Aimee'sDad Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 How'd you make the red intake cover? I know there's probably a technical term for it but I'm dumb! Looks like a perfect fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 How'd you make the red intake cover? I know there's probably a technical term for it but I'm dumb! Looks like a perfect fit... Piece of red plasticard. Used the intake ring as a template. Scribe and cut out. check fit. Find centre of red disc. cut suitable size hole for cone to stick out. handles made from fuse wire. Everything super glued in place. Paint as required. The nose ring and cone are white metal, left over from the Aero club conversion. HTH Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That is brilliant really inspired. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That's something a bit different, and a cool use of the spares box. I like ! Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 How different, how cool, how great an idea - top marks to you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Inspiration for a spares box GB if there hasn't been one already? Really great idea and very nicely done. Cheers, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Great way to create a fresh model and use up some spares, impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) What a fantastic build, love the Lightning, but sadly it left us at Doncaster for pastures new a couple of years ago. XS897, last flew with 5 sqn as AC. Although she will never roar to the sound of Avons, what a survivor she is, landed on her belly, nearly scrapped twice, wings almost cut off with a JCB, nearly became a nose section only, new set of wings fitted at SYAM & now back to sqn service, albeit as a sq. gate guard. It's now on display at RAF Coningsby with a small belly tank representing an F.3. One of only a handful of aircraft that have gone full circle-almost!!!😊 Edited April 28, 2014 by Radpoe Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Firstly, many thanks Radpoe Spitfire for the up date on the old girl. Glad she is still around. And a big thank you to everyone else for your very kind comments and hitting the like button. Is this the way forward to save space ?? Airfix...... what do you think ??? Edited April 29, 2014 by jenko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie C Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What an excellent idea! Imaginative and inspirational. All the best AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Firstly, many thanks Radpoe Spitfire for the up date on the old girl. Glad she is still around. And a big thank you to everyone else for your very kind comments and hitting the like button. Is this the way forward to save space ?? Airfix...... what do you think ??? Hmmm, you could be onto something with the space saving idea!!!! To take it a little further, how's about the concept of larger scale cockpit and nose section kits? Just imagine for example a 1/12 scale lightning or Hunter cockpit or a 1/16 scale Lancaster or Halifax. There is some merit or potential in your idea. P.s. You're more than welcome about the info re XS897, I miss seeing the old girl at Donny, but at least she is safe. Regards Rad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 very nicely done Dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Totally agree, superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 really inventive project! Lovely work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Very resourceful, very old school and waste not..want not, I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hello Jenko, This diorama is a topper. Well worked out. Regards,Orion/The Netherlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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