gazza l Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 The seats look amazing just need some arm rests I believe. Looking forward to more progress, gazza l 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Why so much interest in this build? 1. Because it's scratch built 2. Because it's a Victor 3. BECAUSE IT'S BLOODY BIG!!!! Besides that, I can't think of the first reason to give the time of day to this project. Awesomeness is in the making! Thank you for sharing!! PR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 As a tip for planking to make things easier, use wedge shaped planks, if you measure the circumference of the largest former (A)and the circumference of the smallest (B,) then decide on your plank width,© divide A by C and B by the answer, it will give you your taper...... I might have to tear it all off and start over with your highly scientific approach! I was just going to eyeball the taper but as you can see I gave up on that fairly quickly I need to sort something out to keep my ruler and the plastic in place whilst I cut it....... Good job on the planking so far. Keep at it, you'll soon get the hang of it. Matt Thanks Matt. All the tips and tricks from all the fine folks at BM do help a lot! The seats look amazing just need some arm rests I believe. Looking forward to more progress, gazza l You are correct, Sir! Let's hope I don't ruin the seats by attempting to make arm rests for them! Why so much interest in this build? 1. Because it's scratch built 2. Because it's a Victor 3. BECAUSE IT'S BLOODY BIG!!!! Besides that, I can't think of the first reason to give the time of day to this project. Awesomeness is in the making! Thank you for sharing!! PR Thanks PR and welcome to the topic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor K2 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I have had nearly 2 weeks off and I find I nearly missed this thread (that will teach me to go on holiday and not check up, doh!) Abso bloody lutely awesome. I still say Lusty Lindy is the finest "live" example of a K2 anywhere. It's the most complete of the 2 still running today and would serve well for inspiration to any one contemplating making a kit of this iconic aircraft, whatever the scale. I look forward with anticipation to seeing this splendid build take shape. I doff my hat (R.A.F.) to you sir. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Great looking seats Tom and arm rests are fitted . Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 I have had nearly 2 weeks off and I find I nearly missed this thread (that will teach me to go on holiday and not check up, doh!) Abso bloody lutely awesome. I still say Lusty Lindy is the finest "live" example of a K2 anywhere. It's the most complete of the 2 still running today and would serve well for inspiration to any one contemplating making a kit of this iconic aircraft, whatever the scale. I look forward with anticipation to seeing this splendid build take shape. I doff my hat (R.A.F.) to you sir. Bob Hey Bob! I think I'm going to build my Victor as Lusty Lindy. I'm glad you like my idea and I'm happy to have you on board! I'll probably update it sometime this week but I'll be slightly busy for the coming few days. Great looking seats Tom and arm rests are fitted . Guy They are getting prettier every time I look at them. The detailling really is astonishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Splendid. Just splendid. Each time I come back for another look there's something new to smile at appreciatively. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Great work on the cockpit windows! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuuumannn Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Crikey! And I thought I had a lot of sanding to do on my Revell 744! Like the technique of planking. Edited September 7, 2016 by nuuumannn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks guys and glad to see you all here! I actually managed to get a tiny bit of work in! Managed to mostly finish planking the top quarter of the cockpit fuselage. I'm starting to get a hang of this planking stuff. For a bit of fun I roughly drew on the outlines for the cockpit windows to give you guys an idea what you are looking at. And as a bit of a trail I sanded down the planks a little bit. This actually got me a bit hopeful. It doesn't look like total crap when it's sanded down! This project might actually go somewhere eventually Pardon my total lack of skill guys. This is the first time I'm doing anything like this! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 We all have to start somewhere, and it's a learning curve....see what I did there😝😝. Keep going it's gonna be brill.👍👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 This is such a great build. Going to buy me some shares in P38! Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Great work... this is very interesting to watch. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Good progress, getting there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 That isnt showing a lack of skill It shows the result of joining a very steep learning curve and learning the lessons well Lindy (to be) is well on her way 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Nice one Tom, indeed a very steep learning curve and I think you are getting the hang of it ! There is great skill in what your doing my freind. Mad but with skill !!!! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 A build which is several stages beyond amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 You've certainly picked something with a complex shape for a first scratch build. but it is coming on nicely I look forward to seeing your build progress. I started a 1:32 Handley Page scratch build of my own last year but it is of a much earlier vintage. Thanks for sharing. Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 I slight I told you so is in order. None of you probably thought I would really cut out the cockpit part but that so happens to be exactly what I did. I left the rest of the structure intact so I can make the other upper half and afterwards merge the two halve when the cockpit interior is complete. Which will probably be stage 2 after forming the second upper half. The funny thing is, the part that I cut out is really quite solid and it has kept it's shape perfectly! Might have to make it into a mold and Vacform the cockpit structure as a whole..... Who knows. Added so waiver thin plastic to the inside for added rigidity. And I finally closed that ruddy big hole in the nose. I might actually do more to day but for now this is it. Again thanks everyone for your support and I love the fact that there are so many people who can relate to this build. Everyone feel free to post your Victor stories in my build thread. I got a really nice one in my inbox before, which I hope Scimitar will share on here too. Stories really liven up a thread for me so please feel free to post anything Victor related here too! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Rather you than me on this one, but you seem to be picking it up pretty quickly! With the inner skin and a skim of filler over the outside, I'm sure it'll be perfectly convincing! My only qualm would be the final fill in of that "big hole" and whether you may be liable to push it out (or more likely, in) when finishing the exterior. You might want to make sure it has suitable support behind it. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Rather you than me on this one, but you seem to be picking it up pretty quickly! With the inner skin and a skim of filler over the outside, I'm sure it'll be perfectly convincing! My only qualm would be the final fill in of that "big hole" and whether you may be liable to push it out (or more likely, in) when finishing the exterior. You might want to make sure it has suitable support behind it. Ian I tried pushing it in but it doesn't give so I guess it's sorted! I'll use the radius technique described earlier for the other side so this is the only patchwork for the cockpit. At least I hope it is. Whilst pushing at patched up spots I got a bit of inspiration and I drew a more precise setup of the windows, hatches and the door. I thought, while I'm at it I might as well cut out a window! Edited September 10, 2016 by TGA 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 This is gonna be worth watching . . . . I built a Vulture engine in a simpler manner. Circular disc for the profile and filled the in between bits with scrap plastic cuts then applied filler. It turned out OK but your nose fuselage section is going to be something special best of luck Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Once you have got the shape of the aircraft formed and skinned in plastic would there be merit in skinning her again in aluminium so that you can get the panels set out and rivitted ? Loving this whole project ! Simply amazing Nige 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) You're off to the races! Looking good, keep up the great work!!! PR Edited September 11, 2016 by Pastor Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I think I would go with your Idea of vacforming the cockpit area, it would prove easier to get a nice smooth finish. Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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