Brandy Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Lovely job! Thanks for the tips on the black, I may try an airbrushed version of that. Looking forward to seeing her in RFI. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 That's Beaufort goodness Adrian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, AdrianMF said: And for Massimo here’s a shot of where we are now. Note the absence of a serial number and dirt, which is all I have left to do on top: Thanks Adrian!!! SHE'S A REAL BEAUTY!!!!! I like the new codes , but most of all I love the all thing!!! You must be proud of yourself, you did a fantastic work!!!! Chapeau!!! Edited January 30, 2019 by Massimo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Thanks for all the kind comments. I will try not to drop the ball in the last few yards... I’m getting less and less happy with my five spoke hubs, moulded from the old Airfix Blenheim ones. I made an experimental hub from slices of tube and strip, but it’s a bit too small: So I made another one using a slice of drop tank. This was looking very promising until it pinged off the tweezers when I was painting it. Time for bed! Regards, Adrian 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Lovely looking Beau Adrian, a real beauty You're scratching HUBS now! Crikey… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 hours ago, CedB said: You're scratching HUBS now D’you know what? Life is too short, just ordered some Aires five spoke Beaufighter wheels Regards, Adrian 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Looking good! I agree make life easy and order some wheels. Maybe I should get my Encore version out for the Frog Group Build? Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 35 minutes ago, bristol boy said: Looking good! I agree make life easy and order some wheels. Maybe I should get my Encore version out for the Frog Group Build? Neil Be my guest! In case you haven’t noticed, the kit does have a few... errr.... issues Regards, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Tiny update. The little yellow “R” on the nose was a Woodland Scenics rub down letter carefully painted in with yellow: Serial was Laser printed on to clear laser decal film: Thanks for looking, Adrian 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Absolutely stunning Adrian. I am so pleased to finally see her together after all this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 11:35 PM, AdrianMF said: I made an experimental hub from slices of tube and strip, but it’s a bit too small: Sounds very interesting to me. I've got to make a number of 6-spoke hubs for my Avon Sabres. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 ooh progress and very nice progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Courageous said: I've got to make a number of 6-spoke hubs for my Avon Sabres Stuart, sorry if I'm teaching granny how to suck eggs, but: I think the first course of action is to see if you have a wheel that has the right hub and take a mould from that. You can either go the whole silicone/resin hog or if you just want the spokes you can use Oyumaru moulding compound (5-ish quid on Ebay), which softens in hot water and takes an impression when you squish it over the part and let it cool. Then fill the impression with Milliput. That's how I got my Blenheim wheel hubs - they look rough but in all fairness that comes from the original plastic part, which was not great! To make the wheel hubs you need a hub circle and a rim circle. I've been using slices of tube or drop tank (which is NOT guaranteed to be nicely circular!). Then make some plastic rectangular strip that is the right width for the spokes and the right depth to reach from the outside of the hub circle to the inside of the rim circle. Then cut off the right number of slices of that strip and arrange them between the two discs - a tight fit is good here and I was lucky with the first one. After you are happy with the spacing, flood with liquid poly, leave to dry, and then trim and sand to wafery goodness. Make one and take copies, as above. Then type "wheels, resin, Avon Sabre" into google... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 24 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Stuart, sorry if I'm teaching granny how to suck eggs, but: You're not. As far as I can tell and chatting with others, Sabre spoked wheels are available in 1/48 but not 1/72 so DIY will have to be the way. Thanks Adrian for your process. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Woohoo Saturday! I stippled another off-black coat over the undersides and I’m pretty pleased with the result: The streaking is much toned down but it still looks suitably distressed. And Project Hub is stubbornly refusing to go gently into that good night: Oyumaru time in a minute... Thanks for looking, Adrian 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Adrian, What and epic effort and a great result...well done! All the Best! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Project Hub is not happy about the dying of the light: I had a bit of an experiment but I moved the mounds before it was all set so these haven’t worked. In another part of the forest, the torpedo is done, apart from the detonator whiskers on the nose: After watching the excellent video posted by Ced, it was tempting to start adding all the hatches and vanes of the real thing, but I resisted! I found a colour photo that supports the proposition that the aerial tail is unpainted plywood. It looks like it is towing a piece of 1960s furniture! Thanks for looking, Adrian 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Well, I’ll just stick the next bit on ... - whaaa?? ... and suddenly it was done: Torpedo has its detonator whiskers and the undercarriage has a fender for keeping the doors off (top tip: don’t add this right at the end; ask me how I know): Amazingly the cockpit is still visible: And, although some Beauforts were certainly well used, I went all restrained and classy with the bare metal chipping: There’s always a sense of anticlimax for me when I finish a build , so, with apologies to @Pete in Lincs: Thanks for all the support along the way. Proper pictures tomorrow! Thanks for looking, Adrian 20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Looks like a great result Edited February 3, 2019 by Mike Removing extraneous photo quote - Please Reply to the thred without quoting if you're the next poster. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddyf Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Great looking Beaufort. I enjoyed following the build, and learnt a few tips on the way! Looking forward to seeing more pics and then re-reading all the posts again! Any idea what the next project will be? Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Well worth the wait. It looks like it came out of the box that shape. And, you are excused. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Great finish Adrian - she's a beauty. Really enjoyed following this build and learnt a lot - thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Amazing Adrian, you have built a real beauty and should feel suitably proud of your achievements. Great work. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Disgusting...cutting mat . And as for the build...fantastic and torp looks great too. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Marvellous stuff Adrian, tremendous result after a really entertaining and informative build thread! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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