AdrianMF Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I got bored with all the scratch building. I've got a spare Blenheim cockpit, that should do... Regards, Adrian 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Uncanny similarity. I'm keen to see what seating arrangements you have in mind for the Nav, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I printed up some Upper Heyford codes at work on the laser printer today using USAF Amarillo font, in 9, 6 and 2.5mm. I write on the top sheet in the tray so I know which way round the paper is going through then I print the codes on the paper. Then I can tape the decal paper over where the codes are, put the paper back in the tray the same way round and run it again: The other codes are left over from my Privateer build. Thanks for looking, Adrian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Well, sad to say, I couldn't find another Blenheim seat for the navigator, so I had to break out the plastic card, fuse wire and wine bottle foil... Thanks for looking, Adrian 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Bold move to steer away from the drop-in Blenheim option, but I think you've made the right choice. Lucky how all that plastic card, fuse wire and wine bottle foil just fell into place so neatly though, and how it looks just like an F-111's cockpit... Very nicely done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I would have sworn you would have gone with the Blenheim option as it was almost perfect. Mind you your scratch built one isn't too bad I suppose . Brilliant work mate, if I was wearing a hat I would take it off to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Really nice work in the cockpit, glad I stopped by! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Very nice Adrian, I have an Airfix F-111E to build, do you mind knocking up a cockpit for me as well ? Sure it won't take too long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 What with the cockpit,gear bays, and bomb bay ,you may as well of scratch built the whole lot.very impressive adrian, proper modelling from the top shelf Glynn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Very impressive - a display of "proper modelling" where we mere mortals would probably be reaching for the aftermarket photoetch and resin. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 4 hours ago, TrojanThunder said: Very nice Adrian, I have an Airfix F-111E to build, do you mind knocking up a cockpit for me as well ? Sure it won't take too long. I've still got the Blenheim bits, if you can find the extra seat Actually, messing around with plastic card is my favourite bit of a build. I blame it on watching too much Blue Peter as a nipper. Now, where's that sticky back plastic?... I undercoated the cockpit and I have actually (shock, horror) stuck some parts together. There Will Be Milliput. And sanding. I thought I should get that out of the way before doing any more painting. I have painted the wings a bit because they will be movable and I wanted to get them all painted and dry near the fulcrum: Thanks for looking, Adrian 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 As promised... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Flippin eck,i thought i had a game fairing in my vac canopy,youve got a proper job on there adrian, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Hello All, Today has has been mostly cockpit: When you are sticking it all together in virginal white plastic it's easy to believe that it will be the best cockpit ever, but then paint comes along and jolts you back to reality... Meanwhile the canopy is drying under a coat of Future. When that's dry I can make some switches for the middle rail and stick the canopy on. Then I can give the model a final coat of Milliput tonight and sand it down tomorrow. Sadly, but not surprisingly, this hasn't been a very well-fitting kit at all. The escape pod fitted where it touched and the canopy and most pieces are going to need filler and sanding to blend in. Meanwhile round the back I've added some far-too-shallow flame-holders from stretched sprue and fusewire on the basis that incorrect detail is better than nothing! I'm at the point where I just want this done. Seeing all the superb Hasegawa builds is bad for morale over here in Camp Airfix. I will have to increase the rum ration and see if that helps! Thanks for looking, Adrian 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Extra rum rations usally do the trick adrian,i reckon that cockpit is looking ace ,well painted too ,big up camp airfix Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallysDad Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Adrian, that is a very nice cockpit..... I am sincerely impressed by it..... and on an older Airfix kit, it says a lot for your skill and ability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 I added the lumps and handles under the canopy rail and had a shot at the silver blast curtains too: Oh look, another ton of Milliput: Mrs F has very kindly found me a pile of jobs to do around the house so I don't get bored waiting for the putty to dry. That girl's a keeper! Thanks for looking, Adrian 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Great build Adrian, found one of these in the loft this morning (actually the original F-111A boxing, even less detail!), can't see me building it soon though. Look forward to seeing more progress. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 The work that you have done in the cockpit alone is amazing Adrian, especially when you compare to the more moderner Hasegawa ones. Do not talk yourself done in what you are doing with this ancient kit. Keep up this good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Well, some things in life just work; Perfect Plastic Putty is one of them for fins and strakes: And the Milliput is still not set yet - I'm running out of household chores, too Regards, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Burner cans, straight OOB apart from the flame holders: Thanks for looking, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Adrian your F-111 is looking great, all the extra effort you are putting in is really showing, and I think your cockpit looks fantastic now that it's painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Well, that was interesting. I had finished sanding down today's ton of Milliput and this happened: Rubbing the canopy had created static, which attracted all the rubbish in the fuselage to the inside of the canopy, despite the cockpit being an almost sealed unit! I was not looking forward to prising the canopy and its layer of filler off, so I tried rubbing a running shirt (100% polyester) along the bottom of the fuselage while flicking the canopy to loosen the bits. Sure enough, they went off to their new home somewhere down by the undercarriage well: Phew! Adrian 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Good result to get the particles towards the bottom of the aircraft and away from your impressive cockpit - hopefully those flecks of whatever are content to add to the ballast of your kit and stay put! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Iv've got a one week work trip starting today. I got the aerials on and touched up the filler this morning so I can start painting in earnest when I get back. I'm hoping the little flecks of plastic will stay away from the canopy! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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