bigbadbadge Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks guys for your very kind comments All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hi all Not much modelling time this week what with work, family etc. I have done a bit more in the cockpit. I have modified the front seat again to add the raised front section and extend it down either side of the centre section and also added the rudder pedal bar. Please forgive the poor quality photos. Thanks for looking All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Accurate detailed modelling Chris, very commendable work indeed! We're a funny lot us modeller's aren't we? We slave away struggling for every detail to perfection even though in many instances we know it won't/can't be seen in the final model (like your rudder bar at least) yet our inner demons make us add the bits! Keep up the good work. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Great work there Chris. I really like your front seat. And I totally agree with Max about doing stuff even though ya can't see it. Though I have been known to be lazy on that front but shhhhhh. Don't tell anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Cheers Guys, Yes I must admit I do sometimes go over the top, however this time I have decided to add what I have done and the belts and call the cockpit done so I can then button u the fuselage and get going on the build. I have managed to get the belts done had to use belts from two Eduard PE sets but has turned out okay I suppose, I have added the wire that they mount to. I apologise in advance but the belts that attach to the rear above the seats only have five holes in each instead of six! Will hopefully paint up tomorrow then wash and close up the fuselage soon Thanks for looking All the best Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 OMG 5 holes instead of 6??????? I think that's grounds for expulsion from the GB mate They look cool as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Well I have to say I'm very disappointed Chris. There I am in one breath talking about our inner demons that make us strive for perfection and then you go and fit Sutton straps with only five holes! I mean, where are your standards man! :). Seriously, they look like the bees knees....yes I can even see the securing wire running "athwartships" holding them in place! Superb work my friend. (another little detail for you to add OCD Paul! ) Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hrtpaul Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yet another note to self GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Oh, so Sutton Harnesses have more than three holes? That's normally all the dots I can get in with my massive felt tip pen... Looks fantastic so far. Love all the extra detail and improvement you are putting in. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hi All Been doing a little bit more on the seatbelts, I don't get much in the way of modellingtime during the week, but I have managed to paint the belts. Thanks for looking All the bestChris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Looking the goods mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Super work Chris, it bodes well for the rest of your build......no pressure of course! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Cheers Guys, hoping to get the fuselage zipped up this weekend, although I do have to go and do some 1:1 VW modelling (Painting) as I have a show to attend shortly and have done something different to the car. Got to finish more of that this weekend too as show is next weekend. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hi all Cockpit finally put together and Instrument panels in and finally Thanks for looking All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wonderful work Chris, she's a beauty, those cockpits are real works of art. I notice the head "cushions" near at hand in your last photo - I've found them little devils to fit because they're not a very good fit at all (so do lots of dry fitting), and because of the awkward angle when offering them up with the risk of them dropping into some inaccessible place in the cockpit and getting jammed there. I used a piece of sprue dipped in "liquid tape" which dries tacky and is good for holding small pieces on a temporary basis. Good luck! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wow man that looks great. Awesome work on the cockpit mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Cheers guys, and thanks for the heads up re the padding Max, I am thinking I should have left off the front firewall now !!! I will stick them on a cocktail stick to glue in place and then it comes off quite cleanly when snapped off. Thanks again All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The interior looks amazing Chris,....I`m really looking forward to following this one to fruition,.......go for it! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks Guys, for your kind comments, I will be heading up to my workshop tonight to do a bit more. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hi all Had a great day at the Grill and Chill VW show today. Have done a small amount of work, spent quite a lot of time doing the fuselage strakes, as it comes the kit part is all wrong as the strakes are proud of the fuselage on top but the kit part is lower than the top of fuselage, so have been re working. Got this far and found that all my filler had gone off. So can't go any further at the mo. New filler en route. In the meantime I have been making a simple jig to assist with the Lower wing dihedral, just knocked up out of card. Will now be able to adjust the little fillets that the wings go onto to (fingers crossed) get the right angle. I will make some passes with a modelling knife on the underside next to the fuselage and then glue some thin plasticard in to strengthen them back up. Thanks for looking All the bestChris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Looking good there mate. I like your idea of the jig too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 The jig's a neat idea Chris, well thought out so I hope it works to plan. I can see the reason why you've fitted the strakes but they really are ugly things aren't they......completely spoil the Tiger's delicate lines. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Cheers Guys, for your kind comments, they are a bit ugly Max still I have started them now so better complete, will get up in loft tonight for a bit of modelling in a bit. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Look forward to any updates Chris! I'm back home tomorrow so hope to get the airbrush out on Wednesday......though doubtless the garden will be needing some attention after a week away. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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