Nigel Heath Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 I've recently ordered some various diameter brass tubing but I think the minimum I ordered was 3mm, possibly 2mm. But it would be quicker for you to order your own anyway as I'm not at home. Which reminds me!!!! Arrrrgh, aerial (brush bristles) really sorry. Got sidetracked at home... If it's too late by the time I'm home then a couple of bristles from a fan brush will do. That's if you have a fan brush? I'm pretty sure I have some suitable plastic tube for the missile tubes. I do have a fan brush but the bristles are pale brown. IIRC you coloured yours black with a sharpie? I'll have a closer look at it tonight. The forward aerial is a long way off anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yep, same colour. Black permanent marker was all I used (staedtler medium tip if that makes any difference). A steady hand a little drop of microscale krystal Klear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 There was a truly amazing sunset over Aberdeen this evening: A beautiful sight! Something like a sunset on the polar north 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Stunning detailing as usual Nigel. PS what paints did you use for the sunset? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Tonight I have managed to get some pre-tea time modelling done. I located some suitable tube for the missiles and thought this would be a good opportunity to try out a new modelling tool for the first time - this guillotine contraption from Micro-Mark: The stop was set using the kit part as a guide and the cut made: As I sort of expected the results were OKish, the tube squashed a bit and the cut was at a slight angle: My verdict is that this tool is worth having - just about. I was soon in mass production mode and four tubes were made with just a bit of fettling on the ends required. Now, I know we said we were only going to have two launcher tubes, and I'm still leaning that way, but making all four means I will have the option to decide later on adding two or four (such as if the rails are not up to the glare of full public exposure). Note that the kit parts are not terribly circular in section and this was one of the several reasons for electing to go down the scratch building route: I found some 1.5mm diameter rod to close off the tube ends but it was a slightly lose fit so packed it out with some short lengths of clear tape: Those were cropped to length with my guillotine tool (which worked rather better on solid material). Oblique lighting was essential to get the rod positioned correctly in the tubes: A touch of liquid poly permanently fixed things in position. Although my researches have shown there are several designs of tube and rails, this is the sort I am aiming for: Now I have to add some flat strips to the undersides I think. Bye for now, Nigel 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 You have a guiotine now? Gulp. Better up my game... Love what you're doing here Nigel, as usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I love all those greens on that Gazzle Nigel, tempted now by the dark Froggy side I do like the missile bracketry, getting just a tad awesome as usual 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 A beautiful sight! Something like a sunset on the polar north Aberdeen is the polar north....!!! More neat work Nigel, another enjoyable build thread too! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 You have a guillotine now? Gulp Yes, and I am prepared to use it. Probably best to step away now. Aberdeen is the polar north....!!! I know, I'm way further north than Moscow, I will have to have a word with my pal Igor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Ah Nigel, suddenly I understand more YOU HAVE AN IGOR OK nudge nudge say no mo' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 YOU HAVE AN IGOR Every home should have one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Aberdeen is the polar north....!!! Keith Keith, I know that Aberdeen is main port in Scotland (and the third largest city) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Great device, Nigel - this guillotine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 A beautiful sight! Something like a sunset on the polar north Not bad, but those street lights are WAY over-scale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Nice progress. I have a Northwest Shorline (NWSL) "Chopper II" guillotine and use it all the time. For styrene tubing, to help prevent squashing, just slide a styrene rod of inside the tubing. The other option is to cut the tube long and then sand it back. I've not tried the Micro Mark unit but they both work on the same basic principle the French have used since 1792. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Another vote for the NWSL Chopper 2 - see my Ark Royal WIP for details 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Beautiful work Nigel! I miss Aberdeen.....my mother was an Aberdonian and her sister married into the Donald family who used to own all the cinemas, theatres, etc...and the Dons of course! Many a happy summer spent between the rivers as a kid! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Here is another pre-dinner time update. I cut the strips for the underside of the missile tubes from some 0.4mm thick strip: Got those glued on: I then razor sawed off the side arms, the only part of the kit items that I will be using: After some clean up I glued those onto the bases: Next I think I should finish off making the PE rails but that is a job for tomorrow. Bye for now, Nigel 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looking sweet Nigel. I am going to have to visit my LHS for some stock materials soon, very soon I hope. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Impressive stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Lovely work, especially on the skids - wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 12 pages of entertainment there Nigel. Good to see you back at the workbench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover 27 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Agree, Just read this topic from page 1 to here. Love the way you explain your building procces step by step. Also the use of different materials to improve the kit. Keeping in mind this only a 72 scale. So admiration fo your skills. Wil follow this, succes with the build. PS. Concratulations with your awards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Evening Folks, Yesterday I went to see "The Martian" - very good it was too, right up my street. I also had to mow the lawns on the Heath estate (I have had to sack the surly gardener). Today I spent most of the day constructing a new workbench in the garage (knackering my back in the process) but tonight I have managed to get some quality time on my Gazelle build. My task was to install to T shaped arrangement on the rear of the missile platforms, as a reminder, this is what they should look like: I started by drilling out the bases with a 0.4mm drill: Then I fabricated the T piece using 0.3mm tube for the top of the T and 0.3mm rod for the rest: You would struggle to pick out that I have used tube there but I assure you this is the case and I think it will be just about discernible on the finished model. Here are the first two installed using the kit part as a template: Next I got the other two done: I even got a second PE rail made and installed using the first as a maser: I know it is only modest progress but I hope you liked it. Bye for now, Nigel 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 More very neat micro soldering there Nigel! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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