FULL Build! | 1/72 Airfix RAF Victor Jet Tanker Plastic Model | Unique Pin Strip Masking Technique!

[@philipspencer1834]

I used to refuel from these aircraft, and that model looks exactly like the original. 😎👍 Great work

[@madontherun]

the fact that we were ,mostly on a par with the USA for great aircraft designs, post WW2 is a great inspiration for me.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks for watching!

[@markfranks1329]

Outstanding build. The Victor, and to a certain extent, Vulcan, have such complex shapes and curves that masking and painting can be a real challenge. You've accomplished this task admirably. Very well done. 👍

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you very much!

[@steveashforth5097]

Very nice build. I worked on the Victor when I was in the RAF, so this video brings back some nice memories. Not to be pedantic, I noticed you say the top 'pods' were fuel tanks. They are actually called Whitecombe Pods, or Kuchemann 'carrots'. These pods were originally fitted to carry 'chaff'. When they became redundant, the pods were left in place as they didn't affect the flight character of the aircraft.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you! I did not know that about the tanks. Love when I can learn from people that actually worked on these aircraft.

[@kendowling9240]

Really enjoyed this channel very informative . Every days a school day even if your experienced .im a subscriber now thanks 🙏

[@iangascoigne8231]

It looks well.

[@ianjackson7515]

I'm 61, been building kits since I was seven years old.... NEVER seen or heard of 'paint'n pour' before ! - Never stop learning, it's my favorite mantra to live by. And having spent a lot of time back in the day around the old Victor(s) , gotta say your camo looks exactly right - great idea to use an 'nearly white' for the underside, far more 'scale accurate' than a stark pure white (I do the same, never use straight black either). Cheers from New Zealand.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@JohnyG29]

favourite*

[@TheLarkymarky]

A very nice build, well done. When I was in the Air Cadets here in the UK in the late 1970's to early 80's, my squadron was 57 Victor Sqdn. I have a photo of all us cadets standing in front of a 57 Victor when it visited us at R.A.F. Manston, Kent where we were stationed. Happy memories.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Very cool!

[@simonp5788]

Interesting. My late father was part of a 57 Squadron Victor crew in the 70s. He was based at RAF Marham in Norfolk.

[@DaDa-David]

I have this kit and an Avrro Vulcan - your build is awesome and love your tips/hint - excellent clear easy to listen to and watch. Nice work! 🙂

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Awesome, thank you!

[@HIStK_World_of_Warships_EU]

thankyou for this. A great tip re the air intakes!

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Zermattquattro]

I’m so glad KZbin actually threw me a recommendation that’s totally my bag. Who doesn’t love any of the three V-bombers, this was a real treat to watch. I had originally thought I would just listen to the build whilst getting on with the chores but I was sucked in by your videography of the build, your voice over of the processes and marvelled at the many techniques used that I had to take a break and avidly watch from start to finish. IMO it’s an epic build. So much so that I’ve liked and subbed and will be working my way through your back catalogue. Sincerely thanks for all the effort that you poured into this build.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Wow! Best feedback I have had!

[@AlexSmithmodels]

Fantastic build.. I have a matchbox one to do

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Go for it!

[@kiwiruna9077]

What a beast and it looks really good. Since I live in a small flat I'd snap one up if it came in 1/144 otherwise I'd be running out of room real quick.😁

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Space is an issue for me as well. Thank you for watching!

[@NQR-9000]

There is a Great Wall Hobby kit of the Victor in 1/144. It's rather expensive for a 1/144 kit, but the quality is great. That brand also did a Vulcan and a Valiant in that scale, even if there are other models in that scales for these aircrafts.

[@idiot-cd6pl]

A very nice and descriptive build, I've always liked the Victor ever since I first saw the prototype flying over North Watford when I was a lad. It just had that futuristic look. I heard the prototype actually went supersonic in a swallow dive, the RAF's first supersonic bomber. Back then, I always wished someone would make a model of the Victor, but nobody did except Matchbox, but by then I wasn''t making models, having drifted away from modelling. Then Airfix tooled this new model and I must admit I was very tempted but these days I don't really have the space etc to justify getting one, but it's good to see the Victor again as it's still one of my all time favourite aircraft, and it's British. Thanks for the build review and re-awakening some memories.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Glad you enjoyed it and that my video invoked some fond memories.

