giemme Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, 72linerlover said: You don't need to be very precise. You can keep pipe and rod only plugged and glue each part after the gear leg is in place So you can adjust in lengtht; than a drop of chano between the rod an the pipe. That sounds like the way to go, thanks Eugenio 31 minutes ago, 72linerlover said: I'll tell you how much I appreciate this build when we'll meet in Cremona, right? Still not sure if I'll be there on Saturday or Sunday - which also complicates things for me in bringing my models. I'll let you know as soon as possible Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 6 hours ago, giemme said: It also showed that fitting the wheel leg actuator arms later in the build is going to give me a few headaches, and I'm strongly considering putting them in at this stage. The downside is that they are very fragile, and I'm very likely to break them while handling the model for painting. Very undecided here 51 minutes ago, 72linerlover said: You don't need to be very precise. You can keep pipe and rod only plugged and glue each part after the gear leg is in place So you can adjust in lengtht; than a drop of chano between the rod an the pipe. I'm with Euginio on this on Giorgio. Can't you make the the bottom/outer section of the actuator out of tube and fit it at this stage; it doesn't look like it protrudes from the U/C bay; and then fit the inner, extended section once you fit the main undercarriage? 5 hours ago, Giorgio N said: On a different subject, love the pictures of your backyard ! With summer finally starting to show in Northern Italy, that's going to be the best place to spend time in the next few months Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Fritag said: I'm with Euginio on this on Giorgio. Can't you make the the bottom/outer section of the actuator out of tube and fit it at this stage; it doesn't look like it protrudes from the U/C bay; and then fit the inner, extended section once you fit the main undercarriage? Thank you Steve, I was thinking along the same line . I'll just check if it's worth trying to reuse part of the plastic actuator; the idea is to cut of the extending part, drill a receiving hole in the remaining outer section and glue it in place at this stage - but I need to be very precise when drilling that hole Otherwise I'll go with tube. 6 minutes ago, Fritag said: 5 hours ago, Giorgio N said: On a different subject, love the pictures of your backyard ! With summer finally starting to show in Northern Italy, that's going to be the best place to spend time in the next few months Me too. Of course it's not Scotland, but one can content oneself, can't he? Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72linerlover Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, giemme said: reuse part of the plastic actuator ..... drill a receiving hole in the remaining outer section and glue it in place at this stage - Nah, don't bother saving a piece of styrene. Find the proper steel or aluminum rod and you are done, also with the colour. Bye Euge Edited May 22, 2017 by 72linerlover lost word 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I'd follow Eugenio advice here, better replace all tubing of the actuators with rods and tubes. Having a brand new inner rod allows you to alter the length slightly to fit the final geometry of the landing gear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 46 minutes ago, 72linerlover said: Nah, don't bother saving a piece of styrene. Find the proper steel or aluminum rod and you are done, also with the colour. Bye Euge 27 minutes ago, Giorgio N said: I'd follow Eugenio advice here, better replace all tubing of the actuators with rods and tubes. Having a brand new inner rod allows you to alter the length slightly to fit the final geometry of the landing gear Alright guys, you've convinced me Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Another set of superb updates Giemme. As I've said before - and I'm sure I will say many more times - I am always amazed by your attention to detail. You are constantly taking your builds to the next level. Wonderful stuff! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 What beautiful stately progress; the skill and sense of purpose here is just fabulous on the various surfaces and pipework of the last sets of pictures Giorgio. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Wonderful tips for any build of the Folgore! marked. 😉 Sid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Nice work Giemme. Nice garden too. So tempting for a beer and bar b cue.. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Excelent pipe work, such great detail. Oh and your garden and view is to die for. Happy BBQ. Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 4 hours ago, PlaStix said: Another set of superb updates Giemme. As I've said before - and I'm sure I will say many more times - I am always amazed by your attention to detail. You are constantly taking your builds to the next level. Wonderful stuff! Kind regards, Stix Thanks Stix, you're always very kind! 3 hours ago, TheBaron said: What beautiful stately progress; the skill and sense of purpose here is just fabulous on the various surfaces and pipework of the last sets of pictures Giorgio. Tony Cheers Tony, thanks for commenting! 3 hours ago, Sid de Koning said: Wonderful tips for any build of the Folgore! marked. 😉 Sid Thank you Sid, and welcome on board! 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Nice work Giemme. Nice garden too. So tempting for a beer and bar b cue.. Simon. Thanks Simon bbq happens regularly at home during weekends, from March to November With beer, obviously (a Leffe Triple, in this case) 1 hour ago, The Spadgent said: Excelent pipe work, such great detail. Oh and your garden and view is to die for. Happy BBQ. Johnny Thanks Johnny! