corsaircorp Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hello dears, Hello welcomed ETI, Here I go with a very nice looking of an aeroplane. I used our Martian words, This one will follow the pace of an asthmatic snail from Namur Region with at least 2 bad limbs I always liked the Blackburn design, like this one One of these day... I'll do it at 1/48 But for the while, I'll try this Here we go There is just one Roc that actually saw combat, and she was helped by 2 Skua. So I was looking for Something more original... Did'nt manage to be as original as our beloved Martian's Floatplane Target Tug but... I will represent onbe of the use of the Roc, she was on the side of airstrips, levelled up and plugged to a generator And she was used as a AAA battery..... Poor dismayed Roc. There was some logic beyond the idea, It was harder to shoot down an Aircraft already on the ground But Seriously... Levelled up ? Here she is... Just sayin' hello to the alien... So I cut the hump to lower it and I will cut the transparencies too, that will be a first for me. Did'nt have too many photos from the interior, but it seem that I must change the fuel tanks. And I also will open the turret's doors, why making it easy??? Ok Gents, more to follow soon, another RFI in a few days and 3 others at the ready... Have a nice day and take care. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Can't resist to show these ones too Also in the Must make one at 1/48 some day And one of of the most gracious Aircraft never ever designed Sincerely. Corsaircorp 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Whoooops, I did it again, sorry Dears, the first photo is not a Blackburn but an Avro The Blackburn is just here above. sorry again. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Two 1/48 Roc builds at the same time? This is surreal... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Two 1/48 Roc builds at the same time? This is surreal... Nope ! Just some case of emulation Would like to make a 1/48 Avro Bison, must have some pusher for that one, or Lambs, it can help. Sincerely Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Aaaah! Now I understand ... when I saw the reference to AAA battery I thought 'Duracell' but I'm glad it isn't. I gave a Roc - or is it a Skua - (???) buried somewhere in the stash so if you don't mind I'd like to sit in and watch this. OK with you, CC? Jonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Jonny said: Aaaah! Now I understand ... when I saw the reference to AAA battery I thought 'Duracell' but I'm glad it isn't. I gave a Roc - or is it a Skua - (???) buried somewhere in the stash so if you don't mind I'd like to sit in and watch this. OK with you, CC? Jonny Hello Jonny, Obviously, take a seat, have a cigar and some beer. At least have 2 seats since Martian Hale is also doing one. He is ahead in the building and modifications.... Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Jonny said: Aaaah! Now I understand ... when I saw the reference to AAA battery I thought 'Duracell' but I'm glad it isn't. I gave a Roc - or is it a Skua - (???) buried somewhere in the stash so if you don't mind I'd like to sit in and watch this. OK with you, CC? Jonny Here we go, 2 Rocs for the price of one, is'n't that a good deal ?? Sincerely. CC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 13 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Two 1/48 Roc builds at the same time? This is surreal... And don't you just love it Crisp? 5 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Here we go, 2 Rocs for the price of one, is'n't that a good deal ?? Sincerely. CC A kind of buy one get one free sort of thing and doubly so if our DNA comes back as a match! Great to see this underway, signed up as "following". Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hello Dears, Well, I made this job, will now finish it smoothly, And then another nerve raking job, I do the same with the transparencies Do not dare to show it until I win the point... A third nerve raking..... Thinning down the fins of these tiny Soviet air air rockets, do not even think what to do if it was 1/72... I'm more at ease with sidewinders or Phoenixes... Now there is another idea from my distorted mind... Did anyone of you have photos of a Roc with folde wings ??????? When I make my kits, I Wonder about being at the place and in the time.... So, I wanna know if I had to defend an airstrip strapped in the turret of a sitting duck... Would'nt folded wings offer some more protection ???? I will know if the wing can restrain the view or the firing range of the turret. So if someone can help ... More to come soon. Have a nice modelling day, here the storm and heavy rain seem gone away. