kev67 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hi Tom Resin castings is quite easy, I'm sure if I can do, with your ability you'll find it a breeze, and when you start doing, you 'll think to your self why I hadn't tried it before, just think you will only have to make one wheel, and one engine and cast the rest, or even a propeller etc, and you you might even be able to sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hi Tom Resin castings is quite easy, I'm sure if I can do, with your ability you'll find it a breeze, and when you start doing, you 'll think to your self why I hadn't tried it before, just think you will only have to make one wheel, and one engine and cast the rest, or even a propeller etc, and you you might even be able to sell them. Thanks Kev - be prepared for a good brain picking at Southern Expo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks Kev - be prepared for a good brain picking at Southern Expo! Hopefully I will be there on a Sunday, at the Thames Valley club table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 The gear is on - well temporarily anyway. I've done a test-fit to check that everything is nice and level and sits as it should before I finish detailing the gear bays. I've had to make one tyre slightly flatter than the other as the left wing tip was 3mm lower than the right (I think the left wing has a slight warp which I've only just noticed, but hey ho!) but it doesn't notice to the eye so I'm happy. It's as good as I'm going to get it anyhow... I've also just had confirmation that the prop blades and carb. intakes that I've had cast are on their way too... happy days. Until next time, Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Looking great Tom - not seen it since before Christmas, and it was good catching up with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWinter Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 That is looking amazing!!! You really don't see a lot of Vacuum formed kits built anymore. But you've done a fantastic job with this biggy! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Lovely Jubbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Everytime I see this I get that kick up my bum to finish the Hudson!! Very nice chap! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueliner Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am more amazed each time you update your efforts. How many hours do you have in it so far? I await your next update - keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the feedback folks - it's much appreciated How many hours do you have in it so far? Good question - I'd estimate a good 250 or so thus far. When I did the 1/32nd Lancaster, Liberator and Superfortress they were approaching 500 each. Although the main building part of this is out of the way now, it's the smaller, final details that take the time. Before painting I still need to do (most of it scratch-built): Re-scribing many areas Radiator shutters Exhausts Propellers Final bomb bay details (racks, doors - all 24 for the wing cells!) Wing-tip lights Finish cockpit interior Aerials Transparencies Turret interiors and mould my own mid-upper Wheel doors And I'm sure there's more! Still a long way to go... Tom Edited February 11, 2014 by tomprobert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 As usual looks fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Evening Tom, How are you going to tackle the throttle box? Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnley63 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Master craftsman at work - simply awe-inspiring. Your ability to shape and model styrene both accurately and neatly is ............... just lost for words! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Evening Tom, How are you going to tackle the throttle box? Cees Hi Cees, No idea yet - although I've looked at the pictures of your full-size cockpit and will use that as a guide. No doubt the usual plastic card and sprue will come to the rescue when the time comes. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Nearly finished now Tom! Brilliant progress, you build them faster than I do in 1/72!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Awe inspiring work Tom, lovin' it! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanD Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Looking every part a beautiful model Tom ... Inspiring work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Topnotch. Amazing work Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Cheers guys I'm currently working on getting the engine nacelles finished off. I've re-shaped the radiator intakes as wasn't completely happy with them as well as working on the radiator shutters and carb intakes. Another update in the not-too-distant future all being well. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm sure what ever work you do on the engine and intakes will come out perfect. I hope to reach you level of skill and ingenuity one day, but I think that day is a long way off. No fear of any competion from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I've just sat and had a read through this whole thread, I'm in awe. I keep looking at my Star Destroyer that I'm only modifiying and wonder why I can't be bothered when I see what you've managed! Thanks for making such detailed posts for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm sure what ever work you do on the engine and intakes will come out perfect. I hope to reach you level of skill and ingenuity one day, but I think that day is a long way off. No fear of any competion from me. Many thanks for the kind words, but it just a case of being willing to have a go and a lot of trial and error. I'm being completely honest when I say this - there's no great or secret skill involved - you should see my rubbish bin at the end of scratch-building session: the vast majority of my efforts go straight in to the rubbish pile! Thanks for making such detailed posts for us! It's my pleasure The only reason I do post my efforts is for other modellers to see that projects such as this are not really that hard, and vacforms are not something to be afraid of. Unfortunately it's a dying side of our hobby, but my mission is to show what they're like and challenge everyone to have a go at one. They develop your skills like no other medium in my opinion - they've certainly made me a better modeller (I hope!) and have given me the opportunity to add some unique subjects to my collection. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Great work Tom. Exactly how big is your display cabinet with a 1/32 Lanc, Liberator and Superfortress? I'm currently building a 1/32 He-111 but apart from the dining room table and TV stand it hasn't a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Great work Tom. Exactly how big is your display cabinet with a 1/32 Lanc, Liberator and Superfortress? I'm currently building a 1/32 He-111 but apart from the dining room table and TV stand it hasn't a home. Display cabinet? Our entire spare bedroom is my display cabinet! And don't forget to add a 1/32nd B-17 and 1/72nd 747 to the above list, too! More to update you on with the engines... As I'm sure you remember from earlier in the build, the engines were pretty basic as they came in the 'box' with the carburetor intakes and the exhausts moulded on to the nacelles: These wouldn't pass in this scale, so off they came, and I made my own masters to be cast in resin. Well they've arrived, and I must say they are excellent: As you can see from the above picture, I've got far more than I need (as well as propeller blades) so if anyone has this kit and wants a set of intakes please get in touch! I've improved the shape of the radiator intakes, as well as adding the radiator shutters to the undersides of the nacelles, which were made from plastic card. The new carburetor intakes look the part when installed: I've still got the exhausts and propellers to make, so hopefully when installed the engines will look a lot better than what I started with! Until next time... Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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