AliGauld Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 That's looking really pretty. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: That's looking really pretty. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, yes it does , looks even better now with the exhaust added and prop dry fitted. Thanks for looking Chris 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hi Chris, That certainly is a cute little thing! Is it really a 3-cylinder engine? It looks like a nicely detailed kit. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Bravo on the Fliverring Chris! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Hi Chris, That certainly is a cute little thing! Is it really a 3-cylinder engine? It looks like a nicely detailed kit. Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, yes it is a cutieand yes tgat really is a three cylinder engine, the kit builds up really nicely too. Got the tailwheel and framework in place, decals rigging and final details hopefully as I hope to get to the bench later this afternoon, hopefully!!! 12 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Bravo on the Fliverring Chris! Thanks Tony, I am really enjoying this one. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 9 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: looks even better now with the exhaust added and prop dry fitted Yes it does. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, AliGauld said: Yes it does. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, really chuffed with this one so far. I would love a kit of the Ford 15p now although, that might have to be a potential future scratch build project when my skills improve suitably. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hi all Further work on this. Some of the vast amount of decals added, the Ford scripts the upper wing number and also on the rudder, just got underwing decals to go now. The Tail wheel is now in place, this required a brass rudder pivot rid extension to allow it to mount and then the two braces tgat go almost half way up the rudder were from. 33mm brass rod. The wheel pivots with the rudderand will rig this when decals glossed and set. Thanks for looking Chris 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hi all Added tge final bits wheels, rigging for tailplane, rudder cables, fuel filler cap, windscreen and mount , spark plugs and leads. So assembly is almost finished just need to give a wash to the moving parts joints and add the aileron actuators Very pleased with this Thanks for looking Chris 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I'm not surprised you are pleased with it Chris. It's a very eye catching scheme on a beautiful little aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Lovely finish Chris - a very unusual distraction! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 9 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Hi all Added tge final bits wheels, rigging for tailplane, rudder cables, fuel filler cap, windscreen and mount , spark plugs and leads. So assembly is almost finished just need to give a wash to the moving parts joints and add the aileron actuators Very pleased with this Thanks for looking Chris Now THAT'S cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just caught up with the Ventura. What a gorgeous result! The weathering looks subtle and realistic too. And I guess the Flivver was an early try out for the Ecoboost engine Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Lovely job. Ive just started my Flivver over in the unarmed GB. The engines a three cylinder Anzani and at one stage it was swapped out for a two cylinder. I’d reckon all around cost as it was intended to be the model T of the air. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 5 hours ago, RichieW said: I'm not surprised you are pleased with it Chris. It's a very eye catching scheme on a beautiful little aircraft. Thank Richie, is is a very enjoyable kit and does make for a lovely looking little model. 5 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely finish Chris - a very unusual distraction! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, yes a very unusual distraction indeed, now I just need a Ford 15p which is really unusual, but think that might be a scratchbuild job. 4 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: Now THAT'S cool! Thanks Anthony, it looks a great little machine 4 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Just caught up with the Ventura. What a gorgeous result! The weathering looks subtle and realistic too. And I guess the Flivver was an early try out for the Ecoboost engine Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, the Ventura is very striking and the fit of the kit was great. I thought that they would be looked after machines so kept the weathering quite light. The Flivver is a lovely model , ha ha like it the Ecoboost engine, that's great and a good point. 1 hour ago, Marklo said: Lovely job. Ive just started my Flivver over in the unarmed GB. The engines a three cylinder Anzani and at one stage it was swapped out for a two cylinder. I’d reckon all around cost as it was intended to be the model T of the air. Thsnks Mark. Yes I had heard that too about the Model T of the air, wasn't aware of the 2 cylinder engine swap though, that's interesting as I have another one in the deep deep stash although it's missing it's horizontal tailplane so might have a look at that option another time. You will certainly enjoy the kit Mark, Williams Brothers made some lovely kits and should be congratulated on their unusual kits. Got a few Williams Brothers kits. Thanks everyone Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 39 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Thanks Roger, yes a very unusual distraction indeed, now I just need a Ford 15p which is really unusual, but think that might be a scratchbuild job. Yes Chris! Have a go, so far I have found scratch building difficult but easier than I thought. With your skills and eye for detail you won't have much bother. I'm still marvelling at that amazing Hudson you built! Richie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 hours ago, RichieW said: Yes Chris! Have a go, so far I have found scratch building difficult but easier than I thought. With your skills and eye for detail you won't have much bother. I'm still marvelling at that amazing Hudson you built! Richie Thanks Richie, very kind of you. I think I will. I do have a scratch build project that I do want to do and it's a biggie but that is for the future, I will have to look at this because I keep putting it off worried I won't be able to do it. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Ford Flivver now finished Really enjoyed this lovely little kit, I urge you to seek one out and give it a go. Chris 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Really beautiful, what a great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Lovely finish Chris - that wash has really popped it! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, RichieW said: Really beautiful, what a great job! Thanks Richie, it is a really cracking kit 11 minutes ago, Dunny said: Lovely finish Chris - that wash has really popped it! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger , it is a great scheme and am pleased with the way it's turned out. The wash was kept very light as it would have been very well cared for. Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Beautiful finish on the Flivver, Chris! Such an unusual prototype. Great work! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said: Beautiful finish on the Flivver, Chris! Such an unusual prototype. Great work! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, yes a very unusual machine. I was lucky to find it on Ebay very cheap along with another unusual model to which I am saving for the high wing GB. They are great kits. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Now in RFI Thanks Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 What a wee cracker. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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