bigbadbadge Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Ooooooooo great work Johnny, interior details look lovely. This is certainly coming to life now, can't wait for paint. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Ha, lovely spicing up of the office, Johnny Looking forward to more The details on that IP looks a tad soft, though - I'm curious to see how it turns out with decals and all Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Nice greeblies Johnny - that looking very smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Great job My Dear Spad !! Can't wait for the starting of the Shagbat... Don't forget the bottle of Rum and the half eaten sandwich... Indeed, you are up to something else.... For the IP , maybe cutting out the dials and put them one by one in the bezels... That way, you can work on your IP with paint and then add the bits of decals... It look great too and Giorgio use that same tip... Just my token of course.. Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 On 25/04/2020 at 00:11, hendie said: even all the little lead balls are laughing! Johnny I’m thinking of the iron maiden song can I play with madness! Plenty of heavy metal in this heavy metal. I will tag along for the rest of the ride if this is ok? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 11 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Ooooooooo great work Johnny, interior details look lovely. This is certainly coming to life now, can't wait for paint. All the best Chris Paint soooooon, and thanks. 👍 11 hours ago, giemme said: Ha, lovely spicing up of the office, Johnny Looking forward to more The details on that IP looks a tad soft, though - I'm curious to see how it turns out with decals and all Ciao Damn you Giorgio but also thanks. I took a second look and of course you’re right. 🤩🤪🤣✊ 10 hours ago, CedB said: Nice greeblies Johnny - that looking very smart Thanks Mr B 8 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Great job My Dear Spad !! Can't wait for the starting of the Shagbat... Don't forget the bottle of Rum and the half eaten sandwich... Indeed, you are up to something else.... For the IP , maybe cutting out the dials and put them one by one in the bezels... That way, you can work on your IP with paint and then add the bits of decals... It look great too and Giorgio use that same tip... Just my token of course.. Sincerely. CC Thanks CC yes the Shagbat has been procured at last!!!! 👍 yes I’ve done some more this morning thanks to you guys. I’m so glad you’re all here to egg me on. 8 hours ago, Wince said: Johnny I’m thinking of the iron maiden song can I play with madness! Plenty of heavy metal in this heavy metal. I will tag along for the rest of the ride if this is ok? Nowt wrong with a bit o’ heavy metal now and again. 🙌 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Thanks guys for all the helpful feedback. obvs still not totally accurate but I started by doing the whole thing from scratch this morning then decided to sharpen up what was there. I should always take my own advice. 😇 I have built up the radar thing with plasticard to square it up and added some of the bits and bobs near the combing. I’ll also add clear parts after paint. I’ll have to splice the decals but I was always going to do that. Control column and pedals after chores. 🤩 JJ 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 11 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Can't wait for the starting of the Shagbat... Right, I'm going to have to own up here 😕 I've got a few slang terms nailed, brisfits and string bags, Connies, Huns and Thuds, I even figured out what a Shar refers to, but WHAT.... ❓ THE HAYYY..... IS A SHAGBAT‼️❓😕‼️ Bit of a gap in my cool slangliness..... And just how bad was it, to be damned with such an awful tag?? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 38 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said: Right, I'm going to have to own up here 😕 I've got a few slang terms nailed, brisfits and string bags, Connies, Huns and Thuds, I even figured out what a Shar refers to, but WHAT.... ❓ THE HAYYY..... IS A SHAGBAT‼️❓😕‼️ Bit of a gap in my cool slangliness..... And just how bad was it, to be damned with such an awful tag?? The Walrus/ Shagbat or Steam Pigeon my Dear Rob... I've heard of another nickname but sorry, my own hard drive is loading... That's just a proof of love after all ! Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 What are you like on Halibags, Wimpeys or Meatboxes? Hogs, Superhogs and Ultrahogs? What was the box that the B-17 came in? Pregnant razorblade? Flying Prostitute hint: aka the Whore from Baltimore.)? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Lovely work, as usual, Johnny I have some decent photos of the NF 'pit if you'd like me to email them to you (just pm your email address). The 'pit is absolutely crammed with kit.. it must have been a claustrophobic experience. Talking about the nose wheel well, the little 'lump' on the floor is, I believe, the back end of the well roof. Unlike the meteor though, the well in this a/c continued towards the nose for what looks like the full length of the well. Forward 'pit bulkhead seems to sit at the front end of the nosewheel well (makes sense really). It's nice to see another Matchbox classic getting some TLC, as you say, there's a great replica of the Sea Venom in there. Matt 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 11 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Right, I'm going to have to own up here 😕 I've got a few slang terms nailed, brisfits and string bags, Connies, Huns and Thuds, I even figured out what a Shar refers to, but WHAT.... ❓ THE HAYYY..... IS A SHAGBAT‼️❓😕‼️ Bit of a gap in my cool slangliness..... And just how bad was it, to be damned with such an awful tag?? I know right. So many crazy names. Yes I heard “Shagbat” on CC’s build but I do love “steam pigeon” 🥰 10 hours ago, corsaircorp said: The Walrus/ Shagbat or Steam Pigeon my Dear Rob... I've heard of another nickname but sorry, my own hard drive is loading... That's just a proof of love after all ! Sincerely. CC ❤️ 9 hours ago, Graham Boak said: What are you like on Halibags, Wimpeys or Meatboxes? Hogs, Superhogs and Ultrahogs? What was the box that the B-17 came in? Pregnant razorblade? Flying Prostitute hint: aka the Whore from Baltimore.)