AliGauld Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, Mancunian airman said: Alastair Have you tried mixing some sprue from the kit into a small bottle of Tamiya glue to create 'sprue glue' and run that along the seam lines of the kit ?? Just a thought Ian Hi There, I have a bottle of sprue glue mixed in an old Tamiya bottle. It's one of my options if the current attempt hasn't worked. May well be tried. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Spookytooth said: baking soda is another one to mix with C/A from what I have read. I only use flour now with CA - the end result is smoother than anything else. Although, if I'm not in a rush and I don't need a structural bond, I tend to use sprue gloop more and more, just as @Mancunian airman says. Nice progress on the painting side, Simon Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thanks @Mancunian airman, @AliGauld, @giemme, @bbudde, @dogsbody, @Pete in Lincs, @elger, @Dr. Quack and @Tomoshenko. Well, after a coffee, a bit of hairy stick work on the pilots seat. And those seams.... That`a all for tonight, my poor old eyes can`t take much more LOL Let`s see what tomorrow brings. All comments welcome. Simon. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 nice work on those nacelles! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 …and on that seat - amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 On 20/01/2021 at 21:16, elger said: nice work on those nacelles! 22 hours ago, CedB said: …and on that seat - amazing! Thanks, the nacelles were a pita with those seams but got there I think, the seat was OK , could of done better. Thanks @rob85, @giemme, @Pete in Lincs, @AliGauld, @mark.au, @dogsbody and @bbudde. OK, time for some fiddly bits, some P.E. levers and plates? A right pita to be honest, I would of left the moulded ones on if I could but the I.P. would not allow it with out surgery. That gives you an idea of the size of the little bleeders. They are suppose to be curved in profile so after mucking up the first one I went into old school mode. Remembering somewhere back an article on P.E. seat belts and buckles. I bent the levers first then threaded them through the mounting plate before forming the curve on my patented jig. A piece of cocktail stick C/A`d onto a stirrer. Just visible but you can see it better in the reflection . And here they are placed not glued on the I.P. A bit of work to sort them out before tackling the main throttle quadrants. I could be a while with those!!! You all have a great weekend. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Splendid job with those tiny levers, Simon! They really add a lot to the overall of the IP. Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Seconded! Cunning… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 6 hours ago, giemme said: Splendid job with those tiny levers, Simon! They really add overall lot to the overall of the IP. Ciao 3 hours ago, CedB said: Seconded! Cunning… Thanks, and here they are now fixed into position. Thanks @Pete in Lincs, @elger, @Tomoshenko, and @AliGauld. To give peeps an idea of how small these levers are here is a pic of the ones for the main quadrant. fitted in place with a drop of C/A. And from the side. A bit blurred but shows there are there. I have still got to put the bottom ones in before forming the "Plate" to the required shape. Fun!!!!!! All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 They look impressive, though Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I will add that despite how fiddly and pita they are, the IP looks much better with them so it is worth the effort. That's a nice shot of them below. 31 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Seat looks good along with that fiddly PE, great and nacelles seem to be a so and so. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Thanks @bigbadbadge, @giemme, @CedB, @mark.au, @elger, @Pete in Lincs, @Tomoshenko and @AliGauld. Sorry about the delay but life etc gets in the way, that and this lockdown was starting t get to me but!!! I am back on the bench again catching up on things. First up, some re-scribing of missing/erased panel lines on the outer nacelles. Sear belt added to one of the crew seats (who`s I don`t know) And finally have sorted the levers out as best as I can on the central console. I will adjust them once they are fitted. Anyhow, I hope all is well where ever you are all are. All comments welcome. Simon. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Wondered where this one had gone good to see you back on it, hope you are feeling better now too. Nice work, I have never thought of doing the levers that way , will have to bear that in mind. Thanks. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Good to see you back Simon! Nice start again. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Glad to see you back on the trail. Seriously nice work on those fiddly bits. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I agree with the others, Simon - great to see you back to the bench, and neat job with those fiddly PE bits! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Fiddly levers - hateful - but you've done a good job Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Thanks @Thom216, @CedB, @elger, @giemme, @AliGauld, @bigbadbadge, @bbudde, @Dr. Quack, @Pete in Lincs and @dogsbody. Sorry for the slowness of the build at the moment but life keeps getting in the way. But some progress, some masking of the fuselage windows, lots of them. Thankfully I got the Montex sheet for her, saved my sanity no end. The ghostly foot ha ha. Port side done, after a slight error on my behalf (not reading the part numbers right on the kit`s instructions) There is a difference between the mid "5" and rear "5" I will tell you. Not much but 2 of the windows are slightly longer. Just the other side to do, then build the canopy to mask that and the turrets too. I am glad that I got the masking sheet.... Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: I am glad that I got the masking sheet.... Nonetheless, a great exercise for patience, KUDOS Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: I am glad that I got the masking sheet.... I wouldn't even contemplate a greenhouse canopy without one any more. I have heard of some problems with Montex Masks, but I've used them o couple of times and had no problems. In fact I had them on a Dakota build that they were on for a good month or two... ish with no issues. Looking good. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 22 hours ago, giemme said: Nonetheless, a great exercise for patience, KUDOS Ciao 21 hours ago, AliGauld said: I wouldn't even contemplate a greenhouse canopy without one any more. I have heard of some problems with Montex Masks, but I've used them o couple of times and had no problems. In fact I had them on a Dakota build that they were on for a good month or two... ish with no issues. Looking good. Cheers, Alistair Yes, a great deal of time saved too. I have a few more kits in the stash that I will be getting some P.C.M.`s for as well. Thanks @CedB, @elger, @Dr. Quack and @dogsbody. Well following on, I did the other side without any problems. Then it was the turn of the turrets. Front first. And then the rear. And the rear piece of the rear turret which did not have any framing marks but a quick look at the ref pics showed the positions. Just the main canopy and bomb aimers position to do, once I have fixed the canopy together. Stat safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Nice tidy work there, that man. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: And then the rear. The top right mask looks like it's lifting up. Other than that, neat job Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, giemme said: The top right mask looks like it's lifting up. Other than that, neat job It is Giorgio, but it is a bit of a pain. I will burnish it down just before spraying. It has happened elsewhere but not as bad . Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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