The Spadgent Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, limeypilot said: So....absolutely nothing to do with putting the wing underside piece in back to front then? Ian Ohhhhhh ssssshhhiiiiii....... how can they even let a thing like that happen. Thanks for pointing that out. I'll make sure the middle struts go in the right place now. Edited August 16, 2017 by The Spadgent 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Bad luck Jont - I hate it when that happens. Better to know sooner rather than later I guess and you've overcome it anyway 6 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: Do I need a confirmation or is there an initiation ceremony? John GBs have to have a number of members signed up before they can be scheduled but once they're going all you need to do is let the GB mods know you want to join in by posting in the GB's chat thread. Easy. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: I have been lurking about this thread for a few weeks...Amazing work, especially the origami! I cannot wait to see this thing rigged up! Tell me about this Group Build in 3 weeks...? How does one join up? Thanks for the lovely words. It's tha float plane one....oh you found it. 10 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: I think I just figured it out...I checked in on the Floatplane and the Matchbox GB. Do I need a confirmation or is there an initiation ceremony? Yes, that's it. I've never joined one before. Jamie was really nice I think you just ask on the thread and they let you in. Speak to @jrlx see you there. Johnny Edited August 16, 2017 by The Spadgent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I don't know what's more fun...building or figuring out which one to build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 9 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Thanks for the lovely words. It's tha float plane one....oh you found it. Yes, that's it. I've never joined one before. Jamie was really nice I think you just ask on the thread and they let you in. Speak to @jrlx see you there. Johnny Even I have been allowed into Group Builds so just about anyone else should be fine! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks to every one for the kind and encouraging words/ help/ banter. I can't believe I managed to glue the under mid wing in back to front. Such an idiot. Sorry Airfix. No real problems though as I'm just making it work. going well. But here's the thing about the bat wing. It probably looks more complicated than it is. I do like to keep things simple. i got the idea from @TonyTiger66 when he was struggling with wing ribs last year. lets do this with pictures. Are we sitting comfortably? first off cut your quiche foil. Mine are 1.5 x 1.5 cm square. then smooth off with the edge of a metal ruler. then using a special expensive never before seen in your life prototype foil bending tool. draw a line using a ruler through the middle. Three medium strength passes does me. Ooh err missus. Then the other way. And I mark the mid points. then join the dots. Spin her over and. Et voila! Bend along the crease with the ruler as a guide. you gots yer bat wing. hope that helps guys. thanks for your help. I gotta put the chickens to bed and glued some struts. Happy Modelling and all the best. Johnny. 10 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Simple yet effective - superb bath wings Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks for that Johnny. It was done as I thought but it was nice to have it confirmed. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Very cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 41 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Ohhhhhh ssssshhhiiiiii....... i'm so glad I'm not the only one who has such moments....!! Still, as Ced mentioned you've already made a good save from it! Keith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 25 minutes ago, giemme said: Simple yet effective - superb bath wings Ciao I love the idea of "bath" wings. Thanks G 24 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: Thanks for that Johnny. It was done as I thought but it was nice to have it confirmed. Martian I know you knew, you knew that I knew that you knew. Who knew. aaaand you very welcome sir. 24 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: Very cool! Shucks. 7 minutes ago, keefr22 said: i'm so glad I'm not the only one who has such moments....!! Still, as Ced mentioned you've already made a good save from it! Keith Yes idiot moments ahoy at castle Spadgent. thanks for pointing it out though. Any thing else you notice just shout. jont. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: I know you knew, you knew that I knew that you knew. Who knew. aaaand you very welcome sir. I didn't know that I knew for sure and I didn't know that you knew that I knew, even if I didn't know it! The point is that it is a superior method to that which I used on my 0/400 build. Martian PS: I thought I knew what I knew when I started this post but now I don't know anymore! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 20 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: thanks for pointing it out though. Any thing else you notice just shout. That accolade should go to @limeypilot I believe John - I didn't notice...!! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 30 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: I didn't know that I knew for sure and I didn't know that you knew that I knew, even if I didn't know it! The point is that it is a superior method to that which I used on my 0/400 build. Martian PS: I thought I knew what I knew when I started this post but now I don't know anymore! Now I know who knew, it's you who knew that who. Sorry, don't kill me with your death ray. 16 minutes ago, keefr22 said: That accolade should go to @limeypilot I believe John - I didn't notice...!! Keith I'm such a plum. Yes thank you Ian @limeypilot and thanks Kieth for pointing out that it was Ian that pointed out that my points weren't on point. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 One last post before beddy byes. After the news of me sticking the under wing on back to front I needed to fit the mid struts. Guess what? They didn't fit so I got to use ma new toolz. not really what I bought it for but it did the trick. little disc in cut and put in place to bridge the gap. such a great little thing. thanks to everyone who convinced me to take the plunge, I can't wait to make more use of it. Many hoo. Glued in place. All the struts are now in place and she's strong enough to make aeroplane noises. a few touch ups here and there but nothing a good gloss coat won't conceal. last job for the night is to glue the UC s in place. I'm feeling quite confident about this old bird now. thanks again for dropping in. Happy hoppy Modelling chaps and chapesses. Johnny. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Looking forward to seeing it get rigged! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Looking forward to seeing it get rigged! Martian Yes. Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I hope you've got a big space in that cabinet John, you're going to need it really soon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: can't believe I managed to glue the under mid wing in back to front. I prefer to replace the kit parts with my own ones before gluing them on the wrong way round - it gives for a more complete experience... I've no doubts you'll bring this to a conclusion in fine style before the GB kicks off - it is looking damn fine sir. Loving your foil Koh-i-Noor BTW. Cunning as a slice of Cunning Cake on St. Cunning's Day. Tony 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looking forward to the rigging, John, but she's already looking terrific! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looks great! RigRigRigRigRigRigRigRigRigRig! I can't wait! I imagine two or three different diameters of rigging lines too...how fun is that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looking great. I don't envy the rigging though.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 You got the punch set! Lovely, you won't regret it... even if it doesn't get much use you can get it out and feel the quality (fnarr!) They also do a little tray to catch the pieces which, as I said in Steve's thread, would be perfect if it also acted as a storage for the punches. OK, I'll order one, you talked me into it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 She looks stunning Johnny, really tremendous work! Add me to the list of those looking forward to the rigging...!! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Howlindawg said: I hope you've got a big space in that cabinet John, you're going to need it really soon. I think this is why one builds new cabinets... Next you'll want an Ilya Muromets... Edited August 17, 2017 by John D.C. Masters stuff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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