heloman1 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Bill, now you have finished the strengthening plate, maybe an alternate route you could have taken, was to get then laser cut out of Overhead Projector film? Apologies if this comes too late. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 That might still be an option Martian The paint project looks as if it will work but as I messed up the masking a few of those other options will be next to try 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 he really looks fine and the Airwaves cockpit looks promising!7I'mreally curious about this one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I think the paint option certainly has mileage in it. I know you are averse to the smelly stuff, but what about a few coats of rattle can Mr Surfacer? Recckon that would give you a nice finish built up with light coats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Yes, not personally averse to proper paint Tomo but SHE has ordained an injunction against Not that it stops her blasting all sorts of 'esters and aerolytes into the atmosphere at the drop of a bog seat lid, that Glade has really pongy stinky heavy masking agents that hit my sinuses And washing up liquid has its own aromas of stinkiness and its me that has the washing up on his to-do list I am going to look at the plastic sheet I printed t'other day, that might go nicely The stiffeners don't look very thick in real life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 They're not, I don't think you want to overdo them, but the wings kind of need an impression that they are there. Massimo put it well when he said that they break up the smooth surface finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Excellent walkaround of XA466 here, best I've seen, http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/waGanno2.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Posted wrong place Off to the Buccybitz bit Edited January 13, 2018 by perdu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) A swept wing Gannet?! Glorious detail mind. Edited January 13, 2018 by 71chally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Nav problem, best take this to the swept wing sector Doh... 14 minutes ago, 71chally said: A swept wing Gannet?! Glorious detail mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 14 hours ago, 71chally said: Excellent walkaround of XA466 here, best I've seen, http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/waGanno2.html I share his pain re taking photos in that part of the Museum; even with a tripod I struggled to get clear shots of Vixen, Scimitar or Buddy Refuelling Pod. I did better with the 2 Buccaneers, so maybe there’s a fraction more light at that end of the “deck” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 It is impressive in there but it certainly hasn't been deemed ideal to pose the 'deck' in bright Mediterranean light has it I do love the place though, must be time for another trip soon After Duxford in May probably 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Let me know when you come down Bill, and I'll meet you there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 10 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: I share his pain re taking photos in that part of the Museum; even with a tripod I struggled to get clear shots of Vixen, Scimitar or Buddy Refuelling Pod. I did better with the 2 Buccaneers, so maybe there’s a fraction more light at that end of the “deck” I've nearly always managed, however I really struggled when I went this year - maybe some bulbs have gone! I just wish they would raise the light for photography, even if it was just an hour window during the day. Flight Refuelling Ltd Mk20A Refuelling Pod by James Thomas, on Flickr de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 XS590 131-E 899 Sqn by James Thomas, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Let me know when you come down Bill, and I'll meet you there Wilco skipper Great pic of the buddy pack and that beautiful de Havilland sweetheart James thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 I have restarted the attempt at marking the skin panels with paint, Stylenrez Primer top and bottom Also restarted getting copies of the wing tanks, the COD POD came out OK so I will be casting from them tomorrow if the snow keeps off, the garage is no place to be if there's inches of snow outside the aluminium doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Can you detail in a bigger scale @perdu ?! This is an original Fairey model of their then freshly announced Gannet AEW.3, it is made of solid hardwood and is beautifully made. The condition has suffered, and my intention is to reconstruct the tailplane trailing edges, fin top and various other small areas that have taken a knock. I also need to make a new spinner and a windscreen and canopy, which I will try and hot form from some acetate sheet and a buck. The paint has delaminated all over which is a real shame, the choice is to leave as is or strip and try and faithfully reproduce the colours and scheme. It is pictured here with original Fairey scale drawings and paint directives for newly produced AEW.3s, the model happens to be the same scale as the drawings, and also the same aircraft, XL449 the first production Gannet AEW. It is also seen with an original photo depicting the model ready for display for an SBAC show (guessing 1958). Daughter shown for scale (thinking around (1:24th)! gannet model by James Thomas, on Flickr gannet model by James Thomas, on Flickr gannet model by James Thomas, on Flickr gannet model by James Thomas, on Flickr gannet model by James Thomas, on Flickr It's a bit scruffy now, but a unique and treasured item. Hope you don't mind the interlude, just keeping the Gannet fire burning! Edited January 19, 2018 by 71chally 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Wow! That’s serious history you have there. Send it to Airfix and tell them to issue a 1/24 Gannet AEW 3 pronto. (I don’t think your daughter looks scruffy, but she’s clearly unique and treasured!) 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 That is superb, she's a little sweetie James And so is the beautiful Gannet 😊 In case you are worrying about mine, I am slowly building up layers of thickness, I'll prolly demask tomorrow or Sunday and then well see about 'getting the additional panels right' Also been making moulds for Gannet underwing tanks, which are working nicely too. 😉 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 5 hours ago, 71chally said: Daughter shown for scale (thinking around (1:24th)! She looks bigger than that Does her Mum know that you're experimenting with osmosis? Seriously historic bit of kit you have there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 21 minutes ago, Scimitar said: She looks bigger than that She's 1:24th of my bulk! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Knockout photos from a historical perspective James - aeronautical history indeed. Great picture of your daughter too, reacting in the only proper fashion to a Gannet. A credit to your parenting skills sir. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Lovely large scale Gannet. I would leave it as is though, rather than refurbish it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Lovely large scale Gannet. I would leave it as is though, rather than refurbish it. It's the age old dilemma, restore or not? I would go with Pete's sugestion, and leave it original. Thomo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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