CedB Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thanks Adrian The pilot is one of the old style PJ Productions ones, now replaced (sadly IMHO) by the new masked versions. Thanks Johnny! Ooer missus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 The pilot really does add a lot of life to the build, especially posed as he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I expect that the aerial would need to be looong on a long range aeroplane. Sorry 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Ohhhh dear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 18 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Where did the pilot from? You shouldn't have to ask that. He has the worlds stock of pilots and he has his own 'clone' air force too! Stuart 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 07/11/2018 at 02:22, Cookenbacher said: The pilot really does add a lot of life to the build, especially posed as he is. Thanks Cookie! On 07/11/2018 at 06:00, Biggles87 said: I expect that the aerial would need to be looong on a long range aeroplane. Sorry Thanks John On 07/11/2018 at 09:06, perdu said: Ohhhh dear I know... adds to the entertainment though eh? On 07/11/2018 at 10:24, Courageous said: You shouldn't have to ask that. He has the worlds stock of pilots and he has his own 'clone' air force too! Stuart You're right Stuart... in fact, when I got my 'crew box' out I realised I had quite a few to paint so started... and then ran out of mojo. I finished the one for this, but others are 'in progress': I also have another admission. Remember these? I'd used the 'pooled Klear' method and, on these transfers, it failed. They silvered a bit. I know, gloss the whole model. Needs to be glossy. No bumps. Got it. I did cover them in DulCoat and it's hidden the silvering but, from some angles, you can see the difference in the finish: I'll give it another coat of matt and keep my fingers crossed. 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Hang it from the ceiling..... That's quite a pilot tree you have growing there! Ian 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Yes Ced, I think a coat of varnish should solve that. The poor little pilots look smart but they remind me always somewhat of a documentary I've seen about Vlad III (Dracula). May I call you Ced III by now? Cheers Ps: Two: One gloss and another satin or dull ; which you like more is your choice. Edited November 11, 2018 by bbudde 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Looking mighty fine Ced. Great work fella. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 3 hours ago, limeypilot said: Hang it from the ceiling..... That's quite a pilot tree you have growing there! Ian Thanks Ian - good plan! I had thought of that (and taking photos from a suitable angle - cheat) but I just couldn't do it 2 hours ago, bbudde said: Yes Ced, I think a coat of varnish should solve that. The poor little pilots look smart but they remind me always somewhat of a documentary I've seen about Vlad III (Dracula). May I call you Ced III by now? Cheers Ps: Two: One gloss and another satin or dull ; which you like more is your choice. Thanks Ben - you're right (see below) 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking mighty fine Ced. Great work fella. All the best Chris Thanks Chris The matt coat worked fine: Flickr Same angle as the 'bad' photo so no cheating. I need to frame the canopy now - out with the blades: Then the tricky bit - separating the really thin film from the backing: Always, yes ALWAYS, check that you're painting the right side. I am an idiot. I'll sleep on this tonight: I may just cheat and paint the frame with acrylic - it's pretty well deliminated 13 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Incredible difference with that matt coat on the footsteps Ced - well done! (Otherwise you were looking at having to use-up your entire pilot collection on those footsteps steps to reproduce that well-known Busby Berkeley scene from the The Great Wellesley Wing Walk Sensation of 1933....) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, CedB said: I'll sleep on this tonight: isn't it a bit small ? 1 hour ago, CedB said: Always, yes ALWAYS, check that you're painting the right side. I've never done that ! Honest!!!! Nice save on the footprints though. It's looking particularly splendid in its latest guise Edited November 11, 2018 by hendie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Greta save on those footprints, Ced! As for the painted tape, you should tell us the truth: you're doing a bit like Penelope, aren't you? Just to keep the fun going for us .... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice to meet you Ced on Saturday albeit briefly, nice to put names to faces. Miles better. Stuart 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice save on the footprints! You could run strips of tape next to the canopy frames and paint them horizontals followed by verticals to save on complicated masking. Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Looking good Ced, though a bit of a scare with the foot prints, it was a similar scare that lead me to always glossing pretty much all over, though in my case, another matt coat didn't save it. I'm wondering if yours was more a texture thing than real silvering. Either ways, its looking a treat. