Whofan Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 When I went to Tampa 3 weeks ago the spits were in progress. Then I understand a Vulcan got started and now a Cessna, to be modelled on the plane you learnt to fly in. Good God man, have you no shame? Here's the rest of us patiently working towards completing a model or two and you are churning them out like a machine! Have you no regard for Mrs Ced, either? When are you going to fit in those husbandly chores like .. Errr ... ummm .... Well I'm sure there are many like the ones Mrs who fan keeps requiring I do. Nice kit by the way, how are you going to fix the face fuzz to the 1/48 Ced? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, Whofan said: completing a model or two That's ambitious.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Scimitar said: You're not getting away with it that easily I expect your inbox to be filled up with offers quite soon. Don't worry , he'll: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Wings drying on the Vulcan so back to this one... where are we? 23 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Hi Ced, I will join in the fun if I may. Pringles anyone? Simon. Welcome Simon Yes please... 23 hours ago, keefr22 said: Cream cheese & Chive Simon? Yes please! Keith … same as Keith (Hi Keith and welcome), I like those too 23 hours ago, HAMP man said: Someone's brought Pringles! Almost as yummy as the work on the pristine workbench. Note to self tidy up workbench...find tools....throw away rubbish....don't shop at Aldis (they don't sell Pringles) Thanks Strickers No Pringles at Aldi? Don't they do their own version? That's it then, back to Waitrose for me... (Simon and Keith blah blah...) Cool beer?! Ah, you must be drinking that foreign stuff. Every Brit knows beer should be warm and wet, just like we like our wo... (Where's the 'censored' emoticon gone? Has it been censored?) 22 hours ago, AMB said: Ah, a 1/48th Spam Can - now this will make a refreshing change to see in production. That reminds me, I must get on with my Revell 1/32 Piper Super Cub. Thanks AMB and welcome to the madness 15 hours ago, Scimitar said: You're not getting away with it that easily I expect your inbox to be filled up with offers quite soon. Thanks Scimitar - nothing in the inbox yet... 15 hours ago, Whofan said: When I went to Tampa 3 weeks ago the spits were in progress. Then I understand a Vulcan got started and now a Cessna, to be modelled on the plane you learnt to fly in. Good God man, have you no shame? Here's the rest of us patiently working towards completing a model or two and you are churning them out like a machine! Have you no regard for Mrs Ced, either? When are you going to fit in those husbandly chores like .. Errr ... ummm .... Well I'm sure there are many like the ones Mrs who fan keeps requiring I do. Nice kit by the way, how are you going to fix the face fuzz to the 1/48 Ced? Hi John and welcome - I hope you had a good holiday Mrs Ced is busy marking exam papers for the next few weeks - do not disturb... 14 hours ago, TheBaron said: Don't worry , he'll: Figure it out Possibly too late now, unless someone stops me... You know all the work I put into the i/p? Wasted: It'll be hardly visible once the wing is on. Ho hum. Getting that closed up was a bit tricky as the i/p goes across the front and the seat back across the back... fiddly but doable. Lunchtime. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, CedB said: Hi John and welcome - I hope you had a good holiday Mrs Ced is busy marking exam papers for the next few weeks - do not disturb... We did, thanks - now I understand why modelling rules supreme! Marking exam papers, eh? I remember completing them, many, many years ago ............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 More closing up: Windows masked: Apart from the top ones that have been glued in with TET: 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Problem. The windscreen opening isn't wide enough for the windscreen. The windscreen fits into the top wing (with a bit of flash removal): Nothing for it but to split the join at the front and add a spacer. I used the watch back remover thingy that came with my watch repair kit that I bought a couple of years ago for the, er, can't remember, but this just goes to show that you'll never know when these things will come in. The back remover held the gap open to the right width (of the windscreen clear part) until I could find some suitable strip. That was then glued in: … and everything test fitted: The instructions said to glue the wing halves together next so I did that: Quite nice having two models on the go so that you can have some relief when the other gets boring. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 30 minutes ago, CedB said: some relief when the other gets boring. Boring? Chance would be a fine thing. I've not had time to even get into the mancave this weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 That watch repair gizmo looked dead handy for that widening task Ced - something satisfying about unanticipated uses being found for tools like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Nice work Ced will watch with interest. I have an Esci 48th scale Cessna 172 in the stash to do one day. