simmerit Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 On 07/01/2017 at 4:04 PM, hendie said: so I'm not the only one who spends a fortune on *things* to make *things* with, then ends up making the *things* from other *things* I find just lying about then ? So what's next Hendie?? We are all waiting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Si, EXCEPTIONAL work and it's getting better each time I pop by to check on your work. MY Compliments ... (used up MY 15 LIKES.. ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 44 minutes ago, simmerit said: So what's next Hendie?? We are all waiting!!! Well, it's not got wings, it's not got rotor blades, and it doesn't get off the ground (at least we hope not!), but it has a bar and a toilet... it's this build over here It's a project I have been wanting to do for many years now, and finally got around to building it, though it seems to have taken me almost two years so far, and I reckon at least another year or so to go.... so I reckon there's another hoptichopter coming soon to help break up the monotonous bits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 yet another two tubes turned up today. That's about 7,000 in the last 4 days..... but the final ring is done. Now just waiting for a 23mm brass tube to turn up from Poland so I can extend that bloody cowling and bucket for the engine. I've worked out how to do it without hacking the thing to bits. Needless to say the solution was so obvious I didn't see it! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I'm speechless...genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 3:11 AM, chrish said: I'm speechless...genius! Ta there fella - they have been a long time in the crafting......................... Finally finished 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Impressive stuff. Glad you finally got there, now to just knock up another one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 minute ago, phildagreek said: Impressive stuff. Glad you finally got there, now to just knock up another one! Done. I can crack on with the exhaust outlets now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Ohh that's nice! I think you can be justifiably proud of that little beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 now you just need to create a PDF instruction booklet complete with photo's, drawings, and dimensions, then you can sell it on ebay that does look damn fine though. Take the rest of the day off! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 That is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Thank you very much lads. I'm sorry i've made such a dogs breakfast of them, but I got there in the end! Onto the exhaust outlets next. I've also worked out how to do that cowling and basket without major surgery, which is a result. I just need my 23mm brass tube to turn up from Poland now........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm fresh out of superlatives for modelling of that standard Si. If you go any further they'll have to start retro-fitting more detail to real Chinooks to keep up with you! Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, TheBaron said: I'm fresh out of superlatives for modelling of that standard Si. If you go any further they'll have to start retro-fitting more detail to real Chinooks to keep up with you! Tony Thank you for the compliment Tony. Its appreciated - I've come a long way on the back of this monster. First coat of Mr Surface on the inside of the exhaust outlets. Need to geta bit of filler in there by the looks of things Edited January 14, 2017 by simmerit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Not much progress at the weekend mainly due to family commitments, but at least these are under way finally. They bear very little resemblance to the T55 engine that sits in the Chinook but you wont see much of them at all. I will probably wire them up, that said. The variations of colour on the exhaust outlet can only be described as stunning. You name it, its there. Should be quite entertaining doing these!! The only good news is the inside looks to be pretty much burnt metal, so nothing too challenging hopefully. I've not used Alclad paint before so I am sort of looking forward to having a crack. I've picked up Gold Titanium, Chrome, Polished Brass and Paul Burnt Metal for the exhaust outlets. The rest looks like a combination of various steel and iron, with a bit of burnt metal for good measure. I'm assuming the surface this stuff gets sprayed on needs to be as smooth as a baby's bottom. Not the first thought that came to mind when I was thinking about a comparison 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hmm take that baby's bottom then smooth it and polish it and smooth it and..... Your work is getting better than proper good and up in to the realms of blimmin' wonderful So I'm sure you'll love doing the hottened metal effects, I have great fun with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 31 minutes ago, perdu said: Hmm take that baby's bottom then smooth it and polish it and smooth it and..... Your work is getting better than proper good and up in to the realms of blimmin' wonderful So I'm sure you'll love doing the hottened metal effects, I have great fun with it Here is the challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Nothing like a challenge to keep you on your toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, viper-30 said: Nothing like a challenge to keep you on your toes I've just had to invest in Serpia, Steel and Gloss Black Base, so this is getting very expensive. It looks like I'm becoming a committed flyee thing builder with all these materials to use up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Managed to grab a quick hour tonight and That's an Alu tube, and If I secure it in position, all I need to do is extend the bucket and cowling by 5mm and job's a good un. Just need to have a think about how to do that. One option is my 23mm brass tube which is due any day. That will wrap around the Alu inner tube. It may need a bit of effort to have a nice smooth surface 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I think you should add Alclad clear blue and orange to the heat affected metal area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Nigel Heath said: I think you should add Alclad clear blue and orange to the heat affected metal area. Hotmetal Sepia and Steel just turned up today, as well as some gloss black base. The bits that may need the other colours look like they are under the cowwling when its folded down. its a fiver a bottle as well!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 You know when an answer is starting you in the face and you just cant see it...... I thought I was going to have to hack this to bits. A bit of extending was all that was required One down (as they say), and this is how it will sit just got one more bit or plastic to wrap round that top half and jobs a good un 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Well that was all very simple to achieve ...looking forward to these in position and you playing with the paint T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 34 minutes ago, viper-30 said: Well that was all very simple to achieve ...looking forward to these in position and you playing with the paint T It just needed a bit of thought bottom collar now. Woo Hoo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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