LDSModeller Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Hi All, With many thanks to our gracious hosts, I am joining this GB with this kit Kit Instructions Sprue Shots - Not a lot of parts to the kit - few items painted previously, ( I started this eons ago, but never got any further (that's life sometimes)) Fuselage shot, quite a big model - similar in proportion to the Airfix Sunderland Rest of Sprues Clear Parts Decals - I will be doing an aircraft from VP 40 - The decal sheet looks like it's seen better days, so hopefully no issues with them As usual, I always (where possible) like to build my models to have a Kiwi Connection 🇳🇿, and I can say VP 40 certainly has a Kiwi connection, and especially with the mighty Marlin - Stay tuned Thanks for looking in, see you at the Kick off tomorrow Regards Alan 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Great choice Alan, these are fantastic looking aircraft. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with this classic kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 36 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Great choice Alan, these are fantastic looking aircraft. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with this classic kit. Thanks Craig, I haven't quite decided what I'll do with that cavernous interior, as there is only the cockpit/flight deck in the kit Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 hours ago, LDSModeller said: I haven't quite decided what I'll do with that cavernous interior, as there is only the cockpit/flight deck in the kit I wouldn't have thought that very much would be visible when the fuselage halves are joined together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 hours ago, modelling minion said: I wouldn't have thought that very much would be visible when the fuselage halves are joined together. Having built this kit, I can confirm that not much is visible once it's closed up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Welcome to the GB Alan, it's nice to have you on board Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 16 hours ago, modelling minion said: I wouldn't have thought that very much would be visible when the fuselage halves are joined together. Hi Craig, I really just want to break up the "See Through" effect that happens when you have a large expanse inside the model with light coming in- Sunderland model is another good example. Having been in side a Sunderland (Photos below), it can be quite light/ dark depending on lighting. Not planning on doing a full interior (No real photos of whole interior) Regards Alan 1 hour ago, CliffB said: Welcome to the GB Alan, it's nice to have you on board Hi Cliff, thank you for the welcome, great to be here Regards Alan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Hello Alan… Welcome with a great choice. Edited August 7, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hell Alan Thats a bit harsh Dennis, he hasn't even started yet, lets give him a chance before condemning him to Hell.😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Welcome with a great choice. Hi Dennis, Thank you for the Welcome Regards Alan 27 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Thats a bit harsh Dennis, he hasn't even started yet, lets give him a chance before condemning him to Hell. Hi Craig, Maybe Dennis is just surprised I'm not doing a Sunderland or RNZAF Subject That made my day Regards Alan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, LDSModeller said: Maybe Dennis is just surprised I'm not doing a Sunderland or RNZAF Subject That must be it Alan, you have thrown him completely! Though you did say your Marlin might have a Kiwi connection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Though you did say your Marlin might have a Kiwi connection. Hi Craig, The Kiwi connection is two fold, one more direct than the other VP-40 was Stationed in the Philippines mid-dish 1960's, and RNZAF 5 Squadron along with the RAAF, were part of a SEATO (South East Asia Treaty Organization) Exercise there, which also involved my Dad (serving with 5 Sqn). These are some photos from RNZAF Museum of a VP40 Marlin, 5 Sqn Sunderland and RAAF Neptune in formation (direct Kiwi connection) We used to watch the slide shows my Dad would do, showing his visit to the Philippines (RNZAF Official - RNZAF Museum - Used with Permissions) Around same time, a VP 40 detachment was Stationed at Cam Ranh Bay- Vietnam, as in this photo - The USN Sea Plane tender is USS Salisbury Sound (AV 13) (Photo from Wikipedia) Another USN Seaplane tender was also there in support of VP 40 was the USS Pine Island (AV-12) (Photo from Wikipedia) After VP-40 departed Vietnam for the ConUS, Pine Island sailed south to Australia/New Zealand for Celebrations of the Battle of Coral Sea (see link below) USS Pine Island Visits to Australia/New Zealand She berthed at Ports Of Auckland after leaving Australia This was the second time Pine Island visited New Zealand, she was here late 1940's on her way to the Antarctic I have a model of Pine Island, building as she was in 1960's - Plan to have a VP 40 Marlin on her deck Hope that's of interest Regards Alan Edited August 7, 2021 by LDSModeller 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, LDSModeller said: Hope that's of interest Definitely, some great background info there Alan.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 4 hours ago, modelling minion said: Thats a bit harsh Dennis, he hasn't even started yet, lets give him a chance before condemning him to Hell.😁 Well you know these dang sausage fingers are always causing issue’s Craig. I do believe I was trying to say Hello. 