theskits62 Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 Rigging always scares to cr@p out of me so this is the stuff of nightmares but you're doing a brilliant job ! 1 1
robgizlu Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 That is work of rare precision - I think the spirit of @Steve D is rubbing off Super stuff Rob 1 1
Steve D Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 Beautiful work going on here, a model to be proud off, hope it has a glass case to protect those aerials Hadn't thought of acupuncture needles... Cheers Steve 1
robgizlu Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 24 minutes ago, Steve D said: Beautiful work going on here, a model to be proud off, hope it has a glass case to protect those aerials Hadn't thought of acupuncture needles... Cheers Steve No self-respecting home should be without them! I cannot claim the credit - @Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies first highlighted them. I have 0.25 x 40mm though I think I would buy 0.25 x 30mm in the future. Useful for an awful lot but primarily for accurately placing CA or PVA glue. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395799916347?_skw=acupuncture+needles+0.25+x+30mm&itmmeta=01JEV0W00K6JMHJ03WNJQ2G9C8&hash=item5c27836f3b:g:kF0AAOSw0HFnDlE1&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnzrxMZCLOgZQf9w8SOQeqH1zOZh%2BN%2BTrv6hapHvwswMGDqStwlndrN4QBhx7fmxHTMgXhb1iczxOU3x5rycS2xoIn4AVMX2aRwaJyd9qMftIjdOEO%2Ffdod4Q3TTBc4oBdHlaQBQzRqErF9n%2FUhl6d4wjI7ptpTStsbcmsYb5RnaqxmUHl3isgGa4CtAmg%2FgQJXCE5FqDhvrqRXF6iToFvXifcI1gjZC5x9Uq6IEzejeqtAh4N7IdYkDKJ3xLQ%2Fx3dYkOLA%2Fb9Ap%2FChLj%2FqAtEfS07cpPWiRwqA5tvPD3csOPhRvgX%2Bv7qtc92VGMQS8IA%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7SA8OD2ZA Rob 2 1
Harrysgrandad Posted December 12, 2024 Author Posted December 12, 2024 Look what happened when I reduced the end threads from 8 to 3, they lost a degree or tension and the whole length contracted🤬. Didn’t.t factor that into the initial set up. HOWEVER😁 Got it back where it needed to be, they do match the spacer marks and are (relatively) square, that’s just the parallax on the camera. It is tensioned a tad more than I originally planned though, think I will have to go with this for the other 3 so that I don’t get massively different tensions on the opposite sets. 7
theskits62 Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 Yes i suppose that makes sense, removing the strands at the end means the ones in the middle will pull everything in more. Hopefully your definitive guide to cage aerials will include this so the rest of us can factor it in if we're ever crazy enough to attempt them. 1 1
Harrysgrandad Posted December 12, 2024 Author Posted December 12, 2024 Have been using these to trim off excess line, works quite well if you apply max tension. Trying this method now (under same tension) and if you are careful you can get a ‘tighter’ trim. Off to t’ internet to see if there are a pair finer clippers that will allow closer access 😁. 5
psdavidson Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 9 hours ago, Harrysgrandad said: a pair finer clippers that will allow closer access Mr Hobby made these https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10384362 I don't know if they are still available 1 1
Harrysgrandad Posted December 16, 2024 Author Posted December 16, 2024 All cage aerial sets now completed and stretched to correct dims. Spreaders sprayed with a few light coats of Vallejo Grey Black. fitting next 😝 4 2
Harrysgrandad Posted December 16, 2024 Author Posted December 16, 2024 First set offered up to the relevant fixing points. Just 2 quick spots of CA 🤞🏻🤞🏻 6 5
theskits62 Posted December 16, 2024 Posted December 16, 2024 Thats a smart way of getting the lines in position. Those aerials are looking really good (as is the rest of it) 1 1
Harrysgrandad Posted December 16, 2024 Author Posted December 16, 2024 Cage aerials finished , just a dry fit onto base. Once that’s fixed am calling it a day, will take some piccys and post a RFI later. 12 3
theskits62 Posted December 16, 2024 Posted December 16, 2024 Stunning work, i hope you're going to put it under glass to protect those aerials !
Harrysgrandad Posted December 16, 2024 Author Posted December 16, 2024 32 minutes ago, theskits62 said: Stunning work, i hope you're going to put it under glass to protect those aerials ! Thanks. Hadn’t considered a glass case, not thought how much it might cost or where to source it.
theskits62 Posted December 16, 2024 Posted December 16, 2024 27 minutes ago, Harrysgrandad said: Thanks. Hadn’t considered a glass case, not thought how much it might cost or where to source it. You can get ready made ones but if you're handy (as you obviously are) you can make them yourself. There are companies that will cut perspex to size (example simplyplastics.com) and cornwall models sell lengths of framing with routed grooves that you can use to build a frame. I think the one i made for Lancelot cost about 40 quid in total, expensive i suppose but when you've put so much time into something it would a shame for it to get damaged etc. 1 1
Richard E Posted December 16, 2024 Posted December 16, 2024 Excellent work all round but the aerials are a work of genius 1 hour ago, Harrysgrandad said: Hadn’t considered a glass case, not thought how much it might cost or where to source it. It might be worth asking these folk about a display case. 1
steve5 Posted December 17, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024 I'm flabbergastered , really nice work , those aerials are genius . 1
beefy66 Posted December 17, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024 Those aerials look stunning cracking bit of rigging Graham. Stay Safe beefy 1
Ray S Posted December 17, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024 I echo sentiments above, you have produced a superb result, and those aerials really set the ship off. Ray 1
Faraway Posted December 17, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024 What an excellent result. Those aerials ! Jon 1
Harrysgrandad Posted December 17, 2024 Author Posted December 17, 2024 Just noticed how clean the Boot Topping is, so going to add some wear and tear here before she goes on the base. 7
Harrysgrandad Posted December 17, 2024 Author Posted December 17, 2024 Right, finished, on base a bit more weathering and a few extras added. Will be posting more pics on RFI shortly. 7 1 1
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