AliGauld Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 That's looking really good Chris. I'd like to know how you got a real Hurricane apart and on your bench though. Cheers, Alistair 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Stonking Chris! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Well tidy mun (bit of South Walian compliment for you there Chris! ) Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: That's looking really good Chris. I'd like to know how you got a real Hurricane apart and on your bench though. Cheers, Alistair 😄 Thanks Alistair, that's very kind, if only , crikey imagine SWMBO's face as I dragged bits of Hurricane into the lounge😄 1 hour ago, Ngantek said: Stonking Chris! Thanks Andy, very kind 21 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Well tidy mun (bit of South Walian compliment for you there Chris! ) Keith 😄Thanks Keith, every day's a learning day😉 really chuffed with how it is turning out. I have been working on the stbd side and have completed the big drum thing behind the seat, the handle on the cutting matt in front with 0.1mm wire wrapped around for the handle and some odds and sods to add some interest, have now also added the lever on this side too just adding the glue to make the mushroom top to it at the mo and need to add some bits to the plasticard bits. Thanks for your kind comments guys and thanks for looking in. Chris 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: 😄 Thanks Alistair, that's very kind, if only , crikey imagine SWMBO's face as I dragged bits of Hurricane into the lounge😄 Thanks Andy, very kind 😄Thanks Keith, every day's a learning day😉 really chuffed with how it is turning out. I have been working on the stbd side and have completed the big drum thing behind the seat, the handle on the cutting matt in front with 0.1mm wire wrapped around for the handle and some odds and sods to add some interest, have now also added the lever on this side too just adding the glue to make the mushroom top to it at the mo and need to add some bits to the plasticard bits. Thanks for your kind comments guys and thanks for looking in. Chris Some lovely detail going in there Chris - you are indeed on it like a car bonnet! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 6 hours ago, Dunny said: Some lovely detail going in there Chris - you are indeed on it like a car bonnet! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, enjoying this one now, not too far off completing the cockpit now, just some lsst bits and some pipe work. Thanks fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 17 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: have completed the big drum thing behind the seat, Looks like a large loo roll for when things get dicey....!! 🤣 17 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: crikey imagine SWMBO's face as I dragged bits of Hurricane into the lounge Keith 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, keefr22 said: Looks like a large loo roll for when things get dicey....!! 🤣 Keith I should have added a bit of loo paper dangling from the back of it😉😄 Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Hi all More progress on the cockpit, the bits on the Stbd side have been added and painted andcthe large diameter pipe added, this was made from some copper electrical wire innards from household electrical wire, the union in yellow is post it note strip , plasticard unions and the insulation around the pipe is paper towel from work as not too far off the colour, two smaller pipes are .45 brass rod, just got to paint up the union and the pipes Quite pleased with this. Thanks for looking in Chris 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Looking good Chris - some innovative use of materials there! Cheers, Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, Dunny said: Looking good Chris - some innovative use of materials there! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, yes I love finding the different bits and bobs to use, I have hoarded loads of bits and bobs knowing they will be handy one day😉 I like to think that I'm working my way up to scratch building a model one day!!! Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 6 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I like to think that I'm working my way up to scratch building a model one day!!! Chris You certainly seem to be heading in that direction. 🤞 Those extra details from post it notes, paper towel and household wire are excellent and very inventive. Your scratch building skills are superb! 😀 Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 16 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Quite pleased with this. As you absolutely should be. Excellent stuff. 8 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I like to think that I'm working my way up to scratch building a model one day!!! You're just showing off now. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, RichieW said: You certainly seem to be heading in that direction. 🤞 Those extra details from post it notes, paper towel and household wire are excellent and very inventive. Your scratch building skills are superb! 😀 Richie Thanks Richie, it is pleasing to use all the different materials , the electric wire is great for pipework on locomotive models too. I think I will have a go at a scratch project soon ish!!! 28 minutes ago, AliGauld said: As you absolutely should be. Excellent stuff. You're just showing off now. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, 😄😉 it turned out okay luckily, just the pipes on the other side and I can close up the fuselage, wahoo!!! Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 35 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: I think I will have a go at a scratch project soon ish!!! Now that is brilliant news, I can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Super multimedia work, Chris. Proper modelling that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, Fritag said: Super multimedia work, Chris. Proper modelling that. Thanks Steve, very kind, it's been good fun to do this one now I have hot over the modellers block!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Hi all Further Sea Hurricane progress Arrester hook insert added after fuselage cut to accept. Small diameter pipes painted copper and the union now black Control chain added to column using 0.2mmead wire Some post shading, well fading added to Spitfire, EDSG next Thanks for looking in. Chris 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Chris, That pipework is looking just the ticket, and a lovely fading effect on the Seafire - look forward to seeing the EDSG going down!! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 5 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, That pipework is looking just the ticket, and a lovely fading effect on the Seafire - look forward to seeing the EDSG going down!! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I will be able to close up the Sea Hurricane today so hopefully some of my hard work will be able to be seen inside. Also may be able to get some of the EDSG too. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 The mojo tank is clearly full to brimming and you are firing on all cylinders again. The Hurricane cockpit looks just like the real thing to me and the Seafire is wonderful. 👏 Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, RichieW said: The mojo tank is clearly full to brimming and you are firing on all cylinders again. The Hurricane cockpit looks just like the real thing to me and the Seafire is wonderful. 👏 Richie 😄Thanks Richie, yes the Mojo is overflowing now and keen to get on, although busy in real life so modelling only in the evenings at he mo. Pleased with the Hurri and Seafire. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Sterling stuff Chris, Nice work on the insert. I know how scary a moment that can be. Looking forward to seeing the EDSG. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 4 hours ago, AliGauld said: Sterling stuff Chris, Nice work on the insert. I know how scary a moment that can be. Looking forward to seeing the EDSG. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, yes pleased with the insert too. I have now glued the fuselage halves together now too. Might well get some EDSG on later. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Hi all Sea Hurricane fuselage halves joined , Armour and Headrest added EDSG started on the Seafire Pleased with these. Thanks for looking Chris 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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