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Ian Foulkes
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Restoration Project, Avro Vulcan B1a

This article is part of a series:
  1. Restoration Project, Avro Vulcan B1a
  2. Avro Vulcan B1a Blue Steel Project.
  3. Avro Vulcan B1 conversion 25/09/21 update
  4. Unexpected Progress Vulcan B1 Conversion

Well, the danger of moving boxes etc in the man cave, you occasionally come across a project you had tucked away in a "safe place" and then forgotten about. This is the B2, converted back to a B1a. I used the set. I made this kit nearly 21 years ago and was the first time I attempted engraved panel lines. As you can see, I'm going to have to strip back and re-decal the kit, but isn't that half the fun in this hobby!?

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16 responses

  1. the 1:1 restoration guys can't have all the fun!

  2. Looking forward to this great restoration project, Ian!

  3. Love to see this one restored, Ian @ianfoulk96
    Have seen the 1:1 restored one giving a demonstration in 2009 during the Volkel airshow in the Netherland. An incredible sound and ditto manoeuvrability.

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    • I have to admit to loving the Vulcan. So manoeuvrable that they gave it a fighter style control column! Alas, I don't think we'll see her in the air again, the costs are just too much to get and keep her airworthy...

  4. I always loved this bomber , great resto! It would be cool to do a Bond diorama from Thunderball.

  5. I'll never forget the 1977 Abbotsford International Air Show I attended. The visiting Vulcan finished its aerobatic routine with a full-power, wings-vertical 360 within the airport, at an altitude of 1,500 feet. The ground shook! The roar from those engines was incredible! I never saw a more amazing aviation sight.

    • Tom, she always made a fantastic impression. Living close to Lyneham, we often saw her when she was going to and from the international air tattoo at Fairford (as well as other interesting aircraft!).

  6. Hopefully the project all works out.

  7. 🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
    Still looks good and stands proud Ian, nice work.
    Looking forward to the restoration.

  8. Great work, Ian (@ianfoulk96). I have the same model in Gray/Green that could probably use an update.

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