[@lewistaylor1965]

What a great build....and inspiring...Working on the 1/72 Vulcan 'Black Buck' as we speak...I have printed out the camo at the correct scale to make masks for the camo...Wish me luck

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Good luck and have fun!

[@franklewis4531]

Gonna hafta get me some of that pin-striping tape. Hope I can find some locally. Just another awesome build.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks Frank! I always enjoy your posts on FB.

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

Probably the best example I've seen on the Tube. I'm kinda not an underpainting kinda guy but in this case you have me questioning my thoughts. I have been a Victor just like this at Duxford Air Museum. The paint on the real one is very uniform and flat. Capturing reality on a model is perhaps rather boring though? I love the blacked out screen too, perfect for this model . 😀

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you for the high praise! So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@klaatuboradanikto7939]

That is a thing of beauty sir. Brava!

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you kindly!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Love that pour technique. It looks great. Stunning build. 👍👍

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Glad you like it!

[@Gorbyrev]

Beautiful job on the most handsome of the V bombers.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Agreed!

[@joeljenkins7092]

Wonderful build, of a beautiful plane. Thank you for sharing your art and techniques. :)

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

My pleasure!

[@muchasgracias6976]

Stunning build of a fabulous kit of a beautiful aircraft. Thank you!

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

My pleasure!

[@thetoon50]

Beautifully built

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Beautiful build and i really like your video presentation and explanation of things as you go along. I love it when I discover another excellent modeling channel, I look forward to watching more of your videos and i just subscribed. 🙂🙂

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Welcome aboard!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

@StyreneModelersHaven thank you!

[@Drewsmodels]

Cool build! The pinstripe tape looks interesting. I haven’t been too impressed with Tamiya’s vinyl tape. Take care! Drew

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks 👍

[@DJW1959Aus]

I have over 100 Humbrol colours 35-50 years old and all still thin and spray fine.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Some great paint!

[@gerrykelly4141]

She looks awesome😀

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you! I enjoyed building it.

[@kenstevens5065]

On the camo I always use the same method as you but form the "spaghetti" divider out of thin rolled blutak. Mascol, a rubber based paint is used to mask the already finished colour. You can also use copydex rubber based glue which is normally used on fabric. Much quicker than masking tape with just as effective results. It peels off easily even when over sprayed with the pad of your finger end. Never thought of black painting window glass, a good idea as the cockpit interior can't be seen on the 1/72 Victor. On the Vulcan though the whole canopy was lifted off by light crane to make access for service of front seats and instruments easier thus showing cockpit and rear crew positions. An interesting diorama subject if you want to show an airframe being serviced and the detailed cockpit interior of these models. Love the finished product, very well done.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Great feedback!

[@combataviationdefence]

A well produced video. Excellent

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Much appreciated!

[@garydufton3510]

What an amazing warbird

[@jondu-sud274]

Great job ! I used to work in the factory where thé t1nker conversions were made. Brings back great memories of a special aircraft

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Very cool!

[@78KWR]

A beautiful build of an amazing aircraft. I was at RAF Marham where 55 and 57sqdn Victors were based. It certainly brings back fond memories. Well done 👍

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Love to hear from people that were there when these planes flew!

[@78KWR]

The two Victor squadrons were based at one side of the airfield and 27 and 617 Tornado GR1 were located at the other side. I worked in logistics and specifically the fuel dumps so plenty of tankers to refuel to keep the Victors doing their air redialling work. They were big but gorgeous looking aircraft. End of an era though.

[@peterneumann7145]

I was involved in the team that converted 4 mk 1 victor bombers into tankers before the mk 2 s were converted. 29 of them I think. RAF marhem where I stayed in the officers mess.

[@andrecockell9048]

What a great build. Well done.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Glad you like it!

[@yourrightiamwrong9643]

wow this paint'n pour is amazing, will surely try it out

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

It's a great way for seamless intakes!

[@paulhetherington8927]

Superb. Bravo!

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you!

[@GhostRider247]

absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you so much!

[@colinbaird7789]

Amazing work.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks a lot!

[@goforitpainting]

Looks cool.

