TheBaron Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Martian Hale said: Thanks, in spite of one of the worst puns ever! Ah. A professional challenge! Thankfully I'm not unhinged enough that I can't handle being put in the frame for that... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Bad pun, yes, but I got an Endoorphin rush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 This is getting serious. I thought we had managed to confine the dreadful jokes to the Roc thread but it now seems they have escaped and are running amuck! Concerned of Mars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Don't panic Mr Martianing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Don't panic Mr Martianing! Doomed! Were all Doomed! Pessimistic of Mars 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 She's looking good Martian - looking forward to seeing the her & the Tracker in Dutch Navy colours which look smart CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 17 hours ago, CJP said: She's looking good Martian - looking forward to seeing the her & the Tracker in Dutch Navy colours which look smart CJP Thanks CJP. I don't think she is too far off being ready for paint. There certainly aren't many parts left on the sprues. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 26 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: I don't think she is too far off being ready for paint Filled with anticipaintion at this news Martian. I left a spare pun for you over by Bill's Buccaneer as well. You're welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Martian Hale said: There certainly aren't many parts left on the sprues. sorry for being pedantic but that is the runner system, or melt delivery system. The sprue got cut off before the kit was put in the box Nice work - the cables/wiring really add to the engine bay 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, hendie said: sorry for being pedantic but that is the runner system, or melt delivery system. The sprue got cut off before the kit was put in the box Nice work - the cables/wiring really add to the engine bay Thanks Hendie, I am rather pleased with the way the wiring turned out and will be using the technique on all my future 1/48 builds. Not sure if I can push it as far as 1/72 scale but doubtless a certain alien of this parish will have a bash anyway! I know what you mean but I refer to what everyone refers to as sprues. The bottom line is that the box is pretty much empty of kit parts, excepting a few that have to be added after painting and there are not many bits left to scratch build either. So a bit more to be done to bring the Roc to the stage where the interior can be painted and we will be ready for a paint session. It wouldn't take much to get the Starfighter to that stage either so a burst of activity on that front can be expected too. Its approaching the time to start thinking about what helicopter will follow the SH-34 on the bench as I always like to have a helo build on the go. regardless of whatever else I am building. Martian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 On 29/08/2017 at 20:37, Martian Hale said: Thanks Hendie, I am rather pleased with the way the wiring turned out and will be using the technique on all my future 1/48 builds. Not sure if I can push it as far as 1/72 scale but doubtless a certain alien of this parish will have a bash anyway! I know what you mean but I refer to what everyone refers to as sprues. The bottom line is that the box is pretty much empty of kit parts, excepting a few that have to be added after painting and there are not many bits left to scratch build either. So a bit more to be done to bring the Roc to the stage where the interior can be painted and we will be ready for a paint session. It wouldn't take much to get the Starfighter to that stage either so a burst of activity on that front can be expected too. Its approaching the time to start thinking about what helicopter will follow the SH-34 on the bench as I always like to have a helo build on the go. regardless of whatever else I am building. Martian Hello O Dear tentacled one ! May I suggest this one Nightmare assured ! and plenty of scratchbuild to do ! Will not be finished for Telford ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) On 8/29/2017 at 7:37 PM, Martian Hale said: Its approaching the time to start thinking about what helicopter will follow the SH-34 on the bench as I always like to have a helo build on the go. regardless of whatever else I am building. Martian Mikromir AMP have their new Sikorsky R-5/H-5 kit out, with a Dragonfly & Sycamore to come, all in 48th - if that doesn't tickle your tentacles or get your nibblypibblys wet under the thrussett I don't know what will! Superb detail on the H-34, nice crisp work. Edited September 2, 2017 by 71chally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 2 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello O Dear tentacled one ! May I suggest this one Nightmare assured ! and plenty of scratchbuild to do ! Will not be finished for Telford ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp Now that FM Sikorski helicopter looks interesting Corsaircorp - I would be interested to see how it builds - I'm sure the Navy helicopter builders on BM would help - would look good with Korean War Sea Fury and Firefly - I am starting a FM Alize and it is going to be a challenge CJP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 On 29/08/2017 at 7:37 PM, Martian Hale said: what helicopter will follow Given that you never ever make things easy for yourself (must be a Martian right of passage type thingy)... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Gremlins wouldn't let me edit above. or this? Especially all lit up like that and look at those rivets! