Pete in Lincs Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think we ought to start awarding medals for difficult builds on here. So, Nigel, Please accept, 2 Purple hearts & an Iron Cross 1st class for dedication against overwhelming odds. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Gratefully accepted, I never want another build like this one thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think we ought to start awarding medals for difficult builds on here. So, Nigel, Please accept, 2 Purple hearts & an Iron Cross 1st class for dedication against overwhelming odds. Pete Surely this build has to be worth a Ritter Kreuz with Oak Leaves at least! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Ohh yes I'd like one of those. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DE_Band_mit_RK_(1).jpg Edited August 2, 2013 by Nigel Heath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Surely this build has to be worth a Ritter Kreuz with Oak Leaves at least! These are on back order at Amazon due to brown spot on the leaves. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. And now, Back to Nigel, in the studio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Jeepers, Nigel, one has to admire your resolve and tenacity. I think I'd have taken a scalpel to my wrists by now! Another 1/72 cracker. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks Nick, I hope you didn't find the trawl through my post too arduous, I appreciate its a bit of a slog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I've kept up with it at work but can't see the pictures because of the awful system we have. Have seen pictures every few days when looking from home . . . Meant to ask if you intend going to Telford this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Yes indeed, hotel already booked. I am planning to fly down. I trust you will be there and we can meet up, that would be most agreeable. It would be nice to meet up with some of the other members of IPMS Avon, do you know who's going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'll take this over to PM from now on but, yes, quite a few will be there. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 there is a nice picture on the wikipedia entry for the rotordyne. Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 I know, it was my main reference photo and I have put a link to it in here somewhere. I think it would make a nice jigsaw puzzle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'm so excited! The new PE wiper blades arrived this morning: Dispite being ordered based on the scantest information offered by the supplier they look like they are spot on. They are supposed to be for HO railway locomotives I think, this is about 1/85th scale I believe but the front windows on the Rotodyne are quite small. The instructions speak of something called ACC, I've not come across this term before but a quick web search informs me that this is an arcane term used by railway modellers for CA adhesive, standing for "alpha cyanoacrylate cement". Of course I'm not going to glue them on with superglue! I may be daft but I'm not mental. I conduct a test fit: Like I thought - spot on!!! Perhaps they would look better this way round: What do you think?I will await feedback before proceeding. Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Still awaiting feedback. I am not usually keen on leaving parts on the sprue / frame for painting but its a no brainer in this case, I cut them out like this: I have another decission, should I leave them flat or bend the blade down to give a more 3D effect, as per the comprehensive instructions?: Edited August 7, 2013 by Nigel Heath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I would do it as per instructions, it would give a much more 3D effect. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hello, I agree with Martin, as I think they would look somewhat odd if left unfolded. I use a thin bead of Glue n Glaze (like white PVA) to attach small PE as it grips well but gives some jiggle time, and can be cleaned with a wet cotton bud if misplaced. Considering what you have gone through with this epic that might be a benefit! I think you have done a great job on the Rotodyne, and persevered where many (including myself!) may well have given it a short flight into trash can alley! All the best, kind regards, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Thanks Martin & Ray, I have bent the wiper blade as you advised me, it takes away the 2D PE effect and gives a better overall shape, I will post some photos early tomorrow. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagoneer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 What an epic read! I'd have stamped on it after page one. You really have an enormous pot of patience to hand and I can only bow to your determination to see this unusual subject finished and on the shelf. Wag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I think you have done a great job on the Rotodyne, and persevered where many (including myself!) may well have given it a short flight into trash can alley! Thanks Ray, Yes it has been a labour of love on this old girl. Painfull at times but I think she'll be worth it. Cheers, Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Here are the folded wipers, they are very fiddly: I have decided that the arm looks better over the pillar rather than the screen and I drilled out two 0.6mm holes accordingly I sprayed them Tank Grey; The carpet monster tried to eat one but I affected a rescue and here they are installed (which proved very tricky) glued in with Gator Glue: The very last job is to remove the blu tack off the cargo bay doors: Being extra careful I manage it on one but the second gives way, ah well I will reattach and try again tomorrow: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 One last bite before its done. CA the hell out of it, youll be fine lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Looking forward to seeing this one in RFI. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) I really should have doweled the doors at an earlier stage, now I am paying the price. There wasn't much plastic to work with but it could have been done, even if only on the top hinges. Yet another modelling lesson learnt - there have been plenty on this build. Edited August 8, 2013 by Nigel Heath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Last night I sucessfully removed the last piece of blu tack and the door glue held. I retouched the varnish on the glue patches and in a few other areas and she's finished!: Time at last for a new post in RFI. Bye, Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's the end of an era. It's been like running a marathon just watching you. You must be relieved to have got to the end. Not many people would have carried it through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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