TheBaron Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Handsome colouring work Martian. Reminds me I have to go dig soon and see if there's anything interiorish in Section Vert of the bench. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 3 hours ago, longshanks said: Four models on the go and he's going away AGAIN! Good to see progress everywhere . . . . Enjoy your bus holiday.😎 Kev I like canals but its a tad bit too soon to be going away again for me but Mrs Martian adores canals and this one's a freebee so its only fair to do it. 51 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Handsome colouring work Martian. Reminds me I have to go dig soon and see if there's anything interiorish in Section Vert of the bench. Thanks Tony, hope you find your paint. Martian 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Right, the primer having had chance to cure overnight, I began today with doing the detail painting on the engine. I don't know why but something yesterday made me check on the colours of the Bristol Perseus engine. I was a good job I did because my instinct told me to go with light grey crankcase and black cylinders. Pictures showed that the Perseus had a black crankcase and either grey or natural metal cylinders. Still I'm quite pleased with the way the engine came out. The fuel tank, pilot's seat and the winch have received a coat of Alclad White Aluminium and the interior of the engine cowling and the winch operator's seat a coat of cockpit green. As long a Satan's herd can avoid dropping any cowpats in my path,I have tomorrow free as well so I think I will concentrate on getting the instrument panel detail painted and installed along with the fuel tank and the crew seats. Thanks for looking Martian 👽 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Nice result with that Martian, good to see this back on the tracks again. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Superb donk. And as Steve says, a most welcome return. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: Nice result with that Martian, good to see this back on the tracks again. Steve. Thanks Steve, now that the airbrushing session is out of the way, I am starting to enjoy the build again. 3 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Superb donk. And as Steve says, a most welcome return. Cheers Crisp, you never know she might even make Telford this year. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) A few years back, I did a pictorial study of Bristol engines from every source I could find. Though I couldn't find any written info, I did realize that starting in the early 1930's, Bristol started to paint the gear casings on military engines black. It continued this until just after WW2 ended. I'm not sure about Centaurus engines because there is some kind of shroud that is the same diameter as the prop spinner around casing. Chris Edited June 14, 2019 by dogsbody Late editing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 4 hours ago, dogsbody said: A few years back, I did a pictorial study of Bristol engines from every source I could find. Though I couldn't find any written info, I did realize that starting in the early 1930, Bristol started to paint the gear casings on military engines black. It continued this until just after WW2 ended. I'm not sure about Centaurus engines because there is some kind of shroud that the same diameter as the prop spinner around casing. Chris Thanks for that Chris. The Centaurus engines, seem to have been a bit of a mixed bag with black, light grey and mid grey being possible. Martian 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Nice work on the engine Martian - looking good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Yes, the Roc's back and indeed looking good, great news! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Animal Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Ooh that's really nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Putty Animal said: Ooh that's really nice! You are too kind sir! Bashful of Mars 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 As promised, a flurry of activity in the Martian cave has seen the IP, seats and fuel tank detail painted and fitted. Doesn't sound much does it but the IP alone took over two hours before I was happy with it. However, I am reasonably happy with how the interior is shaping up. I need to make some target banners for the winch operator's station. Does anyone have any thoughts on what colour they should be? My initial thoughts are a very pale grey canvas sort of colour. Thanks for looking Martian 👽 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Superb interior work really coming to life now! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 This one photograph sums up your work for me Martian: Quote Complex Controlled Compelling. 3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I need to make some target banners for the winch operator's station. Does anyone have any thoughts on what colour they should be? Are these threads of any help? https://forum.keypublishing.com/forum/historic-aviation/97675-raf-ww2-target-banners http://www.milfield.org.uk/fighter_leader_school_milfield.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Hamden said: Superb interior work really coming to life now! Roger Thanks Roger. 22 minutes ago, TheBaron said: This one photograph sums up your work for me Martian: Complex Controlled Compelling. Are these threads of any help? https://forum.keypublishing.com/forum/historic-aviation/97675-raf-ww2-target-banners http://www.milfield.org.uk/fighter_leader_school_milfield.htm You flatter me Sir! Thanks for the links, they are just what I needed. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I need to make some target banners for the winch operator's station. Does anyone have any thoughts on what colour they should be? My initial thoughts are a very pale grey canvas sort of colour. They were bright red. My dad is fond of telling me about a holiday he and his sisters had near Millom in Cumbria during the war years. A Martinet flew over towing a target and they all waved furiously at the pilot and he dropped the target (probably very much against regulations). The flag was made of a bright red silk-like fabric and he kept part of it for years (until my grandmother threw it out.....🙁), along with the wood and brass spreader. He told me the guest house they stayed at had bedcovers made from sewn-together targets ! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Marvellous work Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hello Dear Martian, I hope that the Roc will be ready for Telford 2019.... Since I make my best to finish my 2 Rocs.... 3 highly modified 1/48 Roc on the same year.... Have you called up the Guiness book ?? 🤣 I will look at the Pic later, since I no longer can see Piccies with my work computer...🤨 Great job however !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 9 hours ago, CedB said: Marvellous work Martian Thanks Ced. 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Dear Martian, I hope that the Roc will be ready for Telford 2019.... Since I make my best to finish my 2 Rocs.... 3 highly modified 1/48 Roc on the same year.... Have you called up the Guiness book ?? 🤣 I will look at the Pic later, since I no longer can see Piccies with my work computer...🤨 Great job however !! CC I think it stands a reasonable chance as once the fuselage is buttoned up, aside from the large fillet that goes under the tail assembly, all the rest of the airframe is ready to go together. 9 hours ago, Roger Holden said: They were bright red. My dad is fond of telling me about a holiday he and his sisters had near Millom in Cumbria during the war years. A Martinet flew over towing a target and they all waved furiously at the pilot and he dropped the target (probably very much against regulations). The flag was made of a bright red silk-like fabric and he kept part of it for years (until my grandmother threw it out.....🙁), along with the wood and brass spreader. He told me the guest house they stayed at had bedcovers made from sewn-together targets ! Thanks Roger, although there seems to be a number of possible colours, I think I may well go with rednto brighten up the interior a bit. Martian 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Really good interior my Dear tentacled one ! Congratulations ! The winch operator seat look very good too ! I think that Roc 1 will receive some white alu monday.. Then the figures.... 😓 Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 minute ago, corsaircorp said: Really good interior my Dear tentacled one ! Congratulations ! The winch operator seat look very good too ! I think that Roc 1 will receive some white alu monday.. Then the figures.... 😓 Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, I think I can see a very small light at the end of the tunnel. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 That cockpit looks superb! And it’s educational too, seeing how the stick and windmill on the side connected up with everything target-shaped. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Splendid work Martian! CJP TRACKERTRACKERTRACKERTRACKERTRACKER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Excellent as usual! I'm really looking forward to seeing this finished off, and even more looking forward to seeing it at Telford! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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