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I would also like to take a seat CC . Another very unusual Blackburn Roc. I had never heard of this use for them before. What will be the next obscure use for a Blackburn Roc that we learn about ? Nice work on the fuselage, good luck with the window cutting. Best regards TonyT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Did anyone of you have photos of a Roc with folde wings ??????? I suspect the Roc and Skua shared the same wing fold mechanism. I know there were differences between the wings (Skua had upturned wing tips and the Roc a more consistent dihedral) but that shouldn't affect the wing fold mechanism. Here are a couple of pics and links showing Skua wing folds: Alley Cat Skua wing fold set: http://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/blackburn-roc-or-skua-wingfold-set-4988-p.asp https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOHVBuTwXzFmG07VEb8f-Eymf3NdBunjW3X1PSgteIc8TPWf-0 https://digitaltmuseum.no/021015694198/ett-fly-pa-bakken-blackburn-skua-muii-l2942-fra-801-sqd-hms-furious?i=7&aq=place%3A"Sverige"+owner%3A"LMU" 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 3 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Dears, Well, I made this job, will now finish it smoothly, And then another nerve raking job, I do the same with the transparencies Do not dare to show it until I win the point... A third nerve raking..... Thinning down the fins of these tiny Soviet air air rockets, do not even think what to do if it was 1/72... I'm more at ease with sidewinders or Phoenixes... Now there is another idea from my distorted mind... Did anyone of you have photos of a Roc with folde wings ??????? When I make my kits, I Wonder about being at the place and in the time.... So, I wanna know if I had to defend an airstrip strapped in the turret of a sitting duck... Would'nt folded wings offer some more protection ???? I will know if the wing can restrain the view or the firing range of the turret. So if someone can help ... More to come soon. Have a nice modelling day, here the storm and heavy rain seem gone away. Sincerely. Corsaircorp Same wing fold as the Skua which would mean that the turret's range of traverse would be limited with the wings in the folded position. 2 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: What will be the next obscure use for a Blackburn Roc that we learn about ? I don't know but I would not be at all surprised if Crisp was not already working on that question! Martian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hello Dears, That was I'm deared about, Ok no wing fold on this one.... May be someone will represent the only Roc that actually saw combat as an Aircraft, I mean, actually flying See you later, Sincerely. Corsaircorp Just now, corsaircorp said: Hello Dears, That was I'm deared about, Ok no wing fold on this one.... May be someone will represent the only Roc that actually saw combat as an Aircraft, I mean, actually flying See you later, Sincerely. Corsaircorp Hoops, I would say feared, not deared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 2 hours ago, corsaircorp said: May be someone will represent the only Roc that actually saw combat as an Aircraft, I mean, actually flying Perhaps Crisp will oblige us, after all he is partly responsible for this outbreak of Rocitis. Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Martian Hale said: Perhaps Crisp will oblige us, after all he is partly responsible for this outbreak of Rocitis. Martian Thomas RN Aces of WWII. 29th May 1940. During the following afternoon (29.05) a patrol consisting of a pair of Skuas and a Roc, leb by Lt Bill Barnes spotted five Ju88s attacking a convoy off Ostend. They attacked claiming one bomber shot down and sending another limping off and losing height with serious damage. Lt Vincent-Jones was on hand again to describe what is thought to be the Rocs only confirmed victory. "The only significant achievement of 806 NAS was when a section suprised Ju88s lurking over the ships. The Skuas attacked from above, attracting the attention of the German aircrew, while the Roc piloted by Mid. Day, flew directly under the Junkers and, as described by the Skua pilot Lt Barnes, "Literally sawed it in half with the four guns in its turret firing upwards" we all landed safely at Delting. I have had a look in Sturtivant FAA Aircraft 39-45. I thought that this Roc would be up in big flashing lights but unfortunately I am not sure which it is. According to Skua: The Royal Navy's Dive Bomber there were 6 Rocs allocated to Delting and they were mainly used for Anti Submarine Patrols (L3103,L3105, L3106, L3118, L3154, L3156). I've failed So its up to Crisp.. Edited June 29, 2017 by Grey Beema 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hello dears, Thank yo Grey, Here are some news from my British Flak gun Sweats and Fears but, it's done, phase one OK With the fine Airwaves photoetched saw ! good, left, opening the doors of the turret, It's gonna be Roc'n Roll or even Defiant'n roll Yes, deviants joke too; I'm pretty tired Done this too As it is oftenly the case, the resin parts did'nt fit into the wings, so I scrap the edges (of darkness) sanding the resin parts is not a good idea since it is already thin ! Mumble mumble sanding again ! Und Foilà !! First wing done done and now.... Sanding I worked on some other thing too See you later, have a very nice modelling day. