Ripaman Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 On 4/11/2017 at 11:38 PM, longshanks said: You wouldn't want to be facing those beauties. The level of detail is awesome Kev Thanks Kev totally agree with you regarding the guns, and then when they added the rockets as well that was one powerful machine On 4/12/2017 at 1:48 AM, Christer A said: Oh, you've added the gun heating tube as well! Nice touch! Made the gun heating tubes by rolling a small dia wire around a piece of tube then slide over a piece of shrink tube 1/16 dia and the heat shrunk and at the same time pulled it, first few attempts did not come out to go, then I got the hang of it On 4/12/2017 at 7:05 AM, Jens said: I am following this build with interest! Where did you get the small diameter flex hose? Jens Hi Jens, got the flex hose from Detail Master (for model cars) www.detailmaster.com and used brass tube to do all the hose holder brackets, I used 1.5mm dia and stuck some wire in the middle so that I could keep the shape. Next up was to take the gun fairings and remove very carefully the insides bore so that they would fit over the brass guns, I wanted to be able to remove the front part so that the guns could be shown without the fairings, so I machine the part where they would have come apart. The taper was 1.5 deg Until next time, will be going on a small drive to see the Grandkids 1000 km tomorrow so hope you all have a great easter. Regards Richard 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Great modelling and skills/tips on display. Have a safe drive and enjoy your family time Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The guns are getting nicer by the minute! Off course, having a lathe at your disposal and the skills to use it helps... Drive safely now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Wow!, Simply Wow! Stunningly beautiful modelling. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thanks Richard. I never thought of using model cars details for this build but it makes good sense! Jens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Beautiful detailing again Richard, i can really appreciate the work you did on the cannon shrouds (built this one myself when it was first released), even in 1/24th they are not really big. Have a good Easter and don't go crazy on the eggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 On 4/13/2017 at 0:15 AM, longshanks said: Great modelling and skills/tips on display. Have a safe drive and enjoy your family time Kev Thanks alot Kev had a break which was brilliant On 4/13/2017 at 0:23 AM, Christer A said: The guns are getting nicer by the minute! Off course, having a lathe at your disposal and the skills to use it helps... Drive safely now! Loved how the guns came out, and yes I sure do like the Sherline lathe, taught how to use one back in Poole Dorset many years ago On 4/13/2017 at 11:01 AM, PlaStix said: Wow!, Simply Wow! Stunningly beautiful modelling. Kind regards, Stix Thanks again Stix On 4/13/2017 at 1:36 PM, Jens said: Thanks Richard. I never thought of using model cars details for this build but it makes good sense! Jens Hi Jens have bought a lot from the car details sites, and because I like to build in 1:24 scale you can find almost all the items you require On 4/14/2017 at 11:22 PM, Gremlin56 said: Beautiful detailing again Richard, i can really appreciate the work you did on the cannon shrouds (built this one myself when it was first released), even in 1/24th they are not really big. Have a good Easter and don't go crazy on the eggs Thanks very much Julian, I think that the small details bring out the model, would love to see a pic of your Typhoon Regards Richard 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I did a blog at Jimbo's site when the Typhoon was first released: http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=223177&ord=0&page=1 Picture heavy and rather long but this is what happened Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 On 4/27/2017 at 3:29 AM, Gremlin56 said: I did a blog at Jimbo's site when the Typhoon was first released: http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=223177&ord=0&page=1 Picture heavy and rather long but this is what happened Richard Sorry for taking so long to reply to you Gremlin, life got in the way, loved looking at you Typhoon, you did a brilliant job on her Best regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Been awhile since I last posted had family over from England for two weeks showed the all the nice parts around here, one is where you take a drive between Banff and Lake Louise on the Bow Valley Parkway and most times you will see wild life of some sort, well in all the years living here I have not seen a Grizzly in the wild only in the Zoo, but this time we saw two in the space of 10 mins, and one of them was big. [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] Hope you enjoy this lovely animal. Regards Richard 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Well back to regular schedule programing Have been doing a bit here and there on the Typhoon changed the ammo boxes, first ones I glued with CA and they keep falling apart so I had another set and this time I soldered, these came out way better. Then glued the wings together. Then painted the shells Then started to put some detail into the engine area because I will be showing it with the engine being hoisted from the frame. Then I drilled out the pipes on the radiator Until next time, Regards Richard 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ripaman said: Hope you enjoy this lovely animal. Beautiful! 