Massimo Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, CJP said: Massimo that Buccaneer is looking very smooth and neat - cant believe it is the old Matchbox S2 reissued by Revell - the single colour of the plastic must be much nicer to work with & see any flaws than the multi coloured Matchbox original kit. CJP True, but Bill's original 50 shades of blue one's got a different taste!!! I'm looking for one!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 It does look a bit evocative Massimo but the plastic is a sod to cut if there is any converting going on I can't wait to get started on my beigey-tan Matchbox S2 which is staying an S2, the only things I will change are the undercart And the transfers, yeehaw Massimo you are really working wonders with it I'm amazed each time I look in Stuporgoo as filler, never seems to work for me (Note to self: Must try harder) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, perdu said: I can't wait to get started on my beigey-tan Matchbox S2 I saw it in that box withher sister S1s over her......ENVYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! beige and tan... you could leave her unpainted, like an old fashion car!!! Next time I may have a go with a S1, if I find another Matchbox kit!!! ...and I've got two 1/48 scale ones to play with...too many!!! Edited March 21, 2018 by massimo2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, massimo said: True, but Bill's original 50 shades of blue one's got a different taste!!! I'm looking for one!!! Yes I am an admirer of Bill's brilliant blue Buccaneer too as well as how he cobbles up home made resin parts as required CJP Edited March 22, 2018 by CJP 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi mates, night I wasn't much in the mode for modelling, as tomorrow morning I've got to flight back, but there seems to be a snow storm around NY, where I'm headed to, to chatch my flight to Amsterdam and then to Bologna. I hope there won't be any cancellations, but...I'm pretty sure there might be!!! Anyway, watching at Bill's progress, I decided to have a go with something. As the last step before closing the fuselage is the front wheel bay, I decided to start from the front wheel retracting cylinder. I had already drilled a hole from side to side through the wheel bay to house a fulcrum pin for it thus I started by gluing two pieces of plastic tube , with two side reinforcement plates. it's free to rotate, once the fulcrum pin is in. I added some detail and that's it for tonight. Another small step is done. Good night! Massimo 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Alright, alright, you make it all look so easy, but: Where are those two little rings coming from? How did you cut them? Please? Ciao Edited March 22, 2018 by giemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I think Massimo has a squad of nanobots working for him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Possibly a squad of such in each of several continents, the risk of losing such in airport baggage claims is too high Good stuff again 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 3 hours ago, giemme said: Where are those two little rings coming from? How did you cut them? Please? from a piece of plastic tube from my set with a new blade gently rotating it on the bench while pushing down. Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 49 minutes ago, massimo said: from a piece of plastic tube from my set with a new blade gently rotating it on the bench while pushing down. Ciao Ah OK, thank you! It's the same technique I use to cut brass pipes, although I never tried a so thin of a slice Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Home sweet home!!! I'm under the jet leg effect and yesterday was a very busy and long day, but before going to bed, I managed to add the fertical finand tail and nose cones to the starboard fuseage half. This morning a bit of sanding , but only after I purchased some new CA glue to be used a s filler. Whe I opened the blister I noticed a familiar shape... ...and so...I cut it off and worked a bit on it until I got the shape I wanted: I tried a dry fit and I have to say I'm quite happy with it. it'll have to wait for a while, until the fuselage halves will be joined. Let's put it together with the other clear parts. Once happy with the glueing and sanding I went on with the tail cone section. Before glueing the airbrakes' system's frame it had to be painted , together with the cone's interior, which wouldn't be accessible for painting otherwise. Black first, then grey, then black wash, then lighter grey dry brushing. That's it for now, it may be a bit dark, but I'll give it another touch before I fit the airbrakes. Now it's time for dinner! Ciao Massimo 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 1 minute ago, massimo said: Whe I opened the blister I noticed a familiar shape... Massimo Genius ..now I can see why you lot invent things and paint on ceilings! 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 lovely work indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Excellent job, Massimo Love the bonus glass shield from CA Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Magical work there Massimo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi Massimo I am catching up with this thread. What amazing work you have done . Loving this and will catch up with the rest of the thread soon. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Buccaneer magician! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Nicely done Massimo! Glad to see you (and the Bucc) got home safely. I still think you're mad with that airbrake mechanism...... Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Good morning, At two o'clock this morning God spoke to me and said:"wake up and go join the fuselage halves"... Surely it was my imagnation and the real reason is the jet-leg, but anyway I got up and came to the kitchen , where my Buccaneer was waiting. Before joining the fuselage halves I drilled another hole at the side ofthe front wheel bay and glued a piece of tube with a piece of plastic rod going through it.I had previously drilled a hole at the tube centreline , which will be the attachment forr the front wheel main leg. I also added the cylinder I had made two days ago.I glued a rectangle of plastic card at the bay side, to make sure any liquid glue went inside , locking it. It'll have to be free until I finish the wheel bay detal and fix the front wheel leg. At the back I added some plastic blocks to make sure the airbrakes sliding system's frame won't fall in while I'm adding the airbrakes. I may have to struggle a bit, thus i need this assembly to be strongly fixed. Then,finally I could pour some liquid Tamiya green cap glue along the junction and lock the sides with some elastic bands. This marks a no way back moment which has always a particular taste! From now on she's an aircraft! Ciao Massimo Edited March 26, 2018 by massimo2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 That's coming together very nicely Massimo. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 hours ago, massimo said: From now on she's an aircraft! Indeed! Brilliant job, Massimo Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 top job maestro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I love it when a plan comes together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Hi mates, not much modelling this week, but I'm plenty of things to do and on Tuesday I'll go back to the USA, thus...not much time left! I only filled and sanded several areas (booooooooring stuff!!!) I tried a dryfit with the airbrakes.They seem to fit well with the assembled tail cone. I was thinking I should bring the Gannet to the same step, but there are some back seats to be equipped with some sort of seat belts and...not tonight!!! I'm having a lazy week!!! I also did a dryfit test to se how the glass between the two seats fits. Then tonight I added some detail to the main wheel bays. That's it for now. Good night!!! Massimo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Very nicely done Soon be finished whilst I am floundering behind 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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