wellsprop Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Next up, The mini Vulcan! Fuselage surfaces complete this morning, it's very simple as the fuselage is symmetrical (near enough) about the horizontal plane. The nose isn't quite symmetrical, but it was no problem at all to model. The wing's shouldn't present much of a challenge either, the aerofoil is incredibly simple too, it's a modified NACA 0010, let's see how I get on. Ben 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, wellsprop said: Next up, The mini Vulcan! Fuselage surfaces complete this morning, it's very simple as the fuselage is symmetrical (near enough) about the horizontal plane. The nose isn't quite symmetrical, but it was no problem at all to model. The wing's shouldn't present much of a challenge either, the aerofoil is incredibly simple too, it's a modified NACA 0010, let's see how I get on. Ben You've got my attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Wings on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 This afternoon, we had a huge thunderstorm which knocked out our internet (how does that happen?), so I was unable to work on my remote desktop! What it did mean, is more time to make CAD models... The basic shape is complete, next I need to tackle the canopy and intake, both of which are going to require some surface modelling wizardry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) Cool, this was on my to-do list (or at least in 1/72 it was) but I guess now you've got it in hand I can safely score it out Edited August 27, 2020 by LostCosmonauts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Well this has absolutely flown together! All I have left to do externally is add the intake/exhaust and panel lines (oh, and sort out something that vaguely resembles undercarriage. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Now this is something I need 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 The upper surface wing panel lines are in! I'v got to repeat the process for the bottom wing (there is no common mirror plane as the mirroring surface twists both along span and chord, CATIA can't deal with this). Then it will be on to the fuselage and tail! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan_Farsight Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Looking very nice! Like the panel detailing too. are you achieving this by doing some kind of extrusion/cut of lines from a drawing created in plan view that acts as a 'pattern'? Think i may have to get a build thread started if nothing else to stop the 3D Makerspace becoming 'WellsProps Digital Aircraft Assembly Line'! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, Kushan_Farsight said: Looking very nice! Like the panel detailing too. are you achieving this by doing some kind of extrusion/cut of lines from a drawing created in plan view that acts as a 'pattern'? Think i may have to get a build thread started if nothing else to stop the 3D Makerspace becoming 'WellsProps Digital Aircraft Assembly Line'! I use three different methods for creating panel lines, depending on what the geometry allows, I outlined these methods in this post Haha, I must admit, I've been almost non-stop since I got access to the makerspace a few weeks ago - I've suddenly realised the potential of a CAD license and 3D printer - plus, the weather has been dreadful, so I've had little else to do! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan_Farsight Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 ah excellent i had missed that particular post in that thread, have seen it now and i think im looking at using a similar approach, on my software im using a 'Lighten' tool which is used to effectively cut elements out of a model. The approach of offsetting the surface is a neat one and ill have to give it a go, but can see that working well for some more complex bits. I think CAD+3D Printer opens up a whole realm of possibilities only limited by patience and build plate size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 I'm calling the externals complete The cockpit internals need to be sorted out as well as the wheel wells, undercarriage and doors. Ben 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 A bit of work done on the cockpit, there's not going to be a lot to see through the tiny canopy windows, however it's nice to know it's there. I just need to complete the cockpit and undercarriage now Ben 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Main gear legs are from the Avro Athena if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 15/09/2020 at 22:50, bentwaters81tfw said: Main gear legs are from the Avro Athena if it helps. I had no idea! That will be useful as the arvo 707 plans have no undercarriage detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Quick update: just the undercarriage to go now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Done! The nose undercarriage looks too long, but it can be shortened very easily. Just need to get the parts ready to print now (and get some people interested in buying one!). Ben 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I used Hunter legs all round for my 1/32 jobbies. Got a 707B in the works. How much for yours, Ben? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 27 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: I used Hunter legs all round for my 1/32 jobbies. Got a 707B in the works. How much for yours, Ben? Ooh, not thought about that - I wonder if there are any after market options (resin 3D printed undercarriage aren't very strong!), much better to use hte resin parts as a pattern for brass undercarriage. Provisionally, it'll be £55 (including free UK postage). I still need to print the first one off to "prove" the print which may throw up some changes (hence a possible price change up or down). The difficulty with this one is it's a BIG model (at least for a small 3D printer) and it's going to take 3 days to print! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SAC48367?result-token=gjQKI Hunter mainwheels are too big as per SAC's other set. I used the MiG wheels on my kitbash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SAC48367?result-token=gjQKI Hunter mainwheels are too big as per SAC's other set. I used the MiG wheels on my kitbash. They look very good and very similar to the 707 undercarriage - though I'm not 100% sure about the torque links, the 707 at Manchester has no torque links. The wheels aren't an issue, I can print those! Your kitbash was fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) On 9/22/2020 at 12:18 PM, wellsprop said: Just need to get the parts ready to print now (and get some people interested in buying one!) Hi Ben, count me in for a copy. I'm currently on a experimental/protoype trip so your Avro 707 would fit nicely into such a collection. Cheers Markus Edited September 23, 2020 by Shorty84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I wonder if @Adam Poultney has seen this thread. He seems to be a big fan of the V bombers and particularly the Vulcan and might find this interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I wonder if @Adam Poultney has seen this thread. He seems to be a big fan of the V bombers and particularly the Vulcan and might find this interesting. yep I've seen this... and I want one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Sorry to rain on your parade but the fuselage/intake junction is incorrect. Have a look at the pictures in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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