2996 Victor Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Mark. Dixon of Dock Green it was standard viewing in my house growing up. I've seen The Blue Lamp but that is definitely before my time. Cheers, Alistair I think I'm right in saying the PC Dixon died in the film, but was resurrected for the series? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: I think I'm right in saying the PC Dixon died in the film, but was resurrected for the series? Aye, spot on. Shot by Dirk Bogarde. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 "Evening all." Well a Wildcat dear chap. And looks like you are doing a damn fine job there. I did the Airfix one and the U/C was fiddly to say the least. Yours looks just great. I will follow if I may. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 Just now, Spookytooth said: "Evening all." Well a Wildcat dear chap. And looks like you are doing a damn fine job there. I did the Airfix one and the U/C was fiddly to say the least. Yours looks just great. I will follow if I may. Simon. Thanks very much, Simon, You are welcome to sit in. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Aye, spot on. Shot by Dirk Bogarde. Cheers, Alistair The bounder! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: The bounder! It just goes to show why he made such a mess of Operation Market. Cheers, Alistair 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 44 minutes ago, AliGauld said: It just goes to show why he made such a mess of Operation Market. Cheers, Alistair But he made a great job of abducting General Kreipe Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: But he made a great job of abducting General Kreipe Cheers, Mark Fair comment, that man. 🤣 Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Lovely internals and great work on the engine - nice 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 2 hours ago, CedB said: Lovely internals and great work on the engine - nice Thanks very much Ced, Again there won't be much visible. At least there no rear guns to deal with on this one. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 I have made a major error in the build. When I was building the engine I followed the instructions and thought I had everything lined up properly. It appears not. The discovery came about as I was trying a dry fit of the engine to the cowling. The fit was so tight I couldn't get it back out again and didn't want to force it for fear of splitting the cowling seams. So, I thought might as well stick it on to the fuselage after I'd sanded down the Mr. Surfacer. This is what I saw. As you can see it's a bit squint. Lesson learned and nothing I can do about it now. As the fit was so tight there was a minute gap between the cowling and the fuselage but a smear of PPP and a wet cotton bud have dealt with that. The wings have been glued together and the seams checked. Finally the canopy has been masked. I'll fit the windscreen part later tonight and let it set properly then pop the canopy on and it will be time to check the seams with paint. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Coming together very nicely, but what a PITA about the engine! It's not that visible in the photos, so hopefully it'll be fine with the airscrew in place. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment Cheers Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Just now, 2996 Victor said: Coming together very nicely, but what a PITA about the engine! It's not that visible in the photos, so hopefully it'll be fine with the airscrew in place. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment Cheers Mark Ach, Stuff Happens. Every day is a learning day and it's not exactly a major fail. Onwards and upwards. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Your sangfroid when faced with disaster is admirable Alistair. Besides, if you make sure the prop goes round when you attach it, you can manipulate it so that no one will ever notice anyway. Excellent progress! It’s really coming together! Craig. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: Your sangfroid when faced with disaster is admirable Alistair. Besides, if you make sure the prop goes round when you attach it, you can manipulate it so that no one will ever notice anyway. Excellent progress! It’s really coming together! Craig. Thanks Craig, The way I look at it is it's only plastic and besides even if the prop doesn't hide it too well it can be angled in the cabinet to disguise it. Of course it could be it came out of the factory like that after a very hungover shift. 😉 Cheers, Alistair 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 What a shame re the engine but as said above sit the prop in the right position and no one will know, then edit your post and deny everything !!! Looks good otherwise Alistair and the rest is coming on well. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: then edit your post and deny everything !!! Ah the old politician ploy. Works for me. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: no one will know.....deny everything !!! 5 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Ah the old politician ploy. Works for me. Oh, yes: I LIKE it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 I sprayed the canopy and windscreen with Colourcoats Interior Green. After that had dried I tested the seams on the fuselage with some primer and as they were good stuck some other bits on. Looking at this picture I may have solved the engine problem. but may now have a propeller problem. As the underside lights had been pretty much sanded off whilst working on the seam I glued three discs of sprue in their place. The wing roots were treated to some Mr. Surfacer and once that's dry I'll hit the whole thing with some primer and see what needs sorted. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Excellent progress, Alistair, and I like the trousered undercarriage, as well I reckon you won't have much to sort out after primer, and you'll be on to camo before you know it! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Just now, 2996 Victor said: Excellent progress, Alistair, and I like the trousered undercarriage, as well I reckon you won't have much to sort out after primer, and you'll be on to camo before you know it! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, The wing roots are looking good at the moment but paint will tell. It won't need much to sort it. I couldn't find the wellie boots so stuck an old pair of flares on. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 minute ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Mark, The wing roots are looking good at the moment but paint will tell. It won't need much to sort it. I couldn't find the wellie boots so stuck an old pair of flares on. Cheers, Alistair I reckon the wing roots will be fine, maybe just a wipe with Mr Dissolved Putty and a clean up with a cotton bud. (I wish I'd known that technique when I was fettling the wing roots on my Hurricanes!) The flares must belong to a matelot! But wellies would have been hilarious Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 minute ago, 2996 Victor said: a wipe with Mr Dissolved Putty and a clean up with a cotton bud It makes life a whole lot simpler doesn't it ? Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Just now, AliGauld said: It makes life a whole lot simpler doesn't it ? Cheers, Alistair Incredibly - a "wow!" moment, a bit like having a revelation, if you'll pardon the expression. In fact, in need to get some ordinary Mr Thinner and save the levelling version!!! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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