brahman104 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Ah I see, thanks for clarifying that Si I wish I had used some of that primer you have here to fill all those dreadful trumpeter rivets. I think as you've done that, the rivets will definitely stand out and look the part. Despite what I said before, if you can go the distance, I would recommend the rivets. Painful to apply and you need a million or so of them, but it is a critical detail that is so striking on the real thing. Whatever way you go, good luck with it and I'm sure it will turn out amazing! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Branch Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) I don't know if you are still considering an L118 to accompany your beautiful Chook (49 pages its a lot of stuff to read) but my mate John Myszka at Mouse House Enterprises (http://mheaust.com.au/) has just got the moulds for his 1/35 L118/L119 Hamel Gun and will shortly start producing it again. http://mheaust.com.au/MHE/Resin/OZA/Hamel%20gun%20parts.jpg http://mheaust.com.au/MHE/Resin/OZA/L118Hamel%2001.jpg Edited July 20, 2016 by Gordon Branch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 So that is the panel stiffener arrangement around the forward 'ook sorted, are you planning to make the stiffeners for all over the undersides like this then mask off and spray the magic high build into all the openings? I could see a de-mask and gentle flattening might just cure the 'flatness' issue very nicely However looking at the pic again I suspect you are planning to simply add stiffening pieces individually, either way works for me You say its Plastic Padding hi build rather than Halfords, was there much price difference 'cos I remember you saying you expected paying twenty quids for it? Hello mate. If you peel back to page 43, you will see Moaning Dolphin posted pictures of the underside of a Wokka being skinned, and you can see the detail is riveted on top of the outer skin, so tat's the way I will go on this one. The high build primer was a tenner, and yep its Halfords high build. Its quite impressive stuff. Ah I see, thanks for clarifying that Si I wish I had used some of that primer you have here to fill all those dreadful trumpeter rivets. I think as you've done that, the rivets will definitely stand out and look the part. Despite what I said before, if you can go the distance, I would recommend the rivets. Painful to apply and you need a million or so of them, but it is a critical detail that is so striking on the real thing. Whatever way you go, good luck with it and I'm sure it will turn out amazing! Craig I think they way its heading mate, its a lorra lorra rivets............................. I'd love to see a snap of yours to see how it turned out. I'm glad there is another loon out there as well!! I don't know if you are still considering an L118 to accompany your beautiful Chook (49 pages its a lot of stuff to read) but my mate John Myszka at Mouse House Enterprises (http://mheaust.com.au/) has just got the moulds for his 1/35 L118/L119 Hamel Gun and will shortly start producing it again. http://mheaust.com.au/MHE/Resin/OZA/Hamel%20gun%20parts.jpg http://mheaust.com.au/MHE/Resin/OZA/L118Hamel%2001.jpg Gordon mate. I've got one, and an InAccurate Armour Pinz. They are looking like the winter project is where I think I'm heading. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Right then. Two things have happened: Its the dark nights setting in My mental block has lifted. Deffo back on the Wokka, after a nice summer break. So This was the mental block. 2 to do. I've taped is to a sheet of acetate and an cutting round it. Hopefully that will work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Good to see you back to it buddy ....I have over the past few days been reading through your build ....and thanks to you .ive been and gone and got one ....... Also got some sand intakes for the top .. Hope your well mate Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Good to see you back to it buddy ....I have over the past few days been reading through your build ....and thanks to you .ive been and gone and got one ....... Also got some sand intakes for the top .. Hope your well mate Terry hello mate. You back on the models? Have you moved yet? What scale and where did you get the filters? Back to the drawing board - that failed.... acetate to fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Glad you're back on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Glad you're back on it. it hasnt gone away..................... Its got to be finished this winter. As Terry will testify, I think I've had the thing on the go for 4 years.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Seems like a life time ago.. No still not moved or modeling ...just adding to the stash . Have just sent you some pics .. 1/35 scale designed for the trumpeter kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Nice to see you back Si hope you are well refreshed after your break, now lets get on with the great work. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I can only echo the other comments and say that it is great to see you back on this! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 We'll having set the expectation I'm back on the bloody thing, I hit a wall with a dismal failure trying to cut .25mm card out using a template.............. I should have known.] Finally got to B&G and picked up this 7 quid. Its the same stuff as the Tamiya masking tape. I'll cut it out of this instead of acetate sheet. Fingers crossed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I think ten thou plasticard would have done for that you know, all I use acetate for is making canopies etc. By the way, glad your mojo woke up, been missing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 I think ten thou plasticard would have done for that you know, all I use acetate for is making canopies etc. By the way, glad your mojo woke up, been missing this Struggling with the motivation after a few months off. She's off to topless netball on Saturday so I'm hoping I can crack on a bit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I can wait But not toooooo long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 She's off to topless netball on Saturday so I'm hoping I can crack on a bit mmmm.. this seems like a novel concept.. I quite like Netball and reckon I could even lash out and buy a membership if this was introduced in our local leagues!! Cheers.. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 mmmm.. this seems like a novel concept.. I quite like Netball and reckon I could even lash out and buy a membership if this was introduced in our local leagues!! Cheers.. Dave. it gets better. Its persisting down with rain here. I shall leave you with that image Right. A little natter with Dan (who lives in the Armour forum) and a slight change in direction I'm going to build it up with padding spray. Just got another one to cut out first for the rear lift. Hope to get some spray on today if the rain eases off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Thanks for that image..... just what we need when trying to concentrate on fiddly bits of plastic.... So what's the padding spray you mention? I'm not familiar with that....Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Thanks for that image..... just what we need when trying to concentrate on fiddly bits of plastic.... So what's the padding spray you mention? I'm not familiar with that.... Ian Halfords 'High Build Primer'. About 8 quid a mahoosive tin. Have a look a couple of pages back - its the yellow stuff you can see on the bottom on the model on the picture above with the frog tape stuck down on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 second one done. In case anyone is interested second layer to keep it in place when you peel the paper off the bottom just need to spray it tomoz 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 with 15 minutes between coats, this is going to take a bit of time.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Scary time I suppose you'll run the tip of your knife/scalpel round the very edge to break the film of filler against the tape Like I said... Scary time but I think this is how ill treat my little Wokka too, great idea being shown before our very eyes Nice one Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Nice work Si but as Perdu says you will have to have a steady hand and hold your breath !! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 the plan is to put another 3-4 coats on. What's happening is the whole thing is raising. Once I've got another 3-4 coats on, I'll leave it til the weekend to harden then I plan to peel off everything apart from the 2 templates. Once there, I will sand them back down to the tape, before peeling it off. Hopefully that will work. Hopefully....... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 This definitely falls into the 'experimental' category for technique. Positive vibes for a clean result! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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