Thread by @Vee1Rotate

1/72 RAF Nimrod R1(P) - modelled (roughly!) on the Cosford (formerly Waddington) Nimrod - this kit has been in my stash for some time. @Airfix #airfix #nimrod #avgeek #avgeeks #pilot #aviation

Overall this was quite a nice kit with minimal filler. Quite a few errors and inaccuracies (gear config and windows - got me..)
I took some artistic licence and added some minor modifications just because it pleased me to do so..

The R1 was a secretive ISTAR aircraft - its role and capabilities largely remain classified . The aircraft was still very capable when it retired, and it was replaced, ironically, by the Boeing Rivet Joint salvaged from the desert boneyard!

The kit itself has a number of inaccuracies and errors - such as the gear config, and some of the windows (I fell foul of the bulging windows). But I also took a little artistic licence, and made a few minor modifications for no reason other than that it pleased me to do so.

The kit decals were too thick but aftermarket (RAM Models) decals were arguably worse! Whilst thin, they silvered easily and quite a few looked like they had been slashed numerous times with a very sharp blade whilst still on the backing paper - they disintegrated instantly..

I'm working on my photography technique.. New photo booth under construction, watch this space...