Mattie Bee Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Been doing the odd bit every so often, but did the pannier bay lines today, darked them so they stand out, still a lot to do but hopefully you get the idea Also you may notice I have moved the Landing lamps to there correct position First R1 hopefully Edited March 15, 2008 by Mattie Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 cracking work there mate. cant wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Bee Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 cracking work there mate. cant wait to see it finished. Thanks Mate, Hopefully, I'll do a good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 lol, something tells me it will be quite accurate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Its looking really nice- I just can't believe how much this model is catching everyone's imagination. Even Brett gave it a big over on HS today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggydad Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Looking good! It amazes me that kit producers make such silly mistakes like your landing light positions (I'm building the Matchbox Victor K2........... ), and I'm taking heart that you're taking the time to correct them. Good effort, I'm following this one closely as it will be one of the next models I'll tackle (Nimrod or VC10, haven't decided yet) so keep us all up to speed on your work! JH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'V' Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 VC-10 that caught my eye ...... which kit? will it be 1/72? And wow - how the Nimrod has probably had more attention than any other new release kit I can ever remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 VC-10 that caught my eye ...... which kit? will it be 1/72?And wow - how the Nimrod has probably had more attention than any other new release kit I can ever remember. Yep- I have to say- Tamiya's 100th really died on the barbed wire didn't it- but they never rang me and asked, so stuff 'em.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggydad Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Messrs Mentalguru and V; like most classic British aircraft, I think the VC-10 (and the Comet/Nimrod) are absolutely beautiful examples (not to mention the Victor of course, which IMHO is the most beautiful aircraft that ever graced the skies) of the immense British contribution to aviation engineering. As far as I know, there are no current 1/72nd VC-10 kits on the market (but would be hugely grateful to anyone correcting me via PMs!), so if I can't find anything S/H I'll take the Nimrod. Mattie Bee, didn't mean to divert the discussion away from your post which I recognise is about YOUR contribution and I'm VERY keen to follow your progress! So how's it going? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Messrs Mentalguru and V; like most classic British aircraft, I think the VC-10 (and the Comet/Nimrod) are absolutely beautiful examples (not to mention the Victor of course, which IMHO is the most beautiful aircraft that ever graced the skies) of the immense British contribution to aviation engineering. As far as I know, there are no current 1/72nd VC-10 kits on the market (but would be hugely grateful to anyone correcting me via PMs!), so if I can't find anything S/H I'll take the Nimrod.Mattie Bee, didn't mean to divert the discussion away from your post which I recognise is about YOUR contribution and I'm VERY keen to follow your progress! So how's it going? John Airfix VC-10 OH YES PLEASE IF it was equal quality to the Nimrod- it would be mucky kecks time- possibly the most beautiful big jet that ever flew- a close run for 1st place with the BOAC liveried '707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Bee Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 So how's it going? Just added some filler to a few areas, once that is dry some sanding, I am aiming to get the top of the wings on by the end of tonight and finish the Tail plane Primer tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Bee Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Some more filing is needed, but this is were I stand, or the Nimrod is standing, at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'V' Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Mattie Bee - looking good ....... but I do wish you'd put flats on the tyres, weighted tyres look so much better, so many models are spoilt for me by standing'on tiptoe', particularly with Vulcan ond Victor bogies not all tyres touching. Probably because I spent 22 years in the tyre industry......... I hope you Nimrod guys can get together and list all the minor tweeks needed for the individual Mk's - it would save guys like me doing silly things. Looking forward to more posts and pictures, don't know if I can leave mine untouched in the box any longer!! Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Oooo...shiny! Looking good Mattie. I'm begining to wish I had pre-ordered one now. Still not sure about the price though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Dave Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I hope you Nimrod guys can get together and list all the minor tweeks needed for the individual Mk's - it would save guys like me doing silly things. Have a look at the Nimrod threads, myself, Mattie and Pete have all worked on them. Pete in particular has superb knowledge, he was my rigger sgt when I was on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchet Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Looking great Mattie! A bit tall on the legs, isn't she? Or is that me (wouldn't be the first time) I think I need one of these, cursed that I'm a bit skint right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) Nice progres Matt. Thanks for providing a underside shot of the panel lines. Have you moved the window on the starboard side? What colour scheme are you planning?. Shaun. "I'm begining to wish I had pre-ordered one now. Still not sure about the price though" Still loads on E-bay at discounted prices, some cheaper than pre order! Edited February 24, 2008 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Bee Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Mattie and Pete have all worked on them. Mattie still works on them A bit tall on the legs, isn't she? Or is that me (wouldn't be the first time) I was thinking that when I placed them on, but I don't want to pull them out as its a very tight fit and I do not want to damage the gear, I will be filing the bottom of the wheels so it'll sit realistically Have you moved the window on the starboard side?What colour scheme are you planning? I have not moved the windows just filled some in, because I am doing R1 XW664 in her Grey Colours scheme with the lightened roof, which apparantly lowers the cabin temprature by 5 Degrees C, Why 64 because it was the first R1 I worked on, moving the ground lock stowage from behind the Air Engineer to the toilet wall at the back door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Nice work so far Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Any idea were the Nimrod R.1 reference thead has gone?. I started my kit tonight, just cleaning up the large peices and putting the cockpit and bulkheads together. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Dave Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Mattie hasn't built his Nimrod sitting too high....it's at jacking weight !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Bee Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Mattie hasn't built his Nimrod sitting too high....it's at jacking weight !!! 135,000lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) Matt, What is part D29 and what is the slot for? I can't see this slot on the R.1, did you fill yours? Nice work on your kit so far, I plan to get on with mine tonight. Shaun. Edited February 26, 2008 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Bee Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 D29 is the Supplimentry Cooling Pack (SCP) Exhast, only fitted to the MR2 and AEW3s, later MR1s in the hemp colour had one I believe, and the R1 does not, so I have filled the gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) D29 is the Supplimentry Cooling Pack (SCP) Exhast, only fitted to the MR2 and AEW3s, later MR1s in the hemp colour had one I believe, and the R1 does not, so I have filled the gap The SCP was only on the MR2s and AEWs, as this was the main modification to the airframe from MR1 to MR2. Edited February 26, 2008 by Jabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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