? 🙃🤣 24 minutes ago, Mattlow said: Lovely work, as usual, Johnny I have some decent photos of the NF 'pit if you'd like me to email them to you (just pm your email address). The 'pit is absolutely crammed with kit.. it must have been a claustrophobic experience. Talking about the nose wheel well, the little 'lump' on the floor is, I believe, the back end of the well roof. Unlike the meteor though, the well in this a/c continued towards the nose for what looks like the full length of the well. Forward 'pit bulkhead seems to sit at the front end of the nosewheel well (makes sense really). It's nice to see another Matchbox classic getting some TLC, as you say, there's a great replica of the Sea Venom in there. Matt Thanks Matt. I’ll send you my mail Address. I’m almost there but extra ref is always good. 😇. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Hey guys. More plastic bending in the upstairs time vortex. Honestly it’s like interstellar in that room. 😆 Although happier with the ip I had an idea whilst cleaning the house to use lead wire wrapped at different sized to give more definition to the dials. yes I know it looks insane but bear with me. I added primer to all the parts and suddenly it all started to come together. Happy with the direction things were headed I finished the house work, made dinner, walked the dog..... and eventually got back to the grotto.😇 pedals built. I have built a rig at the back of the Ip to hold this in place when it’s all painted. I built a new control Columb. The only kit part is the grip. here's the rear. (Ooh er missus) Not perfect but it has a break. the extra bit of floor has gone in and I could really do with those chisels I’ve ordered to hack out some of the internal locating pins. From this pic you can see what I have to play with to extend the well. @Mattlow Is right about the hump, it all kind of linesUp to but the logistics would be too hard for painting, so Once again I’ll have to use smoke and mirrors. 😇 I added another column of buttons to the IP. So many buttons. 🥳 I zoomed in and it looks awful. I’m glad eyes can’t zoom to that level. 🤣 oh and I built the fire wall. Slightly less detailed. well it’s work tomorrow and it’s late so I’m off to the land of nod. Thanks for your help and companionship and as always. Happy Modelling. Johnny. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Smashing cockpit! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 11 hours ago, corsaircorp said: but sorry, my own hard drive is loading... 😄😄😄😄🙄😳🙄🧚♀️🧚♂️💃 Yea, I do that..... 🤔🌠 Sometimes I sits and thinks...... and sometimes I just sits....... 🐵 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Does the pilot have one really really fat leg, and one really really thin leg? 32 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: 🥳 the cockpit is going to look nice and busy by the time you have finished 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That's a great Dashboard now !! Well done Spad !! Good working day, I'm off for mine too... Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 6 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Smashing cockpit! Regards, Adrian Thanks. 👍 6 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: 😄😄😄😄🙄😳🙄🧚♀️🧚♂️💃 Yea, I do that..... 🤔🌠 Sometimes I sits and thinks...... and sometimes I just sits....... 🐵 I know the feeling. 🙃 6 hours ago, hendie said: Does the pilot have one really really fat leg, and one really really thin leg? the cockpit is going to look nice and busy by the time you have finished It’s all over to one side. But I know you knew. I’m just letting you know that I know you knew. You know. 🤣 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: That's a great Dashboard now !! Well done Spad !! Good working day, I'm off for mine too... Sincerely. CC Thanks Alain. Hope you have a great day. Stay safe out there. 🙌 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Nice work on the pit Johnny. At least you don`t have far to travel to work!!! Take care. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 8 hours ago, The Spadgent said: I added another column of buttons to the IP. So many buttons. 🥳 Now we're talking! This looks miles better than before! Excellent job on the control column too! Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Nice work on the pit Johnny. At least you don`t have far to travel to work!!! Take care. Simon. I know. I’m loving the new commute. Especially at the end of the day. 😍 59 minutes ago, giemme said: Now we're talking! This looks miles better than before! Excellent job on the control column too! Ciao Thanks G. I do need a nudge now and again. 😍😍😍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 What a difference those lead wire coils make to the panel! Great idea, well executed. SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Cracking cockpit details Johnny, I will be definitely using your thread as some references when I build mine. Keep up the great work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Your cockpit work has taken this to the next level Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Leaps and bounds old son. This is coming on in them. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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