Showing posts with label Vickers Venom Kit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vickers Venom Kit. Show all posts

Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Vickers Venom






So, a quick post, because, why not?


Yesterday evening I was intrigued by a comment from AJ on Michael's blog about the Vickers Venom.  Now, I'm not an aviation expert, but do try to read-up on WW2 era aircraft, yet here was a suggestion of an aeroplane I'd never heard of before....oh dear...distraction alert!


I did a quick internet search, and lo-and-behold all sorts of information about this wonderful little aircraft presented itself.  What was I to do?


So as a thank you to AJ for following my new blog, and for switching me on to this fascinating prototype, I present to you this mornings' efforts.



I've shown in on a cutting mat delineated in freedom units, to give an idea of the size of this little thing.





I've still to work-out the engine cowl, which I thought might be nice if it were removable - subject to me making or finding a 1:56 radial engine.


So there you have it. 


Many people collect kits which they never get around to assembling, I'm starting a habit of making my own.  Perhaps, one day, when I've finished the Mk2 Storch, and the Hurricane and (whisper) the Spitfire I may well build my own Vickers Venom.  Until then, if AJ would like to shoot me an email, I'll cheerfully wing a kit or two his way.


Thanks for stopping by,


James