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 6/29/2017 at 1:21 PM, Grey Beema said: Thomas RN Aces of WWII. 29th May 1940. During the following afternoon (29.05) a patrol consisting of a pair of Skuas and a Roc, leb by Lt Bill Barnes spotted five Ju88s attacking a convoy off Ostend. They attacked claiming one bomber shot down and sending another limping off and losing height with serious damage. Lt Vincent-Jones was on hand again to describe what is thought to be the Rocs only confirmed victory. "The only significant achievement of 806 NAS was when a section suprised Ju88s lurking over the ships. The Skuas attacked from above, attracting the attention of the German aircrew, while the Roc piloted by Mid. Day, flew directly under the Junkers and, as described by the Skua pilot Lt Barnes, "Literally sawed it in half with the four guns in its turret firing upwards" we all landed safely at Delting. I have had a look in Sturtivant FAA Aircraft 39-45. I thought that this Roc would be up in big flashing lights but unfortunately I am not sure which it is. According to Skua: The Royal Navy's Dive Bomber there were 6 Rocs allocated to Delting and they were mainly used for Anti Submarine Patrols (L3103,L3105, L3106, L3118, L3154, L3156). I've failed So its up to Crisp.. Don't look at me; I'm up to my ears in Sea Kings. I don't even possess a Roc in my stash; a Skua, yes, but no Roc. Of course, this might well change, though not unless I get a flipping job soon! In short, don't hold your breath for any Crisp-Roc anytime soon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Crisp-Roc? Is that like Ryvita? https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjoiLjcivTUAhXFvO0KHVaUBu0YABAOGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.co.uk&cid=CAASE-Ro11t065mkGgtbpzsgRl18sn0&sig=AOD64_2LDSxziZSXtzAS4a9gTvOxOh4_tw&ctype=5&rct=j&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjM7bPcivTUAhUiC8AKHfBxChMQ9aACCD4&adurl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 No Crisp-Roc Let's have Crisp Roll While awaiting for a Crisp Roc & Roll I think that I've hit the bottom of the bottomless Sincerely Corsaircorp 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 15 hours ago, corsaircorp said: so I scrap the edges (of darkness Great work on the canopy and wheel wells CC! TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerJ_757 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 CC, good luck with the build, may I pull up a sandbag? Have given up the cigars but may be tempted to one or two of your country's fine beers (except Stella which gives me big bad hangovers!). Enjoying the build already! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 44 minutes ago, HomerJ_757 said: CC, good luck with the build, may I pull up a sandbag? Have given up the cigars but may be tempted to one or two of your country's fine beers (except Stella which gives me big bad hangovers!). Enjoying the build already! Hello Homer, To me Stella, jupliler and all that untasty blonds are not beer, just donkey p..., as they say in the no snake country It's already planned to bring some real stuff when we 'll come in Telford... There will be some modellers near the trunk of Pierre's car Welcome aboard, don't mind the humor, or better, add your own... I think about bringing up some Blue Chimay, Rochefort 10 and Triple Westmaele, some Château may be, heavy artillery for sure ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerJ_757 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Blue Chimay, ahhhh, that takes me back to an enjoyable couple of weeks at Florennes! Unfortunately work prevents me from attending Telford this year so at least one bottle will be safe! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Really interesting to see another Roc being bashed into shape. For such a relatively unknown aircraft to feature twice at the same time is most unusual - which is why I have pulled up a chair too....... without the donkey p.... P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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