Sean1968 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Now, this is modelling !!! Nothing less than inspired. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 This is up there with the Huey build as one of the legends. Fantastic work My hat goes off to you. Wow that is nice of you to say, I have watch Oliver build and he does it in 1:35 scale!! Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Amazing! Thanks Sean, slow going but getting there. Regards Richard Now, this is modelling !!!Nothing less than inspired. Well done. Thank youvery much Chaddy. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Simply stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I can only echo all the other comments made thus far, absolutely amazing work! I would ask one question though, albeit tongue firmly in cheek, wasn't the kit a bit of a waste of money? Please keep posting pictures. All the very best. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm really lost for words so,....... :gobsmacked: Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffthepaint Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I was going to start scale modeling again, but now I don't think I'll bother... i'll just watch this superb build. Stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 My goodness! You are a real modelmaker (while I am an assembler of models), hats off to you for this fine work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Your brass work, tube cutting etc is so neat & tidy, can I ask you what sort of tools you use for such fine work? This is such craftsmanship to watch unfold, more please. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Glad you like what I'am building Smithy Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I can only echo all the other comments made thus far, absolutely amazing work!I would ask one question though, albeit tongue firmly in cheek, wasn't the kit a bit of a waste of money? Please keep posting pictures. All the very best. Derek Hi Derek, did not intend to go this far, just has compound, but the kit was worth buying. Thanks very much for your comment. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I was going to start scale modeling again, but now I don't think I'll bother... i'll just watch this superb build. Stunning. Hi Jeff, dont let my build stop you getting back into modeling, I find it very relaxing and I thank you for watching. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 My goodness! You are a real modelmaker (while I am an assembler of models), hats off to you for this fine work. Hi Dan thanks for your kind words. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm really lost for words so,....... :gobsmacked: Si. Hi Si, well looking at your build I'am also lost for words, but thanks again for looking in. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Your brass work, tube cutting etc is so neat & tidy, can I ask you what sort of tools you use for such fine work? This is such craftsmanship to watch unfold, more please.Mac Hi Mac, I have attached some pictures of what tools I use, got some hand tools from my Grandma who was a jeweller and rest I have collected. This is shear/brake which I can cut .003" shim with no roll over Next picture is what I use to cut tube I had been working on wooden ships, but having a break and I bought this Turbo carver so I was at the dentist and I asked if he had any small drill bits which he did not use, so he said yes he has and he gave them to me, this small tool has 400,000 rpm, so I use it to file the brass shim, works realy well. Then last picture is all the books I have collected on the Hurri Hope this helps, Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Finished of all the spar part of the tailplane and have glued them to the brackets I made, still have some brackets to fit in but that will be for the next post. Until next time. Regards Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le wombat agile Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 very stunning the view of the complete Hurricane compared to the kit fuselage. I confirm, great work, I follow you Ezio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Your Hurricane looks more amazing everytime I see it. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 very stunning the view of the complete Hurricane compared to the kit fuselage. I confirm, great work, I follow youEzio Thank you Ezio, Saw that I put to of the same picture opps, here is the one I should have put. Regards Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Your Hurricane looks more amazing everytime I see it. Keep up the good work! Hi FZ6, not sure what your name is?? but thanks again for your kinf words. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Been plugging away at the tailplane, and I was wondering how I would replicate the round metal leading edge, so I have been watching Nobby build his model and he showed how he did his canopy using a heat gun. So Nobby I have learnt how to do it thanks. I made a shape as per the drawings I have put it in the vise, made a small holding block just I bit bigger than the shape, CA the plastic to the holding block heated up and pushed it down on the shape, tried .005" plastic to thin, same as .010", tried .020" which was to thick and then got what I wanted with 015". More to follow, Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 So now I have finished off the main structure of the tailplane, made all the brackets to mount to the main frame, added the holes so that the wire will go to elevators and elevator trim flaps, and then bent some .003" for the fairing strips which go on the main spares for elevator. Now I can start making the ribs etc etc. Hope you enjoy. Regards Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hey Richard, think nothing of it mate! I'm really chuffed that one of my little dodges came in handy for this marvelous master piece of modelling! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I am speechless....Huh!!! thats breathtaking work....When I see work like ..welll.....i need to step up my game. Thanks for the inspiration. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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