atdb27 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 A simply amazing and well thought out dio. Sad to see the 'disaster' Have you got to rebuild all the dio bits and pieces again? Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Try talking to Robin Carpenter of Cammett ltd about your problem with resin. Robin really knows his stuff and will not only be able to advise on the best type of artificial water but also on how bes to use it. He advertises in all the aircraft modelling magazines. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Mk3 is progressing quickly. The floats will come from the UK, I am still waiting for them. Edited July 16, 2008 by Madman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Mr Mad, I like the fact that this setback has not put you off. Most of us would of given the diorama a Viking burial by now. You inspire me! Cheers, Bob Von Madlyinspired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hurray, today I received new floats from the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 The new diorama is almost ready, but the bicycle and the trout I added a few details to the floats, and built an assembly rig. The aircraft and the floats can be exactely positioned by sliding up or down the support struts and clamping them. The floats can be moved back and forth, centered laterally and the width in between is ajustable too. Quite basic, but efficient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 So I take it then that you are about to put some fake water on the beach bit- and "float" the Swordfish on the water,and make the bestest model ever, meantime I am going to go and give up modelling and sell all my kits...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Brilliant! good to see progress again. Good luck with the water, fingers crossed this end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Dammit Pierre, you've got some patience! Anyone who ever thinks about giving up on a kit after having a bit of a disaster should be forced to read this thread to show how it's done. keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Not to be a killjoy- but I can't believe they would have a bicycle under the water where they tie up a floatplane- could puncture the floats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Not to be a killjoy- but I can't believe they would have a bicycle under the water where they tie up a floatplane- could puncture the floats What if the bike fell into the water AFTER the plane got tied up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) What if the bike fell into the water AFTER the plane got tied up? Hmmm...a good reason for a soldier to get wet while getting the bike out. Now let see how good you can scratch figures Fantastic work Pierre Edited July 20, 2008 by coneheadff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeew Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Pierre, I am staggered at your perseverence and patience! However, knowing your previous work, this is going to be a beauty when done I look forward to more prgoress and hope the resin water works out better this time, have you found a solution? (pun intended ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Today I worked on the floats. A few additions here and there, and new attachment points. Two coats of Tamiya primer, and the floats are ready for the paint job. After some weathering, I feel happy again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Wow, quick work, wouldn't believe that they didn't come from the original.. Good luck with the rest, look forwards to the finished Mk 3 diorama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Today I attached the floats. A delicate operation, as the stuts do not have the same length, nor a glued at correct angles (I glued the original floats without a jig). Cheating there and there eventually allowed the parts to mate Another difficulty: the weight of both the plane and the resin floats. Much effort is put on the weak joints. Some gel CA helped the epoxy glue which cured too soft. Finally I attached the steering cables to the float rudders.. Now I put the model aside over the night for the glue to fully cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I don't even know where to begin! This is just stunning work, and your patience is amazing. After the melted floats I think I would've smashed the whole thing... Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thank you all gents for the kind words I shall try to do my best for Mk.III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) Looking great once again. Personally I would leave the water out and if anyone asks just say the tide went out? Good luck Going back to our potting resins here at work, what we do is pour it in layers. You need to mix enough and then pour one layer, Wait until it goes almost hard (sticky) then pour another layer. If you do it at the right time the join is invisible between the layers as the new resin slightly softens the lower layer and allows it to become one again. We also store our resin and hardeners in a refrigerator. Depending on drying times though it can turn into a long day! Craig. Edited July 24, 2008 by Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Building the bicycle and the trout. There will be three One of the trout. A brass cutout, dipped several times into Mr. Surfacer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 The bike, nearly finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Very nice sir, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 WOW !! the term patience of a Saint springs to mind !!, really nice work !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Am breathless. What a Journey! This isn't a thread it's a soap opera nay an epic movie; surely it's Jonny Depp for the lead?! You should be banned from the forum for having the best workspace ever and making us lesser mortals feel,well, like lesser mortals. That or given a knighthood. Or both! Simply staggering. The only disappointment was the lack of a 1/48 worm on the end of a hook- you're gonna do that now aren't you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 The two mechanics are wondering on how to get the stupid bike out of the water!?! Note that the ladder needs some scaling down... Modification of an arm: cut it at ankles, drill a hole across the parts, stick a wire through and reposition. Et voilà I just need to fill the gaps. Note that these are German soldiers, so some changes are required. The head scratcher has already lost his "Mütze" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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