bigbadbadge Posted April 14 Author Posted April 14 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: Smashing result and a lovely scheme with the big US-style markings. Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, I do love those markings and just had to do build one, still got more Seafires to do. Chris 1
AliGauld Posted April 14 Posted April 14 Beautiful work on the Seafire Chris, Looks fantastic. Cheers, Alistair 1 1
keefr22 Posted April 14 Posted April 14 So glad you didn't shelve the Seafire Chris, cos it's an absolute beauty - top, top modelling again! Keith 1 1
bigbadbadge Posted April 14 Author Posted April 14 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: Beautiful work on the Seafire Chris, Looks fantastic. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, very kind, thanks for following along too, it is good to have another BPF Seafire in the display. 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: So glad you didn't shelve the Seafire Chris, cos it's an absolute beauty - top, top modelling again! Keith Thanks Keith and thank you for following too. So am I now, pleased with how it looks overall and will go well in the display. Thanks guys Chris 3
bigbadbadge Posted April 16 Author Posted April 16 Thanks Col, well and truly finished now with the replacement sliding canopy section painted (without breaking ang of the sticky out bits off too,win win) Pleased with the way it looks. Chris 2
bigbadbadge Posted April 21 Author Posted April 21 2 hours ago, opus999 said: Wow Chris, I love that Seafire. Fantastic work!! Thanks Opus999, very kind. I do now, but I had a bit of mojo loss towards the end, glad I persevered though. Thanks Chris 1
bigbadbadge Posted April 22 Author Posted April 22 Hi all I have been working on the Sea Gladiator and rather than starting on the cockpit I thought I would start on the engine. I am using the lovely AIMS resin engine and cowling. Here are some of the parts Removing the resin flash between the cylinder head and ignition lead, dome dodgy break and so replaced those with lead wire This is one of the Props generously donated by @Pete in Lincs, thanks Pete. It is from a 32nd P38 and I am trying to alter it to represent the DH prop used from the Blenheim as the Matla Sea Gladiators all used in the end. First blade thinned and re shaped Second blade underway Painted crankcase and cylinders being assembled And painted There is still a lot to do such as weathering and adding the support frame work for the cowling etc, the cowling is beautiful too and the detail on the collector ring inside is phenomenal. Things have been a bit hectic of late , as you know from a previous photo on this thread I have been redoing my classic VW, as wanted to do some prevention work to keep the car in good condition so stripped of the doors and interior and stripped the floor pans, sill (heater channels) and door shuts, adding a new old stovk carpet set slthough it is for a late model and mine is an early car so different seat mounts. The good news is I reassembled the car with plush carpets on Saturday and took it out for a rest drive which went perfectly. Then took yo its first retros Run to Headcorn Aerodrome yesterday, which was truly awesome, especially with the Spitfire coming in and out , such a fantastic noise. New carpets, ignore the speakers on the parcel shelf, I am yet to build their housings. An action shot my Son's girlfriend took this when they followed me in his Classic VW Polo to Headcorn yesterday Sorry for the thread drift, I am just so happy to have her back on the road after the winter work. Thanks for looking in and thanks for indulging me. Chris 13
Pete in Lincs Posted April 22 Posted April 22 Lovely radial and the prop is getting there. Nicely done. The VW is looking good too. I like the seat inserts. Well done for the preservation work. Years ago my Mother in law was showing off her new Leopard skin pattern blouse. I said it looked like Ford Zodiac seat covers. I got one of those looks from her😃 5
keefr22 Posted April 22 Posted April 22 Cracking looking engine Chris and some neat work on the prop! And talking of neat work, the car is looking great too! (don't fancy coming and sorting out our Mini do you....?! ) Keith 1 2
Pete in Lincs Posted April 22 Posted April 22 3 hours ago, keefr22 said: don't fancy coming and sorting out our Mini do you....? You might have to put the engine in the boot first. That could tempt him.... 4
AliGauld Posted April 22 Posted April 22 Spectacular work on the engine and prop Chris. Cheers, Alistair 1 1
