Thom216 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 58 minutes ago, The Crusty one said: It what I'm going for mate 👍 Hopefully he will have the sense to keep his mouth shut🤣 Maybe you could fashion a wee-little face mask like the motor cycle riders wear, complete with a skull's head grin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 22 minutes ago, Thom216 said: Maybe you could fashion a wee-little face mask like the motor cycle riders wear, complete with a skull's head grin. Oooooooh how cool would that look on him🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 5 hours ago, The Crusty one said: Oooooooh how cool would that look on him🤔 Like he's no one to me messed with!😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Morning all Its been a while, work and life getting in the way as usual so its time for an update; Time to start with the fine details.....started applying different sizes of aluminium squares to the tail crossmember IMG_20191007_231528075 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr and completed....nice rough build look IMG_20191008_154138401 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191008_154224174 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr now I must admit being a little concerned about engines for the dirty ….but on a visit to a car boot I stumbled across this IMG_20191010_113822898 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr which contained this IMG_20191010_113843981 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr which looks like this when test fitted IMG_20191010_114150744 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr which looks pretty good to me,not bad for a fiver....a quick search on King Kit and a suitable engine for the other side is winging its way to me as we speak. Next up those nose cannons IMG_20191010_114135289 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr aluminium and copper tube from B+Q IMG_20191010_141829804 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191010_141840082 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr next IMG_20191010_152327854 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191010_154905953 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr so heres where we stand IMG_20191010_155056715 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191011_003204615 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr Thanks to fubar57 for planting the engine size into my head👍 Im still having immense fun building this comments welcome as usual Tim Edited October 11, 2019 by The Crusty one Additional 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 This is crazy! In a good way! Great to see how it comes together, literally piece by piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Just now, reini said: This is crazy! In a good way! Great to see how it comes together, literally piece by piece. Thank you mate I think adding the fine details is going to be quite time consuming ...bit by bit😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 minute ago, The Crusty one said: Thank you mate I think adding the fine details is going to be quite time consuming ...bit by bit😳 I'm sure - fitting parts together that are not meant to be stuck together takes bit more effort and time. But it's worth it, that tail looks awesome for example. And even better with some paint on I would imagine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, reini said: I'm sure - fitting parts together that are not meant to be stuck together takes bit more effort and time. But it's worth it, that tail looks awesome for example. And even better with some paint on I would imagine. Thank you I'm very pleased with how the tail has turned out let's hope the paint enhances the effect even more 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Cool find on the engines, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 the engine looks really good but I really really like the nose cannons and the patchwork tail centre just works loving this build rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 56 minutes ago, fubar57 said: Cool find on the engines, looks great Thanks mate I just remembered the scale you mentioned thanks for that👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 51 minutes ago, shortCummins said: the engine looks really good but I really really like the nose cannons and the patchwork tail centre just works loving this build rgds John(shortCummins) Thanks John that's a big compliment coming from you👍 the more I do on this the more into it I'm getting... its daft how much you can do from just a picture as you know 😳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 That is looking Looney Toones wild! Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Thom216 said: That is looking Looney Toones wild! Love it. Thanks mate that's the looney tunes wild look I'm going for 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Morning all well time for an update I reckon ,as usual work and life getting in the way but ive managed a little more work on the Dirty first up the second engine arrived IMG_20191020_234100911 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr and in the airframe IMG_20191024_110321547 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr also covered the beast in a coat of Vallejo aluminium as I think ive added all the parts that I can so the next bit is to get some paint on so...…….. IMG_20191025_142426075 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr Im not going for historical accuracy paint wise IMG_20191029_151848029 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191030_124646044 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr believe it or not the strange browny colour on the boom in the picture above is actually olive green IMG_20191030_153339163 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191030_153053359 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191031_120611852 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191031_125356784 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr IMG_20191031_125349856 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr with all the masking ive had to do paint has been pulled off in places but im not concerned as it has started the decrept paint job im looking for. So heres how she stands IMG_20191031_162529523 by Tim Dyson, on Flickr thanks for looking in comments welcome as always Tim 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 A true hodge-podge! Everything is looking good and even better with the paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 ha ha, she's looking fantastic rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 You're having a ball doing this one, and we're having a ball watching. A magnificent show of improvisation and scratching. The only thing I'm good at scratching is my (edited by outraged admin)...... Q 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 So where are you going for historical accuracy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Biggles87 said: So where are you going for historical accuracy? The Beano and Bunty. All those colours. Is it now to be called the rainbow warrior? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 31 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: The Beano and Bunty. All those colours. Is it now to be called the rainbow warrior? or the Commando comic books 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, shortCummins said: or the Commando comic books They were a brilliant education. Actually they were fabulously illustrated. I used to wonder who the artists were. There must be an interesting story or two there. Deadlines, quantity, quality etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 16 hours ago, Thom216 said: A true hodge-podge! Everything is looking good and even better with the paint. Hodge-podge is the word mate ...more Hodge-podging to come as well👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Dr. Quack said: You're having a ball doing this one, and we're having a ball watching. A magnificent show of improvisation and scratching. The only thing I'm good at scratching is my (edited by outraged admin)...... Q Kind words indeed my friend... wouldn't call it magnificent myself more like keep throwing bits of plastic and paint together and hope it all works out 🤣🤣 Edited November 4, 2019 by The Crusty one Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Biggles87 said: So where are you going for historical accuracy? Actually I was using the junior book of ww2 aircraft recognition ...a guide for 5-8 year olds🤔🤣🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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