1 hour ago, Ripaman said: Then started to put some detail into the engine area because I will be showing it with the engine being hoisted from the frame. I'm not convinced that you don't have pics of the real thing.... If it is your modelling it's stunning Kev PS Good to see this under way again Edited July 22, 2017 by longshanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Ripaman said: [/URL] I'm always pleased to see a bear bottom! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Wait a minute - are these pictures a walkaround from a real Typhoon or a model? Because - man - that is one real looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 7 hours ago, propforward said: Wait a minute - are these pictures a walkaround from a real Typhoon or a model? Because - man - that is one real looking model. I agree, the detail and weathering around the radiator alone is amazing. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Super work richard, attention to detail is incredible Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 This kit is really something...and you're getting the best from it!!! The ammo bay is great!and the lathe has done its part to contribute giving life to the cannons! Looking forward foe seeing your next update! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I still love those gun heating hoses... But that radiator assembly is a work of art! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 On 7/22/2017 at 12:23 AM, longshanks said: Beautiful! I'm not convinced that you don't have pics of the real thing.... If it is your modelling it's stunning Kev PS Good to see this under way again Thanks very much Kev, glad to get back on the bench again, summers here are always busy, I think by now you know I love to do little bit of detail here and there still more to add in the engine bay. On 7/22/2017 at 3:30 AM, goggsy said: Hi Goggsy, as you can see we caught him having a and he wanted to make sure we weren't going to bother him On 7/22/2017 at 3:44 PM, propforward said: Wait a minute - are these pictures a walkaround from a real Typhoon or a model? Because - man - that is one real looking model. thanks propforward it is coming along how I envisioned On 7/22/2017 at 11:03 PM, Biggles87 said: I agree, the detail and weathering around the radiator alone is amazing. John That is very nice of you to say Biggles will be adding more here and there On 7/22/2017 at 11:11 PM, Hewy said: Super work richard, attention to detail is incredible Glynn Thanks very much Glynn I am a bit of a nut regarding detail (that's what my wife says) On 7/23/2017 at 3:18 AM, massimo said: This kit is really something...and you're getting the best from it!!! The ammo bay is great!and the lathe has done its part to contribute giving life to the cannons! Looking forward foe seeing your next update! As you say this kit is brilliant , I know you have to do a lot of clean up but that does not take to long, then by adding small detail it does make it look a bit more real, here are a couple more pic's of the ammo boxes, thanks for looking in [/URL] On 7/23/2017 at 11:47 AM, Christer A said: I still love those gun heating hoses... But that radiator assembly is a work of art! Thanks alot Christer, added brass tube with a ring soldered on so it would look like a clamp ring for the coolant pipes coming out of the radiator, then added the valves for the petrol tanks, also the bleed lines etc etc Thanks again for looking in until next time Regards Richard 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I finally found you Richard. The last photo about looks like the real deal. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Fantastic!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 20 hours ago, RichO said: I finally found you Richard. The last photo about looks like the real deal. Great job. Hi Rich was just about to let you know where I was and then you found me, not been on much due to summer activities , want to finish the Typhoon as soon as I can so not much scratch building on this one, then it will be back to finishing the Matador. Thanks for the likes and stopping by 17 hours ago, matteo44 said: Fantastic!!! Thanks a lot matteo Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Gorgeous work Richard, love the plumbing you are adding ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Simply stunning job on the Tiffie . I too am a bit detail obsessed so i fully appreciate your work sir, looking forward to more . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 On 7/25/2017 at 7:02 AM, Gremlin56 said: Gorgeous work Richard, love the plumbing you are adding ! Thanks alot Julian trying to spruce up the engine bay On 7/25/2017 at 7:55 AM, sonofjim said: Simply stunning job on the Tiffie . I too am a bit detail obsessed so i fully appreciate your work sir, looking forward to more . Trying not to be detail obsessed but I look at a lot of pictures and it just cries out to added Thanks guys for looking in, Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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