longshanks Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Well here we go with for me the opposite end of the scale. Modern Italeri @ 1/35 to Ancient (1971) Airfix @ 1/72. First step was putting together the 4 part hull, I'd read on various builds that this is a b****r. I've got to say it went together fairly easily. I started at the stern and worked slowly forward in steps. The slot the hull sides fit into is overlarge so the sides need to be pushed out in the slots to minimize filler on the outside. To upgrade the standard kit I'm hoping to use the Coastal Craft fittings http://www.coastalcraftmodels.com/pdf/pricelist/Coastal%20Craft%20Price%20List%20Nationals%202013%20-%20BT012-040%20CC%20flier%20A5%204pp.pdf I started with the twin 20mm oerlikon. The gun mount is not correct for this craft so it was a case of modify the kit part. Started with Progress so far Barrels replaced with Albion Alloys tube To aid in the scratch building I've got one of these Brilliant bit of kit enabing you to measure to 0.25mm consistently ! I would appreciate anyone pointing me in the direction of any reference photos . . . Thanks for looking Cheers Kev Edited November 18, 2017 by longshanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Great to see you starting another coastal craft Kev. 'Im in'. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Great to see you starting another coastal craft Kev. 'Im in'. Frank Me too! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks Guys ) Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 This is going to be good, nice start Kev and remember no pressure ! Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) On 02/05/2014 at 23:13, Dads203 said: This is going to be good, nice start Kev and remember no pressure ! Cheers Dan Yeah right ! Cheers Buddy (?) Pleased with progress today . . . . The handrail / stanchions around the 20mm according to Airfix were made from 3" dia poles ! Thought I'd go the brass rod approach Proably possible but I chickened out and tried with plastic rod. Still an exercise in patience but not to bad and I'm pleased with the results The circle on the foredeck is the original rail Next mini project . . . exhausts Trying to decide what to do about the cr** porthole glass, any suggestions? Thats for looking Cheers Kev Edited November 18, 2017 by longshanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 And you said 72nd scale was ging to be a challenge,come on mate at least make it look difficult !!! Nice going so far Kev, sure your not building the 35th scale kit ? Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 looking good ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Nice start Kev, I remember having this one, me and a mate stuffed a .303 and shotgun round in the hull, set it on fire and sent it on its way down the local lake at dark othirty, good times. Looking forward to seeing how yours come together. Cheers Callum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Trying to decide what to do about the cr** porthole glass, any suggestions? Microscale Kristal Kleer [or a PVA that dried clear] If this is not familar... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ_ggnLYkPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Hi Guys thanks for the comments Troy experimenting with Kristal Kleer and other products Some more progress on converting gun mount from MkII to MkIX Guns only propped on gun bed Thanks for looking Cheers Kev Edited November 18, 2017 by longshanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Another step forward with the 20mm - photo etch been driving me mad today! Then the whole point of this build is to see if I can manage a) 1/72 (to me micro scale) and learn how to manipulate photo etch. Not to bad not sure about magazines, think i'll check the dimensions tomorrow. For a bit of light relief I thought I'd make a start on the cowls knowing full well they are going to need alot of work. The fit is better with the locating pins removed ! Clearly seen at the back of the cowl is one of said pins which will need to be ground out. I intend trying to reduce the thickness of the material as well. My sanity today was saved by listening to others advice ! I now wear a wood workers apron clamped to the desk, if I had a pound for every time this has saved me from crawling round the floor I'd be able to pay someone else to do the build Thanks for stopping by, your observations welcome . . . . Cheers Kev Edited November 18, 2017 by longshanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Apron is good and so is a large box. A light under the table also helps, one of them push button types. plus a floor that is cleared now and again. 'I know, I know', this is a dream I have Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetwin Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Your 20mm's are looking very nice, been watching this build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1980 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Good progress Kev, I might nick the apron idea as I am really annoyed at how much I feed the carpet monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Update with vents now looking better after having had a good looking at with dental burrs. I tend to use an ordinary battery driver fotating at < 1000rpm rather than model drills rotating at 30,000+ rpm I wonder how much modelling has improved since the advent of macro photography I thought I'd finished took pictures . . . Yuk !! Now the small hunch back vents To this For a bit of light relief I turned to the bridge area . . . Note according to plans/pictures the area above the door does not rise up .The various throttles etc seem vertically challanged and the compass is definately feeling rather shy. The location of the steering wheel would be good for steering with your knees Stbd side of bridge with two frying pans for use as voice pipes ! Lacking detail on the central bulkhead Centre compass completely omitted ! Looks like its back to scratch building The plans shown are from John Lambert http://www.feralchicken.co.uk/lambert-plans/ Thanks for looking Cheers Kev Edited November 18, 2017 by longshanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Good! We like watching your scratch building! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 wow your going to town on this kit mate.. thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Coming along nicely! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Now thats giving you something to work on Kev. Like it shipmate. I expect you will be going to town on this one too. Great start, . Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks Guys, Your support is appreciated. I'm lucky enough to have the required information and stupid enough to think I can do it better . . . . . Only time wil tell Need your thoughts, looking at http://www.little-cars.co.uk/list2.html I see they fine lead wire and coloured copper wire in small diameters - is it worth getting? Sceondly they do masking tape in 1, 2 and 3mm widths - is it going to help with tight curves I'm going to have to mask. I do have/use the tamiya 6mm. Cheers Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My sanity today was saved by listening to others advice ! I now wear a wood workers apron clamped to the desk, if I had a pound for every time this has saved me from crawling round the floor I'd be able to pay someone else to do the build Thanks for stopping by, your observations welcome . . . . Cheers Kev Hello! A brilliant idea, which will save lots of crawling. Unless you forget to unhook it when you stand up. Ask me how I know... Great work so far, and plenty more to come by the looks of it. The new gun mounting is coming along fab. All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I remember my brother building one of these about 40 years ago. You do love a challenge, i expect this to be every bit as jawdropping as the MAS Boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Love the voice frying pans - it wasn't until you said what they were meant to be that it even occurred to me. Looking forward to seeing this one transformed in quality in your usual style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Martin your a bad person I'm holding you responsible Insanity has prevaled I was sat there looking at the bits I wasn't happy with and had to be chewed off, then smoothed, filled and replaced etc etc ...... The final straw was when I realised the bridge wind deflectors were moulded solid and would look so much better if they stood off . . . .. The difference in height is due to the solid wind deflector! Dont know if its possible but you dont know until . .. . . . . and I've still got the original pieces Cheers Kev Edited November 18, 2017 by longshanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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