[@c123bthunderpig]

Great build and new ideas, , that's one difficult camo scheme. I have seen the air vent video and used it several times. Definitely good techniques, now if we could really build a kit in 23 minutes. This and the Vulcan are two of my favorite aircraft combined with the Mosquitoes Cheers from the colonies

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Love your reply! It model builders like you that keep me making these vids!

[@i.setyawan]

A new subscriber here: Great looking model!

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Welcome aboard!

[@CrazyChemistPL]

It's the coolest looking of the V bombers, possibly coolest looking bomber of them all. Though I think many people would also call it fugly, which, strangely enough, is also kinda fitting.

[@darthhokum]

Perfect build 🔥🔥🔥

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Wow! Thank you.

[@uxbridgeuk]

Another quicker way of priming a model is to use Tamiya Fine grey primer from the rattle can as this self levels as well, allow to dry and just use a fine 8000 grit polish cloth to sand any blemishes back

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Good tip!

[@mnamnam6061]

I think I was about 12 years old, living in a german "fightertown", walking by the cemetry in town when I heard something of a rumbling jet sound never heard before, looking up. My eyes wide open I saw a UFO? No, a not more than 1000 feet hi Victor came in on a simulated low level bombing run I guess, cause the course was completely off the runway but in direction to the middle of the base (and there was no accident also :) )

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Great story!

[@TheDavidPoole]

For anyone in the UK, latex paint is what we call Emulsion paint.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks for adding that for my UK audience.

[@TheDavidPoole]

@@StyreneModelersHaven hey, you're welcome. I was scratching my head about that for ages before I found out myself. Cheers 👍

[@zitrone2779]

monster of a airplain ! mean !. ^^

[@jeremylister89]

Suggestion..keep the cockpit but install some lighting, simple or extravagant.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks for the tip

[@heneagedundas]

Very nice.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nice 😎😁

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks 😋

[@puppets.and.muppets]

airfix are probably the best produced kits. usually 100% everytime.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

They have been doing a cracking job lately!

[@puppets.and.muppets]

@ yeah in 2023 they bought 7 million of the next generation of hot moulding equipment, but its taking a while to get them on the market as each kit has to have its die plates recast to match the new detailing available. i think by 2026 the entire range will be completed. i predict a good future for them. it was hornby who funded the upgrade.

[@123123baztard]

Very good!

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thank you!

[@zitrone2779]

very easy way to mak the samlines tak valejo putty smir it on the line tak a cottonstick mak it weath and driv carfull medium fast over the seamline and you will be surpriced how easy this works ! witout sanding.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks for sharing

[@mikeosgood3846]

Looks good. Except... the cockpit windows look a little meh.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@southpaw5483]

Thank you for sharing. What brand/color wash are using for the cockpit at the early part of the video?

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

I never did apply a wash on the cockpit but when do, I use a wash made from oil paints. If you watch my MYRT build video, I do a fully detailed and weathered cockpit in that video and I break down the process.

[@southpaw5483]

@@StyreneModelersHaven thank you; I was referring to the Wash at 2:20 of the video.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*I have the old Matchbox kit with the Flypath set to enhance the model, your Airfix model will be an reference to follow when i'll build it!"

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Nice!

[@mrjockt]

Do Airfix not include the retractable air intakes on the upper fuselage just forward of the fin, these are normally in the open position when the aircraft is on the ground.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

They do but I love the lines of the victor and didn't want to have too many parts breaking up the lines of this beautiful aircraft.

[@Belzediel]

...you know you're using the gnippers backwards, right?

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Depends on if I want to keep a little sprue on the part so I don't create an indent. I come in later with a razor saw to remove the rest of the sprue.

[@martinmengh]

pretty good ... panel lines somewhat over done

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ensign_Cthulhu]

1) As a tanker, she's probably getting more weathering than she ever would as a bomber. 2) To go to all that trouble and not install the cockpit was a crime.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

I had reasons at the time. I'm sure they made sense at the time. Just wish I could remember why! 😆

[@jaydefuca4153]

Sorry but all this work for a camouflage without fading was not worth the trouble.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Not sure what you mean.

[@StyreneModelersHaven]

Not sure what you mean.

[@philipkay8116]

Really impressive but just one itsy teeny weeny gripe. Victors on the ground would not be parked with the flaps down.