CedB Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 On 17/07/2020 at 12:41, hendie said: wow Ced. Sounds like you've had some challenging ah... ehrrr ...challenges over the last few days of this build. It looks like you're coming out on top. For the most part anyway. Sometimes upside down, sometimes back to front, but mostly on top. Thanks hendie - trying to right myself as I type On 17/07/2020 at 12:42, Beard said: The Lysander is done but I'm yet to do the rigging on the Swordfish.. *shudder* I'm sure you'll do a great job Simon On 17/07/2020 at 13:12, AdrianMF said: Sadly, a lot of people don't... I did have a special secure* terminal start smoking and catch fire on me once. Lots of Mission Impossible jokes after that one! Regards, Adrian * "secure" = "four times the price and technology four years behind the current standards" Thanks Adrian On 17/07/2020 at 13:57, Spookytooth said: All looking good on the "Trio" Ced. The lady R. dug her Airfix Hurricane out the other day, and following your thread is been quite useful for her. How`s Molly? Simon. Thanks Simon - glad Rose is finding the thread useful Mols is a bit more sprightly so hopefully the antibiotics are working. On 17/07/2020 at 14:01, 2996 Victor said: Hi Ced, I just had to say that the B-36 is awesome (not a term I use often), my ghast is suitably flabbered! And is that a Sea Fury? Do the Arma kits have the pipe thingy? I've not spotted it on the sprues..... Looking forward to the next instalment Kind regards, Mark Thanks Mark, very kind. Yep, that is a Sea Fury - the one that claimed a Mig-15 in Korea. Interesting. I can't see the pipe thingy on the Arma kits - weird. On 17/07/2020 at 16:01, Whofan said: Funny you should say that. Our daughter is Sally Anne. She was only ever called Sally Anne when she was in trouble! Otherwise, Sal or Sally. …and I bet it was in your gruffest voice too, eh John? Sometimes. Other times it was exasperated, cross or alarmed. Usually cross🙄 On 17/07/2020 at 16:24, bbudde said: Could be worse than that. E.g. Horst Bärbel or so. I'm calm and relaxed (geschmeidig) on that at all. Always nice to hear, when people say "nice and unique name". I also like to meet people that don't checked it. I like their faces when I walk in and say "Hello I'm here for my appointment: Mrs. Budde at ten o'clock." Priceless! Btw The kits coming along very nicely. Fine work Ced. The Invader looks also rather nice there. Cheers Thanks Ben On 17/07/2020 at 19:11, dogsbody said: I would say, yes, you did fit the tank in wrong. Wrong side up, to be exact. [snip pic] But, as you're building it wheels up, no worries! Chris Thanks Chris I wouldn't be surprised, despite Airfix's little diagram - it obviously confused me rather than helping! I have done a bit today. The Airfix bits don't quite fit the Arma: Either Airfix's tyres are too big or the Arma bays are too small - I suspect the former. Whatever, if you file this much off the tyre (it's hidden anyway): …then put the tyre in first, you can get an acceptable fit: 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Wonderful progress Mr B. Cripes it’ll be paint soon. 😍 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 These are coming together very nicely not far to the finish line now! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Like what you didi with the wheels. Necessitity is the mother of invention, as they say. Hope Molly is feeling better now. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 10 hours ago, CedB said: Either Airfix's tyres are too big or the Arma bays are too small - I suspect the former. Whatever, if you file this much off the tyre (it's hidden anyway): This is what I really like about a Ced build (and the banter). Thanks Ced. I managed to get the tank in the right place but it was only after a lot of dithering and searching to see what other people had done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 Thanks Johnny, Roger, John and Andy Molly says woof 🐾 Looking to fit the clear parts soon. Airfix: See the part bottom left? Underside signal light (is that right?) When are you supposed to fit that then? I've checked the instructions and it seems, not. Oh well, remind me to stick some glassy stuff in there later. The Armas come with nice nav lights: Pre-drilled hole for the bulbs and everything. But why the bit sticking out of the end? It's on both sides, and on both kits? Weird. Of course I have to saw their locations out from the plastic and decided the Airfix deserved some scratched lights too. I should have done the Armas first, then I would have noticed that the Airfix panel lines were NOT the light: …and not chopped so much out. Rats. Soon sorted: They'll need sanding, of course, as will whatever clear bit goes in there. The pilots are in though: No they don't fit without surgery. Move along now, nothing to see here… 5 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, CedB said: Move along now, nothing to see here… & here was I bring accused of brutality. Steve. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 That's some progress, Ced! Like @The Spadgent said, I smell paint Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 2 hours ago, CedB said: No they don't fit without surgery. Move along now, nothing to see here… Would it be in poor taste to suggest that one of the Hurricanes be finished as V7467 LE*D? Hat, coat..... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 By the way, and apologies for asking this but I can't spot a reference to it in your earlier posts, on the Arma Expert kit did you simply pare away the cockpit sidewall detail to fit the etched parts, or did you need to actually thin the fuselage sides? Many thanks and kind regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Oh dear. Ced's booty call..... Sorry. I'll leave now... Ian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 4 hours ago, CedB said: Looking to fit the clear parts soon. Airfix: See the part bottom left? Underside signal light (is that right?) When are you supposed to fit that then? I've checked the instructions and it seems, not. It goes here, in Step 3. Chris 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 6 hours ago, CedB said: Move along now, nothing to see here… Now that ... Reminded me of this. https://youtu.be/Sp-pU8TFsg0 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Loving the way you’re just hitting problems and fixing them without even a break in stride. Brilliant. 