perdu Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Ah the fe** with it Si Who needs a Wokka* when we're getting this kind of internals mate Awesome (an oft' used epithet round yere) is not even close to defining your efforts and results Take as long as you like mate, WE are all the richer for it *just don't forget WE do need the Wokka later by the way That desert picture What idiot spoiled it by plonking a helochopter in it? Photographers.. wot are they like huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chrislowe Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 's alright I suppose. Don't apologise for the build taking time, this is the best bit, make it last. Great job so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 This build has made amazing progress since I last checked in and is looking really good. I especially like the soundproofing. A lot better than the base kit detail in this scale. Some great inspiration and reference for when I build mine. Speaking of inspiration I was thinking of picking up this book to read along side by build when I get to work on it and I was wondering if anyone had read this book and could recommend it? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweating-Metal-Chinook-Blistering-Afghanistan/dp/1444707981/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1456955773&sr=8-11 Regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl_five_zero Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Speaking of inspiration I was thinking of picking up this book to read along side by build when I get to work on it and I was wondering if anyone had read this book and could recommend it? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweating-Metal-Chinook-Blistering-Afghanistan/dp/1444707981/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1456955773&sr=8-11 Regards, Mark It's a good book. I've read it a couple of times, and it's definitely entertaining. There's a book out by another Wokka driver - 'Immediate Response' - which I preferred. Mainly due to the difference in writing style. Sweating the Metal definitely feels like it was written by a Crab. Immediate Response was written by a Bootie Pilot, so you can imagine it has a few more, shall we say, entertaining anecdotes. A bit less 'pip pip, cheerio' and a bit more down to earth. Both are definitely recommended reading though. I thoroughly enjoyed both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 It's a good book. I've read it a couple of times, and it's definitely entertaining. There's a book out by another Wokka driver - 'Immediate Response' - which I preferred. Mainly due to the difference in writing style. Sweating the Metal definitely feels like it was written by a Crab. Immediate Response was written by a Bootie Pilot, so you can imagine it has a few more, shall we say, entertaining anecdotes. A bit less 'pip pip, cheerio' and a bit more down to earth. Both are definitely recommended reading though. I thoroughly enjoyed both. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll pick up both books and apologies for the thread digression. Regards, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Just getting back on the Wokka after a couple of weeks break due to the worky thing and a jolly. Having a look at the centre winch I picked up some model boat stanchions which have worked OK. I've not got any real detailed photos, so there is not much I can do I'm afraid 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Not sure how much more to do with it. I'll have a look at it in position and take a view 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Was wondering when you were coming back ? Nice work with the winch area Si. I got the 1/48th version but it's going to be a while before it's done as I have to get all the bits and bobs together, don't know anyone who does 48th filters for the engines do you ?? Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Was wondering when you were coming back ? Nice work with the winch area Si. I got the 1/48th version but it's going to be a while before it's done as I have to get all the bits and bobs together, don't know anyone who does 48th filters for the engines do you ?? Guy No mate. Sorry. I think I've only seen 1/72nd filters on my travels. Glued the hatch open now, so that's it. Its official. The hatch is open. I'm going to have a look at getting the other gun mount after a brew, then I reckon I can think about getting that floor and bulkhead in finally 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Looks good! Cheers Prince Philip. As soon as I get that gun mount in I reckon I will really start to motor with it! Edited March 19, 2016 by simmerit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Aint she sweet huh I have no real idea what sits under that hatch in real life but I have no doubt that is what it looks like Looking marvellous Si But now you really have to get a perfumier to bottle "Essence of 'bloodyhotavtur' " to pervade the dio area when you 'show' it Really looks real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Aint she sweet huh I have no real idea what sits under that hatch in real life but I have no doubt that is what it looks like Looking marvellous Si But now you really have to get a perfumier to bottle "Essence of 'bloodyhotavtur' " to pervade the dio area when you 'show' it Really looks real Thanks Bill mate. This is what I've knocked out She's made me watch tele with her tonight so no progress, I have to knock this out next Cant see the cocking handle but its got to be an A2. I'm going for 2006,so I'm guessing this stowage was still in play. The other issue I have is this no not the flash hider snapped off..... ACOG and a Daniel Defense rail. No idea when we started to fit these rails. Was it around 2006? Live Resin. They are stunning. Got three with iron sights and carry handles as well Handy shot for me positioning the mount for the gun rather than trying to measure the other one! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Si , All slowly falling into place fella , the attention to detail is second to none on this build so If you need a plane A1 vanilla version of the SA80 then drop me a line , I have a pack of the live resin A1s with Susat sights ? Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hello Dan mate. She's flat out so I can do some research on the ACOG..... She had a proper moan last night about me being back on the Wokka LSW had a SUSAT fitted as well. I'm assuming LSWs got binned donkies years ago though. URL=http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/simmerit/media/simmerit001/simmerit001021/IMG_9933_zpsa7pholtk.png.html][/url] Looks like the SUSAT is toast now and has been replaced by the ELCAN, apart from Infantry which look like they have all moved over to ACOG. Not sure when the ACOG came in still as a new version was issued in 2009, so it could have been around in 2006. The 2009 sight has the inscription 'I am the Light of the World' removed as it was upsetting some people (John 8:12 from the Bible). I'd have thought it would have upset people because it was attached to something that dispatched lead in single and multiple quantities!!!! Funny old world we live in. First A1 was issued on 2nd October 1985 to Gary Gavin apparently - we are officially well old mate. Can find anything on the Daniel Defense Rail apart from the fact that you can buy a genuine one on Ebay for $289.99! No idea when it was released on the SA80. Any youngsters in here put us old lads out of our misery and give me some dates? 2006 is the one I'm after re what was issued. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Right then. A bit of good progress. Woo hoo, but the big result is she's at her mothers. It doesn't get any better than that lads This will be open on mine but I needed it in place to get the height of the mini-gun mount right I'll not be fitting the Cobra resin door top. I could have had it opened inside, but they are also stripped out job done at this stage i just needed to get the latch on the bulkhead for the swing arm I'm going to hand one of the SA80s in here I reckon - should cover over the soundproofing where its a bit iffy I've resin glued the floor in. I will also need to put additional struts in under the floor to ensure both halves go together correctly and that is the lock in for the swing arm. Job done (as they say). Still got a few bits to bang out, but hopefully the two halves will be together next weekend - as soon as I get a view on when that Daniel Defense Rail upgrade came into service on the SA80 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 H13 - 2010 is the answer. Looks like I need those SA80 A1s.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 well that's one done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 H13 - 2010 is the answer. Looks like I need those SA80 A1s.. PM me your address Si and how many are needed and I'll get the over fella. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 PM me your address Si and how many are needed and I'll get the over fella. Dan Thanks matey. Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Binned the hanging mounts as they are crap and too big. Back to the drawing board on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 much better!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 thats me done for the night 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Really got to grips with the Archer rivets then Si , once again attention to detail is amazing, I had to look at the full size photos then again to see the detail If this is the inside then no pressure for the outside details fella, you have set the bar here ! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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