AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Amazing Pierre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 I rebuilt the rudders with bits of brass, which I solderered all together. For comparison I put the kit original rudder between my parts. I clamped the assembled axis and rudder bar. Then I soldered carefully each pedal, without unsoldering what has been already done! It took a couple of attempts before I could get each pedal into the correct position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 WOW!! I really can't think of anything else to say...... Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I'm with Keef, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 All rudder command parts are glued: the pedals, control wire and pulleys. Closer. Everything seems ready to work Even closer: one can clearly see the path or the rudder command wire, which makes a sort of loop to the front, and synchronises both pedals. View from the front. That's it, let's call it a day. Cheers and good night everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Everyday I'm more amazed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff m Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 This is beyond amazing. You are either a complete lunatic or a genius. I think this is the finest modelling I have ever seen. Cant wait to see the next installment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 I rebuilt the seats, which were not correct. To the left the original ones, to the right the seat cussions, made with Magic Sculpt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I rebuilt the seats, which were not correct. To the left the original ones, to the right the seat cussions, made with Magic Sculpt. This is just wonderful work Pierre - brilliant stuff!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 A couple of etched Part parts, to be placed there and there. Folding, soldering and polishing, nothing really fancy. Then come the seats, freshly painted with artist's oils, imitating old dark and leaned leather Close-up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Madman .. I know its not physically possible but Id like to have your children, then they would be imbued with your genius and could teach me how to scratchbuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Lovely work Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Pierre: Wonderful detail...a labor of love I'm sure........ Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) The seatbelts, by Eduard. I built a small buckle with lead wire. I cannot say these parts are very large indeed... Then I drilled a small hole (0.3mm) to plug in the buckle. Now the seats must dry completely before I can fold the belts onto the cussions. Edited October 21, 2008 by Madman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooksy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 A genious at work, absolutely amazing stuff Pierre. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Pierre.. just out of curiousity, as i have one of these to build, do you know if the cables would be greased near the 'return spindles' (I just made the name up I don't know what they're really called)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Pierre.. just out of curiousity, as i have one of these to build, do you know if the cables would be greased near the 'return spindles' (I just made the name up I don't know what they're really called)? Frankly I have no clue. Maybe yes, I can imagine they are, to minimize wear and tear, but who knows it for certain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I "slightly" increased the workload... by cutting the upper fore part of the body. There will be no fabric, which provides a large peek hole into the bowels of the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hooded Claw Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I've watched this for a couple of weeks now and it scares me on a whole number of levels. One question though, Is it me or do the pilots have to have very long legs? THC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 ...Is it me or do the pilots have to have very long legs? Actually you are right Something's wrong there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hooded Claw Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Ooops I'll be popular then.. Not! THC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Nah, they're fine! Felixstowe pilots were always so concentrated on the flying, they were literally on the edge of their seats! Amazing work there chap. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Its not just the size and quality of the superdetailing I can't believe.. it's also the way it all hangs together as if it were real. looking at Pierre's work I feel enthused and demoralised at the same time (won't stop me trying however) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 To have a correct alignment of the upper structure I intend to scratch build I needed an assembly jig. I used silicone to press the body into. Half an hour later I can demold the parts... Now I can place the new ribs very precisely and glue them to the front and rear parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 To have a correct alignment of the upper structure I intend to scratch build I needed an assembly jig. I used silicone to press the body into. Half an hour later I can demold the parts... Now I can place the new ribs very precisely and glue them to the front and rear parts. What a briliantly simple idea!! Great stuff!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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