Parabat Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 This is brilliant! Bonkers project, brilliant modelling, great pictures. Those windows are exceptional - inspired idea using the strip to create the rounded edges.
SleeperService Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I'll second that statement. I'm glad I can take part virtually without having to build the Beast myself! Mind you there is the Monogram 48th..... Good quality work so far. I look forward to the interior.
Glen T Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Very impressive, another one too watch, looking forward to seeing it when it's finished.
Martian Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) I don't think it is that bonkers. Interesting, fascinating but not mad, Are you opening up the bomb bay? Martin von My Old Mans A Mushroom Edited August 28, 2012 by martin hale 1
tomprobert Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 I don't think it is that bonkers. Interesting, fascinating but not mad, Are you opening up the bomb bay? Martin von My Old Mans A Mushroom Yes bomb bay will be opened and some form of payload added... eventually... If I go for Kee Bird it'll be long-range fuel tanks which will simplify things somewhat, rather than havng to source (and then remortgage my house) for a load of aftermarket bombs...
vickershaft Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 This is unbelieveable work I'm so glad I followed this thread your a master of the modelling arts my friend, I just hope that oneday I can be a quarter of the moedeller you are.
Radleigh Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Inspirational Tom, really makes me want to finish the Seawolf off, I just don't have any spare time at the moment! Love all the internals already.
p-26luvr Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 I am watching your build with great interest. What is the thickness of the fuselage plastic? It seems thicker than what I am used to seeing. Carl T
Quentin Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Blimey, that's an ambitious project. It makes me feel tired just looking at it. Very impressive so far, anyway. I like the way you did the window frames. Ingenious.
kev67 Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 I like your technique for the windows, might try it for cabin doors on my vac build
richdlc Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 very cool mate - what did you use for the bulkheads, a contour gauge?
Radleigh Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Tom i've got a question. I assume this kit doesn't come with props, so how do you tackle such a job? Make one and cast it 16 times?
keefr22 Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Tom i've got a question. I assume this kit doesn't come with props, so how do you tackle such a job? Make one and cast it 16 times? Wouldn't it be make one & cast it 15 times? Or do you want a spare....???!!! K
Radleigh Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 I would keep the master just incase you ever need to make another
SleeperService Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Definitely keep the master. If you try and mould a resin part the RTV may react with the resin and cause the copy to come out undersized. Apparently there are two 'flavours' of resin and the two must never be allowed to come in contact with each other even indirectly.
Dave A Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Oh lord, and to think I'm afraid to look at my 1/48 version... Champion stuff!
tomprobert Posted September 1, 2012 Author Posted September 1, 2012 I am watching your build with great interest. What is the thickness of the fuselage plastic? It seems thicker than what I am used to seeing. Carl T Carl, The plastic is about 1.5mm - it needs to be too due to the sheer size of the thing! Tom
tomprobert Posted September 1, 2012 Author Posted September 1, 2012 Tom i've got a question. I assume this kit doesn't come with props, so how do you tackle such a job? Make one and cast it 16 times? Hi Radleigh, Yes you are right - no props provided but I have a very cunning plan. All will be revealed when I get to that stage incase I fall flat on my face! Tom
tomprobert Posted September 1, 2012 Author Posted September 1, 2012 very cool mate - what did you use for the bulkheads, a contour gauge? I used a set of dividers and a compass. Firstly I set the dividers to the width of the fuselage which gave me the diameter, then halved it. When the compass was set to size, I simply drew circles on the card and cut it out. It's a great help that the fuselage is round, too! 1
tomprobert Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 I've made some progress on the forward part of the flightdeck. The first job was to add the framework found on the floor, remove the nose landing gear bay crew entry door and make what is I presume the amour plate bulkhead behind the pilots' seats: Then it was on to some good old fashioned scratch-building. Out came the plasticard, evergreen strip and milliput to make the forward part of the cockpit interior. The spares box was also extensively raided, with varius left over resin parts from my B-17 and B-24 used to assist in making the consoles etc: It won't win any prizes for total accuracy, but I think it's a reasonable representation of the real thing. I've also built the crew tunnel which connects the forward and rear pressure compartments. It started life as an off-cut of 22mm plastic piping, with evergreen strip added to represent the prominent ribbing found on the real aircraft. This will provide a nice strong join between the two interior areas to help keep everything nice and rigid: Now I'll be tackling the rear of the forward compartment, where the engineer, radio operator and navigator were stationed. Tom 3
Nik W Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Some truly exceptional work here Tom, this has become one of those builds where I can't help but get a little bit excited about your latest updates (as sad as that may be!). Keep up the great work pal! Nik
keefr22 Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Tremendous work, really neat - they look like bits from a Tamiya kit!! Keef
DJJunis Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Absolutely outstanding.... well done....so far. All the Best! Don
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