AdrianMF Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I have visions of a Beaufighter sliding across a table being chased by tweezers carrying a W/T stencil! Regards, Adrian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: I have visions of a Beaufighter sliding across a table being chased by tweezers carrying a W/T stencil! Regards, Adrian Pretty accurate vision that Adrian. I've got some no slip mat down as a precaution. I'm giving it a good staring at just now to weigh up the viability of the enterprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Gale force...times I'd sooner not remember, especially at meal times, trying to intercept you dinner as it's going past. Glad it's you and not me. Stuart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Courageous said: Gale force...times I'd sooner not remember, especially at meal times, trying to intercept you dinner as it's going past. Glad it's you and not me. Stuart With experience I've learnt to intercept other people's. 😁 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Roger Newsome said: With experience I've learnt to intercept other people's. And their's me thinking you had you're own cabin with waiter service, you're the captain right? Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Courageous said: And their's me thinking you had you're own cabin with waiter service, you're the captain right? Stuart 😆😆😆 No, I have to work for a living. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 That's enough stencils. If I was on dry land I don't think I would be putting them all on, 1/72 black stencils on an Extra Dark Sea Grey aircraft isn't worth the effort in my opinion. Anyway, here is how it's looking at the moment following a wash with Mig Deep Grey panel line wash and a repair job on the tail wheel. This is interesting as this photo taken on the paper towel is a more accurate representation of the colour than the previous ones taken just on my desk. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Roger Newsome said: That's enough stencils. If I was on dry land I don't think I would be putting them all on, 1/72 black stencils on an Extra Dark Sea Grey aircraft isn't worth the effort in my opinion. Anyway, here is how it's looking at the moment following a wash with Mig Deep Grey panel line wash and a repair job on the tail wheel. This is interesting as this photo taken on the paper towel is a more accurate representation of the colour than the previous ones taken just on my desk. Wow! That looks great, especially considering you're on a ship in the North Sea. I couldn't do work that good sitting on a chair, on a concrete floor, in my basement. Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, dogsbody said: Wow! That looks great, especially considering you're on a ship in the North Sea. I couldn't do work that good sitting on a chair, on a concrete floor, in my basement. Chris Thanks very much Chris. Credit to Airfix though, this kit has been a joy to build so far. It certainly helps having a good canvas to work with. Upper surfaces given a wash...... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 That does look very pleasing to the eyes! Even more impressive when considering the rather windy conditions yesterday. I hope it's a bit calmer today? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Looking great Roger. I concur with your view on stencils, horrible things. Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Christer, Stuart, thanks very much for the encouragement. Today's forecast..... GALE WARNING Issued: 03:52 (UTC) on Fri 3 May 2019 Northwesterly severe gale force 9 veering northerly imminent WIND Northwest veering north 6 to gale 8, increasing severe gale 9 at times. SEA STATE Rough or very rough. WEATHER Thundery wintry showers. VISIBILITY Good, occasionally poor. I've just looked out and it's snowing!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 ...how the hell do you get anything done. Your cabin must be gyroscopically stabilized. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Courageous said: ...how the hell do you get anything done. Your cabin must be gyroscopically stabilized. Stuart I might not today, the plan was to assemble and fit the main landing gear. A decision will be made after a risk assessment. 😆 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 If it makes you feel any better, it's snowing up here, too! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Despite this.... I managed to get the landing gear and flaps on. They need touching up and highlighting, also the tyres need to be painted a more tyre looking hue but it's still progress. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Roger Newsome said: Despite this.... . I just threw up a little bit! I have to go lay down for a bit. Chris 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 On 2 May 2019 at 11:11 AM, AdrianMF said: I have visions of a Beaufighter sliding across a table being chased by tweezers carrying a W/T stencil! Regards, Adrian Pardon my ignorance but what are "W/T" stencils? I've seen them on warbirds but never really thought about what they mean. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Looking really good Roger. I can't say that for the sea state in that picture though! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: what are "W/T" stencils? “Wired Together” tells you that there is an electrical connection between a moving part and the main body of the aircraft, important for preventing static charge build up. Regards, Adrian 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Ah ha! My lesson of the day :). Thanks, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Looking really good Roger. I can't say that for the sea state in that picture though! Terry Thanks very much Terry. Props today, that's the plan anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Not much to report today, just a bit of prop and torpedo painting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, AdrianMF said: “Wired Together” tells you that there is an electrical connection between a moving part and the main body of the aircraft, important for preventing static charge build up. Regards, Adrian I thought it meant Wireless transmitter. You learn something new every day. Edited May 4, 2019 by Steve27752 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Where on the North Sea are you? Did some hundred trips on the North Sea with the Tor Line Ro-Ro ships between Gothenburg, Immingham and Rotterdam... Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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