Thom216 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Man, that looks so wicked! I can see it being taken even further by being jet-powered like the Mig-9, or going back and turning it into a biplane. As to the prop, I don't recall if you were going to be using the P-47's or the Corsair's? Edited September 20, 2019 by Thom216 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 14 hours ago, The Crusty one said: That looks fantastic mate.. really coming along now👍 thanks Crusty getting close to the end, I don't really want to finish this build I'm enjoying do much. rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 12 hours ago, Howlindawg said: HaHaHa, that payload is awesome! 🤩 Thanks Martin its not quite the same as the original... Rat_Bird_by_ChristianPearce ...but it's a reasonable go, I'm happy with it anyway. As you can see from Christian's drawing he placed all of the bombs towards the centre of the aircraft but as someone mentioned earlier the landing gear wouldn't be able to be deployed so I've gone for the practical option. rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Tzulscha said: Enough weight on that left wing to counteract the propeller torque? This really comes together nicely. All the bit look like they were meant to be one airplane. Very pretty! thanks Tzulscha the "stand" is angled and therefor gives the whole thing extra "tilt" however I'm reasonably convinced that it'd fly in circles I was surprised at how well the Corsair wings fitted the Thunderbolt's body, just lucky I guess, if you want to see some real 'work' in making things fit checkout Crusty one's P-Dirty Eight... rgds John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Thom216 said: Man, that looks so wicked! I can see it being taken even further by being jet-powered like the Mig-9, or going back and turning it into a biplane. As to the prop, I don't recall if you were going to be using the P-47's or the Corsair's? Thanks Thom For my next aircraft kit-bash I've been thinking of a biplane, sort of, I've got a couple of ideas I just need to work through, as far as I can, what donor kits I need. I'll be using the P-47's prop, I've primer'd it already and I'll add the other paint after I've built the base for the stand. rgds John Edited September 21, 2019 by shortCummins spoiling mistook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Great result, the markings really suit it. Looking forward to the next one. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Great result, the markings really suit it. Looking forward to the next one. John thank you John now I've got the liquid decal film I'll be making more of my own decals for future builds. rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 Hi Chaps are there any German speakers reading this log? Google translate tells me that the German for dragonfly is wasserjungfer, is this correct, it's been a very, very long time since I took German at school and to say I'm rusty would be an understatement. many thanks in advance John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 7 hours ago, shortCummins said: practical Tsk! You'll get nowhere with that sort of attitude, young man! BTW, I just noticed the washing line on the original drawing. 😁 My google says Libelle is also a Dragonfly? Mind it's also the word for a spirit level! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 9 hours ago, shortCummins said: Thanks Martin its not quite the same as the original... Rat_Bird_by_ChristianPearce ...but it's a reasonable go, I'm happy with it anyway. As you can see from Christian's drawing he placed all of the bombs towards the centre of the aircraft but as someone mentioned earlier the landing gear wouldn't be able to be deployed so I've gone for the practical option. rgds John Are you going to do the cowl-sight as well? As to taking off with the depicted load-out, it could be launched like the V2. Drop the bombs and then it can land normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Thom216 said: Are you going to do the cowl-sight as well? As to taking off with the depicted load-out, it could be launched like the V2. Drop the bombs and then it can land normally. yes, sort of, I've got a PE gun-sight from an Eduard Gladiator that I'll be adding, probably one of the last things I'll add as I just know I'd knock it off and feed the carpet monster! rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizon Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 3 hours ago, shortCummins said: Hi Chaps are there any German speakers reading this log? Google translate tells me that the German for dragonfly is wasserjungfer, is this correct, it's been a very, very long time since I took German at school and to say I'm rusty would be an understatement. many thanks in advance John "Libelle" is the more commonly used word for dragonfly. R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Rizon said: "Libelle" is the more commonly used word for dragonfly. R thank you Rizon rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 So the base/plinth for the stand will be made from a small photo frame and some plastic card. The glass and back from the photo frame were removed leaving just the frame. It’s a 6x4 frame and unusually?, the glass was really glass not plastic, I was hoping to make use of the “plastic glass” The plinth part of the base was made from some “plastic glass” from a larger picture frame cut to size. Here you can see the protective film still attached to the plastic. You’ll notice that I’ve cut a square hole to allow for the square aluminium tube. This will be cut to length once the plinth has been completed. 4 sides and the top of the plinth were glued together to make a box. I decided to add some corner braces to the plinth, then I sanded the glossy surface of the photo frame and attached the plinth box to it with some Araldite Once the Araldite had fully cured I gave the base/plinth a coat of UMP/Stynylrez black primer. On to the propellor next. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 The Tamiya P-47 kit gives you a choice of two propellors the Curtiss Electric paddle blade or the Hamilton Standard, I’ve chosen the one that looks the closest to Christian’s version? Anywho, the prop was given a coat of UMP/Stynylrez black primer. The prop hub was masked and then given a coat of vallejo 77.701 aluminium. Yellow tips The black parts were highlighted with highly thinned Tamiya XF-24. And finally some chipping applied to the edges of the blades. next I’ll be adding the final bits’n’pieces, ariel, pitot, cowl gun-sight, pilot etc. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I would have added a single blade from the Curtiss electric prop to add to the hodge podge effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen Barett Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 21/09/2019 at 17:17, shortCummins said: Hi Chaps are there any German speakers reading this log? Google translate tells me that the German for dragonfly is wasserjungfer, is this correct, it's been a very, very long time since I took German at school and to say I'm rusty would be an understatement. many thanks in advance John If you do the translation back and forth a few times, it will give you damselfly for a Wasserjungfer (or Kleinlibelle) and dragonfly for a Libelle (or Großlibelle) and odonata for a Libelle in general ;-) When talking to plain folks "Libelle" will work nicely and Wasserjungfer may produce a question mark or two. In case you need help with the pronounciation ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 31 minutes ago, Jochen Barett said: If you do the translation back and forth a few times, it will give you damselfly for a Wasserjungfer (or Kleinlibelle) and dragonfly for a Libelle (or Großlibelle) and odonata for a Libelle in general 😉 When talking to plain folks "Libelle" will work nicely and Wasserjungfer may produce a question mark or two. In case you need help with the pronounciation ... thank you Jochen Damselfly, Wasserjungfer, it will be rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Good work on the prop and the base. Seeing the construction of the base, I thought you were going for a clear plinth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 17 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I would have added a single blade from the Curtiss electric prop to add to the hodge podge effect. nice idea, more food for thought rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 11 hours ago, Thom216 said: Good work on the prop and the base. Seeing the construction of the base, I thought you were going for a clear plinth. thanks Thom the base was just made for what I had to hand, in truth it wasn't very clear so its best painted rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 I removed the masking from the windshield and cockpit and then added the pilot "Shorty". Pitot tube. Cowl gunsight, this was a PE gunsight from an Eduard Gloster Gladiator. The Ariel was fixed to the rear of the cockpit and EZLine used for the wire. Rearview mirror added to windscreen frame. Allied recognition lights added Tamiya clear(s) X-23 blue, X-25 green, X-26 orange Christian’s original added to the stand I’m calling her finished, in a way I’m sad as I’ve enjoyed this build soooo much, here’s a couple of shots of her on my workbench… next I’ll be taking some photos, when the weather improves it’s absolutely persisting down at the moment, and posting them in the RFI forum. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Brilliant job mate you should be proud of yourself 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaminCam Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 This is awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, The Crusty one said: Brilliant job mate you should be proud of yourself 👍 I've a stupid grin on my face every time I look at her, she's turned out far, far better than I've any right to expect. rgds John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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