Brandy Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Much better positioning for the seats and rudder pedals. Now it can be flown by non basketball players! Ian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Crackers and bonkers in the nut Tony that’s what you are. But I loves it. Ripping the whole Cockpit apart to move the seats forward is wonderfully crackers and exactly what this hobby of ours is all about. To be fair I’m not sure if I would be able to have done that but then again I did re-wangle the cat office a few times, although not to this extent. It’s the “knowing” and the “will I regret it for evah” part that pushes us on eh. Stunning Sunday service Barony. I’m in awe, did you happen to mention paint? In sure you did. Mmmmmm paint. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 On 1/20/2018 at 2:40 PM, TheBaron said: O rotary-oracle - please favour your uninformed subject with an explanation as to why the pitot would be positioned in such a location? I assume it was an attempt to minimise pressure error caused by downwash. I have no idea whether it worked or not (& I don't remember the top of cockpit pitots giving us any great issues). You wouldn't want to put the pitot up there for a Naval aircraft; it would take approximately 15 minutes before a Grubber bashed it on the hangar roof when embarked! The PJ figures are good, aren't they? Even if they do make you remodel your entire cockpit! 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Impressive work on the canopy. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 10 hours ago, TheBaron said: Keith the wise Who be that then? Must be two Keiths watching the thread....!! Not long back from a weekend visiting daughter & family in Hampshire (although we returned earlier than planned due to the white stuff falling from the sky starting to stick on the ground!) so playing catch up on lots of threads so apols for not commenting on your excellent work over the weekend Tony. The rebuilt radio rack is superb, and the new cockpit windows will make a huge difference. But I have to say I'm surprised that there are no micro engineered soldered brass frames to stick the new windows to....!! Cracking stuff Tony, this will be one of, if not the, best Italeri Boxcar's ever built! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 11 hours ago, TheBaron said: Aww missed opportunity there Tony, if you knelt down more you could have captured a cat-on-cat! Superb work on that cockpit, just gets betterer! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: I assume it was an attempt to minimise pressure error caused by downwash. I have no idea whether it worked or not (& I don't remember the top of cockpit pitots giving us any great issues). You wouldn't want to put the pitot up there for a Naval aircraft; it would take approximately 15 minutes before a Grubber bashed it on the hangar roof when embarked! The PJ figures are good, aren't they? Even if they do make you remodel your entire cockpit! I oft' times pondered the reason for an up top pitot but could never get my head round it, maybe the longer cabin would put the original pitot into a null/over pressure zone deeper in the rotor wash Matters to me because? Yes I have a S61N to finalise too and making rotors moveable but pitot not is in my near future... 😯 Edited January 22, 2018 by perdu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 21/01/2018 at 3:31 PM, limeypilot said: Much better positioning for the seats and rudder pedals. Now it can be flown by non basketball players! Saves me the effort of scratch-building giraffes to be able to read the numbers on the IP dials too! On 21/01/2018 at 5:36 PM, The Spadgent said: Ripping the whole Cockpit apart to move the seats forward is wonderfully crackers and exactly what this hobby of ours is all about. Feng shui or die! 22 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: assume it was an attempt to minimise pressure error caused by downwash. I have no idea whether it worked or not (& I don't remember the top of cockpit pitots giving us any great issues) An earlier version of the Pacer system on Apaches perhaps? https://books.google.ie/books?id=B3-WN4wcf6YC&pg=PA238&lpg=PA238&dq=pitot+tube+on+helicopter+rotor&source=bl&ots=jsg_uvMlxD&sig=M11TXjQxBH6JZX7WEnayM5_pfCw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh69zUpuzYAhUoJsAKHUlADlsQ6AEwDnoECAYQAQ#v=onepage&q=pitot tube on helicopter rotor&f=false 22 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: The PJ figures are good, aren't they? They really are! Nice sharp mouldings and a splendid range of subjects. Not the last time that my shekels will be heading their way... 22 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Impressive work on the canopy. The Boxcar Cabriolet - for when you absolutely positively must catch that satellite payload in style... 22 hours ago, keefr22 said: (although we returned earlier than planned due to the white stuff falling from the sky starting to stick on the ground!) They live near a flour mill? 22 hours ago, keefr22 said: But I have to say I'm surprised that there are no micro engineered soldered brass frames to stick the new windows to Briefly, ever so briefly considered soldering a framework, but ohhhh the plethora of angles just invited so many mistakes... 22 hours ago, keefr22 said: this will be one of, if not the, best Italeri Boxcar's ever built The barometer in our hall just shattered with that sudden increase in pressure! 21 hours ago, 71chally said: Aww missed opportunity there Tony, if you knelt down more you could have captured a cat-on-cat! Truly you have the soul of an artist James. 21 hours ago, 71chally said: Superb work on that cockpit, just gets betterer At this rate it could be some time before we get back out of it again... 11 hours ago, perdu said: Matters to me because? Yes I have a S61N to finalise too and making rotors moveable but pitot not is in my near future... Will yours have an umbrella? 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 21/01/2018 at 10:41, TheBaron said: To say that I'm pleased/relieved would be an understatement Quite rightly, lovely job On 21/01/2018 at 13:29, TheBaron said: Layer of low-tack tape over transparency You'll never see through THAT! Great work on the internals too your highness. If your Stanley blade goes dull, Giorgio (I think) put me on to single edged razor blades. Cheap as chips and with a free holder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 That wave, yikes Jings And crivens.... 😨 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Business not as usual for a bit chaps - Mrs B's mother died this morning so will be off-air for a few days until after the funeral. Take care of yourselves. Tony 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Give her our condolences Tony RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Sorry to hear that Tony. Our deepest condolences to Mrs B and family. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 32 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Business not as usual for a bit chaps - Mrs B's mother died this morning so will be off-air for a few days until after the funeral. Take care of yourselves. Tony Deepest condolences, Tony. Very sorry to read it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Best wishes and sincere condolences to you all Tony, Take care Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Condolences to you and your family Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 So sorry to hear of your loss kid. Thoughts are with you and the family at such a sad time. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 So sorry to hear that Tony. My sincere condolences to you and your good lady. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Condolences from here too Tony - sad news indeed. Best wishes Ced 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Really sorry for your loss mate, I hope you and the family are ok. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Having missed this by now, I'm sad to hear about the bad news and your loss. Keep her in mind, so she will not really be gone. My warmest condolences to you and your family. Benedikt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Very sorry to hear your new Tony, give your wife my best wishes. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 @perdu, @Spookytooth, @Procopius, @keefr22, @Hamden, @The Spadgent, @limeypilot, @CedB, @rob85, @bbudde, @Martian Hale My thanks to all of you for your kinds words gentlemen- I showed them to Catherine and she was very touched by your messages. With the funeral now over we're just putting family life back together, life goes on of course and I hope you guys are all doing ok. I hope to get back to you in a few days - all the best until then. Tony 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hi Tony Wow some fantastic modelling fella. I have been away for quite a while and have not been able to read a lot of of this thread but wow so far. Love the glazing work. Keep up the good work My condolences to your missus and you and your family too. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Nice one Tony. May I add my belated condolences too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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