Grant Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 With points being awarded for age of mold used I went for the Airfix Chipmunk as one of my offerings. Having flown in John Beattie's Chippy in Portuguese colours and taken this shot of Stonehenge from it (without throwing up!) I knew what I wanted to do with it. And while searching the web for a picture of Stonehenge to put underneath it, I found a small desktop model that is about the right size to suspend the model over and tell the story of a very enjoyable flight. It all looks good in my head, lets hope it translates to 3D. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 That is potentially one cracking idea for display. Really looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grant Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 I have smoothed off the cowling and taken down the rivets (slightly) with a light sand and I have mostly taken off the fabric tape lines. Perhaps a bit too much, but you do have to get close to the aircraft to see them. I have also added anti-spin strakes and a rudder trim tab; and drilled out all the openings on the front cowling; I have definitely wimped out of cutting the whole nose off and thinning the back edge of the cowlings! Nearly ready for that pale blue - which I will have to mix (never had much success in the past) cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 G'day Grant, Humbrol 65 with a drop or so of White? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) Looking forward to seeing this progress, I love the photo of Stone Henge, which brought back very fond memories of seeing the original Severn Bridge from a similar perspective from the back seat of DH Chipmunk WP962 (now at Hendon). The Airfix Chipmunk is a lovely little kit, but we really do need a larger scale option or at least one that is readily available. I've just realized that I have admitted to flying in an aircraft that now resides in a museum! Edited April 6, 2010 by MarkSH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Looking forward to seeing this progress, I love the photo of Stone Henge, which brought back very fond memories of seeing the original Severn Bridge from a similar perspective from the back seat of DH Chipmunk WP692 (now at Hendon).The Airfix Chipmunk is a lovely little kit, but we really do need a larger scale option or at least one that is readily available. I've just realized that I have admitted to flying in an aircraft that now resides in a museum! Was that from the AEF at Filton? If so i will have to check my logbook to see if I flew in her as well. The AEF and UAS buildings are now used by the police helicopter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) Was that from the AEF at Filton? If so i will have to check my logbook to see if I flew in her as well. The AEF and UAS buildings are now used by the police helicopter Yes it was, with 2328 Bishops Cleeve ATC in 1977!! This thread is making me feel very old! BTW I typed the serial in wrong but have corrected it to WP962 Edited April 6, 2010 by MarkSH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 G'day Grant,Humbrol 65 with a drop or so of White? That was the original plan, but now I am thinking it might be a little 'green', so I have some H47 to try as well. I've just realized that I have admitted to flying in an aircraft that now resides in a museum! That's nothing - there are several EH101s that I have worked with that are now in museums! And, yes me too, I flew in a Chippy out of Filton in 1977 whilst in the ATC. No details recorded for posterity, sadly. Ready now to mask the canopy, and stick a mini-me inside, before spraying. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Who picked this fiddly little paint scheme anyway? Oh yeah - me. Red painted and masked ready for the yellowy-orange... Then I can paint the blue. H65/white was definitely too green and H47 on its own was too dark, but I reckon H47/white in a 50/50 mix looks about right. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookedmouth Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 A 1/72 Chipmunk. There can't be much plastic in that kit! And will your stonehenge have the tiny dancing dwarves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 A 1/72 Chipmunk. There can't be much plastic in that kit! And will your stonehenge have the tiny dancing dwarves? I think there might be more plastic in the rod holding it upside down over mini Stonehenge than in the plane, and there will definitely not be any dancing dwarves. I have given them some dwarf bread and sent them on their way. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) This is going to be so gorgeous Grant can't wait to see her finished even without the dancing dwarves Edited April 23, 2010 by walrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Mini me and John installed, so on with the canopy and a quick spray of Halfords best before the blue. The blue went on OK yesterday. So the reveal will be tomorrow, just to make sure the paint IS dry. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 brings back memories of my ATC days.... clocked up a few hours in the Chipmunk (not enough for anything serious). Great fun, and the sense of excitemen when you said "I have control" and you were actually flying....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Well I did get the model finished for the club competition night. Didn't place, but well beaten by some excellent models - see link to club website in my sig below. So here is the finished article. First in close up... And then flying high over Stonehenge. Not too sure about the pole. I may have to re-visit that, what do you reckon? cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 that brings back memories of aeros in a chippy while I was in the ATC.... great fun.... pity that is the closest I got to proper flying, but I have to say "you have control" are amazing words to hear when you are 16 ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad 10 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Great Build........and that scheme is just georgeous! Richard McC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Thats excellent! Great scheme and imaginative display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Looks nice and the presentation is good Best Mr B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Grant, I think the model itself and the Stonehenge base is fine, but as I think you've admitted that stand has to go. Don't try and take the approach of hiding it, because that's when it sticks out!. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justplanecrazy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well I did get the model finished for the club competition night. Didn't place, but well beaten by some excellent models - see link to club website in my sig below.So here is the finished article. First in close up... And then flying high over Stonehenge. Not too sure about the pole. I may have to re-visit that, what do you reckon? cheers Grant Grant that's real cool! Hope Airfix bring the Chippy out again soon, I have need of a few. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Grant,I think the model itself and the Stonehenge base is fine, but as I think you've admitted that stand has to go. Don't try and take the approach of hiding it, because that's when it sticks out!. Steve. I think I need a BIG semi-circle, rather than, what turned out to be, a question mark! Good job I bought some spare rod. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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