longshanks Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Whilst I'm messing around with the workshop upgrades I thought I'd carry out a feasibility study on scratch building in 1/144 for what I hope is an upcoming model Started with the barrel 5 diameters of brass tube soldered together, bit of car filler voila Underside with recoil cylinder fitted Work started on the base plate Quick tip for cutting bolts etc to same length Drill a hole slightly bigger in a piece of scrap, slip over the rod and slide scalpel across simples Thanks for looking Kev Edited May 21, 2018 by longshanks 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I like that bolt cutting tip! Very neat work, look forward to seeing more! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginvicta Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Impressive work so far Kev, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 An interesting project Kev, like the "bolt production line". I use a punch and die on the Vosper's bolts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Looking good, interesting subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Cheers Guys Vosper bolts rather bigger at 1/35 Smallest hex punch I have is 0.7mm, above are 0.4 diameter Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Been making progress on the gun shield Hopefully the pics are self explanatory. Feel free with your questions or critique Thanks for looking in Kev Edited May 21, 2018 by longshanks 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Stunning mate, it's a real quality bit of engineering Kev Can't wait to see the whole project. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Cheers Guys Vosper bolts rather bigger at 1/35 Smallest hex punch I have is 0.7mm, above are 0.4 diameter Kev Yes, think I could manage it with the smallest diameter punch at a pinch though. This is the main gun from a corvette isn't it? I fitted one on my 1/72nd Corvette with the GLS flare launcher rack on the sides, I'll see if I can find it. Great job you are doing as usual Kev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Nice work Kev mate. Love the scratch building, more fun me thinks. Nice to have plans too. foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks Guys Well spotted Julian! I wondered how long it would take to be recognized. Always interested in seeing your builds mate. I've long had a desire to build a Corvette but the 1/72 Matchbox/Revell kit leaves a lot to be desired in my book. The 'Great Little Ships' etch is great but would stretch my modelling budget. Space is also a consideration. The announcement of the forthcoming Revell 1/144 Corvette lit the flame. So I thought I would have a play and see what I could do to enhance the kit. Hopefully my attempts will be an improvement on the kit part. Hi Frank, hope to see the Victory underway soon. I'm missing your posts. Scratch building certainly floats my boat if you'll pardon the pun. As you say there is quite a bit in the way of books, plans and pics available. Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I only bought a few of the GLS sets to accentuate some of the more "juicy" details. Warren has gone mad and is replacing just about everything plastic with brass PE. It's a very good looking build though, a big improvement on an OOB build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Progress on the gun............... Added spring case, breech & lever plus elevating arc Also rebuilt gun shield having the sides made from 0.2mm card proved to thin as the shield is only supported above and to the front. So re built in 0.3mm card and glued all the reinforcing bars whilst the card was clamped to a flat surface Result Strap across the sight ports left at this time for support Thanks for looking in Kev Edited May 21, 2018 by longshanks 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Beautiful work Kev, difficult to appreciate how small this build is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I have dug the "Snowberry" out of the "place where my flops go to die" AKA the "Shelf of shame/doom". Not wanting to hijack your thread thought I would check with you first if it's ok to post a few pic's of the artillery piece you are building here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Feel free buddy, the more info/pics/chat the better Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks Kev, ok, here from the temple of doom some snaps of my "state of the art" in 2006: Looking at this 10 year old relic really made me cringe. The photos of the main gun are quite interesting though, showing clearly the rocket flare launchers fitted to the sides of the gun shield. There are two lockers containing rockets on the port side of the band stand. The Hedgehog is quite nicely done considering the combat that took place with super glue and photo etch 10 years ago. Okido, thanks for the time and space Kev, back to your build 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 What can one say................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 What can one say................... Well,...............................I thought it was pretty dreadful and certainly not as I would build it now The rocket flair mounts are easy to transfer to your 1/144 build though. My 1/72 Matchbox/Revell corvette will be binned shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Proves one thing Julian You haven't wasted the last 10 years, in fact I would say they have been well spent. You would never be satisfied with that today and that to me is the basis of modelling. Anyone can churn out a kit in a weekend but .......... Have you learnt anything? Have you learned a new skill? Have you developed an existing skill? I could go on......... Another question, was the after market available in such profusion? I don't know I wasn't doing plast There is little wrong with your corvette, many would be rightly pleased to produce it. Time moves on and your skills certainly have Interesting to see the rocket launchers. Going to be a challenge Bu**er to produce in 1/144. Never seen / noticed the ready use lockers, obvious when you think about As a point of interest here is the original OOB Thanks for posting Julian Cheers Kev Edited May 21, 2018 by longshanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Wow Kev miniature engineering at it,s best Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Working on barrel........ Needed to make a curved piece for sights so I thought I'd try and laminate it Made a jig and Using 3 x 0.1mm card I came up with this. with the addition of a bit of Gizmology I came up with this Happy days Thanks for stopping by Kev Edited May 21, 2018 by longshanks 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Gizmology strikes again looks good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Looking very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Well I for one am fed up up with all these talented people making us mere mortals look rubbish. Seriously though great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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