bbudde Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, Spaceman said: Are we back on the sausage subject? Well, it didn't last long... As above, Ced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thanks Giorgio and Ben Spaceman and Bill - how CAN you mention sausages and Babe in the same sentence, you beasts! He's so awwwwww... nom nom nom… Gaaah! Sorry Babe, but Suckling Pig is one of my favourites… Surgery? You want surgery? Not on the pigs (stop it!) but on the resin. Bill Navy Bird and I had a brief discussion on this and his chemically expert friends say it's only dangerous before it sets. That said, still worth some water here and there to keep the dust down. These bits had thin connecting bits so came off with a #10a: … but then it was out with the Dexter for these: Taking care with the bay sidewalls which are quite thin in places. Then it was 'follow the instructions' to modify the kit parts. Off with the locators in the wing bit and inside the fuselage: I use a #9 for this - great blade for scraping things off flat surfaces. I dread to think what it's actually designed for. Then came to a dead stop. The instructions say "…make sure the small tabs coloured red are to the rear": Small tabs? What small tabs? That's where it got cut from the block… have I cut them off, or not cut enough? I shall ponder… 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Make small tabs. Paint red. Wish I'd seen the resin when you examined it first Before. 😱 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Mmmm. Lamb and pork sausages would be a lark! 😁 Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 You're progressing very well!!! Good surgery on the fuselage! Looks promising! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Butchery so early in the year (Nimrod or the pig, take your pick)! Stuart Edited January 4, 2019 by Courageous 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I think I might have tainted this thread. Maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 5 hours ago, CedB said: make sure the small tabs coloured red are to the rear": Not for the first time, Tabs cause fitting problems to the rear.... (Zoolander-level advertising!...) Be fabulous Ced! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Nice champagne flute; Tony, really nice!.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Happy new year Mr B. The windows and resin are lookin’ grand. Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 At least I know I am not the only one who removes what is needed, Happy New Year CedB. As for sausages...I have gone food blind after the Christmas binge, no sausages around here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 04/01/2019 at 13:11, perdu said: Make small tabs. Paint red. Wish I'd seen the resin when you examined it first Before. 😱 Thanks Bill, helpful * No tabs that I can see and I've looked, twice. * How long do you spend looking for an emoji before you realise it's on your iPhone, not on BM? On 04/01/2019 at 13:45, limeypilot said: Mmmm. Lamb and pork sausages would be a lark! 😁 Ian Stop it with the sausages will you, I'm on a diet! On 04/01/2019 at 14:02, Massimo said: You're progressing very well!!! Good surgery on the fuselage! Looks promising! Thanks Massimo On 04/01/2019 at 15:12, Courageous said: Butchery so early in the year (Nimrod or the pig, take your pick)! Stuart Thanks Stuart On 04/01/2019 at 17:12, hendie said: I think I might have tainted this thread. Maybe. Yes, it's all your fault. But you're forgiven On 04/01/2019 at 17:55, TheBaron said: Not for the first time, Tabs cause fitting problems to the rear.... [snip picture and save it for later] (Zoolander-level advertising!...) Be fabulous Ced! Thanks Tony - I shall try! On 04/01/2019 at 20:13, bbudde said: Nice champagne flute; Tony, really nice!.. Eh? What? Oh there! On 04/01/2019 at 20:42, The Spadgent said: Happy new year Mr B. The windows and resin are lookin’ grand. Johnny Thanks Johnny On 06/01/2019 at 15:33, Head in the clouds. said: At least I know I am not the only one who removes what is needed, Happy New Year CedB. As for sausages...I have gone food blind after the Christmas binge, no sausages around here. Thanks Gary A busy weekend for me but visits to the bench resulted in the same outcome; it goes where? But then… How? If I just… nope, that doesn't work either… What's the problem? Firstly the Araldite Clear was stopping the rear bulkhead fitting: Secondly, the front bulkhead caused a big gap (at the bottom in this shot): … caused by the rough molding: Note those two slots for later. After sanding the front bulkhead things seemed to fit: So the main parts should fit eh? Well, there's a tab on the bay roof but two slots on the bulkhead: Which Witch is Which? … and where do the main bits go anyway? Gappy or what? But wait, it's going to fit in the kit part between the wings isn't it: Yes! I just need to work out how to dry fit the top with the side while holding the bottom front rear back inside bits on the outside. Or something. I shall wait for inspiration, hopefully soon… 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Getting the better of those gaps Mr B. The bomb bay looks great! Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Getting the better of those gaps Mr B. The bomb bay looks great! Johnny. Agreed! It looks like a lot of work, but I'm sure you will prevail Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Gaps!!! I see no gaps!!!!. Just holes to be filled somehow? Looks very nice Ced, worth the agro sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, CedB said: I just need to work out how to dry fit the top with the side while holding the bottom front rear back inside bits on the outside. If only there were some forum member with tentacles who could help hold all those pieces simultaneously for you Ced. #calling @Martian Hale 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: If only there were some forum member with tentacles who could help hold all those pieces simultaneously for you Ced. #calling @Martian Hale I think I shall be going down the route of shed loads of plastic card with my kits. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 16 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Getting the better of those gaps Mr B. The bomb bay looks great! Johnny. Thanks Johnny 16 hours ago, giemme said: Agreed! It looks like a lot of work, but I'm sure you will prevail Ciao Thanks Giorgio - it IS a lot of work! I'm beginning to lose patience to be honest. 16 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Gaps!!! I see no gaps!!!!. Just holes to be filled somehow? Looks very nice Ced, worth the agro sir. Simon. Thanks Simon - perhaps? 14 hours ago, TheBaron said: If only there were some forum member with tentacles who could help hold all those pieces simultaneously for you Ced. #calling @Martian Hale Thanks Tony - I really could do with the help 12 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I think I shall be going down the route of shed loads of plastic card with my kits. Martian 👽 Thanks Martian - now there's an idea... This is getting on my nerves a bit - I'm not sure where to start assembly. Grrrr. I need a break I think, especially after this morning… There's no doubt the weapons bay is better than the kit part: on Flickr … and despite the attraction of Martin's idea you can see that the roof would need to be replaced before any scratch building and the wing roots chopped off and somehow re-attached. I need to be careful with the resin though - it's very thin in some places; look at the top of this photo: Cripes. To avoid / change the frustration I looked at the windscreen again. It seems to be too wide and a bit bent: The kit part fits well (of course) but you can see the difference in the window shapes, especially the triangular ones at the back: When pinched together, with the suggested gap at the top, the very rear of the part misses the back on the port side: Frustrating and disappointing, to be honest. I'll leave it for today and hope for some 'get on with it' mojo tomorrow. 5 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I feel your pain Ced. Just an idea, if you have a window masking set or could make one yourself some masks, sand the kit window down and rid yourself of all windows. Then masks on and spray your framing back on, just an idea? Stuart 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Mask the clear bits first Stick onto the fuselage Fill with cyano Let it harden, leave til that day's tomorrow Gently file, sand and polish the Cyrano polystyrene until smooth and lovely Short shot in Ali's mould maybe, have you tried asking him if he has a better one for the BM audience to enjoy Just wondering 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Courageous said: Just an idea, if you have a window masking set or could make one yourself some masks, sand the kit window down and rid yourself of all windows. Then masks on and spray your framing back on, You read my mind Courageous. 6 hours ago, perdu said: have you tried asking him if he has a better one And why not, Alex is very approachable and I am sure he would do his level best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I can sense your frustration from here Ced - a replacement windscreen would seem to be a reasonable enough request. Manly hugs &etc. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Courageous said: I feel your pain Ced. Just an idea, if you have a window masking set or could make one yourself some masks, sand the kit window down and rid yourself of all windows. Then masks on and spray your framing back on, just an idea? If it's the Alley Cat replacement, it should have come with a vinyl mask, so that idea might not be the worst possible choice. But rotten luck, Buffers! You'd expect an aftermarket part (which isn't cheap) to at least be fit for purpose. It's not like there are a lot of other Nimrod kits they could have designed it for. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Courageous said: I feel your pain Ced. Just an idea, if you have a window masking set or could make one yourself some masks, sand the kit window down and rid yourself of all windows. Then masks on and spray your framing back on, just an idea? Stuart Not a bad idea that. I know its a bad idea with my restricted workspace already chocker with builds but I am getting a siren call to get one of my Nimrods down from the stash and see how I would tackle the kit. Quick, somebody save me from myself! Martian 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: Quick, somebody save me from myself! Leave it in the stash, you have S&M to finish first. Stuart Edited January 8, 2019 by Courageous 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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