Guest les Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Here we go th long road ahead, All scribed, flaps cut out, engine cowl backs removed, cowel flaps removed. Ahhh And one for you know who! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfgr2 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Here we go th long road ahead, All scribed, flaps cut out, engine cowl backs removed, cowel flaps removed. Ahhh And one for you know who! cant see the pics.. just red X's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest les Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 c them now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Do pre-check the wingroot fit; I can't remember how much, exactly, but I had to insert a wedge of plasticard into the l/e, to spread it, to make it a tighter fit. This was on the "J," but the "D" might be the same. I also had to make boxes, in the nosewheel bay, and under the cockpit floor, to take enough lead shot, to stop the thing becoming a tail-sitter. It damn nearly clapped hands, with all that weight. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Strangely enough, I had no problem in that area with my D. (Cue shameless plug for my own model) here's something I did for Hyperscale some time ago: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/b24dmc_1.htm As Edgar says, weighting the nose is an issue. The D is, as you can imagine, even worse than the J in this respect because of that glazed nose. I ended up using that stick-on lead ballast normally employed by our flying model brethren, and stuck that over every interior surface forward of the C/G where it wouldn't be seen. There is also weight in the engine nacelles. When it was finished it still needed a bit extra inserted via the turret. Look forward to seeing the finished model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Looks great so far. I have this kit - part started it about 6 years ago. It is a beast, in the nicest possible way. Look forward to seeing more of your build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfgr2 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Strangely enough, I had no problem in that area with my D.(Cue shameless plug for my own model) here's something I did for Hyperscale some time ago: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/b24dmc_1.htm As Edgar says, weighting the nose is an issue. The D is, as you can imagine, even worse than the J in this respect because of that glazed nose. I ended up using that stick-on lead ballast normally employed by our flying model brethren, and stuck that over every interior surface forward of the C/G where it wouldn't be seen. There is also weight in the engine nacelles. When it was finished it still needed a bit extra inserted via the turret. Look forward to seeing the finished model. Probably wont get to that stage.... Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 And one for you know who! wonderful model...scale and kit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Aotearoa Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi there Nice to see another Mono' B-24 coming along. Its a shame we don't see more of these built, but where would you put them all?! You're a brave man, cutting out the rear of the nacelles like that, but I'm sure it will look al the better for it. Regarding the nose weight, after inheriting a part built B-24 with stacks of lead in the nacelles, I wonder if a better solution would not be to make a false roof for the nose gear bay from lead, and then cover it with a piece of brass or plastic sheet. There's plenty of room in there, and I doubt the reduction in depth would be very noticeable. Just an idea, haven't actually tried it meself! Here's the one I inherited, after I'd rebuilt it (but with a few bits still missing)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest les Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Wings together, engines in, Supercharger exhaust done. Just working out the best way to build the cowel flaps and the flaps, Probabally will go for brass sheet. Real modelling this Neil, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfgr2 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Been there ,seen it and got the t-shirt.... Revell P-40, Revell Wildcat and Matchbox Dauntless... I thank you... Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Nice work Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfgr2 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 is it dead yet???????????????? whats the score on the Nationals rooms Les? text us..... Weather good,hotel full of old duffers here in Portugal. Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest les Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 is it dead yet???????????????? whats the score on the Nationals rooms Les? text us..... Weather good,hotel full of old duffers here in Portugal.Cheers, Neil All rooms ok, Sad old git on holiday and your on www Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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