12jaguar Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 John...after all this sanding I reckon mines about spot on now ! (though maybe something else is off as a consequence ).., must admit I thought the shape a tad off when first I shoved the fuselage halves together..now what's next I wonder ? I'm getting a drawing sent through to me which has the profiles between frames 9 and 36 which are pretty constant. I have immense problems with uploading photos to here and TBH I haven't got a photobucket/Flickr account anyway, so if I scan it and send it to you would you mind uploading it on my behalf? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 No problem John, just send it through, it'll be very interesting to just see what's what with the profile shapes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Will do, I'll scan it and send it to you you as soon as i get it through the post John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Any updates on this please? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi Trevor, If you're referring to the build, modelling on the Woody front has temporarily dried up due to an impending house move. My goal is to have it finished for Telford, but life on a 1/1 scale is taking priority. Don't you just hate it when that happens? lol Have to say though, a BC Sig meet up with John on the Stirling project in August will no doubt inject a new lease of enthusiasm for all concerned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi Trevor, If you're referring to the build, modelling on the Woody front has temporarily dried up due to an impending house move. My goal is to have it finished for Telford, but life on a 1/1 scale is taking priority. Don't you just hate it when that happens? lol Have to say though, a BC Sig meet up with John on the Stirling project in August will no doubt inject a new lease of enthusiasm for all concerned I should hope it does, I'm hoping that by the time of your visit the 2nd Pilots seat beam assembly will be complete and painted John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hi, I'm getting a drawing sent through to me which has the profiles between frames 9 and 36 which are pretty constant. I have immense problems with uploading photos to here and TBH I haven't got a photobucket/Flickr account anyway, so if I scan it and send it to you would you mind uploading it on my behalf? John Looking fwd to seeing this data, any news on this ? Merlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hi Neil, sorry to hear your modelling has been cutailed but I'm sure you'll get back to it soon. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hi, Looking fwd to seeing this data, any news on this ? Merlin No news as yet I'm afraid, our design officer like to get his facts straight before he'll release any data (even to us) LOL John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Well after what seems like an eternity of being packed up for a house move and being cut off fromt internet for over 4 weeks, things are beginning to come back on line. Managed to get a dedicated man cave sorted in the new house which is a pleasant change from getting dirty looks for using the dining room table! Here is the new space. Still more to do yet, but we have the basics...a table! Hoping to get some more work done on the Stirling this week as it needs to be ready for Telford. The modelling gap was filled by a visit to John and the team to view the fantastic progress with the Stirling Project with the BC Sig lads as General Melchie posted some time back. I'm bored of 1/1 scale stuff (alas decorating) and looking forwards to getting back to 1/72! Cheers Neil 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nice to see you back mate,......and hope to see some updates on your Stirling,......we`ve all been as busy as usual while you were away! Hope the house move went as well as can be expected as wasn`t too stressful,.....nice garden by the way and a man cave at last,....yeah!! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Not a Stirling in sight....tsk! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 What a lovely cave - a room with a view! All I can see from mine is next doors roof!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Cheers guys, John, I promise there will be a Stirling in the next picture! I've not been away completely, done a bit of browsing from the phone, but the old eyes don't like that, far too small! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Managed to do a bit of modelling over the weekend. Got the nacelles and carb intakes fitted. Italeri didn't really want us to remove the engine parts from the sprues, they were dogs to cut away, especially with the 'X' sprues inside the round parts to retain their shape. The exhausts and collector rings are dry fitted for now as the engines will need fitting before final fitment. The ailerons have had all the detail sanded off as it was imaginary and them positioned slightly off centre to add some interest. Further sanding of the surfaces and primer top ups has reduced the panel lines further, I'm happy with the way it looks now. Here's a quick shot of how it looks today... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Great to see you back in the land of the living Neil...and I'm also pleased to see that you're at the same place with your Stirling as I am with mine...(had an 'orrible feeling I was last as usual !) Like the man cave...makes all the difference doesn't it ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I found a bit of Mr Surfacer was pretty helpful I was about to suggest same. Which specific Mr Surfacer did you use? Was it adequate? I have the venerable Airfix Stirling bought before the release of Italeri's as must have to complete the trio BC heavies. Part way constructed, I plan on patiently reducing those convex panel lines and rivets with wet & dry before following up with Mr Surfacer. She may not end up the silk purse, but looking less like a sow's ear will suffice as the realistic objective. The Dave Brown tractor and bomb trolleys add a nice touch in drawing the lay eye away from any detail deficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Seems the panel lines are like the Sunderland then ? Nice work so far though and the man cave looks like a great place to work. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Great to see you back in the land of the living Neil...and I'm also pleased to see that you're at the same place with your Stirling as I am with mine...(had an 'orrible feeling I was last as usual !) Like the man cave...makes all the difference doesn't it ... Hi Andy, glad I'm not last too, was beginning to feel that way with lack of activity! The man cave is fantastic. Most of the modelling tools are in the drawers so there's no excuse for it to become a mess...although we all know how that will turn out! Just got a TV and sound system sorted, there's no reason to leave the room! Seems the panel lines are like the Sunderland then ? Nice work so far though and the man cave looks like a great place to work. Guy Cheers Guy, The panel lines are excessive, but they should be OK when the paint is on after the treatment they've had. I've taken the masking off the cockpit area and it's looking quite good now. Hopefully, I'll get a photo later. Cheers Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Lovely work so far. I will watch this build as mac Roberts reply is an aircraft I've worked on....as a Tornado GR4. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Hey, great looking man cave Neil. Good to have you back online, good luck with the Sterling. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Great job Woody, one of our members brought his finished Stirling this month to our club meet, and it looked great, I think he filled in the trench lines. May be you could start up a new forum on views from the modelling desk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Cheers guys. Kev, having natural light at the weekend is a novelty. Still got lots to do on the house, so modelling time is a bit limited, but as long as it's finished for Telford, I'm happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hi Neil, regarding natural light in you new study, is it south or north facing? If the former you might want to consider, that is if you haven't already a venitian blind. Definitely not the vertical veriety they're a pain. My study is north facing so in summer I get a lot of light and it needs to be controlled so the blind slats alow that. I've a white thermo wood one with 60mm blades which works extreamly well but a light grey ali one would do just as good. JMTPW. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hi Neil. Good to see this project back underway again! ....and I am not in the slightest bit envious of your new work area..............(can you tell I'm lying here.......... ) Very Nice! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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