woody37 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Completely speechless 👍🏼 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Man, seeing this has me wishing model companies were selling affordable model kits in metal form! And I don't mean Metal Earth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Absolutely stunning. Very much looking forward to seeing this at Telford, will it be going in the competition? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIGESPIRALIDOSO!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/13/2017 at 1:38 PM, Kirk said: Had me convinced for ages. Just a bit of upmarket Photo-shoppery really. And I thought I was bidding on a real model. Pfff! Excellent, that's one competitor out of the bidding war, then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 evening folks things have slowed down a bit as we get into the final furlong - I keep telling myself to not rush and take as much care with the remaining assembly as I have up to now. It's easy to fall into the trap of bolting all the final bits on and calling it done... actually it is getting quite hard to handle, it's quite big and without all the protective stuff on it I need to be very careful not to ding it on things as a dent in the metal means a new panel.. it also means a lot of planning so I can minimise handling, so for example I want all the underside done so I can add the canopy & windshield last and most likely the rudder and elevators at the very end as I still need to build these.. there is also not much to show in terms of building, for example the radiators were added - it took me two goes until I was happy with how they faired into the wing and the big curved mounting bracket each side of them.. ..all the gubbins can clearly be seen inside them and is a little detail I like ..and from the front - the panel right in front of the rad is just dry fitted for the photo, all the panels here need to go on after the gear is added.. the chin intake was also added - I was reassured by reference pics that this is quite a rough structure in a lot of cases, with big gaps and dents so I built it just like that ..and the underside is coming together.. have been working on adding the ailerons and here it is sat on the tinted mirror base I thought might suit it better... lots of bits to go, but it really is getting near the end now On 18/08/2017 at 6:29 PM, Nigel Heath said: Absolutely stunning. Very much looking forward to seeing this at Telford, will it be going in the competition? Hi Nigel - it sure is - my first ever - Class 18 I think, looking forward to it so I hope peeps drop by my stand to say hello & wish me luck TTFN Peter 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 hours ago, airscale said: things have slowed down a bit as we get into the final furlong - I keep telling myself to not rush and take as much care with the remaining assembly as I have up to now. It's easy to fall into the trap of bolting all the final bits on and calling it done... Don't go rushing on our account- we are enjoying each considered & precise step forward. Steady as she goes. Beautiful & inspiring workmanship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 7 hours ago, airscale said: On 18/08/2017 at 6:29 PM, Nigel Heath said: Absolutely stunning. Very much looking forward to seeing this at Telford, will it be going in the competition? Hi Nigel - it sure is - my first ever - Class 18 I think, looking forward to it so I hope peeps drop by my stand to say hello & wish me luck I honestly think that it's a waste of time for anyone else to enter. This one's a winner all the way. Beautiful, beautiful modelling Peter. I can't wait for the final reveal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 7 hours ago, airscale said: ...and is a little detail I like Me too. Along with all the other 'little details'. She really is looking stunning Peter, simply stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Uhrm, wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Quote looking forward to it so I hope peeps drop by my stand to say hello & wish me luck Will do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 And me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I've just caught up, having missed a few pages and I'm lost for words. I wish I was going to Telford, but unfortunately I can't, so I'll look for your name on the list of winners. John 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 WOW,....... JUST WOW!!!! Amazing modelling,....yet again Peter! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Ottawa Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Okay, this may be a dumb question, but do you plan on weathering the model when you're done? I'm wondering if you feel there is any need for adding a wash to the panel lines and rivets, or does it meet your satisfaction just as it is? I'm very keen to see this model in Telford. I hope you won't mind if I do a 'selfie' photo with it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Much more of this and our Skybox will censor it! Just gorgeous. All that naked metal! Exposed! (Going for a lie down now). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Absolutely stunning work of a craftsman. All the Best! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave665 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The underside just gets better and better. Finding it hard to tell from the real thing now! It's only the missing details like the slipper tank fittings that give the game away. Once you've added all the final detailing it is going to look stunning on the mirrored base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 On 26/08/2017 at 3:33 PM, Steve in Ottawa said: Okay, this may be a dumb question, but do you plan on weathering the model when you're done? I'm wondering if you feel there is any need for adding a wash to the panel lines and rivets, or does it meet your satisfaction just as it is? I'm very keen to see this model in Telford. I hope you won't mind if I do a 'selfie' photo with it... Hi Steve - it would be my pleasure to meet up with you at Telford - a Canadian Spitfire fan with a Canadian Spit just has to happen In terms of weathering, I have been playing around and it is proving quite tricky to get it right - I like the depth it gives, but it makes the metalwork pretty blotchy... will keep at it.. On 27/08/2017 at 8:15 PM, dave665 said: The underside just gets better and better. Finding it hard to tell from the real thing now! It's only the missing details like the slipper tank fittings that give the game away. Once you've added all the final detailing it is going to look stunning on the mirrored base. Funny you should say that Dave, those are just about to be added ... it's all about the little bits at the moment... I added the castellated nuts (with split pins :)), and the valves with yellow tips to finish off the wheels... sprayed the very bottom brass part of the pitot with alclad, I left the nose brass, not sure if thats right, I will have to check.. ..painted the tailwheel strut, and made the Slipper tank hooks that go under the mid-section.. ..and fitted the hooks.. ..also made the tailwheel doors, and though not pictured, the actuating strut assembly.. ..dry fitted into place.. ..next up will be brake lines to finish the gear, then flip it over for the fuel pipe by the seat and the rollover strut... TTFN Peter 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I just had a flashback to when you first started "riveting" the skins. Now they are basically done! Wow. Simply, Wow!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Ottawa Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 3 hours ago, airscale said: Hi Steve - it would be my pleasure to meet up with you at Telford - a Canadian Spitfire fan with a Canadian Spit just has to happen In terms of weathering, I have been playing around and it is proving quite tricky to get it right - I like the depth it gives, but it makes the metalwork pretty blotchy... will keep at it.. TTFN Peter I'm not sure if we in the Colonies fully understand the custom as is still stands in the UK, but I believe that an offer of something that resembles this beverage is appropriate in these situations: I'd be pleased as punch if you have time for a pint during Telford. First round is on me! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave665 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That tail wheel assembly is exquisite. But where are the front fittings for the slipper tank? Stunning work a usual Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Every little bit a model in it's own right - stunning as usual Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 On 29/08/2017 at 4:15 AM, Steve in Ottawa said: I'd be pleased as punch if you have time for a pint during Telford. First round is on me! I'd send that pint back as it's a bit light - less froth, more beer I agree that when finished this miniature, (it's so much more than a model) will sweep away all before it. I'm guessing it tips the scales somewhat too! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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