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 20 hours ago, TheBaron said: Incredible difference with that matt coat on the footsteps Ced - well done! (Otherwise you were looking at having to use-up your entire pilot collection on those footsteps steps to reproduce that well-known Busby Berkeley scene from the The Great Wellesley Wing Walk Sensation of 1933....) Thanks Tony 20 hours ago, hendie said: isn't it a bit small ? I've never done that ! Honest!!!! Nice save on the footprints though. It's looking particularly splendid in its latest guise Thanks Hendie - I meant sleep on the… oh forget it It is big though. Well, actually WIDE to be more accurate. 10 hours ago, giemme said: Greta save on those footprints, Ced! As for the painted tape, you should tell us the truth: you're doing a bit like Penelope, aren't you? Just to keep the fun going for us .... Ciao Thanks Giorgio "…a bit like Penelope"? I don't know that one - please educate me! 10 hours ago, Courageous said: Nice to meet you Ced on Saturday albeit briefly, nice to put names to faces. [snip picture] Miles better. Stuart Thanks Stuart - good to meet you too 8 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Nice save on the footprints! You could run strips of tape next to the canopy frames and paint them horizontals followed by verticals to save on complicated masking. Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, good tip (see below) 7 hours ago, stevehnz said: Looking good Ced, though a bit of a scare with the foot prints, it was a similar scare that lead me to always glossing pretty much all over, though in my case, another matt coat didn't save it. I'm wondering if yours was more a texture thing than real silvering. Either ways, its looking a treat. Steve. Thanks Steve Might be texture and/or the transfers that creased quite quickly, but gloss all over for me from now on! You know those well defined frames? Did I manage THAT well on my second plunge mould? Of course not. That's the kit part. I am an idiot. When I realised my error I found my version, cut strips of newly painted Filmoplast and stuck them on: You'll notice I've also stuck on the prop and rigged the aerial. Not my best work (it's a bit bendy) but at least the dangly bit actually goes in the back of the radio. Smug. I'm calling this done now and will post an RFI as soon as I sort out the light box: In case you haven't seen it, that box of parts is the next build, a Nimrod over here. Come on over, it'll be good to see you Thanks as always for all your help, support and companionship during this one. Really appreciated. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice save on those footprints Ced. Another master piece to add to the ceiling. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Footprint gate=0 Ced=1 Brilliant work all round. That new box o’ bits looks rather interesting. Will it be page three before I get there I wonder? 😃 Top stuff, looking forward to the RFI. Johnny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 17 hours ago, CedB said: …a bit like Penelope"? I don't know that one - please educate me! ...eerr... from Omero's Odyssey .... Penelope un-doing at night the weaving job she was doing during the day, to avoid wedding with an unwanted suitor (wedding was supposed to take place when the weaving job was completed), while her husband (Ulysses) was away and believed dead ... Anyway, great job in completing this, looking forward to the RFI Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thanks Simon and Johnny, kind of you; see you at the Nimrod! 40 minutes ago, giemme said: ...eerr... from Omero's Odyssey .... Penelope un-doing at night the weaving job she was doing during the day, to avoid wedding with an unwanted suitor (wedding was supposed to take place when the weaving job was completed), while her husband (Ulysses) was away and believed dead ... Anyway, great job in completing this, looking forward to the RFI Ciao Thanks Giorgio - a great analogy and one I'll (try to) remember 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Superb job Mr B. With a wingspan like that, the service ceiling must have been good. The Canberra of it's day perhaps. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Nicely finished, bring forth the Nimrod! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 21 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Superb job Mr B. With a wingspan like that, the service ceiling must have been good. The Canberra of it's day perhaps. John Thanks John - wide indeed! Good practice for the… 19 hours ago, limeypilot said: Nicely finished, bring forth the Nimrod! Ian It shall be done (already started here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 On 11/13/2018 at 11:22 AM, giemme said: ...eerr... from Omero's Odyssey .... Penelope un-doing at night the weaving job she was doing during the day, to avoid wedding with an unwanted suitor (wedding was supposed to take place when the weaving job was completed), while her husband (Ulysses) was away and believed dead ... Glad Ced asked, I didn't have a clue either....!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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