Martian Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, S5 modeller said: Nice update Martin. The detailing work is coming along nicely. Thanks Matt. 24 minutes ago, Patrick Martin said: I will be there PM Hopefully I will see you there. I presume you are on the Wingman stand? Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Martin Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Yes, but I will be doing a lot of roaming..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Martin Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 The Starfighter book ought to be around 30 Pound. PM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Smart work Martin. Enjoying seeing those structures develop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: Smart work Martin. Enjoying seeing those structures develop. Thanks Baron, doing the structures is one of my favourite bits. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 shaping up nicely Martian, tho' I have to ask.... what are the chances of the H34 making an appearance again in the near future? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 6 hours ago, hendie said: shaping up nicely Martian, tho' I have to ask.... what are the chances of the H34 making an appearance again in the near future? Thanks Hendie. The chances are excellent of both the Tracker and the H34 returning in the near future. As soon as I get my Telford stuff finished in fact (why do we put ourselves through this every year?). My modelling over the past nine months or so has been severely impacted by massive building and redecorating at home and at times I have not even been able to get at my modelling room as it has been used as a store and all my books are still in storage. In fact the next major job is to get those books, all 1000+ of them back home and on their new shelves. Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Apologies for the lack of an update today guys, I have been struggling with the fibromyalgia for the last few days. I might be able to get something done overnight. On a more positive front the CF-104 book arrived today so I can at least get on with trying to sort out some of the subtle differences on the CF-104D. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Sorry to hear about your struggle Mart, Hope you're ok? I've just had a catch up with this, I'm loving all the details you're adding. Right up my street. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks John, glad you are liking the build. Don't worry about the fibromyalgia, its always there to some degree or other but sometimes you get a really bad flare up which pretty much puts the kybosh on anything you want t do. It will pass in due course though. The book arriving did cheer me up a bit though. The Daco arts arriving would cheer me up some more as I have been holding back a bit pending their arrival but then I admit that is me being impatient. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 What's he waffling on about now? I hear you ask. Well, with the fibromyalgia cramping my style, I got so peed off that I managed to force it to one side long enough to manage a short fettle on the CF-104D. For some reason fitting the recess for the arrestor hook had been bothering me so I decided to get it out of the way. The rear bulkhead of the engine bay had to have a recess cut into it to allow the part to fit and the part itself had to have some filing to fit the recess in the kit's lower fuselage. I was also very careful to glue the part to the port fuselage half otherwise it would have prevented the fuselage from closing up. Not much I know but this left me pretty wiped out, however at least I beat the Fibromyalgia for an hour or so. Thanks for looking Martian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Any update is better than no update mate. Just googled fybromyalgia, and it sounds like a right pain. Glad to see it hasn't impeded you too much though. Keep up the good work, and take your time. It's not a race to get it done. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks Matt, don't worry my builds could never be described as a race! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I am sorry to hear that the move to Martian hasn't freed you of those pesky Earth health issues! As ever, the work is exemplary! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's amazing what a little fetteling can do for the soul. Keep it up Mart, the more you fettle the less likely it is to fall off. The Modelling that is. great update. Take care. Johnny Fettle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Tim T said: I am sorry to hear that the move to Martian hasn't freed you of those pesky Earth health issues! As ever, the work is exemplary! Thanks Tim. not to worry I have brought some pretty unpleasant Mars illnesses with me. 2 hours ago, The Spadgent said: It's amazing what a little fetteling can do for the soul. Keep it up Mart, the more you fettle the less likely it is to fall off. The Modelling that is. great update. Take care. Johnny Fettle Thanks John, the fibromyalgia will die down a bit but pain is not conducive to quality modelling. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Martian Hale said: Thanks Tim. not to worry I have brought some pretty unpleasant Mars illnesses with me. Thanks John, the fibromyalgia will die down a bit but pain is not conducive to quality modelling. Martian just take it easy boss. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Sorry to hear that you are suffering Martin but at least it has not stopped the great build of the 104 ! Hope you feel better soon. Keep up the good work. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Hmm, Martian, just found out from the NHS Website that I have several fibromyalgia symptoms without having fibromyalgia. In my case, it must be an age thing. Trust you are feeling better. Cheers, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 3 hours ago, The Spadgent said: just take it easy boss. Johnny. Not much choice Johnny. 1 hour ago, F4u said: Sorry to hear that you are suffering Martin but at least it has not stopped the great build of the 104 ! Hope you feel better soon. Keep up the good work. Guy John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) was right when he said that anger is an energy, it can be turned to positive use sometimes. 46 minutes ago, DMC said: Hmm, Martian, just found out from the NHS Website that I have several fibromyalgia symptoms without having fibromyalgia. In my case, it must be an age thing. Trust you are feeling better. Cheers, Dennis Worth checking with your GP if you have had the symptoms for a long time. There is currently no cure for the condition but at least some pain relief could be put in place. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Did someone mention Mr Lydon..? "Burn Hollywood Burrrrrrrrnnnn". I know, but for me its a great tune. Get fixed Martin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Good link you can't beat a bit of PIL! Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Some nice work going on there. Sorry to hear about the fibro myalgia stuff going on. My wife occasionally suffers from something similar and it's not good. Hope it gets better. Finally though I am off to the museum this weekend with camera in hand, that's right the museum just down the road! Any area in particular you need looking at? Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks Bob, If the cockpit is open, some shots of the top and sides of the ejector seat would help. I am trying to figure out where all that netting to restrain the pilot's arms goes when not in use so that it will not catch on anything. I am also trying to work out how the drogue chute is stowed. I have begun work on the seats and hope to have something for you in the next day or so. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 17 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Good link you can't beat a bit of PIL! Martian Or indeed some Pils! Hands-up who didn't salivate listening to that? Thought as much.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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