Azgaron Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Nice work with the guns! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 54 minutes ago, Beard said: Nice work Ced, although buying the Freightdog set or ignoring the issue would've need far easier. Indeed, but I need the drilling practice and it is supposed to be OOB! 51 minutes ago, Hamden said: Nice fix to the cannon length problem Roger Thanks Roger 38 minutes ago, giemme said: Smart fix, Ced! Ciao Thanks Giorgio 27 minutes ago, Rob G said: Oi, that's a bit much innit? I ain't dumb y'know. We know Rob, we know... 3 minutes ago, Azgaron said: Nice work with the guns! Håkan Thanks Håkan I've decided to leave the cannons and other sticky out bits off until just before I prime. These bits go together really well with some TET and a squish: Not so this bit: Needs some attention, sadly. All the other bits went on really well and look, wheels up option: Yay Airfix! I need to let those bits dry a bit before clean up, then it's on with the sticky out bits and primer! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Awesome work, Ced, really neat work on the cannons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, CedB said: Indeed, but I need the drilling practice and it is supposed to be OOB! Hmm, I've just looked in the box of my Airfix 22 & I can't find any plastic rod in there..... Nice result though Ced, very neat bit of work! Keith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 23 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Hmm, I've just looked in the box of my Airfix 22 & I can't find any plastic rod in there..... Nice result though Ced, very neat bit of work! Keith You are aware that you make plastic rod by simply warming sprue runner and gently pulling, huh? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Nice work on the cannons. And they do look good wheels up too. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Nice work on the cannons Ced, drilling holes in fine plastic rod is not easy. They both look very nice sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 3 hours ago, perdu said: You are aware that you make plastic rod by simply warming sprue runner and gently pulling, huh? Yes Billl, well aware thanks! But I was trying to wind Ced up with his use of plastic rod (not stretched sprue!) in his "OOB" build! K 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Thanks Chris, Adrian and Simon Thanks Keith - almost OOB then, you caught me! Thanks Bill Stretching sprue... still need to try that. Sticky out bits on: Unusual mounting for the pitot and aerial - just a 'circle' that goes into the holes on the wing. Good job I didn't leave a lug or they would have stuck out. Did I have fun getting the cannons aligned with the bulges and the wings? Of course, as always. I was just about to prime when I realised I haven't masked the canopies. Half asleep in this lovely weather. I need some masking mojo now... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Looking good! Don't forget the canopies! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I always thought the cannons on the late Spitfire looked like they were drawn on an angry schoolboy. Now you tell me they are meant to be even longer!! Regards, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I ,took the easy way out, as usual,with mine and bought a set from Quickboost, but you've done a great job on them. Johm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: I always thought the cannons on the late Spitfire looked like they were drawn on an angry schoolboy. I think I'd be a bit miffed if someone came & drew Spitfire cannons on me too....!! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgaddad Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Ok, I admit I have only just seen this but I'll be staying on to see how this goes, if you don't mind. This is a really nice little kit. I enjoyed building it so much I went out and got another so I could build the other scheme. You may remember my failed attempt to take advantage of the family being away for the weekend and building it before they came back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 3 hours ago, CedB said: was just about to prime when I realised I haven't masked the canopies. That would have not been good Looking forward to the primer stage Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 2 hours ago, giemme said: That would have not been good Funny though.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 1 minute ago, keefr22 said: Funny though.... In a cruel kind of way. Although, most humour is about pain of one sort or another, isn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Ced would know I didn't mean it (much). And anyway I'd only think it was funny having been there, done that....!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Azgaron said: Looking good! Don't forget the canopies! Håkan Thanks Håkan 5 hours ago, AdrianMF said: I always thought the cannons on the late Spitfire looked like they were drawn on an angry schoolboy. Now you tell me they are meant to be even longer!! Regards, Adrian 4 hours ago, keefr22 said: I think I'd be a bit miffed if someone came & drew Spitfire cannons on me too....!! Keith Thanks Adrian and Keith - they do look oversize don't they? 5 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I ,took the easy way out, as usual,with mine and bought a set from Quickboost, but you've done a great job on them. Johm Good idea John, but OOB you know 4 hours ago, dadgaddad said: Ok, I admit I have only just seen this but I'll be staying on to see how this goes, if you don't mind. This is a really nice little kit. I enjoyed building it so much I went out and got another so I could build the other scheme. You may remember my failed attempt to take advantage of the family being away for the weekend and building it before they came back. Thanks Dad - my thoughts exactly, one of each is the plan 3 hours ago, giemme said: That would have not been good Looking forward to the primer stage Ciao Curses would have ensued Giorgio, that's for sure! I've been down the canopy joins and applied a little Gator's Grip Thin where there may be gaps. I certainly don't want any spray inside! 15 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Funny though.... 13 minutes ago, Rob G said: In a cruel kind of way. Although, most humour is about pain of one sort or another, isn't it? 9 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Ced would know I didn't mean it (much). And anyway I'd only think it was funny having been there, done that....!! Taken as meant Keith and thanks Rob - yes, some humour is about pain; Mrs B cracks up whenever someone falls over (in a comedic way) but subtle humour leaves her cold I'm afraid. We're taking Mother-in-Law to the seaside tomorrow so I doubt I'll get much done until maybe later in the evening. I say 'seaside' but Weston-Super-Mare is more of a mud side to be honest. I am promised chips on the pier though so looking forward to it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 44 minutes ago, Rob G said: In a cruel kind of way. Although, most humour is about pain of one sort or another, isn't it? I apologise for the misunderstanding- my comment wasn't meant as a criticism, just an observation. As I've been there and done that too (don't ask) it would've been funny here as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 No need for apologies to me Rob - taken as meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 9 hours ago, CedB said: We're taking Mother-in-Law to the seaside tomorrow so I doubt I'll get much done until maybe later in the evening. You make no mention of bringing her home again Ced. I feel sure that was just an oversight on your part. We went on a school trip to Weston-Super-Mare in 1973. My main memory of that day is that my nan had made a load of Scotch eggs for my packed lunch which caused me to fart raucously in the coach all the way home. Happy days. Them Spits are coming along most handsomely - those improved cannons looking like they pack a real sting. Glad you remembered the canopy masking. You've probably mentioned it previously but are you going to be painting the roundels and codes? Lovely work. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Knowing how you love to get your hands a good tool Ced (fnar fnar) have you looked at getting one of these to help with your centring issues? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012RQG94/ref=asc_df_B0012RQG9452652534/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B0012RQG94&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226606326869&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4366771107717444658&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006515&hvtargid=pla-579180014632&th=1&psc=1 Other retailers are available.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 8 hours ago, charlie_c67 said: Knowing how you love to get your hands a good tool Ced (fnar fnar) have you looked at getting one of these to help with your centring issues? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012RQG94/ref=asc_df_B0012RQG9452652534/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B0012RQG94&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226606326869&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4366771107717444658&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006515&hvtargid=pla-579180014632&th=1&psc=1 Other retailers are available.... Ced, I'll just add that I own that .... Ciao 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 38 minutes ago, giemme said: Ced, I'll just add that I own that ...and I'll add that I just went and bought one! #howtoexplainthistowife #bestnotmentionitperhaps : 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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