bigbadbadge Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Hi all This is my entry for the GB, appropriate initials as mine is the Gee Bee Z. Had this in the stash for quite a while, so what better way to get done, hot an R1 also but will not get greedy so will just do the one. I do love the Williams Brothers kit boxes artwork and the other kits on the back along with their instructions which are packed with details. Looking forward tobthe start line!!! Good luck everyone Chris 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Great subject choice Chris and that looks to be a good kit. Lovely boxart as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Col. said: Great subject choice Chris and that looks to be a good kit. Lovely boxart as well. Thanks Col, I do love their boxings and unusual subjects too. I just hope I can do it justice. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Got to love the GeeBee its such an interesting design. Basically a motor and wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 9 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Thanks Col, I do love their boxings and unusual subjects too. I just hope I can do it justice. Chris Knowing your previous work gives me every faith in your abilities 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, Col. said: Knowing your previous work gives me every faith in your abilities Thanks Col, that's very kind of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 16/09/2022 at 04:56, bigbadbadge said: I just hope I can do it justice. Chris, if anyone can do this justice, it is you! Look forward to seeing this take shape - following with interest, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dunny said: Chris, if anyone can do this justice, it is you! Look forward to seeing this take shape - following with interest, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, very kind, will try and get some plastic cut later and make a start. Although really want to finish the Spitfire and Swordfish at the mo🙄 Thanks fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 Hi all Some progress has been made. Here's all the pieces cut off for tidying, wings assembled Some flash to tidy Windscreen glued to the taped fuselage and cowling halves glued Cockpit entry panel cut out Thanks for looking in Chris 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Interesting, so your going to build a full pit for this then ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Interesting, so your going to build a full pit for this then ? I thought I might as well give it a go Dennis, will see how it goes . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Hi Chris, You may struggle to get the engine in to the assembled cowl, as its bigger than the opening at either end. I think there is a note in the instructions that says the cowl has to be glued around the engine? Will look forward to the scratch cockpit! Malc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 53 minutes ago, Malc2 said: Hi Chris, You may struggle to get the engine in to the assembled cowl, as its bigger than the opening at either end. I think there is a note in the instructions that says the cowl has to be glued around the engine? Will look forward to the scratch cockpit! Malc. Thanks Malc for the heads up, I am guilty of not reading the destructions all the way through, I never learn🤪 I will be thinning the cowling down as one side is thicker than the other. I am building the engine at the moment so will see if this works or not. Thank you Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Hi I have fettled the engine cylinders and now have added some paint to the crankcase, but the main reason for this update is the cowling has been thinned as well as the cockpit lid too, quite pleased with those, just need to clean them up a bit now. Thanks for looking in Chris 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Chris, Coming along nicely - it is yellow, isn't it?! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, Coming along nicely - it is yellow, isn't it?! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, pleased to have thinned those bits down , looking forward to adding some details, 😄 crikey certainly is, very bright, still will make it quicker to paint though, hopefully. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Ahaaa, I found it !! I started the R1, moons ago !! Really good old kits, If I can put my mitts on a Z, I'll not miss the point !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 4 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Ahaaa, I found it !! I started the R1, moons ago !! Really good old kits, If I can put my mitts on a Z, I'll not miss the point !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, I have the R1 too, but always preferred the look of the Z. I have made some more progress, in amongst all my other builds. Pushrods cut from the front part of the casing. The ignition wire conduit was added to the casing, seat assembled. Ignition wires started, could see ones that go to the plugs at hhe rear of the cylinders so presume there is another loom at he rear too might do a bit on this later. thanks Chris 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Well done Chris !! The R1 is the ultimate one... Now the Laird Solution is also a nice Machine as the Caudron .... I remember all these boxes at the LHS and a stranded CC who were looking with envy.... Yup, there is another harness at the rear.... Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Well done Chris !! The R1 is the ultimate one... Now the Laird Solution is also a nice Machine as the Caudron .... I remember all these boxes at the LHS and a stranded CC who were looking with envy.... Yup, there is another harness at the rear.... Sincerely. CC There are some cracking racer kits from Williams brothers, I like the Weddell Williams racer. I never saw these in any model shops, I must be too young😄 Thanks for the confirmation re the second Harness. Thanks CC. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spfparker Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Had an old box less kit lying around and I was bored!!. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, spfparker said: Had an old box less kit lying around and I was bored!!. Oh my ! That is definitely different … Well done but different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 29 minutes ago, spfparker said: Had an old box less kit lying around and I was bored!!. Looks excellent, love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 More progress on the motor Chris 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 More progress Chris 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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