xffw45343tg Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Have you seen Paulo Regini's fan assemblies? I think they're made from drinks cans and look absolutely superb. Shout if you can't find his 1:48th (yes, you did read that right) C-17 Globemaster topic as I think there is a fan assembly in there. Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceebee Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi Kirk, thanks for your input. Not seen Paulo's fan assembly. I'll do a search or if you have a link I'd welcome that. I'll also take a look the C-17 solution. The other problem with the engine is there is no intake duct and no where to hang a fan (if I had one). It's just a hollow shell. Whatever I do I will post here. Thanks again Alastair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceebee Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi Kirk, well, I just read through the Paulo 1/48 C-17 and KC-10 thread. I'm kinda lost for words. Amazing doesn't quite cover it. And thos fan assemblies. If only I had the patience, time and competency. I'm not in the same league, but I think Paulo is in his own league anyway. Never seen anything like it. look forward to seeing them complete. Thanks Alastair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROWLER Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hello gentlemen! Watching with interest in this topic. The author uses the model drawings, could you share the same? I can not find anything (!) оn VC-10 Could you give them to me (preferably in electronic form). Would be very grateful! Sincerely, Alex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Paulo's work really is something isn't it? Seems to me that the fundamental issue is the need to have something on which to mount your replacement fan. I would have thought this could be as simple as a piece of square section styrene stuck between the upper and lower surfaces of the engine fairings, Alternatively, perhaps you could mount a short section of truncated cone (think plant pot without a base) into the openings with the fan and stators(?) stuck to the back of it, allowing you to create an intake fairing. Need to grab my Airways Vac out of the loft to give it some more thought. EDIT: Is this of any use? I'm thinking perhaps a bulkhead at the end of the intake? Cheers, Kirk Edited April 13, 2014 by Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceebee Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks Kirk ..and yes, the link with the engine diagram was very useful. I have found a solution. I created 4 intake ducts using rolled thin plasticard (o.3mm) and blended in with milliput. This is after the removal of the kit stator fan. This part is saved and used to create a subassembly consisting of a fan behind the stator, linked to a 1/100 B757 fan doubling as a bulkhead attached to the plasticard intake duct. The intake rim needs to be rounded as described above. The kit intake rim is very sharp and not realistic at all. The end result is not super accurate but gives the illussion of a busy engine. The fan behind the stator actually rotates, not that that matters much in the grand scheme of things. The end result looks adequate for the job though see photo here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aceebee/13941675373/ The engines have taken a lot of time and milliput to make half realistic. Everything else is assembled, filled, with a little sanding here and there. The engines are on and we're almost ready for paint. I'll post photos as soon as I get in primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Any progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceebee Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Sorry for delay on the anigrand VC-10 update. https://www.flickr.com/photos/aceebee/14088504034/in/set-72157625314638271 https://www.flickr.com/photos/aceebee/13901449330/in/set-72157625314638271/ I don't know how to post photos directly on this website so only a couple I uploaded to Flickr. There are also a few on the IPMS Farnborough website here http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/gallery/v/competitions/competitions_in_2014/may_2014/DSCF4035.JPG.html If you can help me work out how to upload or attach photos I can share some detail of build progress. The finish was never planned to be high detail but more aimed at display model on a stick quality. Scroll through this lot https://www.flickr.com/photos/aceebee/sets/72157625314638271 to see how it fits in with other large scale airliner types. Cheers Alastair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Well Alastair, having had a look at your flickr images I see that you are something of an airliner specialist? Are these all 1/72nd or are some smaller scales? They remind me very much of the models you used to see in Travel Agent's windows whenmy Dad worked for Cooks back in the 60's to 80's !! Lovely work! Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceebee Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Well Alastair, having had a look at your flickr images I see that you are something of an airliner specialist? Are these all 1/72nd or are some smaller scales? They remind me very much of the models you used to see in Travel Agent's windows whenmy Dad worked for Cooks back in the 60's to 80's !! Lovely work! Simon Thanks Simon A mix of 1/72 and 1/100 scale airliners, most of which are restored former travel agent models, mostly solid resin or in some cases GRP. They are very often battered and tatty requiring significant rework structurally then the fun part of painting. Decals usually either home made or if I can get them after market. It's a bit of work and fun too. I do military stuff too. Anything that flys really but that makes the subject range daunting and the 'loft insulation' very thick. Cheers Alastair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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