stever219 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 16 minutes ago, adey m said: Yes I remember that big tailplane void well Steve........I built the Airfix Hercules back in 1970 when my dad bought me it for my birthday. It will be a tricky problem to solve with all those moulded ribs inside the fuselage................... I'm thinking of trying to convince my "client" that it'll look better with all of the doors closed and the intake blanks in....... At least I've just about convinced him that the early RAF colour scheme is the way to go instead of the Blue Angels scheme (for which the kit decals (US Airfix) are, to use a technical term, knackered.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 33 minutes ago, adey m said: Another Airfix crew member has been added to the cabin operating the sextant. .............the bloody stars move a lot quicker than they did from a Varsity................ Not a very good nav is he? They'd be no discernible difference. Lovely work on a kit I never had as a lad (or since). Will be following... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That is looking really good Adrian, not sure that I'll got to that extent with mine but looking at yours & those posted photos, I'd rather like to though I'm guessing not much will be visible, need something in there to take away the emptiness though. It really was pretty pokey in there. Don't 'spose you weighed your nose weight? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Great work so far. I have the old Matchbox HS125-600 but I already sealed up the fuselage. Too late for this inspiration! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 10 hours ago, stever219 said: I'm thinking of trying to convince my "client" that it'll look better with all of the doors closed and the intake blanks in....... At least I've just about convinced him that the early RAF colour scheme is the way to go instead of the Blue Angels scheme (for which the kit decals (US Airfix) are, to use a technical term, knackered.) Actually Steve I have been looking at the Airfix Hercules instructions which I still have from 1970. Because the rear part of the ramp raises up into the fuselage there will be very little of the tailplane void visible from outside with the ramp open. A small plastic card wedge with a few ribs to correspond with the moulded ones is all that is needed. And it most definately has to be the early RAF scheme for me too........I would love another one one day. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 4 hours ago, stevehnz said: That is looking really good Adrian, not sure that I'll got to that extent with mine but looking at yours & those posted photos, I'd rather like to though I'm guessing not much will be visible, need something in there to take away the emptiness though. It really was pretty pokey in there. Don't 'spose you weighed your nose weight? Steve. No Steve I didn't weigh the nose weight, once it becomes sufficiently nose heavy from the main undercarriage datum point that will do for me. You can see a certain amount of the Dominie interior when the entrance door and emergency hatch are open. It is a funny thing this urge of mine to put interiors inside fuselages...........I do try to understand why I need to do this with a kit I am building as it certainly slows down the build and sometimes I get bored with it because of this and the model will end up being put back in its box not completed. And yet if someone gives me a kit they have built but they no longer want it does not really bother me if they have not built an interior. Maybe I need to get some help............ Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Excellent work! This looks like it is very much a labour of love. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Here she is in her bare skin with just bits of primer where it matters. You can see where the original incorrect locations of the wing fences were and the new ones I made. I made the ailerons and the rudder move as Airfix intended. The entrance door and the emergency hatch were both an excellent fit and just clip into place.........good old Airfix. The cockpit canopy is beautifully clear with just a buffing of Mr Sheen furniture polish with a soft cloth. The kit undercarriage legs are too thin and long........if you look back at the Humbrol issue box art you may see that the artist must have used an actual model for reference as the long and thin undercarriage legs and incorrect outer wheel hubs have been faithfully reproduced in the picture. So you will notice the more substantial replacement front undercarriage leg which I remade. I also remade the main undercarriage legs and relocated them slightly forwards of the too far back kit location. The outer main wheels should have flush wheel hubs as they are exposed when retracted. Also visible are the additional home-made ( I am going to use this term from now on I think instead of scratch built ) aerials and the tail navigation light as well as the rain deflector above the entrance door. Edited February 22, 2017 by adey m 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello,Adrian - Well,my friend,here's another great model in the making.I love the attention to detail you bestow on all your projects and this superb 'Dominie' is no exception. A fine tribute to a classic kit of this classic aircraft, along with your expertise. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Excellent work! This looks like it is very much a labour of love. Martian Very much a labour of love Martian. The Dominie is a real British classic from the De Havilland family, a functional yet beautiful design with so many interesting things happening on such a small airframe. A solid and reliable workhorse. And I love jets that have their wheels visible when retracted................ Edited February 22, 2017 by adey m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Here are the remade undercarriage units which I designed to be removeable so that I can display the Dominie in flying mode when I want. Brass pins push into holes drilled in the wings and nose bay. The two pins on the main units are to keep the units solid and stop them from turning. Alternative retracted undercarriage parts allow the model to be displayed in flight on an Airfix stand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Any build of the older Airfix kits always hits the spot for me, and this one is lovely - great idea with the u/c as well, thanks for sharing it, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 So here she is, Dominie T Mk1 'D' of 1 Air Navigation School on a visit to RAF Scarborough. This model is completely hand painted by brush. Two coats of Hannants Xtra Color X38 RAF High Speed Silver enamel overall. Humbrol 191 Chrome Silver enamel on the leading edges. Humbrol Gloss 209 Fire Red enamel for the Day-Glo panels. Humbrol 22 Gloss White acrylic cabin roof. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Fine build, the interior is top class, but never mind the model what about the super neat and tidy workbench! Good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello,RAF Scarborough from RAF Yeadon - Your meticulous attention to detail and quality of finishing work is amply demonstrated with your completed 'Dominie'. She can visit my ramp anytime.I love her. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 This view shows the entrance door up in the open position. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick231 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Well done mate.fantastic result! I paticularly like the movable door and removable gear! Thanks for giving us the.opportunity to view your build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Three images I took of the Dominie when it had just been completed. Edited February 23, 2017 by adey m 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Amazing! I love your series posts - often surprising and very entertaining. Regarding the Dominie: it's a stunner- very nice work indeed! Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Superb, absolutely love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Lovely model, and what a fascinating thread. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Love this model, a very good job on an old kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Truly amazing! What else is there to say? JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) At least eight new Dominies of 1 Air Navigation School at a rain-soaked RAF Stradishall in 1967-1968. The view of a Dominie that I am so familiar with from my time travelling all over North Yorkshire with my work when on many occasions a low flying Dominie would appear overhead sounding like two Jet Provosts in close formation. Rather like this might have been.......................... The navigator is still in there sat at the sextant. Preparing to depart from RAF Scarborough........... Climbing out.................. Gear up...................... Gear retracted and climbing at 150 knots................... Up we go ...................... And on our way......................... Edited February 24, 2017 by adey m 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Rendezvous with HMS Devonshire..................... And on to the next leg of the navigation exercise............... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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