The Spadgent Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 19 hours ago, TheBaron said: I'm presuming this one won't end up covered in custard... A fascinating project and sure to be up to your usual rollercoaster ride you take us on! Sorry to hear about the rough day btw. A dancing dog sometimes helps I find. Tony Nae promblems, I had a good sleep and sorted out my grumpy chop. The dog still helped. 19 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Thanks for that. Mrs Martian has now started calling me the Globulous One now! Martian (Just wait until I get my tentacles on you!) Terribly sorry "oh glob......." errr Martian . memories are short on ze red planet. She'll forget soon enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Hey guys. The grumpy mood didn't last and I managed to get a little more done last night. I didn't like using fuse wire for the rig inside the fuselage as it looked too wobbly so I bought some super thin plasticard from the LMS and cut myself some super thin strips. These were then glued onto the new surfaces with Tamiya green cap. A lot like what Martian had done but with sprue. A dry fit of the floor sections went quite well, I also primed to see where I was at. none too shabby, the fit seems ok so far. lets see if the other side goes on. wonderful. I have also sanded off the pin marks on the top under side of the fuselage, not as though you'll see it. How can I spend two hours on removing and replacing little wires? well that the allure I guess. I managed to glue the fuel tanks and un flash the rear seat position parts. Some more clean up as they look a little like Zig or Zag off the Big Breakfast. Fuel tanks over the bombs eh. Brave lads. Thats yer lot I'm afraid. I have a tonne of stuff to do, boys birthday wrapping, another gig. GnR! And Father's Day to boot. I hope you all have a spiffing weekend. Thanks for dropping by for a quick cuppa. Happy Modelling. Johnny boy. Edited July 3, 2017 by The Spadgent 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Thats yer lot I'm afraid. I have a tonne of stuff to do, boys birthday wrapping, another gig. GnR! And Father's Day to boot. I hope you all have a spiffing weekend. Oh you poor thing. What a harsh life you lead. mutter mutter mutter wanted to go to that one muitter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bigdave22014 said: Oh you poor thing. What a harsh life you lead. mutter mutter mutter wanted to go to that one muitter Same thought crossed my mind ... Nice progress, Johnny Gig! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Fuel tanks over the bombs eh. Brave lads. I guess their motto was : Suus 'melior uanescet quam uri sunt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 That looks miles better! As to Mrs Martian, she is an Earthwoman. Since when did they ever forget anything? Martian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 That's some fine work on a beast of an ac, well done mate! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Hello Spad, If you don't mind, I'll pick a seat on the back, havin' a beer and look the 0/400 unfolding. You did great, I agree with the glo.. martian about the interior rigging, I did it that way. Will not follow you this time, hand full with the P-38's, the Seafires and a very special AAA battery !! Started with our favourite alien ! Will follow with interest ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said: Oh you poor thing. What a harsh life you lead. mutter mutter mutter wanted to go to that one muitter Yes I see what you mean. I didn't mean it to sound like it was a pain. Just a plastic distraction is all. 2 hours ago, giemme said: Same thought crossed my mind ... Nice progress, Johnny Gig! Ciao Thanks. 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: I guess their motto was : Suus 'melior uanescet quam uri sunt I translated that. 🙃 2 hours ago, Martian Hale said: That looks miles better! As to Mrs Martian, she is an Earthwoman. Since when did they ever forget anything? Martian Thanks M. Earthworm you say. Hmmmm yes big old memory, your scuppered. 1 hour ago, rob85 said: That's some fine work on a beast of an ac, well done mate! Rob Why thankyou sir. 33 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Spad, If you don't mind, I'll pick a seat on the back, havin' a beer and look the 0/400 unfolding. You did great, I agree with the glo.. martian about the interior rigging, I did it that way. Will not follow you this time, hand full with the P-38's, the Seafires and a very special AAA battery !! Started with our favourite alien ! Will follow with interest ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp Thanks C. it does seem like you have your plate rather full there. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. Jont. Edited June 15, 2017 by The Spadgent 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ...well I will say - you certainly go the extra mile - I'm watching with interest on what is becoming 'another classic build' - are you sure you don't do this for a living ...if you don't - maybe you should - you have the eye - brilliant work as always - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 On 16/06/2017 at 8:07 PM, BIG X said: ...well I will say - you certainly go the extra mile - I'm watching with interest on what is becoming 'another classic build' - are you sure you don't do this for a living ...if you don't - maybe you should - you have the eye - brilliant work as always - Thanks. I do work as an artist but alas not building kits. Sorry for the lack of build updates, it's been a busy weekend, it's the young uns birthday tomorrow and I'm in London on Wednesday for work so plastic is taking rather the back seat I'm afraid. Hopefully I can get back in action before the weekend. Johnny 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) At last I get a swift bit of bench time. Gigs, birthdays and working darn in the smoke all done! Dancing penguin indeed! First off off I managed to tidy up all the little rear seat parts and fuel tanks then bunged some primer on everything ready for a bit of pre shade loveliness. Then I saw that the bombs need to be added too. Flash! Ahhhh ahhhhhhhhh. I know I'm doing the last days scheme so bombs wouldn't be on board but I really want to add the bombs. They do look a right pain though. About an hour in I'm here. three to go and then I still have more clean up and I'm loosing the will to live so I need something more fun. I know! sanding. That's right, I'm going for it. First pass is a bit patchy. this is primed so I give it another go, finding a nice little way of evening out your sanding on ribs if you ever undertake the 0/400 challenge. basically the primer gives a guide on where you are taking height from letting you even out the rib dips. and again primed. not bad to my eye. It's a tired eye to be sure but even still not bad. side by side I still need more off I think but the plan is working. By the way going back to the bombs. Green or black? Im off to bed now as I've just noticed the time. Thanks for dropping by. Take care you lot. Johnny sand stick. Edited July 3, 2017 by The Spadgent 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 A great improvement on the wings! As to the bombs, they were probably a kind of buff colour. Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 The wing really looks a lot better Johnny . That's a good tip with the primer acting as a guide. Looking forward to the interior coming together Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) As the others said, great work on the wings Johnny! Ciao Edited June 23, 2017 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Massive improvement on the wings, but I'm not sure I like the look of those bombs; no criticism of you, just the kit plastic looks thick for the tails. What will be visible once they're loaded? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Looking good, great improvement to the wings with the ridges removed/reduced. Seem to recall that there was something about the bombs in the Airfix Classic British Bombers book? Something about the doors on the cells were closed and operated by the release of each bomb? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 That's a big improvement for the wings John. The originals look like a corrugated iron shed roof. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 21 minutes ago, bristol boy said: Looking good, great improvement to the wings with the ridges removed/reduced. Seem to recall that there was something about the bombs in the Airfix Classic British Bombers book? Something about the doors on the cells were closed and operated by the release of each bomb? The doors were spring loaded and opened under the weight of the released bomb. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 11 hours ago, The Spadgent said: At last I get a swift bit of bench time. Gigs, birthdays and working darn in the smoke all done! Dancing penguin indeed! First off off I managed to tidy up all the little rear seat parts and fuel tanks then bunged some primer on everything ready for a bit of pre shade loveliness. Then I saw that the bombs need to be added too. Flash! Ahhhh ahhhhhhhhh. I know I'm doing the last days scheme so bombs wouldn't be on board but I really want to add the bombs. They do look a right pain though. About an hour in I'm here. three to go and then I still have more clean up and I'm loosing the will to live so I need something more fun. I know! sanding. That's right, I'm going for it. First pass is a bit patchy. this is primed so I give it another go, finding a nice little way of evening out your sanding on ribs if you ever undertake the 0/400 challenge. basically the primer gives a guide on where you are taking height from letting you even out the rib dips. and again primed. not bad to my eye. It's a tired eye to be sure but even still not bad. side by side I still need more off I think but the plan is working. By the way going back to the bombs. Green or black? Im off to bed now as I've just noticed the time. Thanks for dropping by. Take care you lot. Johnny sand stick. Bomb colour and correct marking? Just what you need! http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30021477 Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Looking good John. Those old Airfix kits take some bashing but it is going to be fun. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 The wings look much better, but I'd get a piece of sandpaper and work fore-and-aft along what remains of those ridges (just finger pressure in between them should do it) to remove the last traces of any sharp edges. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) On 23/06/2017 at 1:39 AM, Martian Hale said: A great improvement on the wings! As to the bombs, they were probably a kind of buff colour. Martian Thanks M. On 23/06/2017 at 3:32 AM, TonyTiger66 said: The wing really looks a lot better Johnny . That's a good tip with the primer acting as a guide. Looking forward to the interior coming together Best regards TonyT Thanks. So am I. On 23/06/2017 at 7:42 AM, giemme said: As the others said, great work on the wings Johnny! Ciao Thanks. On 23/06/2017 at 7:52 AM, amblypygid said: Massive improvement on the wings, but I'm not sure I like the look of those bombs; no criticism of you, just the kit plastic looks thick for the tails. What will be visible once they're loaded? You will only see them from the under side. If at all. I'll check and make a call. I do agree after seeing the ref. On 23/06/2017 at 9:35 AM, bristol boy said: Looking good, great improvement to the wings with the ridges removed/reduced. Seem to recall that there was something about the bombs in the Airfix Classic British Bombers book? Something about the doors on the cells were closed and operated by the release of each bomb? Thanks . HmmmmmI'll check my book. On 23/06/2017 at 9:50 AM, Howlindawg said: That's a big improvement for the wings John. The originals look like a corrugated iron shed roof. Thanks. They're getting better still with more sanding. On 23/06/2017 at 9:57 AM, Martian Hale said: The doors were spring loaded and opened under the weight of the released bomb. Martian Ahhh ok. Cool thanks. I might not do the bombs after all. On 23/06/2017 at 0:18 PM, Selwyn said: Bomb colour and correct marking? Just what you need! http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30021477 Selwyn Ooh lovely. Thanks, that got me searching the web and I found this which looks more like the Airfix bomb If I do fit the bombs I think I'll re do the fins. On 23/06/2017 at 0:24 PM, Spookytooth said: Looking good John. Those old Airfix kits take some bashing but it is going to be fun. Simon. Yes it is and thanks. On 23/06/2017 at 2:05 PM, limeypilot said: The wings look much better, but I'd get a piece of sandpaper and work fore-and-aft along what remains of those ridges (just finger pressure in between them should do it) to remove the last traces of any sharp edges. Ian Yup, I think you're right. Thanks. thanks for for all your lovely kind words. Hopefully I'll get a little more time this weekend. Johnny Edited July 3, 2017 by The Spadgent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) Just found this in my ref book. and so it looks like @Selwyn was right about the 1200 lb bomb. However it looks like the release mechanism was a spring locking arm and not a trap door so you can see inside. Due to this turning into a bit of pain and due to the fact my aeroplane wouldn't have been loaded I might just leave them off and save myself the heart ache. what do you think? All the best and thanks for your help. Johnny. Edited July 3, 2017 by The Spadgent 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Mr. Lazy Muddler here would definitely vote for the leave them out option! And would you really want to be inverting a fully rigged biplane this big just to peer into the bomb cells...?! Can I add to the chorus of 'well dones' on the wing ribs - vast improvement Johnny, very nicely done ! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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