davepb Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Cutting out complete, most rubbing down complete, new bottle of liquid poly, researching pictures like mad (and I must be!). Let battle commence on Saturday 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Yummee! Looks to be a good one, looking forward to seeing the progress. Cheers, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Welcome aboard Dave, and that's something I haven't seem before!! See's an interesting looking aircraft and should look pretty nice when completed, will you be doing it in the scheme we can see? Nice to see you have done some prep work, think most of the VacForm builders will get the cutting out out of the way before the build starts (think some of the resin builders will do something similar....I have). Look forward to seeing her completed, good luck with the build and hope it's an enjoyable one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Nice choice! Hallam Vacs are a new one on me. Any background on the company please? Cheers Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Good choice of kit, I have 2 of these, they are very nicely moulded for a vac-form, and the cast metal is very good as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement. I would like to get hold of a Magna Models Twin Pin, as they have decals covering several different schemes, including the Air Atlantic example at Coventry. I could then do two Twin Pioneers, or would that be a Quad Pioneer? I have a couple of other kits at the same stage as backup, the Contrail Hampden in 1/48 and the Broplan Sentinel in 1/72. Cheers, looking forward to getting started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement. I would like to get hold of a Magna Models Twin Pin, as they have decals covering several different schemes, including the Air Atlantic example at Coventry. I could then do two Twin Pioneers, or would that be a Quad Pioneer? I have a couple of other kits at the same stage as backup, the Contrail Hampden in 1/48 and the Broplan Sentinel in 1/72. Cheers, looking forward to getting started. I would save your money on getting the Magna one and see if you can get hold of another vacform Twin Pioneer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Kingkit had one a while back, it sold quite quickly! Quite like the Twin Pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Kingkit had one a while back, it sold quite quickly! Quite like the Twin Pin. Yes, I bought it................. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ha, I was looking at it thinking do I don't I, then went I went to buy it... gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ha, I was looking at it thinking do I don't I, then went I went to buy it... gone. I'll sell it to you for £3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'll think about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ohh - I've wanted one of these since I saw the real thing in an RAF museum (think it's in Shropshire?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Nice choice! Hallam Vacs are a new one on me. Any background on the company please? Cheers Cliff Hallam vacs were a product of Ron Firth, who was behind PAM News, a semi-professional modelling magazine which ran for several years and had its devoted followers. I think there were only a few kits produced: the Brigand was tempting but I gather it had the wing section upside down. I do feel that the Twin Pin was an obvious subject for Matchbox that somehow got away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looking forward to following this build. I was lucky enough to take a flight out of Blackpool, Squires Gate Airport many years ago in a Twin Pin. It appeared to rotate within 100ft and landed even shorter. The pilot reckoned he could just about land in the width of the runway. Regards Reggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Just got hold of the parts manual on CD. Some very useful drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Work now started. Fixing tabs, bulkheads and cockpit floor fitted and glued. Cabin floor and roof shaped and tried for size: Wing outer panels glued, taped to centre section and engine nacelles placed on to get some idea of sizing. Horizontal stabilizer glued : Oh grandma, what big wings you've got! (Too much Bingo) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Still looking for interior shots of the cabin in RAF service. Have one from Google showing three stretchers and webbing seats. If anyone has some others, I'd be most grateful. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 You've made some good progress with this. Are you going to add detail to the main cabin or are the side windows to small to see anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Ask Cosford if they've any interior views of theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 You've made some good progress with this. Are you going to add detail to the main cabin or are the side windows to small to see anything? I hope to do some interior detailing, with the side door open, and the view through the cockpit. Ask Cosford if they've any interior views of theirs. Thanks for the suggestion. It's more views of the interior in use that I'm after. The picture I have found so far is of a suitably worn and messy cabin, possibly just back from a Casevac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Just a quick update. Progress a little slow, but have now assembled the wings and the tailplane. 3 stretchers and some work on the cockpit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hi, much to my disappointment, having had a very close contact with a bloke carrying a scythe, I wo't get finished in time for the Group Build. I will however make certain to continue posting progress reports. Best of luck to the rest of you! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi Dave - hope that you are OK. Look after yourself! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi Dave, hopefully it wasn't too serious and doesn't keep you away from modeling for to long! The build thread will remain open so you can continue on with your build when yon are able, I'm sure there are plenty of members who were following this build with interest and love to see it completed. Best wishes on your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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