Learstang Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Wow! I live in warm enough climes (South-Central Texas) to see those amazing little critters from time to time. I believe I could use their metabolism to get some of my models completed. Best Regards, Jason 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Took many, many photos of them in a Peru when I was there last year, very few of them turned any good, the little b*****s just won’t stay in one place for more than 5 seconds! Beautiful creatures though. AW 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I can never get over how small they are! (Hummingbirds, not 0/400s) Regards, Adrian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Hey, Moa. I just came across these two photos on a Facebook page. I thought you may be interested. Oh, it's an H-P W10: Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Looks like a Canadian snowy movie on the inflight entertainment. Two thumbs up on the story line. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, dogsbody said: Hey, Moa. I just came across these two photos on a Facebook page. I thought you may be interested. Oh, it's an H-P W10: Yeap, I have had a folder on it for a long time. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 20 hours ago, dogsbody said: Hey, Moa. I just came across these two photos on a Facebook page. I thought you may be interested. Oh, it's an H-P W10: Chris Sorry, but it's a W8b, not a W10. The latter was a derivative of the Hyderabad bomber, with similarly-angular tail surfaces. which are an instant recognition feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, Roger Holden said: Sorry, but it's a W8b, not a W10. The latter was a derivative of the Hyderabad bomber, with similarly-angular tail surfaces. which are an instant recognition feature. Hey, I just went by what was on that Facebook page. Seeing as it's all about British aviation, I thought it would be correct. My bad! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Rigging progresses ever so slowly, only a few lengths per session. The dark paint against dark rigging material situation makes visualizing really difficult, not to mention that each segment has to be cut to exact length and then inserted in one hole and then the other, at odd angles, and trying no to bang the tail or wingtips against the visor, the lamp, the table, etc. and not to entangle with previous rigging or model details. Lots of zen attitude: "The are no struts, there is no model, there is no rigging material. All is empty. Even ‹all is empty› is empty": 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Moa said: Rigging progresses ever so slowly, only a few lengths per session. The dark paint against dark rigging material situation makes visualizing really difficult, not to mention that each segment has to be cut to exact length and then inserted in one hole and then the other, at odd angles, and trying no to bang the tail or wingtips against the visor, the lamp, the table, etc. and not to entangle with previous rigging or model details. Lots of zen attitude: "The are no struts, there is no model, there is no rigging material. All is empty. Even ‹all is empty› is empty": Oh your going to enjoy the this. The tail is great fun. 😱 looking stunning by the way. 🤯🤩 Edited February 20, 2020 by The Spadgent 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: The tail is great fun. Already dealt with the tail, and fuselage side and bottom rigging/cabling, mister. Only more work on the wing remains. Now, where did I leave my eyesight? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 6:44 PM, Moa said: From our backyard: Looks like a 1/350th Harrier GR3! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Moa said: cut to exact length Okay, how do measure the lengths required when it's not 'empty'? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.1127 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Another delightful thread to follow, thanks for continuing to take the time to share. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 This is why I did my wings as one continuous length of beading thread with through holes. Not quite as neat as Moa’s ultra hi tech ceramic wire but less head wrecking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Courageous said: Okay, how do measure the lengths required when it's not 'empty'? Stuart In tears. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 8 hours ago, P.1127 said: Another delightful thread to follow, thanks for continuing to take the time to share. Thanks P.1127, often takes quite some time, the photos and the writing and the uploading, but I have enjoyed and learned much during many years from fellow modelers and aviation enthusiasts that posted their work, thoughts and material, so it's a way of thanking and keeping the river flowing. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 13 hours ago, Courageous said: Okay, how do measure the lengths required when it's not 'empty'? Stuart Hi Stuart More seriously: I use either dividers or a slim ruler, but most of the times I can't get them in, so I take a ballpark measure, cut a length and start to trim it down until it fits comfortably. I use the same measure for the mirrored position on the other wing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 23 hours ago, Moa said: Already dealt with the tail, and fuselage side and bottom rigging/cabling, mister. Only more work on the wing remains. Now, where did I leave my eyesight? Dang!!! Sorry couldn’t see it in the shot. My apologies. 😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 And the hummingbird chicks are born: 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 More rigging is done. At this point it was decided to add the main landing gear, to see what would happen. The gear supported the weight of the model, but the stress is too obvious. The axles that hold the wheels are arched a bit. This gear won't tolerate even a minor mishandling: The tailskid rig is glued on too: Model standing on its gear. I think that if you leave the model on a shelf, and if you come back months later, you may notice that the wheel axles are too curved or have given up. I think that once completed I will have to find a way of relieving the weight from the landing gear, may be using a prop in the guise of boxes or luggage stack under the fuselage: I have to complete that rigging that is taking ages, in part due to the fact that I am replicating the double flying wires at each station. Then engine front, props, lights and other bits will be added. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Looking fabulous!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, Murdo said: Looking fabulous!!! Thanks Murdo! An energy and time consuming model, this one. I am really glad I am approaching completion. I need a vacation, may be a six-piece Lego or something alike. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, Moa said: I need a vacation, may be a six-piece Lego or something alike. What I have seen so far. Lego thing may end complex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 The engine front and props are on, as well as the four oleo struts. The latter added much need rigidity, still, a fragile arrangement. A few more details to go... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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