hendie Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I agree with all them comments above. This shot looks great to me. (Really nice idea) 5 hours ago, CedB said: though I can understand why you may want to "straighten" things up a bit. Are you undergoing any treatment for your OCD ? As for post 199 though 12 hours ago, CedB said: When you're trying to avoid knocking things off you sometimes have to use unusual methods: 12 hours ago, CedB said: I'd started on the Tamiya stand but couldn't get the angle. 12 hours ago, CedB said: Then I tried holding by hand but several times found my fingers pressing on something fragile. 12 hours ago, CedB said: Mind you, one does need to take care where you place the clamps: Four Fnaar worthy sentences in a row and not a snurf snurf to be seen. tsk tsk Ced! We have standards to uphold here y'know 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 6 hours ago, bbudde said: No Ced; No discussion from me of that, what you might have thought. It was just a hint, that all did the same, what they were built for. Pyhsically and irrelevant of what country! Cheers Benedikt Thanks Ben 5 hours ago, hendie said: I agree with all them comments above. This shot looks great to me. (Really nice idea) [snip pic] though I can understand why you may want to "straighten" things up a bit. Are you undergoing any treatment for your OCD ? Thanks Hendie - has to look right, even on the ceiling OCD? Maybe, a bit. I call it 'tidy'. Should be COD; you need to get the letters in alphabetical order… 5 hours ago, hendie said: Four Fnaar worthy sentences in a row and not a snurf snurf to be seen. tsk tsk Ced! We have standards to uphold here y'know I'm sorry matey, you're quite right, things have got sloppy here and, in the future, I'll try to keep my end up This morning I chopped off the thread: … tidied up the rack with some flat black and got out some wire. This looks promising - I want some 'steel' I think so it twists and stays in place: The ends were bent and CA'd in to the bomb slots: Looks promising? Can you see the wires? No? Good. Yer 'tis (as we say in these parts): …and the stiffness looks promising (snurf snurf): CA'd in: …and posed: Good enough for the ceiling. The shiny finish also reflects some of the surrounding colours so they're not as visible from a distance (honest). I've also painted the nav lights (forgot). Right, that's done! RFI later. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Result! Excellent! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thanks Giorgio Now in the RFI: I'm still going to try the sprue stretching, probably in the Sioux thread; I may need it there… Thanks to everyone for their help, support and companionship during this build - really appreciated Now I can concentrate on the Sioux 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Oh hang on, it's a bit vulnerable with those bombs dangling - better hang it on the ceiling: Bombing the spray station: They always go for 'industrial areas' 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, giemme said: Result! Excellent! Ciao As my learned friend suggests, Result! Excellent! Tarah! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thanks Bill I've prepared some sprue for stretching - over in the Sioux thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, CedB said: Should be COD; you need to get the letters in alphabetical order… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Excellent result, I like the bombs dropping nose down, very authentic. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 A splendid job on that Ced & another rapid result. You're really cracking them out. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Nice one Ced! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thanks Keith, John, Steve and Terry Off for a lie down now to nurse my slightly burnt thumb… I also need to 'reset my scale' for the Sioux detailing and make sure my eyes are rested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I hope my canopy comes up as well as yours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thanks Walter, I was pleased with it (mostly) Oramask film cut with a pushed #15 blade as per Paul Budzik's method then gloss varnish (Klear for me) run down the edges. I had to use liquid mask on the tricky curved window at the back but otherwise fairly easy with the kit's nice recessed framing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 That’s really turned out well Ced and the bombs are a great finishing touch. If you don’t mind me asking, what do you use to suspend the finished articles from the ceiling? After seeing how good this looks, I’m wondering if this might be a solution to my own storage problems. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thanks Craig I screw some small eye hooks into the ceiling for larger models and use strong white thread to create a ‘matrix’ against the ceiling. Models are hung using ‘invisible thread’, available from your local haberdashery - hard to knot but very strong. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Amazing finish Mr B. I can’t get around all your builds, their zooming past at a fair rate. Bloody beautiful too. Bravo🙌. Jonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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