basket Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Connie's very important Tail Feathers... Outer fins and tailplane tips added and seen here being blended in. Some tweaks still needed - but getting there. Central fin will be added after tailplane has been mounted to the assembled fuselage. I'm probably overdoing it - but aim is for a final result that doesn't look like it's a vac/scratch build... Stay tuned! Iain NOT AT ALL ! Your aim is ambitious ans you're doing everything to reach it ! Respect and admiration ! Cheers ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Are all these little progress reports an evil plot to use up our quota of likes for the day? If so, your evil ploy almost succeeded. I'm entering just one capital LIKE! And you'll have to lump with that. Great to see the old girl back. BTW, at this rate, by the time she's finished, she'll be due a mainspar inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I am with Basket (and everyone else, I suspect); no way are you overdoing it. To spend the vast amount of time you've done so far and then just shrug and say "that'll do" on the last 5% would make no sense - not really your style anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) I am with Basket (and everyone else, I suspect); no way are you overdoing it. What's the problem with overdoing anyway? Remember the mythbusters' motto. Not the one about C4, the other: if it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing. And it's quite worth doing in this case. Cheers, S. Edited June 28, 2015 by Sebastien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Great to see you back on this one Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks folks - it's comments like these that help keep me going on this - all really appreciated! In breaking news: Tip tank patterns have parted from the moulds - so ready to cast resin - probably tomorrow... Made a start on shaping up the parts that will form the nacelle/undercarriage fairings on the wings that I removed way earlier. Best described as 'interesting' at this stage. A little more progress on the cockpit - coaming done, seats 'in progress' and further additions to Flight Engineers area. More photos next few days... And isn't this weather just ace! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Iain, Awesome build and really love the topic! Will be waiting with baited breath for your next update and continue to follow closely for further inspiration!! Cheers, PR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Thanks Rich! Photos as promised...Firstly - moulds after patterns removed - these are a fair size and took a lot of rubber!Initial resin pours successful:And one of the tanks assembled - not perfect - but not too shabby either!Making the tanks has been a great learning curve and opportunity to use the vacuum and pressure chambers in anger.Great experience for the Lightning parts which are also coming along slowly...Iain 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 I mentioned the nacelle fairings last week - and here they are... Have made a start on one of the inner gear-bay sections in terms of neatening up the basic shape as much as I can. At this stage it looks like it needs lengthening and deepening a little at the rear. Once I've got one done - the opposite number will be modded/shaped to match. Oh - and if anyone wants copies of the tip tanks for their Connies please let me know. Have fun! Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Cockpit... Coaming in place and painted: The upper floor has been trimmed back a little to fit one of the vertical panels that I'm fabricating - so ignore the dust and detritus! No further progress on seats - although I've found some cracking photos of the real seats that are helping hugely - more news in next update... Happy Modelling! Iain 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Looking great Iain, the dash is superb. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Great to see this back. I would say that popcorn is ordered, but I'm not sure there's enough out there to cover the time span that will probably be required here! Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Superb cockpit Iain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 This is epic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Looking good Iain, only another 10 years and it will be finished, only joking mind you, that Halfords filler primer is great stuff, it certainly helps me out on big vac-form models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks folks - there *may* be another update in next few days - no guarantees mind... I've said it before - but interest/support from everyone is *really* appreciated and helps spur me on - at my admittedly glacial pace! But she is progressing. Iain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Just spent an hour or so reading this thread. All I can say is "WOW". You really have some mad modelling skills. Are you bringing it to Telford this year? Would love to see it, just to stare and oogle it in the flesh. Hope to see more work on her. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 oh man I love this build Iain - it looks superb and the cockpit is something else! fab stuff - hopefully see it at Telford too Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi Iain, This is a real monster of a build, its just fantastic! I know its taking ages but it will be so worth it! Excellent and instructive WIP! Cheers Viv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Cheers Viv!Meanwhile - there have been strange goings on in the dead of night... Iain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I thought I was going to see it finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Gotta love a comedian... Progress though! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 This is one of my favourite classics always wanted a decent kit of this in 1/72 or 1/48 but in 1/32 is bonkers but I love it tremendous building skills ! I'm going to be following this one for sure so chair ( sofa ) well and truly pulled up !! Keep up the good work Iain. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Cheers Viv! Meanwhile - there have been strange goings on in the dead of night... Iain You've been dusting it? I will be making comparisons at Telford with last years progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Holy-moly thread resurrection....nice to see Connie resurface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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