bigbadbadge Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 Hi all RFI link for the Avenger. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 Chris, The Avenger is an absolute cracker - paintwork is a joy! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 7 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, The Avenger is an absolute cracker - paintwork is a joy! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, enjoyed the Avwnger and it's great to get the extra space on the bench for something else. Thanks for following along. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 Hi all Progress on the Sea Gladiator, struts are on and although it looks squiffy onbthe port wing rear, it's not the all line up. The upperxwing has its sky grey and DSG on will start the EDSG tonight. Then rigging. I have tge AIMS PE rigging but previous aremptscto use this type of rigging have always failed as I am sure to muck it up🙄 Also just started 32nd scale SH Westland Whirwind fighter. The big news however is the arrival of the newest member of the family, Hugo the Porsche 914 Roof on And off He is a bit ratty, but incredibly solid and has had a lot of money spent on his engine with a full rebuild 6 years ago and various bits sorted, it sounds quite loud but has a 914 sports exhaust, I plan to leave it largely as I love yge patina where tge sand in Nevada has take the varnish off the paint. I will get back on road and enjoy for a few years before I decide whether to fully restore. Very very pleased. Thanks for looking and sorry for the thread drift. Chris 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Gladiator is coming along very nicely indeed Chris! And Hugo looks like he's going to be a whole lot of fun! Might be a bit ratty, but if he lived in Nevada for much of his life he should be rust free. Enjoy!! Keith (and no, I'm not jealous, not even a teensy weensy bit. Nope, not jealous at all..... 🤣 ) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 6 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Gladiator is coming along very nicely indeed Chris! And Hugo looks like he's going to be a whole lot of fun! Might be a bit ratty, but if he lived in Nevada for much of his life he should be rust free. Enjoy!! Keith (and no, I'm not jealous, not even a teensy weensy bit. Nope, not jealous at all..... 🤣 ) 😄 Thanks Keith pleased with the Sea Gladiator, but very pleased with the 914. All my Christmases have come at once!!! I will hopefully get some fun in it. Thanks fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 3 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: sorry for the thread drift. Chris, I think in this case that most reasonable people will forgive you! 🤣 The Sea Glad is looking absolutely super, and very exciting to hear a Crikey! in the offing, Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 7 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, I think in this case that most reasonable people will forgive you! 🤣 The Sea Glad is looking absolutely super, and very exciting to hear a Crikey! in the offing, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, really chuffed with how the Sea Gladiator is progressing. Very very chuffed with the 914, Hugo. The whole family are very pleased with him, my son wants to drive it😄🙄 I am a very lucky boy to have got this car. I am just off out to go to Appledore car show. Thanks Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: my son wants to drive it Who wouldn't....??!! But tell him the insurance is too expensive and he'll have to wait till he's 35....!! 🤣 Hope you enjoyed the show! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 6 hours ago, keefr22 said: Who wouldn't....??!! But tell him the insurance is too expensive and he'll have to wait till he's 35....!! 🤣 Hope you enjoyed the show! Keith I told him 40, to give me a few extra years😉😄 Show was great Keith, saved myself £260 odd quid on a replacement rear view mirror for the 914 as paid £3 for a similar one which looks similar from another type, bonus!!! I have lots of photos Thanks Keith Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 20 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: I told him 40, to give me a few extra years😉😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 1 minute ago, keefr22 said: He's plotting, I know it🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Fantastic work on the Glad Chris and the other purchase looks quite braw as well. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Fantastic work on the Glad Chris and the other purchase looks quite braw as well. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair , pleased with the Sea Gladiator, just finished painting the upper wing and given it a gloss coat ready for decals. Really chuffed with the new arrival it is still like a dream. Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 Hi all Further progress on the Sea Gladiator with rigging started And Upper wing on, wahoo Rigging progressing, just have the 4 main wires on each side left now That's a big relief to get this far. Chris 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Welcome to Hugo..... Not too much Boss.... (Bosse is Dent in french) Sorry I can't resist that one..... That's a great car and I agree with Keith, Nevada mean almost rust free.... I'm very glad for you !! The Bleminator is looking great too Congratulations !! Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 4 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Welcome to Hugo..... Not too much Boss.... (Bosse is Dent in french) Sorry I can't resist that one..... That's a great car and I agree with Keith, Nevada mean almost rust free.... I'm very glad for you !! The Bleminator is looking great too Congratulations 88 Sincerely. CC Thans CC, very pleased with 914, Hugo, a very solid car if a bit ratty, looking forward to getting him back on the road . It is a dream come true. Really chuffed with the Sea Gladiator too and now finished the rigging too Thanks fella Chris 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Chris Sterling work on the rigging - on the home straight now... Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 4 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris Sterling work on the rigging - on the home straight now... Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, very pleased to have got that bit done. Not too much more to go now. Thanks fella Chrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 The rigging looks terrific Chris - what did you use for it? Nice work! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: The rigging looks terrific Chris - what did you use for it? Nice work! Keith Thanks Keith, pleased with it, I used Prym knitting in elastic as it has a flat profile. I was going to attempt to use the PE rigging but might give that a try on the Mk1 I have in the stash. I will get some paint on the rigging later and see what it looks like. Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Fantastic work on the rigging there Chris. On the home stretch now. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: Fantastic work on the rigging there Chris. On the home stretch now. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair yes pleased to be over the rigging bit, can start to get the last bits sorted. Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 Hi all Some more progress, the rigging is now completed with the ailerons and their connecting wires added. Exhausts added to cowling Getting there now. Thanks for looking in Chris 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Chris, Lovely work - this kit really is a pleasure and it's lovely to see it done so well, Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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