Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 I have to say the whole ‘hooker-on’ business with one of the back-seaters perching precariously on the upper wing fills me with horror; imagine doing that in any kind of seaway, with a propellor whirling away not very far from your head. My Dad (who only ever did it during training, in a Walrus rather than a Swordfish) said that at the time he didn’t really think about it much, but looking back on it terrified him! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: I have to say the whole ‘hooker-on’ business with one of the back-seaters perching precariously on the upper wing fills me with horror; imagine doing that in any kind of seaway, with a propellor whirling away not very far from your head. My Dad (who only ever did it during training, in a Walrus rather than a Swordfish) said that at the time he didn’t really think about it much, but looking back on it terrified him! Dare I suggest a practice from "different times" in the era before hi-vis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhogue Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Yes the photos are from the Warship quarterly. Someone in my modeling club was selling them off years and I bought some of the issues that had interesting articles. It was a minor miracle that I was going through books and rediscovered the photos before the build instead of after I built it. There are some nice photos in there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 To me it looks like the fuselage has been patched. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Me too, Tom. The briefest of updates this evening, featuring that moment when you realise that the jig you’ve spent a good 30 minutes measuring and aligning precisely, ready to solder the mast tripod together... ...ends up with the crucial parts not quite touching! I know how to fix it, but didn't have time this evening. Ah well. The Met platform is fixed in position, anyway. More soon Crisp Edited April 21, 2020 by Ex-FAAWAFU 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmaquette Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I thought the set of tweezers that Crisp uses to get his results included a magic wand as well. My set arrived today, but disappointed to find it doesn't have one... They look really good and will help a lot with rigging the ship model on my bench at the moment. Pat 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, patmaquette said: I thought the set of tweezers that Crisp uses to get his results included a magic wand as well. My set arrived today, but disappointed to find it doesn't have one... It isn't a magic wand, it's a miniaturisation ray. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 13 hours ago, Richard E said: It isn't a magic wand, it's a miniaturisation ray. Well, whichever it is, it was missing from my set too and I bought the most expensive set! Disappointed of Mars 👽 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 It's not magic or anything mystical. It's just that he's a Sh_t Hot modeller! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Modelholic said: It's just that he's a Sh_t Hot modeller! It's the Naval Aircrew thing I reckon ............. I'm sure they can even walk on water 😉 Terry 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 It took three attempts, but eventually.. The upper platform (“Yardarm Platform”) is not yet fixed in position because there are still ladders to fit to the mast itself, so don’t panic that it looks a little skew-iff. Happy boy; this has been hard but it’s a really important part of the build! More soon Crisp 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 That looks pretty awesome. Deservedly happy boy I would say! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Amazingly realistic, Crisp! Excellent job, I can almost hear the waves... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 wins the day 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: It took three attempts, but eventually.. At first I thought you meant the walking on water bit! Nice work Crisp. Martian 👽 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhogue Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Good job on the tripod, I've been working on mine on and off and finally realized that Very Fire didn't do a very good job on the shape of the Met platform. I will have to redo the rear part of it to get it all to line up correctly. I'm seeing more things in the Tetra detail set that the Very Fire set doesn't have but also the reverse is true. The rear supports do go through the compass platform deck down to the base of the funnel. Also, the two lower tripod platforms railings were covered with canvas. When I started my model I was willing to go with what came with the kit but I find myself going down the rabbit hole more and correcting things that I should have done much earlier in the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 The two lower platforms didn’t always have the canvas dodgers, but they did both before & after the time I’m modelling, so I think it’s reasonable to assume they were there for the Bismarck action. Mine will be receiving lead foil dodgers soon. And yes, the tripod legs need to go another deck down - I discussed that a few pages ago when I worked out that Merit’s tripod is too narrow. There was absolutely no way I was going down the route of drilling through brass decks, however; my lower tripod sections will be separate pieces of brass (& only be fitted permanently once the Admiral’s Bridge section is glued in place). I have managed to acquire a set of Very Fire instructions (though not the actual set), so I see what you mean about each set containing things the other one missed. On balance I think Tetra wins by some distance, but then I would think that because that’s the set I know best. There are some odd things that have been missed; the “typhoon whistle” and prominent box structure (nav light, I think) on the bow, for instance - sticks out like the proverbial dog’s danglers in numerous photos, but not in either set (Very Fire do at least attempt the siren bit, but theirs looks much too small judging from the instructions). Easy enough to scratch build, though. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Nice work Crisp, that looks stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Island Life! (Apologies to Grace Jones) Quote Lovely prospect in that oblique light. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 9 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: The two lower platforms didn’t always have the canvas dodgers, Dodgers! Mmmm. 🤤 Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Canvas. Not Jammie 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 That really is looking very tight and crisp....Crisp ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Canvas. Not Jammie Bugger! Let down of Mars 👽 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Dodger time. Usually I measure the circumference using a piece of paper, but on this occasion I have the PE runner so it was simple. Cut a length of lead sheet. CA in position roughly in the middle and allow to cure fully: Gradually bend it round, gluing lightly as you go: Et voilà: The great thing about using lead is that once it’s all set you can use a cocktail stick to “dent” it so the guardrails show through, as on the real thing. I’ve done the Met platform too, but no photos of that. C Edited April 26, 2020 by Ex-FAAWAFU 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 More tiny fantastic detailing, Crisp Lead sheet, that's interesting ... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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