airscale Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 thanks folks & good evening moving along a bit - I got some nice pics from the Mk14 manual from Bob so could clear up some of the fit questions I had - I needed to remake the rudder trim housing as it is the longer 'L' shape and a cover panel to the rear of that - also a big control unit that has switches for fuel and electrical stuff as seen here.. ..started by making a template in paper of how I would cut and fold the litho to make the main control box.. ..needed to make a tool for my folding thing, and it took two goes to get the folds in the right order... ..ended up with the box structure - it has a dink in it where a fold got pinched, but I wasn't about to do it for the third time.. ..used some dymo tape to line up some airscale bezels as switch housings.. ..soon had the top pretty much done - the switch bodies were turned from wire on my dremel... ..and added everything else I could see in the picture.. ..and this is where it sits on the sidewall - also the new rudder trim panel is in place - the panel behind that was made from a MkXIX reference but is pretty much common with this one I guess.. ..thats it for now - more gubbins next time TTFN Peter 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Mega like! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Bezels by Airscale you say? A fine company by all accounts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 True - though the owner is a tad dubious, or so I have heard. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Very dodgy, but his wife's nice enough though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 haha - you guys crack me up - I am reputable, reputable at what I am not saying... todays component was the Voltage Regulator - as seen bottom left here... ..I found a better picture online as it was mounted here on high backs... ..started by making the base from card, brass and bolts.. ..then the second layer and box shapes... ..the tubular parts were made from brass tube (had a bad day trying it on the lathe..) and pressed endcaps made.. ...and all assembled.. ..and dry fitted in place.. ..another bit tomorrow I expect TTFN Peter 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Absolutely incredible modelling, a joy to look at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 As I've said before, it amazes me that you (seemingly) knock up a complex assembly of minute parts in no time at all, and make it look like the simplest thing in the world. OK, I remember it is 1/18 scale, but still, those individual metal-shavings can't be very large. I'd spend a whole day figuring out how to consider perhaps approaching how to maybe cut out that first part... By the way, Peter, I'll give you a hundred bucks for it when it's done! bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 $101 - if we're bidding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Damn it, never fails. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 evening folks and thank you hmm $101 bid eh - I think I have more than that in just tiny nuts, bolts & rivets so I will have to wait for a better offer I am afraid as for progress, only a little to report - the priority was to get the basic sidewall structure complete and the main components finished so I could prime them.. the sidewall has a few more structures and mounts for the trim wheel and throttle quadrant.. ..this was painted with etch primer diluted with Mr levelling thinners... ..also prepared the bits and bobs - I have masked the wiring with a bit of tube as I quite like the colours they are already, additionally this group also includes the throttle which needed a sort of guard rail added to the top.. ..and again primed.. ..now it is set for a coat of green and the detail painting to be done - after that some assembly and plumbing TTFN Peter 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Lovely work Peter - it's almost a pity to see it covered! Can't wait to see what you do in terms of detailing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Priceless! Simply priceless! This level of work is where it boggles my mind. I have always been one to do the detail painting first and then assembly. Along the way, it seems that everyone does it the other way around, assembly and then painting. Looking forward to how you render the pit in colour. That portion is an artistry of its own! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Too many details! Help! Great job. René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 alright, I'm packing up.. this is insane. so much talent. I love it. beautiful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Exquisite, that's the word I was looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 good day ladies - and thank you ..not much to show apart from painting - I have done most of the bits I have made.. it all looks a bit sterile at the moment as I am trying to work out how best to approach moving forward - I could install, and weather what I have and then start trying to plumb in all the wiring (and there is a lot of it) but risk glue marks etc, or just finish assembly with all the plumbing and weather it as one.... I also need to decide which side to install the panel and seat bulkheads into as plumbing that side will be easier as I have access, once both sides are added so it becomes a pod like this things will become very tricky... the plan is once at this stage I can add one further 'wall' which will be the bottom surface and that will carry the rudder pedals and control column .. need to stop procrastinating and just get building... TTFN Peter 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 20 hours ago, shark 64 said: alright, I'm packing up.. this is insane. so much talent. I love it. beautiful. You have looked at your own (awe-inspiring) models before typing this, right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Is it me or is the goal coming within sight? It may be me, but I dare say that the pit is where you thrive Peter and perhaps your favourite part? It's a treat to see the parts where this all started, be fit between walls. Cheers! Edited February 28, 2017 by Pastor Rich To er is human. Proof readers untie! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (Speechless...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 evening ladies I got a bit of good advice about building up the starboard sidewall forst as that the one that is looked at the most as you peer in through the open cockpit door, so that is where I will start.. ..in working up the sidewall it is necessary to unpick all the wiring and pipework in order to lay them down in order so they sit above each other or whatever. It is also required to actually make the parts, pipes, unions etc and then add them without breaking anything or marking the paintwork... ..I would say it would have been easier to sort out world peace, or discover a new energy source... ..Istarted by making some unions that connect the de-icer tank to the control and to make the oxygen on/off control.. I used tube, brass and a tiny cog from a box of watch parts I got on ebay (very useful for £8...) ..also connected the emergency U/C blow down air bottle and de-icer pump... ..I think the copper wire will discolour with age and go matt, but some of the more bendy stuff needs to be done in lead wire which is a bit fragile so is tricky to add.. ...next there was a lower box section to add to the U?C control so I made this and again used watch parts for the tiny pulley wheels.. ..this also has a bunch of copper coloured pipework to shape and add.. ..and it starts to look busier - there are many more switches, wires and stuff to add - it's a wonder it wasn't all routed properly but seems to be a spaghetti splatter of random threads all throughout the cockpit... ..thats it for now TTFN Peter 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 More fabulous detailing Peter. Copper pipe, amazing micro-engineering. Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffajake Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'm absolutely blown away by your skill and attention to detail. Never fails to amaze me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave665 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Words fail me Peter so I'm unable to say how good this is... But I have to say the plumbing does bring it all together rather nicely. This build is an inspiration... keep it coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 As I watch this masterpiece coming together, one thought in particular troubles me... I suspect it would have been easier to build a real one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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