bigbadbadge Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Hi all Sent the last few evenings progressing the Flycatcher engine, second bank of cylinders added Ignition wires added too and intake tubes Rockers added Pushrod added Got to paint these, make the exhausts and then hopefully fit it. Thanks for looking Chris 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 That is a beautiful little engine Chris, the details must be pretty tiny in 1/48 but you've done a really neat job. I'd love a coin in the photograph of the completed engine for comparison. Top work mate! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Lovely work on the engine Chris - impressive stuff! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 12 hours ago, RichieW said: That is a beautiful little engine Chris, the details must be pretty tiny in 1/48 but you've done a really neat job. I'd love a coin in the photograph of the completed engine for comparison. Top work mate! Richie Thanks Richie it's certainly getting there and us a model in it's own right really, it's from Armoury fot their Flycatcher. I was going to use the kit item but after doing the scratch woinside and adding the guns too I thought I would get the fantastic engine. They don't give the exhausts though. Noted will place a coin next to it for the next image. 10 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely work on the engine Chris - impressive stuff! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I am quite pleased with it so far, just trying not to drop the bloomin thing at the mo too. Thanks guys for your support, much appreciated as always Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Brilliant engine. So intricate but also very neat. What are you using to glue the extra parts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thanks Alan it was a bit of a pain with the addition of the pushrod, but all worked out in the end. The glue I use is Expo thick CA. Although a gel would have been ideal for the pushrod. Will start making the exhausts later although can't see much in the way of reference on these! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Wow. Using thick CA, it's still incredibly neat work. I've been using GS Hypo cement but they seem to have had a massive drop in quality control with the thin nozzle popping out of the tube to create a sticky horrible mess looking for alternatives... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alan P said: Wow. Using thick CA, it's still incredibly neat work. I've been using GS Hypo cement but they seem to have had a massive drop in quality control with the thin nozzle popping out of the tube to create a sticky horrible mess looking for alternatives... I use a cocktail stick to apply a small amount to the join if it's a good tight fit, otherwise a blob on each end of the rid if not as tight a fit. The good thing re the cocktail sticks is that they can be whittled down to a very fine point with tge craft knife which helps a lot. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Wonderful stuff, That engine is a work of art. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 53 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Wonderful stuff, That engine is a work of art. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, it's a lovely engine kit and fits together well. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Superb embellishments on that engine Chris. An eyecatcher for a Flycatcher... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Can't argue with any of the others Chris, that's a little cracker of an engine - top job!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, TheBaron said: Superb embellishments on that engine Chris. An eyecatcher for a Flycatcher... Thanks Tony, I have really enjoyed building this little motor, now for the exhausts which I need to find some references for. 42 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Can't argue with any of the others Chris, that's a little cracker of an engine - top job!! Keith Thanks Keith, the kit for the engine is lovely and fits together very well indeed. It was definitely worth purchasing. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Painted the pushrods so looks a bit better now. Quite pleased with that. Thanks for looking Chris 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 You should be pleased Chris, it looks terrific! Richie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, RichieW said: You should be pleased Chris, it looks terrific! Richie Thanks Richie, very kind fella, look we have some exhausts, I used lead wire. Thanks for looking Chris 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Wow, that's some impressive detail work Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Wow, that's some impressive detail work Chris. Thanks Cookie very kind , just got the two connected sections yo do now then can finally finish this one. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Wahoo exhausts added Thanks for looking in Chris 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, can't wait to get some paint on those very shiny exhausts now Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I'm liking those exhausts very much Chris, the engine looks ready to fire up! Hhmmmm, lead wire, notes taken! I think that sounds like a very useful material! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Ha ha thanks Richie, just add fuel!!! The lead wire is very useful, I have sizes 0.2 to 0.8 mm gauges I stock. It's very handy for plumbing an engine or exhausts and wires and pipework in cockpits , got mine on ebay, but I think you can get in angling shops . Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Hi all Flycatcher is now finished. Thanks to those who have supported me during the build. Chris 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Chris that is so beautiful. I'm going to need to invest in a Thesaurus to find something new to say other than being blown away. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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