The Spadgent Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 You’re more than welcome dear boy. Give Mrs B my best wishes. 🎉 Great start on the insides. 🦊 Jont. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just realised I need to change the title now I've changed the scheme - done! 20 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Remember the sun screen when out Ced. Good work on the start sir. Nice guy Johnny, saves you some hassle moulding crew. P.S. You right about the morons who drive in storms. Simon. Thanks Simon 19 hours ago, Christer A said: The dreaded Airfix mold separation lines!😬 Good luck with those, but remember to attack them vigorously whenever you see them (and they're on almost every part) since they have a nasty tendency to move everything out of alignment. Nice start on the cockpit innards, nevertheless! Thanks Christer - I think I'll just settle down with the Molding Flash Sanders and do all the sprues... has to be done 18 hours ago, Hamden said: Nice start looking forward to seeing more Roger Thanks Roger 18 hours ago, bbudde said: Looks nice Ced Also congrats from me to your wife. Have a nice day together. Cheers Thanks Benedikt 15 hours ago, giemme said: Well, The Spad is definitely a nice guy Belated Happy Birthday to Mrs.B from me too! Nice start with the interiors Ciao He is a nice guy isn't he? Thanks Giorgio 12 hours ago, keefr22 said: Ooops, sorry Ced, must have missed that when moaning! I do recommend a trip to the West Somerset if you find your interest in steam trains growing! Keith PS thanks for the link to the casting forum I didn't even know it existed!! Thanks Keith You're very welcome! West Somerset looks like it's worth a trip - on the list! 9 hours ago, The Spadgent said: You’re more than welcome dear boy. Give Mrs B my best wishes. 🎉 Great start on the insides. 🦊 Jont. Thanks again Jont and thanks from Mrs B for the best wishes I'm hoping to get more done today as Mrs B is having her hair done. Then the girls are down for the weekend for birthday celebrations. Nice 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Nice weeekend to you and all others. Yes indeed, John is a nice guy. Btw.: Some new economic tool for you? Also easy to handle. Edited July 6, 2018 by bbudde 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks Benedikt I did get a chance to clean these bits off and spray some (varied) IG: Might even be able to glue some bits together over the next few days... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 From the look of the cockpit components this is the 'new' Airfix Spitfire so the warnings about tight tolerances stand. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 It is indeed John - I will be careful! Small, basic bits done on the internals: The i/p transfer looks nice, but then you have to get it to settle on raised dials: I carefully pricked each gauge and then splashed on some Daco Strong: The carrier seemed to give up immediately, but we'll see what that looks like later. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Sheer friction from all the activity occurring on your modelling bench must be contributing significantly to the heat plume over the British Isles Ced... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Nice work on the interior so far Ced. Look forward to seeing this develop. I have the lovely Airfix kit in the stash to do one day. Keep up the good work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 sheesh... only just found this and we're already halfway down page 3 (and I think I missed another Ced build somewhere along the way too). You be getting a bit prolific with your builds these days Ced. I need a secretary to help me keep up with all this. Looking very good so far, but please hurry up so you can get to the Lysander 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 11 hours ago, TheBaron said: Sheer friction from all the activity occurring on your modelling bench must be contributing significantly to the heat plume over the British Isles Ced... If it was just that Tony I'd stop! This darned heat is slowing me down, a lot 8 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Nice work on the interior so far Ced. Look forward to seeing this develop. I have the lovely Airfix kit in the stash to do one day. Keep up the good work. Chris Thanks Chris 7 hours ago, hendie said: sheesh... only just found this and we're already halfway down page 3 (and I think I missed another Ced build somewhere along the way too). You be getting a bit prolific with your builds these days Ced. I need a secretary to help me keep up with all this. Looking very good so far, but please hurry up so you can get to the Lysander Welcome Hendie! You didn't miss the Vulcan? Was it the Cessna? You didn't miss much IMHO - some custom markings and figure waffle but a nasty kit... I have much better hopes for this one. You're waiting for the Lizzie? OK, I'll do that one next. If I remember! How did the Daco Strong hit the i/p transfer? Some bubbles. More Strong and they're more or less gone: I'll have another look later when that's dry and maybe blob on some more. Great stuff, you can see the carrier 'dissolve' under the brush. The seat and rudder bar bit have had some attention and just need some dotting: I have to say, as this is my first 'proper' 1/48 kit, that I'm loving the level of detail on the internals. That said it's not any easier on the eyes! Lots of tiny detail to pick out... Too hot for more now. I've ordered a cheap thermometer so that I can report correct conditions, although I'm sure it'll attract some "Call that hot" comments from our friends in 'warmer parts'. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, CedB said: Too hot for more now. I've ordered a cheap thermometer so that I can report correct conditions, although I'm sure it'll attract some "Call that hot" comments from our friends in 'warmer parts'. It's currently showing 27.6 in my muddling room, way too hot for me so I've just closed the door & walked away. Going to harvest some spuds before the sun comes round & kills the shade in the garden! Somebody send some rain.....!! That i/p looks most presentable - luvly job! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 3 hours ago, CedB said: Too hot for more now. I've ordered a cheap thermometer so that I can report correct conditions, although I'm sure it'll attract some "Call that hot" comments from our friends in 'warmer parts'. Yep, there goes the first one: it's 32 here right now, perfect to enjoy some pool time ... Nice job on the IP and interiors, very effective. As for the level of detail, the bigger the scale the more details you get, I'm afraid... Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 It's 35 here ( in the sun ) but at least the humidity is down to 39% . My man cave is about 10deg cooler until the sun comes around and shines through the window at about 5pm then I jump in the pool. The IP looks pretty good to me. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Nice work on the IP. I'm always sure the decal is not going to fit right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Nice work Ced. As for temp. well its regularly topping 90 F in our hallway. Warm? yes !!! Hot? very. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Top IP old fruit. Get yourself a flake in yer oyster when the van comes round later: 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 On 08/07/2018 at 09:04, keefr22 said: It's currently showing 27.6 in my muddling room, way too hot for me so I've just closed the door & walked away. Going to harvest some spuds before the sun comes round & kills the shade in the garden! Somebody send some rain.....!! That i/p looks most presentable - luvly job! Keith Thanks Keith Thermometer has arrived - 26 at the moment, but that's with the fan going... On 08/07/2018 at 12:34, giemme said: Yep, there goes the first one: it's 32 here right now, perfect to enjoy some pool time ... Nice job on the IP and interiors, very effective. As for the level of detail, the bigger the scale the more details you get, I'm afraid... Ciao Thanks Giorgio No pool here, sadly... bigger scale is more detail eh... I might enjoy that... On 08/07/2018 at 13:41, Biggles87 said: It's 35 here ( in the sun ) but at least the humidity is down to 39% . My man cave is about 10deg cooler until the sun comes around and shines through the window at about 5pm then I jump in the pool. The IP looks pretty good to me. John Thanks John 35! I'd be melted... 23 hours ago, Thom216 said: Nice work on the IP. I'm always sure the decal is not going to fit right. Thanks Thom Only one dial is slightly out and that won't notice when it's closed up. 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Nice work Ced. As for temp. well its regularly topping 90 F in our hallway. Warm? yes !!! Hot? very. Simon. Thanks Simon Phew! Stay out of the hallway eh? 24 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Top IP old fruit. Get yourself a flake in yer oyster when the van comes round later: [snip picture] Thanks Tony Sadly the Ice Cream man doesn't visit our road Some work done between lazing around in the heat. Almost ready bits: As you can see I've fitted the rudder pedals so no pilot so wheels down (gulp). They need silvering. If there's no pilot I'll have to fit a harness. I've spent ages looking at details and now I'm 'Sutton Harness' blind with al sorts of arguments discussions spinning in my head. I think the 'nasty tape' may finally come into its own: I've cut out the hole in the bulked and opened it up with broaches (used them , hooray!): Now I need to get my head around the straps. I know they don't go through the slot on the Vb (says Edgar) but I guess the wire did? What's going on... Too hot to care... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, CedB said: I know they don't go through the slot on the Vb (says Edgar) but I guess the wire did? When I did my Vb, I had them going through the slot, using this website as a reference: http://spitfiresite.com/2010/07/anatomy-of-spitfire-cockpit.html/07rness But I know Edgar was a sort of bible about Spitfires, so the only thing I can say is that, since that site shows a very detailed and careful restoration, I just went with that, not knowing any better ... Here's a link to my RFI, btw HTH Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 No pilot? Sun gone to one's head, Ced? Right said Ced, going to leave the wheels down, so Airfix Pilot he can stay at home.... Sorry, damned heat seems to have got to me too.... K 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Thanks Giorgio - she's a beauty! I see you made your own belts too but, to be honest, I can't be bothered (in this weather) to try more fiddly things so I've ordered some HGW harnesses from Hannants. That way I can keep my sanity (??) and we can all see what they're like. Thanks Keith The Sun's got everywhere... poor Mols is having a hard time trying to find somewhere bearable in her fur coat, even if it has been trimmed. Like some sort of pop star, I'm just moving from one fan to another 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, CedB said: poor Mols is having a hard time trying to find somewhere bearable in her fur coat, even if it has been trimmed. I know what you mean Ced, my son's Newfoundland is the same, but unfortunately she hasn't had a trim as my son is reluctant to make her endure three hours in the groomers in this heat. Difficult to know what's best really. His Golden Doodle is as daft as ever, she doesn't seem to even notice the heat! My daughter's Alaskan Malamute has the best idea - she's taken to sleeping in the shade in the long grass behind my grandaughter's playhouse - then when she gets a bit warm she comes out & lies in the paddling pool! As to our cat, we haven't seen him other than at meal times for about the last three weeks!! K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Paddling pool! Maybe we should get Mols one... when Mrs B took her for a walk yesterday she reported her shooting across a field and diving into a water trough... bit like this old picture: It's the webbed feet I guess - she looks more like a seal when wet 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 16 minutes ago, CedB said: Giorgio - she's a beauty! She is indeed Ced! I somehow missed Giorgio's link in his post - & the original RFI. Stunning Spit G....!! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Just now, CedB said: Paddling pool! Maybe we should get Mols one... when Mrs B took her for a walk yesterday she reported her shooting across a field and diving into a water trough... bit like this old picture: It's the webbed feet I guess - she looks more like a seal when wet Lovely girl! I keep nagging my son to get his two a paddling pool as well - likely as not he's waiting for me to buy it! K 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 We've had several paddling pools for our dogs over the years, but the current pair are just not interested, although they will splash about in dirty puddles.They also have a doggy drinking fountain which they are supposed to operate by pressing on a plate ( seen it done on Utube ) but they run away from it! I use the Eduard ' fabric ' belts for 1/48 which have printed on buckles and markings. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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