CedB Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks Tony - yak yak (not my theme) but definitely lots of Rabbit! Thanks Johnny Ah, well, it was in the photo I used for the transfer. I suppose I could have tried to cut it out but it's so tiny... I also had the faint hope that it might match the paint, ar har de har har It will get dotted I suspect. A little Ian suggested PPP on the canopy join and more Daco strong on some small bits tonight. That'll be dry in the morning and, with the Xtradecals, has given a nice 'painted on' look so I don't feel that bad about not painting them. Really. I'll fit the pitot before I touch up tomorrow, then the only big step is the extra canopy framing. Nearly there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, CedB said: not nicely flush like this: Hello, the left gear seems to be too deep. The decals look fine on the finished plane as the ones for the new printed nose art. For the LED or Halogen lamps, I'm really not sure, which are better!! And who are stayin ' longer? The price will tell you! Cheers Edited January 23, 2018 by bbudde 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks Benedikt Yes, both the wheels/tyres should be slightly proud of the wells but, as I fixed them in on a bed of Humbrol filler, they're going nowhere (just tried!) Two more worrying jobs done this morning. The serials were first. I hate making serials from single letters. Model held at 'the right angle': You can (just) see the individual serials on the paper there. I've learnt from bitter experience to check whether the transfers are separate or, like these, all joined by the carrier. I've also learned to try to have as little carrier as possible AND to make sure the edges that will butt the next transfer are straight(ish) to avoid one pushing the other out of alignment. For me, such preparation avoids Anglo-Saxon and wrecked nerves. I also had no idea how quickly the transfer would separate from the sheet so each was held under water in tweezers for a count of five and then placed on the decal tray. With all that care it just left the awful job of getting them lined up. I know Beard and others use tape guides but I'd rather do it by eye to be honest - I find the tape gets in the way. After some prodding and only a little cursing they were on: Phew! Worrying job number two was the pitot. It was too big. Gave me a chance to use the new needle files (they work): Pitot reduced by Ced Bufton, on Flickr I'll leave that to dry a bit. Camo and Wabbit touch ups next. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, CedB said: I know Beard and others use tape guides but I'd rather do it by eye to be honest - I find the tape gets in the way. Not anymore, which is why my serials are often wonky. I let each transfer set before doing the next. Nice work on the serial, by the way. Edited January 24, 2018 by Beard to correct spelling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Agreed, very neat serial Ced! Not my favourite job either... K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Neat job, Ced Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 As all above. Sharp work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Nicely done Ced, looking a finals now. Another "Ced" build nears completion . Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) One last addition of the storm last Thursday here. I guess the passengers have prayed and sweated at Amsterdam airport. The pilot had obviously not time for that. Just saw this on a friend's site at FB: Edited January 24, 2018 by bbudde 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks for the video! Glad I wasn't on that plane but that has to be the most fantastic side-slip I have ever seen! What a pilot! Here in Greece we work with similar conditions a lot and the local hoppers (like the plane in the video--looked like a Dash 800 or 400 or something of that nature) from Aegean, Sky Express and Olympic are known to have some of the best pilots in the skies. I was flying from Paros (where I live) to Athens a few years ago. Middle of the summer, 35C, 6 Beaufort...the flight was fine leaving the island, a few small bumps. As we made landfall near Athens, the heat rising began to buffet us up and down like a yo-yo...the Scotswoman behind me was praying the rosary, etc...It wasn't as drastic as your example, by far, by once again the side-slip landing saved us all. We bounced a couple of times, and were down. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks Gents, very kind Going dotty this afternoon but another couple of dotty sessions and I hope we'll be there: Getting there by Ced Bufton, on Flickr 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 As everyone else said Ced ( Geddit? ) very neat serial, I also hate making them out of single digits. Nearly there John PS I wonder if they looked at the creep marks after that incredible landing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 A few more little dots between the ears and round the title and this is done with, touching in-wise You have developed new techniques here on Wacky, I am proud of how you rose to it all, we've all found new things in the Wabbit Can't wait to see her flying high up in the Cedosphere 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianj1uk Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Looking great! I also had never noticed that the wheels stand out a bit. I’m sure it would be more aerodynamic your way so that’s no bad thing I think. I’m sure that the guys who resprayed WW a couple of years ago would also be most impressed by your efforts. Don’t forget to add a little oil for weathering. We try to keep her clean but like someone once said - if it’s not leaking oil it’s run out of oil! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, perdu said: You have developed new techniques here on Wacky, I am proud of how you rose to it all, we've all found new things in the Wabbit Sez all that needs to be said Ced. Respect dude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks John - yes, hairy landing. I hope they checked the whole thing! Bound to be some, er, problems in the cabin too Thanks Bill - a few more dots have been applied! Very kind comments, thanks matey Hi Brian! Thanks for the kind comments. I've had a look at the gallery on the website and there are a few with oil (coming out of the rivets!) but most seem to be 'picture ready'. I'm not very good at weathering so I think I'll have her as she was during the walk around - clean! Thanks Tony, kind of you Nothing much to report (dot dot) but I'm hoping (dot dot) that the transfers will be done in the morning (dot dot) and I can get the satin varnish on then the masking off! I've had an idea. How about mounting the Boultbee and Wacky in formation in front of the Boultbee print and hanging that on the wall over my desk? Am I mad? What sort of clear plastic rod would I need to support the invisible thread and the models? Naff idea? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I wonder if they looked at the creep marks after that incredible landing Skid marks, too, I shouldn't wonder... Lovely work Ced, I'm sure I have seen clear acrylic rod on evilbay, might suit your needs? Cheers, Stew 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Cracking job Ced. Thanks for the info on the decals, I’ll have to have a go at printing some one day. The numbers look great. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks Stew - skid marks! Acrylic rod was my thought but I know nothing about it so I don't know what thickness will take the weight. The idea came from this RFI which I really liked. Thanks Johnny - with the right software and printer it's fairly easy Before bed I checked the dots and I think they're OK: Varnish in the morning! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 She’s looking great Ced, really nice work and patience with the transfers! And touch ups! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 So do the dots do it for you then Ced? I found that using the brush with sweeps of colour could make me a tad reluctant to go right up to the edges that needed cleaning up, tiny dots are more controllable I am not a' Worried of Birmingham' brush user, I have been painting pictures for sixty six or more years but if this is to be treated as a precision job dotting is more friendly to my old hand-eye co-ordination She looks the very finest Wabbit I could conceive of -- Love that Harvard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 That really does look pure teckle mate I can't wait to see it with the masking off... Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Super job on this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Perfectly blended in, top job Ced Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 + 1 John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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