tomprobert Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Time for an update on the big BUFF I haven't had a lot of time for modelling of late due to work commitments, but the end of term reports are almost done so I've had a few free evenings to work on the internal spars in the wings. As you can imagine, such large pieces made from vacformed plastic don't have a great deal of strength, so it's essential to make a series of spars so the wing can support it's own weight. I've followed a similar structure to the real aircraft, and made two spars which run the length of the wing from double-thickness 1mm plastic card, supported by internal bracing to keep it all rigid: I then repeated the process for the other wing, having used the previous spars as a pattern so the process was a lot quicker and also ensured both sides are identical: I've also been working on how to securely attach the wings to the fuselage so have made a series of slotted inserts from plastic card which either thick plastic card or perhaps steel spars will run through (via the fuselage) when the time comes to stick the wings on: The spars pictures are just temporary, but you get the idea: I think the next task will be to make the out-rigger bays as well as the flap aperture detail that will not be accessible when the wings are joined. Stay tuned... Tom 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Very nice work so far! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Great update snd work on the internals! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallysDad Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Great work. It looks very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Phenomenal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Wow! Looking good!! Great to see you enjoying some progress! Thank you for sharing Tom!! PR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Pastor Rich said: Wow! Looking good!! Great to see you enjoying some progress! Thank you for sharing Tom!! PR Cheers, Rich. It's a case of slow and steady wins the race, but it's good to have it back on the bench - not that much of it actually fits on the bench, mind you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 How the heck have I missed something this.........big?! No idea about room for me at the back whilst you tackle this as I don’t think there’s room for anybody! Can’t offer any knowledge on the Buff but I’ll be cheering you on and will dispense beer and/or a cold flannel as necessary. Trevor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 butiful bgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I really like the internal structure you have engineered for the wings - very neat & good for future reference CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Afternoon lads and lasses... I've been doing some detailing of the wings recently. I have decided to tackle the out-rigger bays, so the initial task was work out their exact location and box in the bays using plastic card: The bay roofs were left separate so that they could be detailed without the wing obstructing access. I must stress I've gone for representation over accuracy here, so don't shoot me for making it up a little as I went along: When in-situ they will look ok to my eye: The same process of course had to be repeated twice: I've also cut out and boxed in the chaff dispensers on the lower side of the wings: Still lots to do before the wings can be joined, but they're starting to take shape: Now for the flaps... more plastic card at the ready! All the best, Tom Edited July 12, 2018 by tomprobert 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Great detailling work here Congrats Tom, she look good !! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Simply brilliant Tom! All the Best! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Great to see this one up and running again Tom. You are a master at precision plasticard modelling. I seem to struggle to cut a simple straight edge... Looking forward to the next update (no pressure....!) Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfriend Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Hi Tom. Things don't seem to have changed much since I left Kent, you are still buying sheets of plastic with blobs on, and no doubt it will turn out to be a work of art as usual. Looking forward to seeing it on here, but don't forget that Shackbat, I want to see that as well. Give my regards to them all at the club, and especially to the old man. (Are you still pinching his paints, kits etc., etc.,?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/15/2018 at 7:32 PM, foxfriend said: Hi Tom. Things don't seem to have changed much since I left Kent, you are still buying sheets of plastic with blobs on, and no doubt it will turn out to be a work of art as usual. Looking forward to seeing it on here, but don't forget that Shackbat, I want to see that as well. Give my regards to them all at the club, and especially to the old man. (Are you still pinching his paints, kits etc., etc.,?) Cheers, Larry. Hope all is well with you and you’ve settled into your new surroundings. Yes - as you can see I still like a challenge. Old habits die hard! And yes, I still raid the Old Man’s paint stash on a regular basis - he’s going to have to get shopping in time for me to paint this! The Shackleton is in storage at the moment whilst I work on this but it’ll get its turn again soon. All the best, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I have just caught up with this thread Tom, and what an enjoyment. A B 52 in 1/48 scale, big and nice. I shall follow with interest. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 21 hours ago, Spookytooth said: I have just caught up with this thread Tom, and what an enjoyment. A B 52 in 1/48 scale, big and nice. I shall follow with interest. Simon. Welcome aboard, Simon. Yes she is a big beastie! I have got the out-rigger bays finished off and the wings stuck together today - pictures soon. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 progress. this BUFF will be intereststing (for those who dont know BUFF stands for Big Ugly Fat F****r) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 10 hours ago, SA80A2AR said: progress. this BUFF will be intereststing (for those who dont know BUFF stands for Big Ugly Fat F****r) 2 or Big Ugly Fat Fellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 yeah. the former is i bit funnier though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Some more progress to report on the monster B-52... I have finished off the out-rigger bays by giving them a coat of Zinc Chromate and a light weathering wash: IMG_6890 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr There is a nasty mis-mold on my example, so this area of the starboard lower wing had to be corrected with some filler - it'll meed another skimming before primer: IMG_6891 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr The wings were glued together with poly-cement for an extra-strong bonding. Gluing such large parts together required lots of clamping and taping, and they were given a good 48hrs to cure properly. When fully dried, I cut out and made the leading edge landing light apertures as well as the intakes near the wing roots: IMG_6893 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr This underside shot shows the massive flap apertures, as well as the completed out-rigger bays and chaff dispensers to good effect: IMG_6896 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr I had a quick test fit of one of the engine pylons... IMG_6897 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr IMG_6898 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr The fit can best be described as 'interesting' and is far from Tamiya quality, but where's the fun in that?! Tom 10 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Tom, I have another description of that fir based on a line from the movie "Cool Hand Luke" "What we have here is the failure to communicate" Awesome as ever on the build. All the Best! Don 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Those wings look great, and massive too. I can hear the bench starting to groan under the weight of plastic. Thinking of that, I know she is a tandem U/C but there is going to be a fair amount of weight at the backend. You may need to add weight up front? Just a thought Tom. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 5 hours ago, tomprobert said: I had a quick test fit of one of the engine pylons... IMG_6897 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr IMG_6898 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr The fit can best be described as 'interesting' and is far from Tamiya quality, but where's the fun in that?! Hi Tom! Those engine pylons are crying to have a pin reinforcement running along the edge. Then make a hole on the wing leading edge to accept the slightly bent pin inside of it. Lots of epoxy glue at the joint and, taa-daa! Incredible build, my mate! Cheers, Unc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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