Mike Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Now where do I put it? I think I need to get some foam core board to make a box to keep the three assemblies in, as the wingspan of 83cm makes it a tad tricksy to display I'm rather glad I altered the wing attachment points to make them demountable. It was built OOB, with only a few minor changes made as I went along. Painting was done exclusively with Lifecolor acrylics and Alclad primers. The build can be seen here if you're interested. Thanks for watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Lovely Mike...well apart from not having a cockpit Enjoyed watching the build. That's some wingspan, thought these things were tiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cheers Woody She's the first of a new breed (that we know of), designed to loiter for an awful long time (around 35 hours) at incredible heights. A new age U-2 without risking the pilot if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice build Mike. As for space I heard you have RAF Bases with space available for such big wing birds. My want to look at that option. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 That looks excellent Mike. Might have to get one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice job fella, those wings are bloody HUGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cheers guys... where does one get foam core board from? Art shop, or somewhere else? Going to use a hot glue gun to fabricate a box with slots for the three parts... it'll help with storage, and carriage to any shows I might attend in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice build. Having made one in 1/72nd, and people thinking that it is 1/48 this must be big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Lovely build, Mike... now I see where they grey paint spatters in the Alclad reviews came from . ...where does one get foam core board from? Art shop, or somewhere else?... Art shop is your best bet, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Another top build Mr W !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cheers guys Art shop is your best bet, yes. Found some at the local Rymans in A2 sheets that isn't too pricey if I make a personal appearance. Will pick up a few sheets & borrow my sister's glue gun for a bit of cut & stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cracking job Mike. Better get the runway maintenance crew to sort those joints in the hard standing. LOL Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cracking job Mike.Better get the runway maintenance crew to sort those joints in the hard standing. LOL Chris. you just can't get the staff these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 You know - I was thinking UAVs were dull, boring etc., etc.. But that's rather nice - me likes that! Love the tonal/surface texture differences on the fuselage - has come out beatifully! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Blimey, what a wingspan, nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Blimey Mike, if you bring that to a show we'll have to get a table just for you. Nice build BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistervampire319 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice one Mike! Now that inspires me to finish mine. I was worried about the wings drooping too much. See I don't have to worry though. You also made it so the wings can be removed for transport or storage, is there a noticable gap up close? Again nice job. Cheers, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cheers folks You also made it so the wings can be removed for transport or storage, is there a noticable gap up close? Hardly any, and it's on a color change so doesn't really notice - Also, it's a really snug fit, so they slide in with a bit of force, and stay put nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 hey mike, great looking on a big boy, the space on my "hangar" is very little to comport this one, but i want to build one cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Found some at the local Rymans in A2 sheets that isn't too pricey if I make a personal appearance. Will pick up a few sheets & borrow my sister's glue gun for a bit of cut & stick Should be interesting to see the end result, should you feel so inclined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Looks good does that one Mike! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I see what you mean about being BIG Mike! I swear if you put some R/C gear in that baby you could sloap-soar it! Looking really nice Mike. Really looks the part. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Really nice work Mike.I'm put off by the storage issues which is a shame as I like the subject. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 You know - I was thinking UAVs were dull, boring etc., etc..Iain They are Ian. Just like modern sailplanes.LOL It is a nice model though. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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