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hi Giorgio Leffe Triple !! Good choice Sir, Glad to see that a tiny part of the place where I live is present in your country !! Did you also have the 4 Chimay, and the 2 Rochefort. Give a try to the triple Westmaele, tasty, refreshing and ... well serious ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks Corsaircorp I love Belgian beer (well, I love good beer in general ) . 4 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Did you also have the 4 Chimay, and the 2 Rochefort. Actually, my favorite Belgian is Kwak, followed by La Chouffe (I did taste two or three kind of that), then Leffe (Triple, Rituel and Royale); I prefer all of them over Chimay. I once tried a La Trappe and it was also very good. But I also like the Hoegaarden too, easy and refreshing! Sorry if I made anyone thirsty, guys ... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, giemme said: Sorry if I made anyone thirsty, guys ... And so you should be, I have to go & raid the fridge now! Doubt I'll find anything Belgian in there though, unfortunately...!! K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, keefr22 said: And so you should be, I have to go & raid the fridge now! Doubt I'll find anything Belgian in there though, unfortunately...!! K Ooops ... A Stout or a regular Ale should do no arm, K Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 10 hours ago, giemme said: Thanks Corsaircorp I love Belgian beer (well, I love good beer in general ) . Actually, my favorite Belgian is Kwak, followed by La Chouffe (I did taste two or three kind of that), then Leffe (Triple, Rituel and Royale); I prefer all of them over Chimay. I once tried a La Trappe and it was also very good. But I also like the Hoegaarden too, easy and refreshing! Sorry if I made anyone thirsty, guys ... Ciao The Mc Chouffe is my favourite, La Trappe, incredible, even in Belgium this one is hard to find ! You're my kind of man ! Congratulations ! Don't know if there is some Leffe Radieuse ! Nick named Tchernobyl since radieuse and strong. Blue Chimay is my modelling beer, I mean more oftenly used ! Congrats again for the Macchi and your fine taste ! On the blond side, try the Triple Westmaele, also a trappist. Have a nice modelling day. Sincerely. Corsaircorp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 7 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Don't know if there is some Leffe Radieuse ! It's this one: http://www.bevandecuni.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BOTTIGLIA-LEFFE-RADIEUSE-500x500.jpg Thanks for your kind comments and drinking advice Here's a quick update, everybody: the fake firewall, after adding a few more details dry fit of one actuator with the first pipe I scratchbuilt Definitely following the advice of scratch building the actuators from pipe and rod: The steel rods come from a paper clip, diameter matching the kit parts (1mm); the pipes come form a Trumpeter brass pipe set, and I had to drill them out for a certain length, because they have quite thick walls. Rods need to be cut to size, but they should give me enough margin to play with when time comes to fit them (hopefully ... ) Little strips of Tamiya tape added to the pipes That's it for the day, comments welcome Ciao 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) I hope you've uncovered you pool since those photos, I did ours last week and after spending half a day filling it up, it rained heavily for 48 hours and I had to drain some off, Doh! Looking forward to seeing your wheel well rods and tubing. John Edit. While I was typing this you had already posted some photos of the components. Edited May 24, 2017 by Biggles87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 51 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: I hope you've uncovered you pool since those photos, I did ours last week and after spending half a day filling it up, it rained heavily for 48 hours and I had to drain some off, Doh! Looking forward to seeing your wheel well rods and tubing. John Edit. While I was typing this you had already posted some photos of the components. Thanks John Quite a long way ahead for the piping, I think I could use some old guitar strings to simplify things, but I haven't any left I'm going to uncover my pool next WE or, more likely, the WE after; last year I invested in a water pump to be put on top of the cover, so that it drains the rain water automatically and the pool water remains practically at the same level it was when I put the cover on. Should hopefully save a lot of time (and money) each new season. Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Paper clips, yogurt pots, beer cans.... One man's rubbish Giorgio's modelling masterclass! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 So true! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Now how did I know Giorgio's yard would be as impeccable as his models?? I also noted the extremely precise placement of the grill marks on the steaks! Gene K P.S. Outstanding contributions to this thread from your Faithful Followers, Gioirgio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Leonl said: Paper clips, yogurt pots, beer cans.... One man's rubbish Giorgio's modelling masterclass! 31 minutes ago, Cookenbacher said: So true! Thanks guys, that made me laugh 25 minutes ago, Gene K said: Now how did I know Giorgio's yard would be as impeccable as his models?? I also noted the extremely precise placement of the grill marks on the steaks! Taking care of my yard is a relaxing task, but that doesn't mean it has to be done carelessly ... Truth is that I try to keep it as tidy as possible because it's mainly there for my daughters' delight and amusement Those grill marks are a distinctive sign of the lava rock grill my company produces, so I'm taking particular pride in you noticing them Then of course there's some ability in cooking (tooting my horn here ) Ciao 33 minutes ago, Gene K said: P.S. Outstanding contributions to this thread from your Faithful Followers, Gioirgio. Also very true Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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