canberra kid Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 12 hours ago, perdu said: This is going to be a brillant monster machine I think you have the concept just right here John (and the finished result is always better when you have made your ideas work out) Thanks, it seams to be happening to plan, but I still have some tricky things to overcome. Time will tell John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 12 hours ago, MarcNewitt said: Wow, that is all I can say! Just..... WOW. For the love of Canberras this is going to be epic. Very best of luck with this although going by what I have seen from the D you built this shouldn't cause you too much trouble! Regards Marc Thanks Marc, fingers crossed! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 That's all the wing components made, when I've modified both Airfis wing sections to take the new spar and fit the kit fuselage I can stick some parts together. John 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 nice big span Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 10:45 PM, MarcB said: everything could help ! Holy Cow.. How big ? Or have you bought a half scale 12" Rule ? You , the kid and cedB with his B-36 are using all the available plastic stocks . 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 You definitely do anything easy do you ? Incredible work on this so far. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 3 hours ago, bzn20 said: Holy Cow.. How big ? Or have you bought a half scale 12" Rule ? You , the kid and cedB with his B-36 are using all the available plastic stocks . It's big! 31 inch span, that is BIG plastic stock is safe, but bathrooms aren't John 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: You definitely do anything easy do you ? Incredible work on this so far. Dennis I know Dennis, I must be a wee bit mad, but I'm having such fun! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, canberra kid said: but bathrooms aren't I'm not worried Avocado Bath tubs.. They are so cheap ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 15 hours ago, canberra kid said: This is fabulous stuff. I’m still trying to work out, though, why you titled the thread “Big wing”? Graham 😁 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 hours ago, GrahamS said: This is fabulous stuff. I’m still trying to work out, though, why you titled the thread “Big wing”? Graham 😁 LOL! not sure ether Graham, now it's together, sort of, it should be gigantic! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 9 hours ago, GrahamS said: I’m still trying to work out, though, why you titled the thread “Big wing”? Somewhere up above, Leigh-Mallory is smiling! (I can just hear John's wife. "Honey, have you seen the light fixtures that used to be in the 'loo?") Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 I've taken a walk along the wings with the line marking machine, I'll do the underside later which is slightly diferant. John 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 3 hours ago, 72modeler said: Somewhere up above, Leigh-Mallory is smiling! (I can just hear John's wife. "Honey, have you seen the light fixtures that used to be in the 'loo?") Mike Mike Leigh-Mallory's big wing was definitely a thing to behold! as for the light, it's always best to keep her in the dark when ever possible John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 9/16/2018 at 1:52 PM, canberra kid said: Mike Leigh-Mallory's big wing was definitely a thing to behold! as for the light, it's always best to keep her in the dark when ever possible John I hear you! BTW, you probably have these photos already, but I have attached a link below that has some good detail photos of the WB-57F- scroll down a bit to see them. Hope they are helpful for your project! Mike https://www.warbirdradio.com/image-galleries/archived-galleries/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 11 hours ago, 72modeler said: I hear you! BTW, you probably have these photos already, but I have attached a link below that has some good detail photos of the WB-57F- scroll down a bit to see them. Hope they are helpful for your project! Mike https://www.warbirdradio.com/image-galleries/archived-galleries/ Thanks Mike, I'll take a look when I get home this evening. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Coming along nicely there! And thats more of a big fecking jock-off wing! haha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 9 hours ago, Mikey-1980 said: Coming along nicely there! And thats more of a big fecking jock-off wing! haha!! Very apt description Mikey John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 10:04 PM, 72modeler said: I hear you! BTW, you probably have these photos already, but I have attached a link below that has some good detail photos of the WB-57F- scroll down a bit to see them. Hope they are helpful for your project! Mike https://www.warbirdradio.com/image-galleries/archived-galleries/ I've had a look at the photos Mike, I'd not seen them before which is a plus One thing it did remind me of is the up and coming fun of those vortex generators on the tail plains, such fun! John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) It's not too easy to see on the photo but I've re-profild the leading edge of the wings and thind the trailing edge. John Edited September 20, 2018 by canberra kid 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I kept coming across in this in the WIP forum but have just got around to looking at it. Holy cow, that's big!! I won't do all the ' likes ' in case I Overload your equipment but there should be about 20. I once had a 1/72 resin conversion for the big wing, made by Dave Buttress ( DB models ), but when I got around to wanting to use it the resin had gone soft and sticky so I threw it away. Watching closely now. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I kept coming across in this in the WIP forum but have just got around to looking at it. Holy cow, that's big!! I won't do all the ' likes ' in case I Overload your equipment but there should be about 20. I once had a 1/72 resin conversion for the big wing, made by Dave Buttress ( DB models ), but when I got around to wanting to use it the resin had gone soft and sticky so I threw it away. Watching closely now. John Thanks John The DB set is/was good, I've still got one I never plucked up the courage to give it a go, strange rally given what I'm doing now! good to have you along for the ride. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 More plumbing, this time in aide of the engine nacelle, The nacelles for the TF.33's were beefed up considerably as you can see from the photo below. This will as on the actual aircraft help strengthen the wing to nacelle joint, so, back the the plumbing, I needed something with the right amount of curvature to match that of the nacelle and a good thickness to match the real thing. So back to the plumbing supplies, I found some pipe the was slightly larger than the diameter of the cowling but after cutting down I knew it would be ok. It's going to be quite a long job but it needs doing. John 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now