**** DONE: GB-52 1/72 Vickers Wellington Mk.Ic - Heavy Hitters IV

Jock Tamson · Nov 5, 2021

User name Jock Tamson
First name - Greg
Category - Beginner
Manufacturer- Trumpeter
Scale - 1/72
Extras - OOTB

Hello again folks. I haven't been doing much modeling of late for various reasons but this GB gives me an opportunity to get back in the saddle .

This kit has been in the stash for quite a while, and needs building. The Wimpy holds some significance to me as my great uncle completed a tour of Ops in 1940 on the type with 75 Squadron.

Anyway I hope to get going shortly as I am in need of a distraction from work.

Cheers Greg

Wurger · Nov 5, 2021

fubar57 · Nov 5, 2021

Looking forward to it Greg. A whack 'o parts for 1:72

Airframes · Nov 6, 2021

Nice one Greg.
I have a few detail photos I've taken, internal and external, if you need them, showing the RAFM example, and the "Loch Ness" aircraft and the other fuselage at Brooklands.

Jock Tamson · Nov 6, 2021

Airframes said:
Nice one Greg.
I have a few detail photos I've taken, internal and external, if you need them, showing the RAFM example, and the "Loch Ness" aircraft and the other fuselage at Brooklands.

Cheers Terry

any images would be good. Trumpeters colour call outs for the interior are vague at best so I would be keen to see what colour the fabric is On the insides.

Thanks Greg

Airframes · Nov 6, 2021

OK Greg, leave it with me and I'll sort it. Having a few computer problems at the moment, especially loading pics to the forum, e-mails etc, so it may have to wat until I get the PC fixed, probably be the end of this coming week, or early the following week.
Meanwhile though, the colour of the fabric internally was a dull brownish red dope colour, with the geodetic frames in silver / bare alloy. Cockpit and bomb aimer position fittings, floor etc, were black, and the walkway in the rear fuselage was varnished wood.
Hope this helps.

Jock Tamson · Nov 6, 2021

Airframes said:
OK Greg, leave it with me and I'll sort it. Having a few computer problems at the moment, especially loading pics to the forum, e-mails etc, so it may have to wat until I get the PC fixed, probably be the end of this coming week, or early the following week.
Meanwhile though, the colour of the fabric internally was a dull brownish red dope colour, with the geodetic frames in silver / bare alloy. Cockpit and bomb aimer position fittings, floor etc, were black, and the walkway in the rear fuselage was varnished wood.
Hope this helps.

Thanks very much Terry, much appreciated appreciated that info will let me get started this weekend.

Cheers Greg

Crimea_River · Nov 6, 2021

Hey Greg, nice one. Terry helped me out a lot on my not yet finished Wellington build a few GBs back so you might find something of use there. On my phone right now so hard to find the link. I'll post it later if you don't find it first.

Wurger · Nov 7, 2021

This can come in handy as well ...

Vickers Wellington Interior Pics wanted

Hey there forum. Been wanting some pictures of the Vickers Wellington's interior. I'm needing them for my current model project, Italeri's 1/72nd Wellington Mk.1C and I want color pictures mainly. Black and white is nice as well but I really want color ones as I need them to paint the interior...

ww2aircraft.net

Jock Tamson · Nov 7, 2021

Crimea_River said:
Hey Greg, nice one. Terry helped me out a lot on my not yet finished Wellington build a few GBs back so you might find something of use there. On my phone right now so hard to find the link. I'll post it later if you don't find it first.

Hi Andy,

Thanks for your comments. I remember you doing a Wellington some time back I will have a look for it.

Cheers Greg

Jock Tamson · Nov 7, 2021

Crimea_River said:
Hey Greg, nice one. Terry helped me out a lot on my not yet finished Wellington build a few GBs back so you might find something of use there. On my phone right now so hard to find the link. I'll post it later if you don't find it first.

Wurger said:
This can come in handy as well ...

Vickers Wellington Interior Pics wanted

Hey there forum. Been wanting some pictures of the Vickers Wellington's interior. I'm needing them for my current model project, Italeri's 1/72nd Wellington Mk.1C and I want color pictures mainly. Black and white is nice as well but I really want color ones as I need them to paint the interior...

ww2aircraft.net

Thanks guys, those are real helpful. Andy you set the bar high with your build, which is very inspiring.

Cheers Greg

Crimea_River · Nov 7, 2021

Thanks Greg. It's still in the box on the side of my bench waiting to be finished. Meant to do it for GB 50 but it never happened. Maybe I'll crack it open when (If?) I finish my GB 51 entry.

Wayne Little · Nov 9, 2021

nice looking kit that one....

rochie · Nov 9, 2021

great choice, wouldnt mind the 1/48 scale kit but bit rich for my blood

Jock Tamson · Nov 9, 2021

Wayne Little said:
nice looking kit that one....

rochie said:
great choice, wouldnt mind the 1/48 scale kit but bit rich for my blood

Thanks guys. I have made a start, and will post some pictures soon.

Cheers Greg

Jock Tamson · Nov 10, 2021

So, work has commenced on my Wimpy without any drama. I followed Andy's lead and removed the second control column, and rudder pedals.

So far so good

Thanks for looking cheers Greg

Wurger · Nov 10, 2021

Airframes · Nov 10, 2021

Looking good so far.
I'm afraid I'm still having PC problems, so can't provide those detail pics yet. I can't remember if I posted them in Andy's thread, or sent them to him via e-mail - maybe Andy can post them on my behalf ?

rochie · Nov 11, 2021

great start

Jock Tamson · Nov 11, 2021

Airframes said:
Looking good so far.
I'm afraid I'm still having PC problems, so can't provide those detail pics yet. I can't remember if I posted them in Andy's thread, or sent them to him via e-mail - maybe Andy can post them on my behalf ?

No worries Terry I had a look at Andy's thread, and will refer it again. Great photos and general info there.

Cheers Greg

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