💆♂️ Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 9 hours ago, CedB said: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 wonderful stuff Ced. Thoroughly entertaining as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 10 hours ago, stevehnz said: & here was I bring accused of brutality. Steve. I know Steve, sorry, we 'surgeons' should stick together 10 hours ago, giemme said: That's some progress, Ced! Like @The Spadgent said, I smell paint Ciao Thanks Giorgio Soon, once I get the canopy sorted (see below) 9 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Would it be in poor taste to suggest that one of the Hurricanes be finished as V7467 LE*D? Hat, coat..... Yes Mark I do plan a Bader's Hurricane sometime though 9 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: By the way, and apologies for asking this but I can't spot a reference to it in your earlier posts, on the Arma Expert kit did you simply pare away the cockpit sidewall detail to fit the etched parts, or did you need to actually thin the fuselage sides? Many thanks and kind regards, Mark Ah, now then. The instructions tell you to cut off the detail, which I did, but a bit of extra thinning would have helped me fit the pilot. They don't show over the edges though so no real need. 8 hours ago, Brandy said: Oh dear. Ced's booty call..... Sorry. I'll leave now... Ian 7 hours ago, dogsbody said: It goes here, in Step 3. [snip pic] Chris Ah, thanks Chris Of course I ignored that box as I thought it was about the stand 5 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Now that ... Reminded me of this. https://youtu.be/Sp-pU8TFsg0 Good old Python - thanks Dennis 4 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Loving the way you’re just hitting problems and fixing then without even a break in stride. Brilliant. 💆♂️ Johnny Thanks Johnny A bit more to come, I'm sure. Thanks Ali - who doesn't like a bit of Brando eh? 2 minutes ago, hendie said: wonderful stuff Ced. Thoroughly entertaining as always. Thanks hendie Airfix canopy. Doesn't fit and isn't right - see Troy's thread here. I could vac form another but my mojo's low at the moment. It's only a gnat's whisker too thick. Um… I really must see my dentist again soon… Thinned the top back frame and sanded the spine a little: Sorry it's blurry, I blame the Dremel for giving me shakes. Better: Not perfect, but it does push down, fingers crossed the glue will hold it. What colour is behind the canopy back? Interior or camo? 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Nice work on the canopy. I did camo on my big 1/24 one. I think that was right. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, CedB said: Sorry it's blurry, I blame the Dremel for giving me shakes. Did you switch it off and put it down before taking the photo? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 6 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Nice work on the canopy. I did camo on my big 1/24 one. I think that was right. 🤞 Thanks Johnny - done! 6 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Did you switch it off and put it down before taking the photo? Ah, silly me, well spotted Adrian!! 7 hours ago, CedB said: 17 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: By the way, and apologies for asking this but I can't spot a reference to it in your earlier posts, on the Arma Expert kit did you simply pare away the cockpit sidewall detail to fit the etched parts, or did you need to actually thin the fuselage sides? Many thanks and kind regards, Mark Ah, now then. The instructions tell you to cut off the detail, which I did, but a bit of extra thinning would have helped me fit the pilot. They don't show over the edges though so no real need. Mark @2996 Victor apologies - you CAN see the top of the PE over the edges: A bit more paring required methinks - or more care, probably. As I know Troy is popping in from time to time and as I had some tools about the Airfix fabric wing got de-ribbed behind the ammo covers: Now then, those nav lights. Swords to the ready! In my defence I had another lousy night's sleep so this seemed to make sense: The swords have two leading edges. They are more than twice the thickness of the light. Ergo, saw a bit in half. Fuzzy logic I call it. Out with the I-think-this-is-the-right-CA-this-time: It certainly didn't set straight away and gave me some wriggle time. Then I zapped it with activator. If you're going to do this, lousy sleep or not, don't forget to drill and paint the bulbs first 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Feeling guilty about the bulb thing? Who, me? Not now, after reading this: …and Ian's next post: "Without being lit the bulbs have virtually no visible colour to them." Phew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 While the DG is drying around the back of the canopies and the nav lights are curing I thought I'd 'do the props'. I dropped my #6 blade while tidying the spinner and it, briefly, stuck in my ample 'lockdown tummy': Mrs B says the blood will come out of the shirt Yellow bits done - tips and the spinner for the Airfix: 4 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, CedB said: Mrs B says the blood will come out of the shirt And I bet she laughed when she said it...?! (or is that just Mrs R...?!) Still, never mind the Hurris are looking good! And the usual question as we draw to the conclusion of a Ced build - what's next....?? 🤣 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 47 minutes ago, CedB said: Mrs B says the blood will come out of the shirt It certainly comes out of the Ced Ced stop doing that, please I am just recovering from a "Must take care here - slicing towards a finger tip caaan be ris..." moment myself earlier this week. Superglue does not always work... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 52 minutes ago, keefr22 said: And I bet she laughed when she said it...?! (or is that just Mrs R...?!) Still, never mind the Hurris are looking good! And the usual question as we draw to the conclusion of a Ced build - what's next....?? 🤣 Keith Er, just Mrs R, sorry Keith What's next? PAINT! Then I might think about the next one (although Adrian's kindly donated Belvedere is prime candidate now that Bill has finished showing me how…) 12 minutes ago, perdu said: It certainly comes out of the Ced Ced stop doing that, please I am just recovering from a "Must take care here - slicing towards a finger tip caaan be ris..." moment myself earlier this week. Superglue does not always work... Thanks Bill 'Twas only a small puncture… CA on the nav lights dry? Sanded roughly to shape and then out with the Micromesh set: I do actually find this quite therapeutic when I'm in the mood. Gently rub the pad over the surface until the scratching stops. Next pad the same at 90o ish. Soon it's shiny: Should have remembered to polish the back and paint the bulbs. Next time. Canopies on! We have friends coming for lunch so I need to prepare the garden furniture. There will be beer… 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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