DJJunis Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Peter, Moving along nicely. Thanks for sharing. Also per Johns request where did you find that neat little vice or did you machine that yourself. Thanks and All the Best! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 54 minutes ago, DJJunis said: Also per Johns request where did you find that neat little vice or did you machine that yourself. Ditto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave665 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) It's got wings now... they weren't there at Telford! Good to see you're back on the bench and putting lessons learnt building Race #80 to good use. Edited November 28, 2017 by dave665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Ho, ho, ho, Peter, excellent work on the wing, I do like the wing box and u/c support plate. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) Peter, Thank you for the gift of sharing your artistry and talent this past year. It has been both a blessing and a privilege to be a part of the creative process. Thank you to all who share in that process and thanks to BRITMODELLER.COM for maintaining this space that we may meet. Grace and peace to you this Christmas and throughout the New Year 2018! Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good night, Pastor Rich Edited December 24, 2017 by Pastor Rich To err is human, proof readers untie! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Pastor Rich said: Peter, Thank you for the gift of sharing your artistry and talent this past year. It has been both a blessing and a privilege to be a part of the creative process. Thank you to all who share in that process and thanks to BRITMODELLER.COM for maintaining this space that we may meet. Grace and peace to you this Christmas and throughout the New Year 2018! Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good night, Pastor Rich Wot the Reverend said ^ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Pastor Rich said: Peter, Thank you for the gift of sharing your artistry and talent this past year. It has been both a blessing and a privilege to be a part of the creative process. Thank you to all who share in that process and thanks to BRITMODELLER.COM for maintaining this space that we may meet. Grace and peace to you this Christmas and throughout the New Year 2018! Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good night, Pastor Rich Amen, Pastor Rich. Amen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hi Peter - what is happening with this wonderful build? CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Peter.... OUTSTANDING Work so far. I guess real life gotten in the way as I wondered if there was any more updates. hope you are well and look forward to seeing more. just brilliant workmanship. Thanks for the PM and update .... Edited February 27, 2018 by HOUSTON 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Now the Fury is done, I am tempted to get back to this.. 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Yes, yes and yes again. Good luck with this one, it'll be a real stunner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Please do airscale & work your magic on the Firefly CJP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Peter, seeing this on your bench again makes me happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Yes, yes, yes please; I was gutted when you stopped work on the Firebox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Ah, yes! The Firefly!!! [ Baited breath at the ready and waiting ] Edited July 16, 2021 by Pastor Rich To err is human but forgive is Divine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempestV Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I am also thrilled to see the Firefly on your bench again. That's an order 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Make it so, Number One. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 MOJO! MOJO!! MOJO!!! Sorry, after the Fury I just couldn't help myself. Carry on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Howdy folks So, i looked at what I might do next and of the shortlist only a couple on my 'mildly want to' fitted in my display cabinet - a P36 Hawk, a Goshawk, a CR32, an H1 and all the ones on my 'really want to' didn't... Firefly, Sea Fury, Defiant, Blenheim and a few outliers like a Meteor, Spartan Executive and Lockheed 12 were all considered, but in the end, I did want a Firefly so I have restarted it I started by taking the balsa wings I had made and giving them a bit of skin integrity by screeding with P38 filler and a shot of primer - then started to make up the radiator sections.. ..the first bit has the end ribs and the radiator box - this is as 90 degrees to the fuselage, not running the same angle as the wing leading edge.. ..these were then shaped & primed.. ..then a top panel and the leading edge which cuts in lower than the rib profile.. ..sorted & primed - for now these are just general shapes to start me off.. ..with the wings partially sorted it was time to start on the fillet shapes - these have a distinct profile and curve upwards from the trailing edge - so this was defined with brass sheet to keep the shape no matter how hard I sand at it and will result in a sharp edge.. ..this shot reminds me of the start of the build where there is lego and all sorts making up the central fuselage block.. ..foil tape was added to the wings and they were slotted into place so i could build up to them with P38.. rough and ready, but this is the start needed before refining the shapes, the wings just break out from the filler as it won't stick to the ali tape.. ..the finished fillets can be seen here, along with the fuselage sides for the rear cockpit - there is so much to go in here, I need access so made up the sides with spots of CA so they can be broken out again once shaped.. ..the sides also had brass L shapes to hold the deck that sits on the top, and also some inside to define where the sides will sit in the aperture.. ..got some more P38 on and started shaping.. best get all this done before there is loads of delicate detail in there ..and with a shot of primer.. ..I also had the PE I originally designed remade after I made a few changes - here is the IP.. ..after lots of filler & engineering I felt like a change so made the rear bulkhead in the observers position - the tubes are for sono buoys I think.. ..it will sit in here something like this... ..so thats it - underway again - she is a big girl too... The only thing is, I can only find one late Firefly in the UK - in the reserve collection at Yeovilton. I wrote to them asking if i could get access to take pictures but they said no... the aircraft is in a hangar while they are moving aircraft around and she said it would be 'too dangerous' and to write back in March 2022... Needless to say, if anyone knows anyone in Yeovilton's staff, please let me know as I am quite a well behaved civilised individual and could likely be in and out in 30 mins TTFN Peter 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Really enjoying the progress on the Firefly - maybe someone on BM still has some contacts - I know NAVY870 has an ex RAN Griffon Firefly in his private collection so maybe he might be worth contacting for info. CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Great to see this one up and running again with a great update as well Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I have a number of pics of a FAA Museum Firefly, but I think they’re all of the Mk.1. I’d say @NAVY870 is deffo your best bet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 IT'S ALIVE!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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