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Post by The Kernel on Nov 23, 2017 15:18:45 GMT
I started this build some time ago and it has fought me every step of the way!!!! there are a lot of white metal castings and they are poor. this lead to making the cylinder barrels cos the kit parts were oval and spending a lot of time filling poor castings etc. But after leaving it for a few months it started calling........
bill
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Post by JEFF on Nov 23, 2017 15:31:48 GMT
It's Baaack.  Just as awesome as it ever was, Bill.  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 23, 2017 15:57:03 GMT
Stunning work there Bill and great to see this beaut back on the bench fella |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 23, 2017 16:32:20 GMT
Nice to see her calling for some attention again  . Go for it Bill, you can crack this mudda  |
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Post by The Kernel on Nov 24, 2017 16:49:35 GMT
Jeff,Boots, Paul, cheers guys!!!!!!!
she is a whinger this one, wanting to be built while I'm trying to finish the crane.
never mind i'm keeping her happy and paying her some attention!!!
the tail components are terrible so I made those with brass rod and soldered them, added the gun mount and the cockpit surround. Carved the prop and that's me done for the day, thank goodness I don't have to go to work any more, couldn't stand the pace!!!  thanks for looking in
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Post by Paul B on Nov 24, 2017 16:51:49 GMT
 How freakin' awesome is that .
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Post by Robbo on Nov 24, 2017 18:12:45 GMT
Flipping eck  |
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Post by JEFF on Nov 24, 2017 21:17:55 GMT
Excellent metal work, Bill. Now let me get this straight. You CARVED the Prop?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2017 21:45:39 GMT
Wowsers! Now that's a project and a half! 😱
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Post by Boots on Nov 24, 2017 22:24:40 GMT
I`m gonna start calling you the `wood whisperer` ...............that prop is ferkin` awesome mucker  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 25, 2017 6:53:54 GMT
Oh good god! that's amazing! |
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Post by The Kernel on Nov 25, 2017 13:56:49 GMT
Well!!!!! thanks you lot! most gratefully received positives Jeff, the prop comes as 12 lasercut flat pieces. these are then placed on a round dowel through the centre and laminated.......supposedly!!!! then filed/sanded to shape. A friend asked if he could do that part and he made a pigs ear to say the least!!!!!!!! I managed to delaminate about 1/3 of the said pigs lug and added strip until I had the correct thickness. I had to carve those parts to match the profile and then sand it smooth. there are two divots just left of the centre which will need filling. bill |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 25, 2017 15:34:25 GMT
Is he still your friend after that ? |
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Post by The Kernel on Nov 25, 2017 16:02:57 GMT
Yes he is, we go back 64 years....... though doesn't mention models when he visits even though my house is full of them!!!!!! he heads for the conservatory and makes no comment passing my work areas bill |
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Post by NEMO on Nov 25, 2017 19:50:01 GMT
There are a very few modelers whose work sets them apart from us mere mortals....you Bill are definitely in that select group!
Awesome skills in every department fella - mind-blowing!
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Post by The Kernel on Nov 26, 2017 12:35:10 GMT
Wow!!! many thanks Dick!!! bill |
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Post by The Kernel on Nov 30, 2017 17:49:49 GMT
Got some progress to report. Test fit of engine is O.K. Rudder fitted. some office work done with parts and paint. I thought I would put some skin on the bones, not sure yet whether to paint the panels and leave them pristine or weather the hell outa them!!!! I wont cover the complete fuselage but may do a little more.........decisions, decisions!!!! its a hard life!!!!!! 
thanks for looking in
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Post by The Kernel on Nov 30, 2017 19:51:34 GMT
Decided to do chequerboard and then worry whether to weather!!!!! or not. Got a little overspray to contend with. the paint needs to harden before I can mask and touch up.
bill
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Post by NEMO on Nov 30, 2017 19:54:55 GMT
Simply splendid!!! |
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Post by The Kernel on Nov 30, 2017 19:58:07 GMT
Cheers mucker!!!
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Just as awesome as it ever was, Bill. 
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