Jonners Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 15 hours ago, Marklo said: I have to admit when I see Spitfire, hurricane, me109 or fw190 in the thread title I tend not to go there (don’t get me wrong I love all four and have all one of each in my collection and a couple of each in my stash) but the moth drew me in. Snap! (Sorry, Spit/Hurri/109/190 builders...). Very glad it did draw me in, though, as both the Moth and the Stearman look great. As does the Spitfire, of course! Jon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, Jonners said: Snap! (Sorry, Spit/Hurri/109/190 builders...). Very glad it did draw me in, though, as both the Moth and the Stearman look great. As does the Spitfire, of course! Jon Thanks Jon for you kind comments. Horses for courses i suppose. As I said to Mark, I love them and have quite a few in the stash, although it will be back to FAA for the next builds. Thanks for your visit fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: I love them Who doesn't? At work the other day a Mk11 landed as we were starting up, then we waited at the holding point while a Mk18 took off in front of us - and yes, we were envious! Don't tell anyone, but I have 5 built Spitfires and two Hurricanes in my collection, plus a part-built 1/24 Airfix Hurricane kit patiently waiting for interest to return. 😉 Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jonners said: Who doesn't? At work the other day a Mk11 landed as we were starting up, then we waited at the holding point while a Mk18 took off in front of us - and yes, we were envious! Don't tell anyone, but I have 5 built Spitfires and two Hurricanes in my collection, plus a part-built 1/24 Airfix Hurricane kit patiently waiting for interest to return. 😉 Jon It will be our secret fella 😉. I bet that was a cracking sight and sound. Looking at your Avatar were you in one of the gorgeous AW Coastguard machines? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: were you in one of the gorgeous AW Coastguard machines? Close, Chris: less-gorgeous Sikorsky brute. A bit like comparing an Italian sports car with an American truck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Jonners said: Close, Chris: less-gorgeous Sikorsky brute. A bit like comparing an Italian sports car with an American truck! Crikey yes. Respect to you fella going out in all conditions and risking your neck. I have the Lydd Coastguard helicopters fly out often directly over my house and they look lovely, also they look very impressive when they fly out on a shout at speed, it's a lovely sound too. I will look to see if I can find a model one day. Thanks to you and all your crews. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Decalling all complete final little additions later hopefully. Thanks for popping in. Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 One more bit to add and a light was on some panel lines and she will be finished. Thanks for looking Chris 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 10 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: One more bit to add and a light was on some panel lines and she will be finished. Thanks for looking Chris She's a real beauty Chris - lovely work! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 50 minutes ago, Dunny said: She's a real beauty Chris - lovely work! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, very kind of you fella. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 I'm calling this one done now, very pleased with the way this has turned out. Wouldn't mind another the Gypsy Moth perhaps. Thanks for looking. Chris 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Oh that Blue and silver Moth is sooooo gorgeous!!!! Excellent job, sir!!! RFI, PLEAZE!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, Moa said: Oh that Blue and silver Moth is sooooo gorgeous!!!! Excellent job, sir!!! RFI, PLEAZE!!!! Thanks Moa, that means a lot thank you. I need to get some photos in good light and on a base so hopefully will get those done and RFI'd Friday or Saturday. Your Shaloin/Jedi mind waves have influenced me through the Force!!! Thank you Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 15 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I'm calling this one done now, very pleased with the way this has turned out. Wouldn't mind another the Gypsy Moth perhaps. That is a lovely piece of craftmanship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, alt-92 said: That is a lovely piece of craftmanship Thank You Alt-92, very kind of you. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 DH60 now in RFI. Thanks for the support Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Now that the Moth has finished, I have picked up another stalled build, which has been stalled for a few years. This is the Eduard 48 scale Sopwith Camel RFC boxing. I have added the seatbelts and some bracing wires to the cockpit so far. At least it's a start. A wash has gone on the Stearman and the Sptfire has had more filling and some paint added to the affected areas to assess what else is needed. Good news is that my replacement prop arrived today so that's currently in quarantine for a few days then hopefully will be able to assemble the spinner on the Hobbyboss back plate and hub. Thanks for popping by Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 10 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Now that the Moth has finished, I have picked up another stalled build, which has been stalled for a few years. This is the Eduard 48 scale Sopwith Camel RFC boxing. Do you have the Haynes book on the Camel Chris? I popped into TheWorks on the way home from work yesterday and they had a lot of their Haynes on sale, I picked up a hardback copy for £3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Quiet Mike said: Do you have the Haynes book on the Camel Chris? I popped into TheWorks on the way home from work yesterday and they had a lot of their Haynes on sale, I picked up a hardback copy for £3. Hi Mike Thanks, yes I have that one, it is very good and has some cracking photos/info. Got a few of the Haynes Manuals, the Tiggie one was helpful too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 On 9/30/2020 at 9:19 PM, bigbadbadge said: I'm calling this one done Rigging looks nice and tight, Chris. Very pretty Moth. I have one of those stalled Camels. Too many distractions. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 6 hours ago, DMC said: Rigging looks nice and tight, Chris. Very pretty Moth. I have one of those stalled Camels. Too many distractions. Dennis Thanks Dennis, the Moth was lovely to build apart from the time it folded up on me when I got the lower wing in place. The rigging was pulled as tight as I dare and when glue had set a hot soldering iron was held near to each section which tightens it up a treat. I have now assembled the fuselage on the Camel and everything fits so I am chuffed. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 Progress on the Camel cockpit installed and fuselage halves joined. Spitfie is getting fettled, nearly there. Finally something for @Dunny as I have been talking of this one for a while and I have finally cut some plastic. Thanks for looking in. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 4 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Finally something for @Dunny as I have been talking of this one for a while and I have finally cut some plastic. Thanks for looking in. Chris Nice work - big first cut! How are the nerves?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dunny said: Nice work - big first cut! How are the nerves?! 😄 Cheers fella , nerves are still good, I made sure I cut a bit in from the panel lines to give some wiggle room. The Pavla rear cockpit section is slightly taller than the SH kit rear fuselage so will have to build the front cockpit and get fitted then test the rear section with canopy glazing tec to confirm as the fuselage halves are a bit bendy at the moment. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Glad to see that you're still working on the Spitfire amid all the distractions. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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