Moofles Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 ah this is just getting better and better, cannot wait to see the detail that you add to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 This is very impressive stuff, the sheer size of the thing. You'll have to start building an extension on your house to store the thing. Great build, I'll be following this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dergrunepunkt Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Me buying this is your fault!: Now I have to think on how to solve the differences with the EC-121, but since I have other projects going on I have time to do that Edited September 4, 2011 by dergrunepunkt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Dergrunpunkt, If I am not mistaken that Airfix Connie is the same one as used by Heller for their Warning Star Model (which is as reare as Hen's teeth these days). So with some work on the Engines and some (large radomes) you should be in business mate. My EC-121K model is earlier on in this thread built from the Heller kit. Iain - Great work keep it up and keep the piccies coming . Cheers Ian S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Hiya folks - thanks for comments - as said before - it's the interest shown that helps with the motivation - all comments really appreciated! Dergrunpunkt - do you *really* need this thread as an excuse? The Consetellation is such a beautiful aeroplane it just shouts 'build one'! If you need any info at any point I've been gathering quite a bit of info/reference links - so just shout. I do have a Heller Warning Star (as illustrated in previous posts) and I'll probably sell on - but only once this one's done - so that may be a while Picked up a couple of Revell 1:144 kits going cheap a few months back in TKMax - will have a crack at those at some point for fun. No progress this weekend - White Waltham families day yesterday (village fete meets small air display - and the Waltham Wobblers - four PA28s in formation - ace!) and busy trying not to set fire to the house today with a new butane torch that refuses to behave - if it had I may have had the beginnings of some undercarriage legs... More soon! Iain Edited September 4, 2011 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prop Duster Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 AH the grand life of a happy villager, eating, sky showing and nearly burning down the house. What a life-what joy ER- sorry Iain-got caught up in a moment of silly Seriously great job, on the work to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dergrunepunkt Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Radar: been doing some research and Ec-121 and Connie kits share a fair amount of parts and the fuselage shape is the same, so I can use my airfix kit to make a EC-121. Iain: Well, you know guys how this works, we don't really "need" anything despite our sayings, so I must admit I used you as an excuse to buy that Connie, but... your influence here is undeniable because you reminded me this beautiful airplane I fell in love many years ago. I think I'm going to buy an EC-121 so I can have both military and commercial versions, but I have to give that a thought. Keep up that fine brilliant job! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidgeh Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Great read, you simply have to finish this - it's going to be tremendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) <fx waves> Thanks for continued interest folks... Have made a little progress - undercarriage legs underway courtesy of a selection of brass tube and solder. Nose wheels - I think I now have that sorted from another kit - they look the same size/type as the main wheels on a Corsair/Avenger? Engines - have a ZM Skyraider on order for collection at Telford - then I'll crack open some rubber and cast copies. No promises - but will try and post some progress shots this weekend Iain Edited October 5, 2011 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I thought Trumpeter was doing the 32nd scale Skyraider...I must have got my wires crossed! Iain, what was the foam you used..I need some for the Me-109 I'm doing but don't want to buy the wrong sort lol...TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) Trumpeter do have it on their lists - but I can't wait and the ZM one is likely to have fewer 'glitches' I also have two built examples of the Panther resin kit in one of my cabinets Foam - I use two-pack - although for some applications the single part spray insulation foam found in DIY stores can be useful - but has disadvantage that it doesn't always dry all the way through very quickly and can carry on expanding over time. The two pack stuff can be sourced from Tiranti. HTH Iain Edited October 5, 2011 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Brilliant thanks Iain. That ZM Skyraider is looking rather appealing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) ZM Skyraider available to pre-order for Telford via the IPMS UK website. 12th September 2011 Zoukei-Mura Inc. announce show prices for IPMS members and invite pre orders Zoukei Mura are bringing limited stock of their aircraft kits and have announced their show prices for IPMS members. Available: 11 Shindens at £60 each 15 TA 152 at £75 each 18 A1 skyraiders at £100 each Please email Richard Kent if you are interested in any of these kits, if there is sufficient demand they may be able to bring more. Details of the kits are here. Edited October 5, 2011 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 For anyone interested in Constellations - or commercial flying of a bygone era I give you: Long - but well worth a watch... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 For anyone interested in Constellations - or commercial flying of a bygone era I give you: Lovely, thanks for sharing, of course I'd rather you gave us an updated progress on the Connie. Or your Lightning corrections. Or... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Thanks for the KUTA! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I second that KUTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Thanks for the KUTA! Iain Never a problem Iain. Just remember, however, every time I'm one here pestering you to get on with some modelling I'm not doing any myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Going to try and get rubber moulds made up from the ZM Skyraider engine this w/e - family all ill - so quiet weekend at home fettling... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Going to try and get rubber moulds made up from the ZM Skyraider engine this w/e - family all ill - so quiet weekend at home fettling...Iain Hi Iain, I'll be interested to see how you get on with this. I've go the ID 1/32nd B-29 and have been trying to source some engines. Could I be bold enough to ask you to do me a set of 4? I'll obviously cover all costs. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hiya Tom - have sent you a pm... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hope the build is still going ok. That is one HUGE Connie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 If by OK you mean excruciatingly slowly - then, er, yes, she is Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 If by OK you mean excruciatingly slowly - then, er, yes, she is Iain Yeah and not to many problems for you to give up lol, somthing that big and complex is. Even the smallest of 1/144 models for me take a month approx bit thats just because I only get 1 day a week to do my kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hoping to move some of the modelling out to the garages this summer - she's a little big to work on in the house!! Hoping that having engines done will help motivation... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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