Pete in Lincs Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 48 minutes ago, tomprobert said: The uppers have really come to life with the tank covers, life raft hatch as well as various access panels: You can say that again. Very impressive. As are the nacelles and wingtip lights tip. Another great update. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 A lot of going on there Tom, but she is looking the better for it. The pic showing the pot of TET gives more of the size of her. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Nice work Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 You are brave man Tom ! Speaking of brave ... Have you seen the 1/48 seven [7] part tour d' force scratch build by Megas Tsnos in Meng Air Modeller # 63 - 70 ? Megas' work is a great pictorial reference supplying impossible to find details for a subject which is an extremely challenging research project. Megas has also generated PE and resin parts for this project and produced a truly outstanding scale model. Regards David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Spookytooth said: A lot of going on there Tom, but she is looking the better for it. The pic showing the pot of TET gives more of the size of her. Stay safe. Simon. Indeed - she's a big girl. The Stirling was only three feet smaller in span than a Lanc don't forget, but the fuselage considerably longer. And as for the height when on its gear, it dwarfs both the Halifax and Lancaster! 8 hours ago, davidl said: You are brave man Tom ! Speaking of brave ... Have you seen the 1/48 seven [7] part tour d' force scratch build by Megas Tsnos in Meng Air Modeller # 63 - 70 ? Megas' work is a great pictorial reference supplying impossible to find details for a subject which is an extremely challenging research project. Megas has also generated PE and resin parts for this project and produced a truly outstanding scale model. Regards David Indeed I have, David. I'm a subscriber to Air Modeller so I have been using the Stirling articles as a reference. I've resigned myself that my efforts will not be anything compared to Megas Tsnos' but at least I can dream! His model is in a class of its own - just incredible. Although @woody37 came pretty close with his superb Sanger effort in 1/48th which I've also book-marked and visit regularly. Tom Edited October 19, 2022 by tomprobert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Wow! First, re-design your kit… 🍿 Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Amazing progress in such short time. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 19 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Wow! First, re-design your kit… 🍿 Regards, Adrian Yeah… par for the course with these sorts of kit, Adrian. It’s all fun and games. 13 hours ago, Cees Broere said: Amazing progress in such short time. Well done. Many thanks, Cees - now it’s back to the fuselage. Fun times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Late to the party (as always) but I can't wait to see you work your magic. I have the "only slightly better than Airfix" Italeri Stirling in 1:72 scale, so perhaps I may learn something here that will help me out on that baby. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 12 hours ago, Navy Bird said: I can't wait to see you work your magic ‘tis magic isn’t it. Must be, cos I can’t work out how otherwise he makes building these monsters look so easy…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 Afternoon all, Work and life in general has conspired against me spending too much time at the bench of late, but I've been making some steady headway with the rear fuselage of the Stirling. With the rear entrance door open, I've created quite a bit more work for myself but with a model this large it's worth going the extra mile. I've spent about 5 sessions at the bench adding the ribs and stringers to the rear fuselage - the visible parts - and each had to be cut from Evergreen and added to the interior: The port side needs a lot less as with the door being on the left, only the structure immediately around the door itself needed to be added: I now need to make the mass of other internal details such as ammo boxes and runs, the rear spar box for the stabilisers, the Elsan toilet, flooring and many other bits and bobs. Plenty to keep me busy over the Xmas holiday... Regards to all, Tom 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 So precise Tom, but a lot of patience too. Have a great Xmas. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Brilliant work Tom, all those ribs and stringers line up perfectly, that is some seriously impressive scratch work! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Beautifully neat construction work, Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Absolutely amazing work. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Stunning stuff! If your build does not inspire us to get cracking, nothing will. Have a great holiday time, look forward to seeing the next update. Thanks for sharing Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 That there is some awesome rib stringing! 👍 Cheers, Bill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 Cheers, chaps. This type of stuff is pretty tedious but worth it for the overall effect. Now to add the smaller details - which is always more fun Best festive wishes to all! Tom 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 3 hours ago, tomprobert said: This type of stuff is pretty tedious but worth it for the overall effect. Absolutely! This model radiates the precision going into it Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Evening folks. The forward fuselage has had some attention of late - an adventure in plastic card and Evergreen: Still lots more to do, but progress is progress… Until next time, Tom 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 Morning folks! A little more progress on the Stirling - as it’s half term and I’ve some time away from school, I’ve got a bit more done to this beast. The interior areas that are visible have had some more details made and added and a squirt of paint applied. Here’s the forward fuselage and cockpit area: And the rear: It goes without saying that there is a huge amount to be added to the cockpit, but this is easily accessible and will added just before the canopy goes on to avoid any damage from the filling/sanding/scribing that’s to come. I think I’m now ready to join the fuselage halves together which I hope I can get done before the classroom beckons again next week. All the best, Tom 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 That's just extraordinary work there Tom! Outstanding modelling - lovely to watch SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Hi Tom, Superb stuff, nice to see a master at work. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I always enjoy watching your progress on these beasts. Clean and crisp as usual, lovely work. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Another great build I can see on the horizon, I think I will leave these big Vac forms for you Tom 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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