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Ooh lovely. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 1 hour ago, TheBaron said: That watch repair gizmo looked dead handy for that widening task Ced - something satisfying about unanticipated uses being found for tools like that. What Tony said! I bought one of those watch repair kits when you mentioned it Ced, didn't know they existed before that. I do know why I bought it, and the pack of assorted watch batteries I got at the same time - it was to use some of those batteries to try & get the dozen or so stopped watches I have working again. Guess what.... yes the kit & batteries are still in pristine unopened packaging & the watches still don't go!! Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 10 hours ago, CedB said: Thanks Scimitar - nothing in the inbox yet... Unfortunately,despite spending some considerable time up among the spiders,(my loft) I was unable to find the Frogfix 1/48 @CedB(early version) which I thought I had in the stash. Sorry but it looks like you'll need to go into the wanted section. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 16/6/2018 at 12:02, CedB said: Thanks Stuart Can't find a suitable pilot, sadly. I'll have another look though. Probably too late, but perhaps one of these could be modified https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-50-Scale-Figures-Models-White-People-DIY-Architectural-Project-Models-Display/232278314940 Note there is a sitting male figure, but with crossed arms I think they are a Chinese knock off of some Prieser railway figures, they are a bit slim and not very detailed. I did make some female figures into earrings for her ladyship using them (I wanted some for diorama use, that has not happened) https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235002749-150th-female-railway-figures-as-fashion-earrings/ which shows them better. If you need any I have spares, let me know. If my inbox is full there is an email on my profile. HTH 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Coming along nicely, but did it really have a red interior? The watch repair kit does look tempting, I think I might have to invest in one ( Oh no says SWMBO, something else he'll never use ). John PS I suppose they put the roof windows in so that you could see where you were going in your tight turns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Biggles87 said: PS I suppose they put the roof windows in so that you could see where you were going in your tight turns. And when you were upside down after one of those tight turns was too tight.....!! 😆 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 12 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Boring? Chance would be a fine thing. I've not had time to even get into the mancave this weekend. Thanks Pete - sorry you didn't get in the cave this weekend... life, eh? 11 hours ago, TheBaron said: That watch repair gizmo looked dead handy for that widening task Ced - something satisfying about unanticipated uses being found for tools like that. 10 hours ago, keefr22 said: What Tony said! I bought one of those watch repair kits when you mentioned it Ced, didn't know they existed before that. I do know why I bought it, and the pack of assorted watch batteries I got at the same time - it was to use some of those batteries to try & get the dozen or so stopped watches I have working again. Guess what.... yes the kit & batteries are still in pristine unopened packaging & the watches still don't go!! Keith Thanks Tony and Keith I've just had a look around the bench and I DO use the little hammer occasionally... I think thanks why I bought it. Maybe. The little strap remover is also useful for poking things and the stand has been used a couple of times I think. The pliers and tweezers obviously get a lot of use. What have I done with the little punches? No idea. The small screwdrivers are in my spectacle fixing box, of course. I've also kept the packaging, you never know when it might come in... Keith you bought yours to fix stopped watches? Novel. That made me rush off to my 'Man Drawer' and get this: Made in Korea? Topical. I loved that watch. Analog AND Digital - cool. The first watch I had with an alarm. Redundant now of course... not only haven't I worn a watch since the iPhone but I don't really need to know the time now - freedom! I did consider getting a new battery for that but nostalgia's not what it used to be, is it? 10 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Nice work Ced will watch with interest. I have an Esci 48th scale Cessna 172 in the stash to do one day. All the best Chris Thanks Chris and welcome 10 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Ooh lovely. 😊 Thanks Johnny 9 hours ago, Scimitar said: Unfortunately,despite spending some considerable time up among the spiders,(my loft) I was unable to find the Frogfix 1/48 @CedB(early version) which I thought I had in the stash. Sorry but it looks like you'll need to go into the wanted section. Thanks Scimitar, very kind of you to look for me, really appreciated. I've still not decided whether this is good enough for the cabinet... it may go on the ceiling, unmanned! 