Radleigh Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Hey everyone, I'm jumping on the vacform wagon I bought this kit off Tigger/John Wilkes at SMW and have made a start. Seeing as all my modelling stuff is still tucked away from moving I'm just going to stay on this as much as possible. It's a great size and there is loads to do, so I shouldn't get bored!This is only my second vac kit, my first is still a WIP but I was dying to get another after seeing how much fun they are!Here's some photos..1/32nd scale Lockheed Hudson by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr1/32nd scale Lockheed Hudson by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr1/32nd scale Lockheed Hudson by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr1/32nd scale Lockheed Hudson by Rainbow 1984, on Flickrand here she is, fuselage cut out and sanded, wings just cut out and taped together so I can see the size. Roughly 2ft wide! (Since the photo was taken, nearly all bulkheads made and the cockpit area cut out. Photos soon!)'Tigger Models' 1/32nd vacform Lockheed Hudson by Rainbow 1984, on Flickr Edited February 28, 2013 by Radleigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Excellent start. Any thoughts on the finish? Incidentally, is it a Cyclone or Twin Wasp version or does the kit come with both options? Bookmarked! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Radleigh, Ooh great start.look forward to seeing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 1/32 is certainly the 'IN' scale, looking forwards to your progress Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Excellent start. Any thoughts on the finish? Incidentally, is it a Cyclone or Twin Wasp version or does the kit come with both options? Bookmarked! Trevor Neither! All it has is the bare minimum, x4 sheets of plastic and the clear parts + spares. I'm doing it as a Mk.IV Coastal Command so that'll be a Twin Wasp version? Not properly looked that far into this build yet. Radleigh, Ooh great start.look forward to seeing this. Cheers mate. 1/32 is certainly the 'IN' scale, looking forwards to your progress Radleigh Cheers Woody! Edited November 24, 2012 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hi mate, don't forget if you get really stuck for engines I have that pair or REALLY basic resin radials. Not sure what they are supposed to be to be honest, but with a bit of work they'd pass as a Wright Cyclone or Twin Wasp. You have to add push rods and wiring harnesses etc, and add a fair bit to the reduction gear housing but I used them for both my B-17 and B-24 builds and once inside the cowling are passable. If you're interested I'll dig them out and take a photo. I'm looking forward to seeing you crack on with this! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Alright Tom, If you could take a pic that would be good, but thinking of it I might just have them off you, I won't mind a bit of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Alright Tom, If you could take a pic that would be good, but thinking of it I might just have them off you, I won't mind a bit of work! OK I'll dig them out at some point over the weekend for you Edited November 24, 2012 by tomprobert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Woody FYI the mk.IV was a purely Oz version with the Twin Wasp redesignated from mk.1 to avoid confusion with the British one of the same mark with the Cyclone. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Vacforms? Lot of it about, apparently Nice choice. I'll be watching this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Nice one Radleigh! I've tagged the topic so I'll be watching with great interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks chaps, this has been progressing nicely since I've now built myself a little den under the stairs (it's not as cramped as it sounds...!) with lots of lighting, work area and good use of all the coves for my paints etc! Which now means no more dinner table modelling and I can now leave my kit as it were and carry on when I have the time! Found this gem of a link here which has made me want to make the Boulton Paul turret, despite really not wanting to since getting this kit. John Aero is also sending me some drawings which will help nicely! Shall get an update soon, I find just building the model and not worrying with taking photos actually makes me get more done....funny enough! Radleigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Nice link but there's more showing how they fitted it in the Hudson http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/category/collection/conservation/ Keep up the food work. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Cheers Trevor Apologies for the lack of updates, I get more done and I'm quite busy with work at the moment..I've managed to get the windows cut out, cockpit floor in place, cabin floor in place and some frame work, curtains plus the bulkheads with some detail. Been making the radio parts they just need painting and fitting but won't be fitted until it's all painted inside. Hopefully look ok but considering your not going to see much.....Also note the square hole in the side, thats for a spar. More on that later.http://www.flickr.com/photos/radders84/8508845170/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/radders84/8508845170/'>IMG_8155 by http://www.flickr.com/people/radders84/'>Rainbow 1984, on FlickrScratch build radio compartment seat.http://www.flickr.com/photos/radders84/8508845484/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/radders84/8508845484/'>IMG_8154 by http://www.flickr.com/people/radders84/'>Rainbow 1984, on FlickrShould have a better update soon i've done alot more since. I just grabbed these off my girlfriends G11 before they get wiped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Looking good Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) I just taped this together to get an idea for the windows on the other side, it may have been a few months since I started this, but i'm back on it, just very slowly Edited June 29, 2013 by Radleigh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Welcome back! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Cheers Trevor, more to come very soon.. it's good to be back modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Good stuff - finished next week? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Great to see you back in the groove Radleigh, looking great so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christof Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Some nice work there. good to see you back on this Christof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Great work so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Good stuff - finished next week? Pahahaha If only!! Great to see you back in the groove Radleigh, looking great so far Cheers Neil Some nice work there. good to see you back on this Christof Great work so far... Cheers guys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Looking good Radleigh,, nice to see you 'back to work'. Should be quite a beast when done........trouble with these things is knowing where and when to stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Looking good Radleigh,, nice to see you 'back to work'. Should be quite a beast when done........trouble with these things is knowing where and when to stop! Agree there! I'm going to keep the interior to the bare minimum but concentrate on the cockpit / nose area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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