andyf117 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) On 11/4/2019 at 2:32 PM, Lord Riot said: It deserves a wider audience, I bet the FAA Museum would pay you handsomely to have that in a display case! Stunning work. Don't know if it's still the case, but a professional modelmaker once told me that museums would only purchase items such as built models if they were supplied with a 99-year guarantee against deterioration, etc. - which ruled out plastic kits, as no-one could be certain that the plastic wouldn't break down over time, or joints split, or paint and varnish discolour, or decals lift... ....so when you see models on display in a museum, they're most likely either donations or loans, or they've been made 'in-house'... Stunning Bucc, Massimo - although I'm mainly looking forward to seeing the choppers, of course! Bring on the Sea King (and the Wessex)! Edited November 5, 2019 by andyf117 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 Good evening everybody! During last Christmas holidays I spent some time working on the wings of the two Jaguars and two weeks ago I got the moving parts fitted into place. Last Saturday I decided to spend some time on another project that had been left aside for a while: Ark Royal's Gannet AEW3. To find my last intervention on her, I had to go back to page 37 of this thread, where I had painted the wings'middle and outer sections.To see the fuselage I went back to page 35. The project had been left behind as at that time I used to do some modelling while I was abroad, which means I could carry out just some interiors' detailling and fuselage work. This got me concentrated on the Buccaneer and the Wessex. Now I'll concentrate on the the main wing-folding system, or at least part of it. Once the main components are done, I'll be ready for some paint work on the fuselage,its decalling and weathering, followed by the landing gears, so the kit will be standing on its own legs. Finally I'll fix the folded wings and addthe last details to the wings' folding system. Now a few pictures to show what I did overthe weekend.First I cut the elevators offf and re positioned them at an angle I've seen in a picture. This was to give it a bit of life. Then, using the usual rods and profiles,I started adding some details to the main wing fold. It's a time consuming job, as there aresome parts partially hidden inthe pictures and I had to do a lot of cross reference. I know it isn't much, but Tomorrow I may add some more detail. For now that's it. I end with a picture of the project components. Good night Massimo 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Good to see this going on, Massimo - impressive detailing as ever! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Bravo! - always interesting to see your models come together especially these FAA ones CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Gannet wing fold is about as bonkers as it gets - right up there with Sea King blade fold. I have some detail photos of a folded Gannet in the FAA Museum; let me know if you’d like them (or did I post them when you last worked on this)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Chapeau! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Lovely fine work on that Gannet wing fold structure Massimo - nailed it! Just a little bit of pipe work to go now! Gannet AEW.3 inboard wingfold by James Thomas, on Flickr Edited February 4, 2020 by 71chally 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Lovely to see this back on the bench Massimo! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Still looking fabulous Massimo The model, of course. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, 71chally said: Just a little bit of pipe work to go now! I think this picture shows why I'll be working step by step!!! Tonight I'll do something more! Thank you all for the nice comments!!! What may beof help are pictures showing the access ladders sed for the Gannet, like the red one shown in the picture below Edited February 4, 2020 by Massimo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Lovely wing work Massimo. Looking forward to watching your approach to all that plumbing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Hi all, Tonight I went on with the main wing-fold detail starting to build the two frames at the centre of the middle section. Their shape is a bit tricky, they're a sort of box, so I started by cutting the front sides, and the bottom ones , then I glued them togethr and added the other sides, which seem to be angled. This is a dry fit test. They looked ok at the beginning, but with the added thickness of the sides they look a bit too big. I'll let them dry overnight and Tomorrow I'll sand them to reduce them a bit. Let's see Tomorrowthen. Good night! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) I know I've used this word a lot in your threads but.... impressive! Ciao Edited February 5, 2020 by giemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 6:47 PM, Massimo said: What may beof help are pictures showing the access ladders sed for the Gannet, like the red one shown in the picture below I haven't missed this, there were two sets of ladders, one was the engine servicing ladder, and there was another one which allowed easier access to the radar cabin. However finding good clear pictures is proving difficult, plus my Flickr has temporarily kicked me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I've just looked through the manuals and I can't believe that they don't show these ladders, everything else except them. Can you post a close up of the area from that photo above? This is probably the best I have and can't guarantee it's the same as for the AEW. Gannet COD.4 XG790 by James Thomas, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Hi maes, tonight I went on detailling the middle section wingfold. For now It's enough, as most parts are done. Piping and rods will be added once the wings other sections are in place. This left me with a big question mark, as I didn't know how strong the fit among the different sections would be, so I decided to try a dry fit test. Iused two pieces of plastic rods fitted through the dedicated holes I hed previously drilled onthe middle wing sectionsand at the top of the fuselage. Here below a few pictures of the dry fit test...I'm really surprised and quite happy with the result, as the assembly seems really robust and won't need any addition of metal pins. Glue will do the trick. I think some paint work willbe needed soon! Thanks for watching! Good night! Edited February 9, 2020 by Massimo 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 great modeling Massimo - that last shot is fantastic - like some crazed preying mantis waiting ready to strike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Hi Massimo - setting up a Gannet wing fold is not an easy task but you have all the angles of each section looking perfect - scratch built wing fold details are fabulous - really looking forward to seeing this one completed and parked next to the Buccaneer CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Impressive job on those wing folds, Massimo Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Good to see this back and running. Very impressive stuff Massimo! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 What they all said, great work. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Indeed, can't add anything to what's already been said. Fabulous eye for detail! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Superb work, so realistic looking as well, love the subtle colouration on the wings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Brilliant Massimo, what more can one say? 👏 🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Can never have too many photos of you work Massimo. In progress or finished it's a perpetual source of pleasure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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