6 hours ago, Troy Smith said: Probably too late, but perhaps one of these could be modified https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-50-Scale-Figures-Models-White-People-DIY-Architectural-Project-Models-Display/232278314940 Note there is a sitting male figure, but with crossed arms [snip picture] I think they are a Chinese knock off of some Prieser railway figures, they are a bit slim and not very detailed. I did make some female figures into earrings for her ladyship using them (I wanted some for diorama use, that has not happened) https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235002749-150th-female-railway-figures-as-fashion-earrings/ which shows them better. If you need any I have spares, let me know. If my inbox is full there is an email on my profile. HTH Thanks Troy, kind of you to offer It may go in the cabinet with the engine cover off if that comes out well. We shall see... Great earrings there Sir, good job! 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: Coming along nicely, but did it really have a red interior? The watch repair kit does look tempting, I think I might have to invest in one ( Oh no says SWMBO, something else he'll never use ). John PS I suppose they put the roof windows in so that you could see where you were going in your tight turns. Thanks John The repair kit is well worth the money IMHO, if only for the few useful bits. Did it really have red interior? No idea. The instructions say so but I don't even have a vague memory of JB's interior, apart from the important bits of the i/p and (as the old stories go) that is fading fast. I don't have any photos either (although I've found one on the 'net). Strange now to look back on the days when you had to remember to take your (expensive) camera with you and then get photographs processed... so many lost memories Yes, the roof windows were, I think, one of the main differences between the Aerobat and normal variants. You need to look up / down during loops! Today I'm going to force myself to sand the Vulcan. Groan. I've also got to take Mols for a trim and then I'm going over the road to see a neighbour's 'toys'... O gauge railway in the garden, N gauge in the house and a 1:4 scale steam lorry. I see him in the local regularly but I had no idea he had these until another neighbour told me. Another example of modellers hiding their light under a bushel eh? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Strangely enough Ced it's also a Timex that I want to repair most - an 'Explorer' watch that was the first birthday present that the kids bought independently for me. I'll get around to it one day. If I can find the safe place I've put it....! Neighbour sounds like he has some interesting toys. I'd love an O gauge garden railway - & a garden big enough to put one in!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CedB Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thanks Keith The visit to the neighbour was interesting. Not only does he have a working O gauge steam loco that chuffs beautifully, he also has a 1:4 scale steam lorry, roadworthy and everything. We had some ‘modelling’ repairing a wire on the loco’s radio control kit and then an hour chuffing it around the garden. Great time had by all Cessna? I have a cunning plan... I’ve ordered the Airfix Club ‘Specialist Spitfires’ kit (pilot included) and the 1/48 ground crew set. Get ready for some moulding... when they arrive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Interesting build going on there. My sister in law bought me one of those watch repair kit for my birthday a few years back and although it has not had much modelling use, I have used it on several occasions for changing watch batteries and watch straps on my wife's watches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 46 minutes ago, CedB said: The visit to the neighbour was interesting. Not only does he have a working O gauge steam loco that chuffs beautifully, Careful Ced, railway modelling can be catching! And your mention of the figures in the Spit kit (more 1/48 for the stash!!) reminded me that I'd meant to post this days ago! Sorry, memory failure again! https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/QAB480151 and this https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/QAB480152 - though I struggle to see the difference between the two... Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thanks Mr T Have a look again... something might come in! Thanks Keith Interesting driver... I'll see what the Airfix kits supply. Something's wrong with my posting tonight; all the icons are missing on the forum. Hmmm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, CedB said: Thanks Mr T Have a look again... something might come in! Thanks Keith Interesting driver... I'll see what the Airfix kits supply. Something's wrong with my posting tonight; all the icons are missing on the forum. Hmmm Have they come back? I can see 3 there...!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thanks Keith - it was the menu button images that went... I cleared my cache and it's fine now thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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