Pete in Lincs Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Great scratchbuilt seat. Next, a scratchbuilt engine? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 10 hours ago, The Spadgent said: yes I have constantly been thinking about the rubber mat. Do you have one. I do Bought in August 2017 and I posted some details but the post must have got lost in an upgrade - I'm getting a 'not found' message. Fits nicely under the die block and catches all the bits: I initially bought it to store the punches but they don't fit and the tray won't fit in the box: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 8 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Spad !! Great bang seats !! I love the way you improve yours !! I frequently use slices of thin plasticard instead of thick one... Easier to cut and so... Safer for the fingers.... Did I mention fingers ??? OOOOOPS !! CC Thanks CC thinner does seem to be easier on ze fingers for sure. 🖐👍 1 hour ago, Pete in Lincs said: Great scratchbuilt seat. Next, a scratchbuilt engine? Thanks. I really don’t know but odds are good. 🙀 13 minutes ago, CedB said: I do Bought in August 2017 and I posted some details but the post must have got lost in an upgrade - I'm getting a 'not found' message. Fits nicely under the die block and catches all the bits: I initially bought it to store the punches but they don't fit and the tray won't fit in the box: Thanks Ced. Very kind of you to post up. I think I’ll leave the tray. I’ve been spending like mad in this bloody lockdown. I’ll never get it all past Mrs S. 🤣 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 You've cocked that pit nicely sir. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 5 hours ago, TheBaron said: You've cocked that pit nicely sir. Sounds a bit kinky. 🤣 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 11 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Thanks Ced. Very kind of you to post up. I think I’ll leave the tray. I’ve been spending like mad in this bloody lockdown. I’ll never get it all past Mrs S. 🤣 Easy.... I became a smuggling specialist.... Some tricks are sometimes shared on here.... Sincerely. CC 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Easy.... I became a smuggling specialist.... Some tricks are sometimes shared on here.... Sincerely. CC You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence….. Retired Customs Officer of Mars 👽 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 20 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Easy.... I became a smuggling specialist.... Some tricks are sometimes shared on here.... Sincerely. CC I might need some tips, although I think I just smuggled that first edition camo walrus past the gate and into the grotto. I’ll open it later. 🤫 17 hours ago, Martian Hale said: You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence….. Retired Customs Officer of Mars 👽 These aren’t the droids you’re looking for. 🤖👾 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: I might need some tips, although I think I just smuggled that first edition camo walrus past the gate and into the grotto. I’ll open it later. 🤫 These aren’t the droids you’re looking for. 🤖👾 That would be breaking the Official Secrets Act. Fret ye not about the droids, I sometimes find it hard to put my past behind me. Martian 👽 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) Afternoon you lot. How is it Friday? I do trust you’re all well. some research and some dry fit pondering going on.🤔 Wheel wells, wheels and flappage. And office ware. I found some good reference pics that I have collated. I had done a few web searches for builds of this kit previously but I couldn’t find many initially. Last night I found a few good ones at “large scale planes” I’m going to delve and pick the bones tonight. Some looked rather good ☠️💀 I did some fitting as not to become a dull boy. ✊ I’m not 100% convinced that the little leg there will fit in that thar slot but judging by the amount of people I’ve seen thus far not making that adjustment and it looking just fine I’m going to pretend that I didn’t notice said error. I suggest you do the same.🤣🤫 Onward. The office floor is a little short. I’ll extend that and add some control pedals. That front we’ll looks a bit flat.🤔 The supplied fire wall looks to be in the wrong place too. Not even sure it’s a fire wall but I think I’ll add one. Looks like there are slots to house it. A bit of surface scratch work to go on in here but I’m going to keep the main structure as it seems sound. I popped the wings on. Actually they seem really good. 🤗 and a test of the front wheel and nose cone. Looking the part. 🤗🤗🤗 The front well is super shallow so as a token gesture I’ll give it depth if not width. As you saw before not a whole lot of room to play with. 🙃 but I do love a challenge. 😉 Also a special one for @hendie ⚖️🧱 78g of lead in there. ❤️ should be enough. Maybe. 🤔🤣 ok I’ll leave you with this one because it’s pretty. Thanks for popping in. And hope you have all had a splendid week. I think I’ll creep upstairs for a spot of Venom action. 🙌 Johnny Edited April 24, 2020 by The Spadgent 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 This thing is really big! Looking forward to more, J! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Ooo very nice the fit looks quite good, and it is a biggun Johnny!!! Error, what error!!! All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 That`s a lot of lead there John. Could be worth seeing whether the U/C can take it? Still, she a big bird... Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) "GO BIG, OR GO HOME ‼️" I hear him chanting as he takes the stairs two at a time to the grotto 😅 Did he say he's got a walrus up there..