Spookytooth Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Great work there sir. The Flory at work so to say. The helmets , taking the "Pith" . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8XeDvKqI4E Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 These colorful bits looks fantastic, Johnny! 🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astir8 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Pardon my saying ( and It's about 45 years since I built the 1/24 Hurricane) but are the OOB plug leads on the engine not a little crude in comparison with the rest of the fantastic quality of this build so far? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 8:43 AM, bbudde said: Yep, a very high level here. Cheers Thank you sir. On 7/8/2019 at 9:36 AM, Hamden said: More stunning attention to detail looking forward to more of the same! Roger Thanks. I’ll try my best. On 7/8/2019 at 10:27 AM, Spookytooth said: Great work there sir. The Flory at work so to say. The helmets , taking the "Pith" . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8XeDvKqI4E Simon. 🤣 Thanks. On 7/9/2019 at 9:01 PM, Nikolay Polyakov said: These colorful bits looks fantastic, Johnny! 🙃 I love a bit o’ colour me. 19 hours ago, Astir8 said: Pardon my saying ( and It's about 45 years since I built the 1/24 Hurricane) but are the OOB plug leads on the engine not a little crude in comparison with the rest of the fantastic quality of this build so far? See what you mean. 🤔 I thought they were pipes. I wonder what I can do about it. Leave it with me. 🤗 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 After what @Astir8 just mentioned about the plug cables I thought I’d try some wire. or even better lead. oh yeah!! Lead.🤗 thoughts? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Thin solder? Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 19 minutes ago, limeypilot said: Thin solder? Ian I’ve twisted two 0.3 mm lead wires on the last pic. I think it looks better. Might run with it. Btw how thin does solder get? I figured 0.3 is pretty thin. 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Hmmm, looking at images on the Interweb, the ignition lead to the spark plug run in a braided cable, so you wouldn't see the cable twist, also the spark plug cap went through 90°. I think you need a thicker smooth wire, if you know what I mean... Do you have electrical wire at home you can strip the insulation from? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 35 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: Hmmm, looking at images on the Interweb, the ignition lead to the spark plug run in a braided cable, so you wouldn't see the cable twist, also the spark plug cap went through 90°. I think you need a thicker smooth wire, if you know what I mean... Do you have electrical wire at home you can strip the insulation from? Oh for heavens sake. 😑 I twisted to make it look braided. (Give texture) as the smooth one looked odd. To be fair I like it. Might paint to see if it masks the “twist” a little. Modelling eh! 🤤 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) I quite like that? Edit!!! so I ripped em off and added some single lead textured by squeezing between pliers. kind of back where we started. 🤣 slightly better. Oh my. and tother side. right. I’m off to do some side walls. 🙈 Edited July 11, 2019 by The Spadgent 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Like those leads a great improvement Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, Hamden said: Like those leads a great improvement Roger Agreed! That engine looks better and better every time I look at it... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astir8 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Aaaargh! Sorry I spoke! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I think you should lead with those lead leads Jont, they look spot on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 The single piece is definitely better! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 8:57 PM, Hamden said: Like those leads a great improvement Roger Thanks Roger. 😃 On 7/11/2019 at 9:08 PM, giemme said: Agreed! That engine looks better and better every time I look at it... Ciao Thanks but I can’t wait to get it put away now. 🤪 On 7/11/2019 at 9:17 PM, Astir8 said: Aaaargh! Sorry I spoke! Don’t be silly, it’s nice to make changes on the fly like that. Keep vocal. * * just not too vocal. 🤪 On 7/11/2019 at 9:43 PM, CedB said: I think you should lead with those lead leads Jont, they look spot on 🤪🤣😂 On 7/12/2019 at 9:14 AM, limeypilot said: The single piece is definitely better! Ian Thank you. I’ll be glad to see the back of this engine. 😝 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hey you lot, hope you’re having a great weekend. 😍 There has been some progress, not a lot but we are a step closer to getting that darn engine buttoned away. It’s my first and Milo’s umpteenth fencing comp tomorrow so no action until next week but here is what happened this far. 😇 After the longer than expected “sparkplugwire-gate” I moved onto the side walls. Here’s the break out panel glued in place. (I’m having it in place) with a dry fit of the seat section. I was going to use Letraset for the wordage but it was so small I painted some black squiggles that seem to suffice. I also added maps. 😇 I decided to glue in the IP. It needed some trimming but eventually squeezed in. That needs to dry so I can get this bad boy buttoned up. Next up is to pin all of the disparate office parts together. tank and seat all glued and held. so glad to get this all together. 🥳 one more shot. Because I’m glad it’s nearly done and I’m super happy that it all fitted. 🤗 after this I did some glueing, I loves glueing me. 🙌 Look at the size of that tail bit. “Ruddah” mahoosive! Can’t wait to paint that. the control sections got popped together too. 😇 Next up will be this. easy right. 🤔 look how easy it loooo😳 oh 😳🤪 right then looks like I have my work cut out. 😂🤣 I left it there. As we have an early start. Thanks for popping in. See you all next time. All the best and as always Happy Modeling. Johnny🤺 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Cockpit and engine looking mighty impressive! 👏 Good luck with the machine gun assemblies... 👍 Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Lovely stuff Johnny - looking forward to the guns! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Going on very nicely. Eager to see the .303's. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 9 hours ago, giemme said: Cockpit and engine looking mighty impressive! What he said - stunning work as always Good luck to you both with the competition Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Really good engine Oh Great lead leader !! Love that internals too !! She will be a star when done ! Congrats ! Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Good luck for you Fencing comp Johnny. As it's Sunday morning I guess you've already departed. What comp is it by the way, County, AFA Section, Inter Club? What weapon are you fighting? I see for the gun Bay the MGs, ammo boxes and ammunition feeds are there and the cartridge chutes. I cannot see anything about the gun control (firing mechanism), were they fired electrically or hydraulically? Is there cabling or piping that needs to go into the bay as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 All looking very nice there Johnny. Good luck with the gun bays. I am sure that you will work some magic on those. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Just adding my voice to the chorus of support and encouragement for this build. Enjoying this very much! SD 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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