bar side Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) After building several 1/48 jets, many RAF, I really fancied adding a different jet to the range. After thinking about it for a bit I settled on an HS-125 Dominie. Trouble is no one does a 1/48 Dominie kit. There are a few desk models about but not a lot more. So I should have given up there really. Then I got a 1/72 plan and copied it up in size, and put it away for a year or so. Then dug it out again & worked out the central fuselage would be about the size of a plastic waste pipe. and I started wondering what it would look like. So what size would it be built up? Some cardboard and some messing about came up with this: Then started on the back end in plasticard. I am planning to put circular formers in and overlay strips of plasticard. Then build it up with some P38 car filler to try to make the shape So one quarter of a back bit started. No idea if this will really work or if I have the skills to do it. All advice and tips gratefully received as I clearly don't know what I am doing or am taking on! Oh, and if you know a Dominie well, please look away now. I don't wish to cause offence. Edited July 7, 2017 by bar side 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOT Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Total scratch built Dominie ?!?!? You Must be insane! Or a Genius.....or both..... Very very very cool project indeed! Will watch this space for shure ! Good Start !! Olli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'm watching this with interest. Good luck with the project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 We did have a Dom expert round here, but she is not here now so get in quick I'm sure you'd only have had help from her though Which doesn't take away from a great idea and I'm sure you will do the Dominie proud Well done for a great idea for a build, a very good start too b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, ROBOT said: Total scratch built Dominie ?!?!? You Must be insane! Or a Genius.... Well I wouldn't say genius, so.... Yes Perdu, I remember following her thread with interest, but when I checked the other day the thread was there but the photo links had gone sadly Edited February 11, 2017 by bar side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Perhaps not having too much knowledge helps my naive approach. I do keep thinking that I could build 2 slightly undersized halves & vac-form them. But I only want one so not sure it's worth the extra,effort 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 When I'm scratch building I like to make resin parts if there's a chance of needing to do more work on them Go on, make spares 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Good luck with this. That rather nice Hawk gives a sense of scale. There is a walkaround elsewhere in the forum.... Watching with interest! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Cheers Trevor Nice set of reference pics there & I do like the black paint scheme. Was thinking of the classic raf red & white scheme really. Probably looking for around 1980 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Bit more work on the back end - leave it a few hours now & see if I can get some p38 on tonight Edited July 8, 2017 by bar side 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOT Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 like the progress !! Very cool !! Olli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Windows by sharpie! Just getting an idea where they will go before marking & drilling them out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Goodvluck with this Ill be watching your progress with interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Great to see another scratch built project taking shape on Britmodeller's hallowed pages... I've just picked up a 1/32 Domine so will be watching this closely for details - it's a lovely plane and sadly under-represented in kit form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, tomprobert said: Great to see another scratch built project taking shape on Britmodeller's hallowed pages... I've just picked up a 1/32 Domine so will be watching this closely for details - it's a lovely plane and sadly under-represented in kit form. Got to say it was your Shackleton that got me thinking this might be possible. I'm still far from convinced that I can do it. 1/32 Dominie next to the shack will look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircraftkit Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 What a great project of a great type. Will certainly be a unique and interesting subject when complete, can't wait to see how it progresses. I've thought of using the "bulkhead and planking" method for creating fuselage shapes before, but never had the courage to carry it through. Look forward to seeing how this progresses - going well so far ! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 You say you aren't sure if it will work. Don't worry, it will work! The only advice I would offer is to pay attention to making the model strong enough. Everyone thinks and talks about detail and accuracy- but when you are building from scratch to have to also think about the thing 'surviving' the entire construction process. If it's strong you can afford to 'rip out and replace' anything that's not working. Good luck - this is going to go well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 10/02/2017 at 7:26 PM, bar side said: After thinking about it for a bit I settled on an HS-125 Dominie. Trouble is no one does a 1/48 Dominie kit. True, true... So if ya're lookin,' people @Airfix, how 'bout an upscale kit of this beauty of 'em jet? Oh, 'n' while at it, how 'bout an upscale of yer Vulcan kit as well...? This build's gonna be epic! Cheers, bar side! Unc2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) On 2/12/2017 at 11:54 AM, Reconcilor said: You say you aren't sure if it will work. Don't worry, it will work! The only advice I would offer is to pay attention to making the model strong enough. I am hoping that the planking with a coat of P38 filler over it will keep it fairly strong. I am more about it looking like a Dominie than getting to bogged down in detail. And the weight, and the centre of gravity. All things that will need to be worked out as it goes. Anyway, first coat of filler on. Several patches needing a second coat, but may wait until the other side is built up. Plus the tail needs some building up and profiling. Its actually soother than it looks in that photo. On 2/12/2017 at 2:58 PM, Uncle Uncool said: So if ya're lookin,' people @Airfix, how 'bout an upscale kit of this beauty of 'em jet? Oh, 'n' while at it, how 'bout an upscale of yer Vulcan kit as well...? Who wouldn't fancy a 1/48 Vulcan at a sensible price? Think I would actually go for a Victor - they just look mean. Edited July 8, 2017 by bar side 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Having a good bit of time on this today - with the first coat of filler on dry & sanded, I put some extra plasticard on the tail to shape it out a bit, cut the first part of the elevators and started the frame for the other side. Even getting the planking on to it. Might even finish the planking tonight. Edited July 7, 2017 by bar side 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 A great start on a very ambitious build! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Fast progress with fantastic results. Wish I could build a normal kit as quick as this. Keep up the good work, I'd love to see this finished. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 coming along nicely. Don't forget you can add filler inside the fuselage also for added strength 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) On 2/12/2017 at 11:29 PM, hendie said: Don't forget you can add filler inside the fuselage also for added strength Good point Hendie - will keep that in mind. Got the filler on to the other side this morning & sanded it down tonight. Shape looks ok & not too heavy - quite strong too. Could do with blending in the tail fin a bit and start to mark up the rudder location. Then attach it to the fuselage 'tube' & filler up the gaps. Need the windows cut in the tube first. Edited July 8, 2017 by bar side 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Looking good. Am going to be watching and learning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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