❓ A WALRUS? https://giphy.com/gifs/walrus-mEeE8qvgUjfFK Edited April 24, 2020 by rob Lyttle Gif 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: "GO BIG, OR GO HOME ‼️" I hear him chanting as he takes the stairs two at a time to the grotto 😅 Don't worry, I hold the secret of how to make him behave! Martian 👽 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 6 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Also a special one for @hendie ⚖️🧱 78g of lead in there. even all the little lead balls are laughing! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Or are they the petrified leftovers from Pacman? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Great progress and logical thought process going on, loving this thread. One concern though, with all the lead in the nose cone, where are you going to put the scratchbuilt AN/APQ-94 Radar ? 🤔😉 Atb, Steve. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 This is all looking rather good, you’ve done a cracking job with those seats; blood, sweat & tears. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec7 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Sharing the way you do things is fantastic for all us Corvid refugees returning to the old hobby after all these years 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 5 hours ago, triumphfan said: where are you going to put the scratchbuilt AN/APQ-94 Radar ? That IS the scratchbuild AN/APQ-94 Radar........ ‼️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 So assuming the enemy aircraft is carrying a huge magnet, it should work? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 The pics where you are holding the model give a sense of scale, it's massive!!!! Will look really imposing when finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) On 4/24/2020 at 7:16 PM, giemme said: This thing is really big! Looking forward to more, J! Ciao It’s not that big. 🙈🙈🙉 On 4/24/2020 at 7:41 PM, bigbadbadge said: Ooo very nice the fit looks quite good, and it is a biggun Johnny!!! Error, what error!!! All the best Chris Exactly. 😀 On 4/24/2020 at 7:49 PM, Spookytooth said: That`s a lot of lead there John. Could be worth seeing whether the U/C can take it? Still, she a big bird... Stay safe. Simon. Ohhh yes I’ll check. Should be ok I think. On 4/24/2020 at 7:55 PM, rob Lyttle said: "GO BIG, OR GO HOME ‼️" I hear him chanting as he takes the stairs two at a time to the grotto 😅 Did he say he's got a walrus up there..❓ A WALRUS? https://giphy.com/gifs/walrus-mEeE8qvgUjfFK Not quite that kind of walrus. 🙉🙈😆 21 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Don't worry, I hold the secret of how to make him behave! Martian 👽 ✊😀 20 hours ago, hendie said: even all the little lead balls are laughing! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 13 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Or are they the petrified leftovers from Pacman? Wacka,wacka,wacka. 🤣 12 hours ago, triumphfan said: Great progress and logical thought process going on, loving this thread. One concern though, with all the lead in the nose cone, where are you going to put the scratchbuilt AN/APQ-94 Radar ? 🤔😉 Atb, Steve. Dang. I’ll just have to leave that bit out. 🤣 9 hours ago, phildagreek said: This is all looking rather good, you’ve done a cracking job with those seats; blood, sweat & tears. Thank you sir. 9 hours ago, Spec7 said: Sharing the way you do things is fantastic for all us Corvid refugees returning to the old hobby after all these years Thanks. Glad it’s of some use. 👍 6 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: That IS the scratchbuild AN/APQ-94 Radar........ ‼️ yes!!!! That’s it. 🤣 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: So assuming the enemy aircraft is carrying a huge magnet, it should work? 🧲🔩👍 1 hour ago, RichieW said: The pics where you are holding the model give a sense of scale, it's massive!!!! Will look really imposing when finished. I likes em big. 🤣 Edited April 25, 2020 by The Spadgent 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hey. Not loads done today but all progress is good progress right. 😀 The blank side wall got a rough approximation of what is there. Similar fashion with the other side. The smaller wheel was replaced then removed as it stopped the whole thing coming together. the larger wheel was sanded away and will be replaced with a scratch one. I’ll also add a few levers after painting. Here’s the wheel. This will get added after painting too. The IP I have seen done in lots of different ways. Some sand it off completely some add new dials some just paint it. Although it’s not 100% accurate the Revell one comes with decals. I’m going to use them and add some extra detail from plasticard and add extras after painting. Fingers crossed this’ll be good enough. Might add more tomorrow. Searching through the extras box. I found these to use as greeblies. I think I’ll use them to fill space in the pit and under the rear canopy. Here are some extras to fill up the space. The rest of the day was spent ripping out and reinstating the arch (wood) at the top of the French doors. This is an after pic. apparently it’s going to rain tomorrow so we shall see. 🌦🌂🙈 While all that was going on this. Turned up in the post. ❤️ Thanks @corsaircorp for the heads up. Not the next build but this year maybe. 🙌😇 Right that’s it until tomorrow. Thanks for dropping by. Hope you’re all having a sunny funny weekend. Johnny boy. 😇 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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