Pete B Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 As another member of the WR963 crew at Coventry, I've also joined the many followers of this build with a huge amount of interest My only concern is for our Trust Chairman and keen modeller Dave when he tries to persuade his better half that he NEEDS to try this scale out too.....lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Tom, I am more than happy to take the blame for this! I've actually thought about this insane project since I first saw that HK were coming out (eventually?) with the IM Lancaster in 1/32nd scale (perhaps from even before; I seem to remember some chap quite a few years ago that completely scratchbuilt a Lancaster in 1/32nd scale). I shall enjoy your build vicariously, as I could never even attempt such a project (I'll be lucky if I ever finish the Airfix Shackleton). Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Looking forward to this madness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Tom, I think all this baby talk at home has sent you doolally The stores have sold out of popcorn though, so I guess I'm not the only one waiting for your next follow up! Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I,ll get the coffee on and dig out that old straight jacket for you! already impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Tom you're mad but I like it buddy, what happened to the Halifax bit to long winded. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Great effort - i'd be so tempted to build up the card shape & put it on a vac former. Do it a few times & you could sell them as kits.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 A great start on what promised to be a great build; I'm in! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 As another member of the WR963 crew at Coventry, I've also joined the many followers of this build with a huge amount of interest My only concern is for our Trust Chairman and keen modeller Dave when he tries to persuade his better half that he NEEDS to try this scale out too.....lol Get him on the case - perhaps we could do a collaboration? Tom, I think all this baby talk at home has sent you doolally The stores have sold out of popcorn though, so I guess I'm not the only one waiting for your next follow up! Neil Something along those lines, Neil! I promised myself (and the wife) that I'd only undertake smallish, straightforward builds when the little 'un arrives as modelling time may be limited... this hasn't quite gone to plan! Now it's a case of getting as much done on the Shack before our new arrival, which is scheduled for 16th Feb. The clock's ticking... Tom you're mad but I like it buddy, what happened to the Halifax bit to long winded. Clive Hi Clive, The Halibag debuted a couple of years back: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234964754-hp-halifax-132nd-scale-tigger-models-vacform/page-1?hl=halifax Great effort - i'd be so tempted to build up the card shape & put it on a vac former. Do it a few times & you could sell them as kits.... I did consider that, but it means a lot more work is needed on the masters to get them heat resistant. This way, I can just slap some plastic card on the sides and she's good to go. Plus I can only imagine how it'd get torn to shreds by 'experts' if I did ever try and sell it!! Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I've decided to do something really stupid and have a go at scratch-building one in 1/32nd scale. Well, Tom, you said it...! But judging by the quality of your builds to date and your tenacity, I have no doubt that it will be finished and on the table at Southern Expo in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Well, Tom, you said it...! But judging by the quality of your builds to date and your tenacity, I have no doubt that it will be finished and on the table at Southern Expo in March. Cheers, Mark - and there's nothing like laying down the gauntlet! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Great start Tom, you will have to add those rivets at this scale though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Great start Tom, you will have to add those rivets at this scale though Indeed I will Kev. I'm going to keep some form of sanity and go for a riveting wheel though - I don't think I could afford resin decal rivets - there's thousands of the blighters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Great start Tom, you will have to add those rivets at this scale though He's going to need shares with Archer rivets me thinks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) This is the 'Bigmeister' Rad, rivets will form as gentle raindrops Just because Tom wills it Tom I love your builds, I learn new methods hourly so consider me a long term passenger Edited January 18, 2016 by perdu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi Tom I meant the 1/48 Fonderie Miniature Halifax bud Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi Tom I meant the 1/48 Fonderie Miniature Halifax bud Clive Ah - apologies! I've made a start on the interior but got so carried away with this that I've got no further with the Fonderie one. It's still very much on the bench though and will be picked up every now and again. I must say working on this Shackelton has been far easier than the 1/48th Halifax thus far! Tom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I'm in and at ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I bought mine some years ago now I've had a look inside the box then put the fuzz halves in a jig and then put the whole lot back in the box When I saw yours I dug it back out again and told myself I'm to do this kit this year as my 1/48 Lancaster is now near completion. Clive 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 You crazy crazy man I'll be keeping an eye on this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Poor Tom obviously needs help, and the best thing we can do as his friends is to be supportive of him and this insane quest of his. Very supportive, as in asking him when he's going to post some more piccies. Regards, Jason 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Truly a master at work! I am looking forward to this quite a lot and I was also wondering about the Phantom. Glad to see both projects are alive and sort of kicking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan2 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Tom, Good to see this going. As for Clive I'm building the 1/48 FM one on Hyperscale...if you have the time come take a lookie. Best of luck Tom. PHIL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Poor Tom obviously needs help, and the best thing we can do as his friends is to be supportive of him and this insane quest of his. Very supportive, as in asking him when he's going to post some more piccies. Regards, Jason Thanks for the concern, Jason. Your 'support' is much appreciated More piccies will be along soon - I've spent a couple of evenings 'planking' the nose with plastic card. It's been given a coat of filler and tonight I'm hoping to sand it all back and assess the situation before applying a coat of filler-primer. Truly a master at work! I am looking forward to this quite a lot and I was also wondering about the Phantom. Glad to see both projects are alive and sort of kicking! Many thanks - and yes the Phantom has not been forgotten about. To be honest I'm a bit like a pea on a drum when it comes to this hobby - I've always got a few projects on the go and will often jump about and build what takes my fancy at the time. This way when I get bored or bogged down with a particular build I put it down for a bit and pick up another, which I return to with renewed vigour and a fresh pair of eyes. The Phantom will no doubt get its turn again soon. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Always good to see this kind of WIPs. Love to see what some true modellers can make starting from a few plasticard sheets and little else, looking forward to the next pictures ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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