longshanks Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Nice one Matey Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Thanks Kev another small step completed Made the bracket to hold the I.F.F (Identification - Friend or Foe) Mk11 ARI 5000 called it a radio above opps Next update should have the fuse glued on Regards Richard 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 The only way I can tell the above photos aren't from a real aircraft is the lack of depth to the instrument bodies behind the main panel. Witchcraft I tell you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Wow. Just wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 10/7/2019 at 12:47 PM, Kirk said: The only way I can tell the above photos aren't from a real aircraft is the lack of depth to the instrument bodies behind the main panel. Witchcraft I tell you. Thanks again Kirk probably going a bit over board but now retired have a great amount of time to just let the imagination run wild or is it I'am going This is a picture of the real radio which shows the set up. On 10/7/2019 at 12:47 PM, phildagreek said: Wow. Just wow. Thanks a lot Phil Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) I literally have no idea if that last one is real or not. Having read your text a few times I figure it is the model - but as I say, I just cannot imagine it being more real. If you think you're going mad, let me assure you that it is in a very, very good way. Edited October 7, 2019 by Kirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hi Kirk, just edited the last post to say "picture of the real radio" used it to make some of the detail for my model Did not put the silver straps on side because you wont see from looking through thre opening Will add some of the wiring and grey plugs because they will be seen Regards Richard 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Thanks for adding all the pictures back Richard. The hour I spent going over them all was well worth it. Absolutely brilliant detailing sir! I've tried casting parts in 1/48 but have not had the kind of success that you have shown here. But then, I don't have all that fancy equipment either! Keep up the great work. Will watch this one closely. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 21 hours ago, Crimea River said: Thanks for adding all the pictures back Richard. The hour I spent going over them all was well worth it. Absolutely brilliant detailing sir! I've tried casting parts in 1/48 but have not had the kind of success that you have shown here. But then, I don't have all that fancy equipment either! Keep up the great work. Will watch this one closely. Andy Thanks Andy for taking your time looking at my wip, are you working on the Mosquito down in Nanton just noticed you are from Calgary, lived there for 30 + years been to the Museum many times to see the Mossie Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Indeed I am, every Saturday. Also on the Board of Directors for the team doing the restoration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 As you've renewed the pics is this a warm up for re starting this blog Please! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 6:09 PM, Crimea River said: Indeed I am, every Saturday. Also on the Board of Directors for the team doing the restoration. Was going to come and join but then retired and moved to the Island was looking very good last time I saw. On 10/16/2019 at 1:17 AM, longshanks said: As you've renewed the pics is this a warm up for re starting this blog Please! Kev Sort of I am doing bits here and there while working on the Bluenose Glued one side of the fuselage and added the wires for elevator, rudder and trim elevators, these trim wires might not be in the right place but you won't see Then added the wire coming into air tank, also made electrical connectors to Radio So now I have install the other half made sure all fitted nice and glued fitted not to bad couple of seams to fill Until next time Regards Richard 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Shame to cover up all that nice interior detail but I'm sure you had fun figuring it all out and replicating it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Yeah ! Good to see this sneaking back Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Crimea River said: Shame to cover up all that nice interior detail but I'm sure you had fun figuring it all out and replicating it. It is shame as you say, and you are right I do like to know how things work, I try to find pictures and then build what I see, thats the fun for me. 3 hours ago, longshanks said: Yeah ! Good to see this sneaking back Kev Thanks Kev its quite a accomplishment for me to get to this stage Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I have a very similar outlook on that and like to build details to help me figure out how the stuff I'm modelling works. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 4:30 PM, Crimea River said: I have a very similar outlook on that and like to build details to help me figure out how the stuff I'm modelling works. Same goes for me Andy Any chance of getting some pictures of the Mossy Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Put some detail on the right cockpit side cover, remove the plastic map case or was it for Pilot manual and made one out of brass, should find something to put in it Added some toggle switches, made a light, added two levers and put a couple of electrical wires, this spruces it up Installed the brass parts which go under the flaps had to do a bit of filling for them to fit, will install flaps after painting Did have some gaps to fill Got the elevators on Did not like the gap between the fire wall and fuselage so I added a .040" x .060" strip of plastic, I think it looks better and will hopefully not stand out once painted Two more pipes added which go from radiator to under the engine Filled and cleaned up the top of fuselage So now it is getting closer to add some paint to her Until next time Regards Richard 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Stunning Richard. Go here for the latest on the Mosquito. The latest quarterly report "Slidin' into Winter" has the most recent pics but PM me if you want something more specific. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Crimea River said: Stunning Richard. Go here for the latest on the Mosquito. The latest quarterly report "Slidin' into Winter" has the most recent pics but PM me if you want something more specific. Andy Thanks very much Andy Mossy is coming along nicely also see the Hurricane is coming along as well great pictures, will take you up on other pictures Did get a signed copy of Bob O'Conner Mossy when he was there it's a shame he has now past away. Got a couple more pic's from the Mosquito society Very nice model of your Hurricane Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 The Hurricane is done and delivered. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/after-76-years-wwii-fighter-pilot-reunited-with-refurbished-hurricane-he-flew?fbclid=IwAR2AjUrvAnATO8X0HI5PFEN0TFQ4TtBK-wzG79u7OHSyL9jT4G-FTh-c3us 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Was looking at the Bently drawings and books I bought and I noticed there should be a seal on the cockpit side walls I wonder how Airfix missed this Pictures are to help with build if they are not allowed please delete So I made these channel seals out of .004: aluminium shim stock Then added PE Trial fit of the canopy Got the wheels made up so thought I would see how it would look on her legs Until next time Regards Richard 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Any updates Richard on this one-year anniversary (almost)? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 11/19/2020 at 1:55 PM, Crimea River said: Any updates Richard on this one-year anniversary (almost)? Hi Andy sorry missed your post man another year gone bye have done a couple of small things to the engine but got to find some time to start painting Hope all is well with you and staying safe, are you still working on the Mosquito Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Hi Richard and thanks for the reply. Yes, I'm still working on the Mossie but we've been shut out of the museum since early December due to Covid so no work going on other than small home projects. Latest report is here: http://www.calgarymosquitosociety.com/feature77/feature_77.html Stay well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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