 33, Bob Downey, Arms & Armour Press UK 1985 - Scale Aircraft Modelling September 1982 - Scale Models, November 1983 with a very good drawing by Bentley |
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Created July 20, 2001 |
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