Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Two Culture death-rays.....However will you eat your (no-doubt delicious) dinner? Looks scary.....But nicely done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 There's most certainly a science-fiction element to some of those cross-sections in terms of shape and form. Quite extraordinary when you see the actual structure of the aircraft stripped back like that Nigel. Beautifully precise work btw. Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Great stuff Nigel on the very fiddly bits... I'm sure I would have scrunched it up by now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I wouldn't want to try this kit with my fully equipped Martian cave, let alone on the road! Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 looks lovely, but I wouldn't want to try one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Quote I'm sure I would have scrunched it up by now! Believe me I have come close to this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 That's not like you Nige.....Everything OK? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: That's not like you Nige.....Everything OK? He's probably a bit fractious from being kept away the Nigey cave. I know I get pretty peed off when I am kept from the Martian bunker for any length of time. Martian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Yes all OK, it's just that the combination of fragile, bendy parts and superglue can be a tiny bit frustrating at times. Well I have put in a good six or seven hours of construction today and progress has been good. First I got the spine assembled into the rest of the fuselage: Next various bits on the tail area: At this point I had my first blade breakage: The fuselage section of the instructions were completed by adding various bits in there: Now we move onto the cockpit, starting with the seat: The seat involved quite a bit of convoluted bending, partially done using my bending machine, finishing with pliers and finger pressure, the sides were then glued: The rest of the cockpit was then completed and installed: Then I moved onto the engine intake area. The rings on this part needed to be bent through 90 degrees, unfortunately despite care one of them snapped off: So that had to be glued, hopefully it will be strong enough with the U shaped part added: Today was finished off by adding that part to the front end along with a couple of stingers: It looks like those will present a nasty snagging hazard, I need to be careful. The next stage is the front landing gear but as I'm away next weekend the next update won't be for another couple of weeks. Bye for now, Nigel 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 At the start of the last post it looked rather like you were building a Wright flier! Have a good trip, we'll still be here when you get back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Intricate work indeed, your poor eyes... but looking really good, well done Sir! Have a good trip Nigel and hurry back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Great progress for a fiddly thing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Keep up the good work Nigel!! Its always a struggle when away from the modelling it allows for a recharge of the mojo batteries sometimes. I have started to organise a "pack" for when away for a few days/weeks so i can at least prep parts when away, it doesnt always work if you know what I mean... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexN Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Testing kit. Including the material. Drooling along happily , Cheers, Alex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uilleann Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Nigel - you're unequivocally MAD! Please never ever stop! Brian~ P.S. Where's the supper updates too?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Finally I have got round to progressing this a bit further. The next stage in the instructions is the front undercarriage, the first of the white metal parts. I have decided to leave the white metal parts in their natural finish as it seems more in keeping with the rest of the kit. Note that the leg has gaps in two of the struts, some flash and some mould lines to clean up. My thinking on the gaps is to bridge them across with some low melting point solder but unfortunately I don't have have my soldering irons with me so that will have to wait for a later date. The PE part will sit on top of the leg and presents a slightly tricky bending job: Here it is bent up and ready for assembly: Here it is glued in position. I have also cleaned up the flash and seams on the leg and front wheel as well as adding a flat spot to the wheel: To fit the wheel I had to use flat jawed pliers to squeeze the struts together. During this process a length of one of the struts snapped off leaving an even bigger gap: Hopefull I can still bridge across it with some solder. The last job of the day was to clean up and fold over this 2D strut. You would think that would be straightforward enough but I managed to break off half of the ram part: Well that's glued back together now so no big deal. I should have more time tomorrow and hope to get quite a bit more done. Last night I made myself a chilli con carne with home made guacamole, tomato salsa and topped it with sour cream and cheese: It was excellent. Bye for now, Nigel 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Welcome back, Nigel. You've obviously been very busy. Shame about that nose leg though I don't doubt you can fix it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Incredibly fine work Nigel. It's superb to watch; great photographs and description of the stages. I find this kit quite beautiful, it's probably a deficiency in my brain (very likely), but for a few of the stages I haven't been able to picture how it goes together. I like that. It's like a complex oriental puzzle. That combined with the UFO like appearance of the aircraft gives a fascinating build thread. That seat is a joy to behold . The chilli looks absolutely yum. Home made Guacamole? I'm impressed . TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Intricate stuff Nigel. I don't envy you on this one, however, you seem to be knocking it into shape without too much trauma. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome back Nigel! More fiddly work - you certainly pick 'em! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Quote The chilli looks absolutely yum. Home made Guacamole? I'm impressed . Thanks, it was not that difficult really. I do appreciate the comment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Shame about the leg, looking forward to see how you fix that. And a welcome return of Nigey's Dinner Theatre! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Chilli con carne! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Today I have been cracking of with the rest of the landing gear. The repaired actuator became part of this assembly for the front wheel gear: That was then added along with the rest of the front wheel as well as a strip right on the nose: The wheel is still free to rotate and will only be glued in place when the rear wheels have been added. The super delicate engine intake parts have broken off and will now be left off until much later in the build. The rear gear parts were then started on, one of the wheels had a lot of flash which needed to be dealt with: Here it is cleaned up and with a flat added. My hand vice was invaluable for holding it during clean up as there is a sharp pip on one side which made holding it painful with just fingers: They were then quite a straightforward assembly job: They were then finished off by adding the anti-rotation struts: Then it was the turn of the guns which are the last of the white metal parts. They come with some odd bits of flash and need straightening: Here they are cleaned up and added: The final job of the day was to add the rear wheels and some associated retraction struts: That was a good place to stop as they can harden up before adding the next stages which are the undercarriage doors. Last night I made myself a dish of poached cod with a cheesy mustard sauce and new potatoes: Tonight I am going to make a chicken and leek stroganoff. Bye for now, Nigel 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 you're a braver man than me - my fingers would annihilate such filigree work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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