Mark Turk Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Here are all four finished and compared to the Eduard parts and kit originals: Well done Mr. Heath!! Mark ps I believe pitot static tubes are heated to prevent icing. Edited August 16, 2015 by Mark Turk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ps I believe pitot static tubes are heated to prevent icing. They are indeed, one of the preflight checks on the Bulldog was to switch the master switch & pitot heater on & then check the tube was warming up, then switch master off. If you got distracted & forgot for a few minutes it didn't half smart when you finally remembered to grab the pitot & check it when it was fully warmed up!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 I thought it might be for de-icing but it looks like they got way hotter than necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I guess as long as they don't melt they couldn't get too hot - you really don't want your pitot to ice up & aircraft like the Osprey may have to operate in some pretty extreme conditions.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 They look superb. You must have the patience of a saint mind, but seriously good micro-metalwork going on there. You could easily flog them as aftermarket parts. That said, time and cost per hour per turnover would be one helluver labour of love! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 I've been building models for nigh onto 60 years and I've never won a thing! To win anything you do have to enter them into the competition. Having done this I am sure your lovely models would net something. I guess as long as they don't melt they couldn't get too hot Good point, I hadn't considered that. Americans are typically extravagant when it comes to heat output. I was not looking forward to the PE twiddly bits but found it to be a very absorbing bit of modelling which I rather enjoyed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Good point, I hadn't considered that. Americans are typically extravagant when it comes to heat output. (Especially our politicians.) Some pitot tubes can reach temperatures over 500 degrees Fahrenheit so I figure you could use one to cook one of your culinary masterpieces. Back on topic: The Ospery is looking great. I agree with you about not trying to center the pitot tube on the mount in this scale. That is one of the things I appreciate about your building philosophy; very often a part, especially a small one, doesn't have to be a perfect scale replica of the real part as long as it looks right on the model when finished. Damn the riivet counters, full speed ahead! 😀 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Damn fine work there Nigel. Won't be too long before you have this wrapped up. Any thoughts on your next build? Are you planning a next build, or taking some time to get your house in order? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks Matt, I think my next build will be a 1/72 Airfix / Heller Gazelle. I have some decals for an attractive Middle Eastern scheme that intend to use. September will be very busy on the house though so modelling progress might be a little slow. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi Nigel, Just found your thread. Really stunning modelling work, as always I'll keep this thread bookmarked as a reference for my future build of this kit. Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Nice detail work! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Nigel is a badass modeler . He is fueled by Plastic, brass solder. and driven by glue smells . What a great example you are .. Thanks for sharing your talent Enjoy watching and reading Rick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I think I would call that ' Dedication above and beyond the call ' etc. What scale is this? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Fine work on the soldering again Nigel, you make it look so easy. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Outrageously splendid modelling, as so often. Pitot heads do indeed get mighty hot, and often stay that way for some time after you have shut down and climbed out. See if you can guess how I know... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 I started today by getting the last remaining parts ready for an airbrushing session: The PE parts first with some grey primer: That allowed me to check them over and do some tidying up (mainly picking off bits of fluff). Next the parts for 308 grey and matt black: Here are the black parts done (the loose blade ariel is one of the first ones I made and I painted it up as a spare): Next I got some pale burnt metal Alclad on the pitot tubes and side door stays. The idea behind the latter is that the real parts are wire rope with what looks like a yellow zinc chromate finish which I thought could be simulated with this metallic. The end fixings I will paint interior grey later: The camouflage demarcation line on the lower side door runs at a distinct angle which I laid out from the model with tape. During this one of the hinges started to detach as you can see so I glued that and put it to one side to set: Now I could get on with some detail painting, first the hydraulic jacks on the U/C legs: Next some 337 grey on the base of these mushroom aerials: I had also realised that the main wheel dust caps should be yellow so I did those: Those and a number of other undercarriage parts need a wash and they can then be fitted. Finally I painted the actual pitot tubes with burnt iron Alclad and then used some diluted clear blue and orange to try to create the prismatic burnt metal look: Now for some assembly, I snipped these parts off their painting holders: This is where they go, many months ago I recorded the length of the rod on the instructions: Here they are fitted, I smoothed off the cut end of the rod and will touch it up later: I also glued these blade aerials on: The PE one lasted about five minutes, the black finish allowed me to find it easily enough - I think I'll leave it off until after the undercarriage is fitted now. I glued on the mushrooms: Finally the retracted upper side door: That was tricky to photograph but hopefully you get the idea. That's it for now. Bye for now, Nigel 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Been a busy bunny the Nigel, and she looks great. As you said, it`s great when the final straight comes into view. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Amazing, as usual, and nice to see the fire extinguisher again... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Makes me feel like an amateur NIgel, an amazing level of detailing :worthy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Phenomenal. The yellow dust caps are a great touch. Nice burnt effect on the pitot tubes as well. Considering the size, it's amazing you managed to achieve such an effect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 What Aaron says The heated pitot looks too hot to touch remind me not to if you bring her to Telford Your usually aweinspiring touches Nigel very tasty (look mate, I got a nosh reference in, hope Mike doesn't notice) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looking good .. Now is the time to make Nigel pizza bread .. Pizza tonight .. YUMMY Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 I made some delightful little crab cakes tonight, they were lovely with a dressed salad. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I made some delightful little crab cakes tonight, they were lovely with a dressed salad. Mmmmmm! Yummy! Maryland style? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hmm, no Nigella Lawson style, they were very tiny but tasted good, I will post pictures tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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