Procopius Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, Cookenbacher said: Also, the cut out in the fuselage seems deeper in your photos of the real thing, the top of the ring only makes it about half way up, but I don't think its only half the height. Yep, I completely agree. Wish I'd spotted this earlier, way, way earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Okay. After some sanding: 20180217_124512 by Edward IX, on Flickr And now, after some truly radical sanding: 20180217_130132 by Edward IX, on Flickr That looks close enough to right for me. Huge failure on the part of MPM, in my opinion, not that it will affect them any, and really, this proves why people should build the kits they review. I can't believe this has never been mentioned even by people who've built the damn thing, because it was really obvious as soon as I test-fitted it. And I'm famously unobservant. Feel free to admire also my hirstute and shapely wrists. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 04/02/2018 at 1:31 PM, perdu said: Beaufort? In your dreams I fear dear fellow, but good luck with that Frog Lizzie? I concur, one I still regret not making back in my wartime days (Wartime? When I used to model ww2 aircraft by choice) Seemingly, a Beaufort, I mean a 1/48 one can become a reality in a few years... Not to mention the "Arlesienne" from Special Hobby, But a good lidarised one in a blue grey plastic. Deemed as a possible in a not too far future from Airfix... Fingers crossed !! Sincerely. CC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 19 hours ago, Thud4444 said: I got in a alteration with a werewolf Sounds painful. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 22 hours ago, dogsbody said: I got feels for ya! Me, two years ago: Chris Look here at the result of what I've called a multiple extraction... The worst has been to stay teethless for about six months waiting for the jaw to heal up... At least that has give my friens a bit of a burst of laugh when I tried to speak... Remember this Sincerely. CC 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 minute ago, corsaircorp said: Look here at the result of what I've called a multiple extraction... The worst has been to stay teethless for about six months waiting for the jaw to heal up... Oh god!!!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 I fear that may be my future! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Gentlemen, a little more about my brilliance in fixing the turret, perhaps, and a little less about the terrifying things that are happening behind your lips, if you please. 2 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Seconded! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Brilliant work on the turret Edward (OK?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Procopius said: Gentlemen, a little more about my brilliance in fixing the turret, perhaps, and a little less about the terrifying things that are happening behind your lips, if you please. That was brilliant fixing the turret PC! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Very nice job on the turret PC Now your Bristol got.... Teeth Sincerely. CC 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 15 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Now your Bristol got.... Teeth Take that man's name. 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Okay, so after much finagling and even more swearing, I came up with the following bodge: 20180218_001316 by Edward IX, on Flickr They can pass as ammo boxes or something, but more importantly, they give the machine gun butts something to stand on: 20180218_001502 by Edward IX, on Flickr 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Procopius said: Take that man's name. "Don't tell him Pike!" 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, Procopius said: Gentlemen, a little more about my brilliance in fixing the turret, perhaps, and a little less about the terrifying things that are happening behind your lips, if you please. I replied nicely to your request, it vanished then reappeared 😢 No more using the tablet for comments in here huh Edited February 18, 2018 by perdu 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Good save on the turret PC. It looks like the fuselage cutout is way too shallow, which is a bit annoying seeing as it's provided as a separate badly-fitting part to cater for the differences between I/IV/V. If it's any consolation the MkIV guns are meant to hover in space too, so I used two plastic strips on the outer sides painted up to look like the ammunition feed. Regards, Adrian 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 On the topic of "why didn't anyone test build this?" You might want to check that the propellers clear the fuselage when they spin. Mine are all around 1mm shorter than they started out. Regards, Adrian 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Great work on the turrets PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 This page made me giggle on a rainy Sunday morning. Forum at its best. Nice problem-solving on the turret issue PC; clearly you have the wrists of a poet. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Some days... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 A tooth free post? I'll try. Toptastic turret solving young PC. Progress chez 06/24: Blenheim IV, 107 Squadron, RAF Leuchars Airfix 1/72 by jongwinnett, on Flickr Blenheim IV, 107 Squadron, RAF Leuchars Airfix 1/72 by jongwinnett, on Flickr PS ignore the wrinkles, that's just Microsol doing its thing. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nice work on the Bisley turret PC Jon, your Blenheim is looking absolutely spiffy now Cheers, Stew 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 9 hours ago, AdrianMF said: On the topic of "why didn't anyone test build this?" You might want to check that the propellers clear the fuselage when they spin. Mine are all around 1mm shorter than they started out. Regards, Adrian Aw jeezy creezy. Well, hopefully the Airfix props I'm using will. Off to go look. UPDATE: Free and clear! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, Procopius said: Aw jeezy creezy. Well, hopefully the Airfix props I'm using will. Off to go look. UPDATE: Free and clear! Thank goodness for that, your persistence in the face of adversity deserved to be rewarded at last! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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