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 2 hours ago, CJP said: Now that FM Sikorski helicopter looks interesting Corsaircorp - I would be interested to see how it builds - I'm sure the Navy helicopter builders on BM would help - would look good with Korean War Sea Fury and Firefly - I am starting a FM Alize and it is going to be a challenge CJP How it build ??? Did'nt find anything positive except, it exist ! I started it but to me this kinda like an homeopathic modelling ! Just a little bit every month, but I'll finish her for sure ! I almost finished the ICM MiG 3 so ? Mine is for Korea but U.S markings. Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 On 8/29/2017 at 5:14 PM, hendie said: sorry for being pedantic but that is the runner system, or melt delivery system. The sprue got cut off before the kit was put in the box Nice work - the cables/wiring really add to the engine bay You pedant away to your hearts content Hendie mate, we have to rid the universe of all these half understood and downright wrong mumblings about old tools and mould release etc etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 14 hours ago, Scimitar said: Gremlins wouldn't let me edit above. or this? Especially all lit up like that and look at those rivets! Blimey, Airfix & Frog had it right all along! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 19 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello O Dear tentacled one ! May I suggest this one Nightmare assured ! and plenty of scratchbuild to do ! Will not be finished for Telford ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp the new AMP kit will be going in the stash directly I can lay my tentacles on one. I think it is a rather pretty looking helicopter and actually went so far as scratch building one in 1/48 scale back in 1992. 17 hours ago, 71chally said: Mikromir AMP have their new Sikorsky R-5/H-5 kit out, with a Dragonfly & Sycamore to come, all in 48th - if that doesn't tickle your tentacles or get your nibblypibblys wet under the thrussett I don't know what will! Superb detail on the H-34, nice crisp work. My nibblypibblys are suitably moist at the news! 17 hours ago, CJP said: I am starting a FM Alize and it is going to be a challenge CJP And may the Lord have mercy on your soul! I too have this kit and it looks a right pain in the Martian rectum to build, in fact ou will probably end up scratch building most of the model. 15 hours ago, Scimitar said: Given that you never ever make things easy for yourself (must be a Martian right of passage type thingy)... That one is easy to avoid as I don't like the scheme although I concede it is excellent camouflage. 14 hours ago, corsaircorp said: How it build ??? Did'nt find anything positive except, it exist ! I started it but to me this kinda like an homeopathic modelling ! Just a little bit every month, but I'll finish her for sure ! I almost finished the ICM MiG 3 so ? Mine is for Korea but U.S markings. Sincerely. CC I think you have hit the nail right on the head. Its an Alize in 1/48 scale and that's about as good as it gets. Martian PS: I seem to have accidently ordered that new Sikorsky kit! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: My nibblypibblys are suitably moist at the news! Eww! I'm well off my breakfast at this revelation... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yup, the physiological aspect of the think is.... Well .... How can it be said properly ??? .... Aaaaand let's start it Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) BM is a great place to find out things - had not heard of this company's new Sikorsky R-5/H-5 kit 7 hours ago, Martian Hale said: On 2/09/2017 at 8:24 PM, CJP said: I am starting a FM Alize and it is going to be a challenge CJP And may the Lord have mercy on your soul! I too have this kit and it looks a right pain in the Martian rectum to build, in fact ou will probably end up scratch building most of the model. Thanks for your blessing Martian - you are not understating things I fear - there are about five modules to fit into the fuselage and nothing to help locate them but it is a limited run kit so we will see - lots of work there with plastic strip and fettling to make sense of it - could end up on shelf of doom - but as you said it is the only 1/48 Alize I know of Edited September 3, 2017 by CJP text 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 8 hours ago, TheBaron said: Eww! I'm well off my breakfast at this revelation... Serves you right for that awful pun! 7 hours ago, CJP said: BM is a great place to find out things - had not heard of this company's new Sikorsky R-5/H-5 kit Thanks for your blessing Martian - you are not understating things I fear - there are about five modules to fit into the fuselage and nothing to help locate them but it is a limited run kit so we will see - lots of work there with plastic strip and fettling to make sense of it - could end up on shelf of doom - but as you said it is the only 1/48 Alize I know of My take on it, having studied the contents of the kit is that many of the parts, including some of the structural ones for the interior, exhibit such woolly and vague detail, that it will be easier to replace them than make a decent fist of them. One point of encouragement though is that I cut out the canopy and offered it up to the fuselage and the fit is pretty good, which is more than can be said for some FM kits. How do I know this? Martian 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks Martian - had a think about it and being realistic I am using the kit parts maybe tarted up a bit otherwise I know the Alize wont get built - I'm not convinced about the canopy profile side on so am making a push mold to experiment with the shape - if that all works I might start a WIP CJP Edited September 3, 2017 by CJP text 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 A WIP would be most entertaining and educating. My Alize will get done and is in a strong position to follow the Tracker as a long term project. First of all though I will need to save up for the acres of Evergreen plastic I will need for the build. Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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