bigbadbadge Posted April 22 Author Posted April 22 8 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Lovely radial and the prop is getting there. Nicely done. The VW is looking good too. I like the seat inserts. Well done for the preservation work. Years ago my Mother in law was showing off her new Leopard skin pattern blouse. I said it looked like Ford Zodiac seat covers. I got one of those looks from her😃 Thanks Pete, very kind, 😃I bet you did get one of those looks,I like it. Really chuffed to have it back on the road again, took it out again this afternoon for another run, many smiles per gallon. 5 hours ago, keefr22 said: Cracking looking engine Chris and some neat work on the prop! And talking of neat work, the car is looking great too! (don't fancy coming and sorting out our Mini do you....?! ) Keith Thanks Keith, very kind too. Pleased with the model, but really chuffed to be mobile again in the Fastie. I would love to Keith but..... no I can't 😉, I ache now after doing this work, getting old !!! Hope you get it done soon though and get out and enjoy it. 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: You might have to put the engine in the boot first. That could tempt him.... I like it Pete, actually I wonder if it is possible Hhhhmmmmmm.🤔 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Spectacular work on the engine and prop Chris. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, chuffed with it so far. Should look great when weathered. Chris 4
Dunny Posted April 23 Posted April 23 Chris, Lovely work on the engine and prop, and great to see the 1:1 work has finally borne fruit. You must be very proud on all fronts! Cheers, Roger 2 1
2996 Victor Posted April 23 Posted April 23 Superb Sea Gladiator work, Chris, the Mercury is looking incredible! Great to see the Dub is back together and gracing the highways and byeways once again - cracking work there, too! Cheers, Mark 1 1
bigbadbadge Posted April 23 Author Posted April 23 11 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, Lovely work on the engine and prop, and great to see the 1:1 work has finally borne fruit. You must be very proud on all fronts! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, pleased with the engine, weathering has begun, wanted to get the engine done first, for a more relaxing build. Really pleased to have the car done and back on the road, it was a lot of work with some late nights, well worth it. 8 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Superb Sea Gladiator work, Chris, the Mercury is looking incredible! Great to see the Dub is back together and gracing the highways and byeways once again - cracking work there, too! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, the AIMS engine is absolutely gorgeous, I have another for the Mk.1 too, just trying to do it justice. I have started the weathering with an oil wash on ghe engine and gorgeous cowling too. Very pleased to get the car done again , really enjoying driving it again. We'll apart from the potholes, must look like I am drunk swerving all over ghe place trying to avoid them. Thanks guys Chris 3
Zephyr91 Posted April 23 Posted April 23 On 22/04/2024 at 10:03, Pete in Lincs said: Years ago my Mother in law was showing off her new Leopard skin pattern blouse. I said it looked like Ford Zodiac seat covers. You obviously have perfect qualifications for the Diplomatic Corps!! Nice one! Rob 1 4
bigbadbadge Posted April 23 Author Posted April 23 Hi all Some more progress on the engine An oil wash has been applied, with some staining effects to the cylinder fins. Rockers and springs drybrushed Collector ring inside painted and given an oil wash. Still some more to do, the cowl support and the oil cooler intakes to add. Quite pleased eith that. Thanks for looking in Chris 13
bigbadbadge Posted April 23 Author Posted April 23 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Looks awesome Chris, Fantastic stuff. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair pleased with the effects so far. 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: That looks superb Chris, cracking work! Keith Thanks Keith just added some more bits and really chuffed with this now. Front cowling supports added from brass rod Painted, apart from the air intake mounts as need to see whther they are also black? Thanks for looking in Chris 13
Zephyr91 Posted April 23 Posted April 23 Chris, that engine is almost worth an RFI in it's own right. Looks brilliant to me. Rob 3 1
AdrianMF Posted April 23 Posted April 23 That engine is sublime! Marvellous stuff. Love the colour on your VW too. Many years ago I used to work with a chap who drove a Variant (same colour) with a spare engine in the boot on top of the real one. Not sure that was great for weight distribution... Regards, Adrian 1 1
Dunny Posted April 24 Posted April 24 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Painted, apart from the air intake mounts as need to see whther they are also black? I think they are, but whatever the case it's looking lovely! 1 1
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