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hi All, Looking at the lat date I posted something, it's been a wee while.... In my defence, we have had a Level 4 lock down here in NZed, and with my job, been some what busy and that's eaten into model bench time. I also decided in my "Infinite Wisdom" to do the White/Sea Blue scheme as in the Trio Formation above, to go with my RNZAF 5 Sqn Sunderland. So I had to scour the net to find 1/72 USN Letters to make up the VP 40 "QE" lettering/numbers. I managed to find a set (Techmod) through Hannants, and they are currently winging their way here Anyways enough of the weeping wailing and gnashing of teeth Lets see where I'm at As in my previous post, I don't plan to do a full interior, I did find a great site which had great interior photos, but it's now gone (did save photos to my computer) Anyways I found these two sites which have some great internal/external photos and great operational info. Sub Hunting in SEA - Marlin VP 40 Cruise Book 1965 So build photos The interior is quite sparse, except the Cockpit, but looking at photos from the first link above, you can see past the cockpit into the rear flight deck Marlin Rear flight deck Fuselage The cockpit is quite basic The large oblong thing does exist, but is missing a throttle Quadrant at the rear as in this photo link Cockpit Throttle Quadrant So I built one out of tubing and sheet styrene The Pilots controls are taken from an old Airfix Sunderland kit and modified Added some saw cuts to mount the throttles and levers As you can see in the above photo also, there is a a rear section attached to the rear cockpit bulkhead I built a rear section of the flight deck, starting by using my trusted gauge Transferred that to some cardboard to make a template ( well a few actually), and when test fitted and happy with actual size and fit, cut out from sheet styrene and added the decking and here we are Test fitted into fuselage Added some strip styrene for support With cockpit sitting in place (looking through to rear flight deck) I'm also looking at removing the moulded plastic and opening up the rear observation dome So, with that, I would like to post a slight warning about the tools we modellers use and keep on our model benches without to much thought.............. It's very early Spring here in the Antipodes, so the Sun gets warmer and my model room has a lot of glass (which generally isn't an issue). So ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed colleagues I present an Offender of the highest magnitude (Magnification rather) Now when I began prepping my photos for this post I couldn't help but think of the words by the Late Great Freddy Mercury "Lazer beams that blow your mind" So where am I going with this??? The said offender on the weekend, was sitting at the rear of my Marlin model box innocently waiting it's next use............................. add some sunlight, me being busy, and you have this.......... "Lazer Beams" Yes - "Blew my mind" YES Not irreparable, but a pain none the less - the photos below show are a start on repairs - you can see I have removed the plastic in preparation to add in the observers floor/compartment Well Thanks for looking in, hope you find some mirth in my innocent Sun powered lazer beam (I did later, as did my family ) More soon Regards Alan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 O.M.G.! A magnifying glass in the sunny window? Who did you offend? Well, it was a great start, you just need to get past this torment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: A magnifying glass in the sunny window? Who did you offend? Well, it was a great start, you just need to get past this torment... Yes, I thought that too, who/whom did I offend, but after looking over the facts of how what, why and where, it all sank in (rather ruefully). The thing is that the alligator clips come in great for painting small parts. So it will have to live off the bench and come out when I need it. With Summer only a couple of months away (when I really can work till late in the evening) I really don't want a repeat I have plans to fix the rudder post, so we'll see how it all pans out Thanks for looking in and your comments Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 A really nice start Alan. I'm particularly glad to see that you're recapturing your youth by setting fire to your kits (or was that just me ?). Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, CliffB said: I'm particularly glad to see that you're recapturing your youth by setting fire to your kits (or was that just me ?). Hi Cliff, Thanks for looking in and your comments. Yes, me like most lads tried all manner of things with models in the name of furthering knowledge (usually old models I had been given that someone didn't want anymore - the types that were more glue than plastic). My favourite was using my mom's vacuum cleaner (on blow setting) with a plastic bottle as my war head to blow up a Airfix Matilda tank, the turret always flew off with a satisfying thud Regards Alan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 14 hours ago, LDSModeller said: add some sunlight, me being busy, and you have this Oh yes - I'm so happy it did happen to somebody else (sorry!). The very same incident ruined the full rear fuselage when I built my Toryu (here) in 2010. All burned and twisted. I can't describe the pains it took to find a solution which in the end was another kit of this rare model, from which I cut off the respective section to repair the already finished fuselage. I didn't take pictures of the disaster then, because I thought my stupidity didn't merit a trophy. Ever since I check the position of the lens before I leave my work bench - it's become a reflex almost. Happy to see your mishap nearly repaired. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Great to see your Marlin underway Alan, and a good start it is too. Very nice job on the area behind the cockpit. A pity about the damage caused by your home made laser but It looks like you have repairs well in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 16 hours ago, Toryu said: Oh yes - I'm so happy it did happen to somebody else (sorry!). The very same incident ruined the full rear fuselage when I built my Toryu (here) in 2010. Hi Michael, Funnily enough when it happened, I did wonder if it had happened to anyone else. Sorry to read about your model (really nice by the way, love the camouflage scheme). If it had been Summer here with the sun higher in the sky the results may well have been catastrophic Thank you for looking in and your kind words. - Like you I am now checking where the magnifying glass is when I get up from my model bench Regards Alan 14 hours ago, modelling minion said: Great to see your Marlin underway Alan, and a good start it is too. Very nice job on the area behind the cockpit. A pity about the damage caused by your home made laser but It looks like you have repairs well in hand. Hi Craig Thanks for looking in, bit more to do with the whole fight deck My Home made laser, could have been worse, and gratefully the repairs not too arduous to carry out....... Hope to post more soon Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Sorry about the magnifying glass problem, glad it wasn't shining on your thinners bottle instead ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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