LMA Dave Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Here is the first of 6 videos of Dave Johnson’s 20ft wingspan Vulcan Bomber XH558 she has been done in white primer ready for is nuclear colour scheme, please bear in mind this was the test flights and not all the detail has been done on the model yet and probably won’t be until the end of the show season this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 What can you say! Fantastic isn't good enough - well done Dave J and thanks David P for the chance to see this. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hickson Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Awesome!! Cant have the sound on at work - is it turbine? Edited By John Hickson on 15/01/2013 08:33:37 Edited By John Hickson on 15/01/2013 08:36:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete taylor Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Absolutely magnificent! A worthy tribute to an outstanding aeroplane. Thanks for letting us see it. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Posted by John Hickson on 15/01/2013 08:33:16: Awesome!! Cant have the sound on at work - is it turbine? Edited By John Hickson on 15/01/2013 08:33:37 Edited By John Hickson on 15/01/2013 08:36:23 Yes John Turbine powered. Read the full build and flight report HERE. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Oh thats impressive, when it comes to watching aircraft the Vulcan is up there with the Spitfire & Sea Fury. great piloting skills too a bit of turbulence & crosswind to deal with espc. in the second Video Congratulations to David Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Simply superb, are we likely to see it fly at any shows this year or will it be next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Dave Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi all, This will be at the major show which is Cosford and Elvington, as you can imagine it needs a lot of airspace to fly in, and a runway to match, we are hoping to take it to Rougham as the grass runway there is one of the best so it should get off the strip. It has got all its paperwork and is certified to fly in front of the public. A show stopper indeed, we can’t wait for the show season to start. Seeing it on video just doesn’t do it justice trust me I was the one video it, it is massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Haycox Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 WOW, Superb, looks amazing, well done Dave J, can't wait to see it at Cosford. Thanks Dave P for the video. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Dave Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Now this one is my favourite, after all the official testing was done and the required allotted minimum flying time was achieved, it was time to play with some lovely low passes for the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 A most impressive video, of a most impressive model, so well flown. It is fitting that the first flight should be from Woodford. I do remember as a boy seeing Vulcans, flying out of Woodford, with what i suppose was a mock up of Blue Steel, attached underneath. A system never to go into service. How long back was the video made? I understand (from my mother & farther-in-law) that an application has now been made to develop at least part of the site for housing, which many of the residents of Poynton are trying to resist. My own opinion is it will either be housing or factory units, take your pick, which is preferable. I also understand there is an intention to build a new "A" road across the site. All of which I think is a great pity, much better to have continued building nd refurbishing aircraft. Any way, most impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Dave Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Erfolg, The video was taken around 4 months ago, you are correct about the houses the whole lot is going to be flattened all the hangers where they built the Lancaster’s, Vulcan’s and all the others including the nimrod will be gone in the near future, the runway and the tower Avro offices there will be nothing left but memories it is really sad we are all on borrowed time there, so we just enjoy what we have why we still have it. There are a couple more videos on the LMA YouTube channel if you want to watch any more of this beautiful plane. I am so glad you all enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 PLEASE bring her to Rougham! Brilliant, how about a Concorde now?! Who thinks he'll try this... CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Travis Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wow GREAT Video, would love to see this up close. credit to the builder what a beautiful plane ! paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I see that the EE P1 Lightening is to be seen, the Fairy Rotodyne and a Bristol Beverly, in the video above. I can almost feel the same excitement at watching the clip of Farnborough that annually school boys would feel, when UK aviation was exciting. Every year a new batch of fantastic aircraft, or that is what we thought. You do wonder why the Bristol Beverly did not have the same commercial success as the Lockheed Hercules. Woodford must be one of the few venue suitable for such models in the Northwest. I guess that Stretton Aifield is just to near the motorway. I have seen two locations in Cumbria that seem ideal Kirkbride Airfield and Siloth Airfield. I have always thought that the white version was far more flattering than the camouflage finish. Edited By Erfolg on 15/01/2013 17:26:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Dave Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Fingers crossed it should be at the Manchester event, it has been having some more work done to it, lights, undercarriage doors fitted and some marking put on it just to make it look the part for this season the full detailing will be done in the winter months of 2013. I would love to upload a picture of it but is a pain to do so on this forum. However you can see it on our FaceBook page along with some other stunning models from the Barkton Heath Christmas bash http://www.facebook.com/LargeModelAssociation>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jones 7 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wow! Shaping up for a great year - Ali with his gorgeous Lightning and now this! Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Great looking model Here's a few of those photos, linked direct from that facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon B Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I admire anyone who can build to this level! I wish I had the space and money for something like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 OOh gotta add this pic just to give the model scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Littleton Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Fantastic model, i,m already looking forward to Cosford this year ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Dave Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks for that Chris, they are the latest pictures of her taken at Barkston by Neil Hutchinson as you can see she has got a bit more detail on the paint scheme now and lights have been added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker . Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wow ! In its true sense AWESOME. Very well flown too. A real treat. Thanks. Some where on you tube is a great documentary about the Vulcun raid to the Falklands. A 16, 000 mile run that has put the dear old Vulcan in the record books. Thanks for the vids, F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Such a shame XH558 will go out of display service soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Posted by Flanker . on 15/01/2013 21:59:13: Wow ! In its true sense AWESOME. Very well flown too. A real treat. Thanks. Some where on you tube is a great documentary about the Vulcun raid to the Falklands. A 16, 000 mile run that has put the dear old Vulcan in the record books. Thanks for the vids, F the book vulcan 607 is really excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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