Paul @ Parkes682Decals Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hi All Here's something im working on a Martin Baker Mk16 Ejection Seat in 1:5 scale totally scratchbuilt. Some of you my have seen it at Cosford About 12 months work here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I had a peep at this at Cosford, very nice. Will it be out on the 15th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul @ Parkes682Decals Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 I had a peep at this at Cosford, very nice. Will it be out on the 15th? Hi Rich Yes, im hoping to take it to IPMS Birmingham Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Thats pretty nice that! Top draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 G'day Paul, That is very impressive work, it is also pretty good as a reference as well. One minor pointy though, when posting pic could you please rotate the pictures? cheers, Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Stunning, Real craftsmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul @ Parkes682Decals Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) Hi All Thanks for your comments,ive got to crack on with the front its bit of a challenge.Its made from Evergreen plastic of the shelf plastics Paul Edited April 20, 2011 by Paul @ Parkes682Decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111Fan Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) That's astonishing! What are going to do with it when it's done? I'm totally in awe, I'd never have the bravery to do that, nevermind the skill! Edited April 20, 2011 by F111Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Oh please don't say you've been building a 1:5 Typhoon Cockpit to fit it into. That sir is sheer craftsmanship! How big is it actually, my scale math these days is terrible. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Would I be near if I said about 300mm tall, assuming the real thing between four to five foot tall, 1/5 scale means 5 models one above the other makes the real thing. One foot is 300mm. What ever the size I just love how neat and tidy your build is and the detail you are adding is stunning. Are you working with an original close at hand as reference, or are you doing from scale drawings, diagrams and photos? Amazing Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Awesome work and so very different! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul @ Parkes682Decals Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Would I be near if I said about 300mm tall, assuming the real thing between four to five foot tall, 1/5 scale means 5 models one above the other makes the real thing.One foot is 300mm. What ever the size I just love how neat and tidy your build is and the detail you are adding is stunning. Are you working with an original close at hand as reference, or are you doing from scale drawings, diagrams and photos? Amazing Nige Hi Nige Your calculations are not far out, about 300mm. Ive got photo's and drawings to work to but i have done some scale drawings in Autocad. Then i had to have them printed on a A0 Plotter due the size of the drawings,the drawings are quite detailed indeed. The harnesses are going to be the biggest probelm,the stiches can be seen in that scale. So ive got have those made i dont to sewing machines. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul @ Parkes682Decals Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Oh please don't say you've been building a 1:5 Typhoon Cockpit to fit it into.That sir is sheer craftsmanship! How big is it actually, my scale math these days is terrible. Cheers, Hi Michael The size of the seat is roughly 300mm tall,made from plastic card and evergreen products rod,strip,box section,hexangle,girder section at bit of everything including some turned parts in Aluminium for the main Auxiliary oxygen bottle. I have no plans to make the cockpit to go with it. This is a project on its own is enough,but i will post some more pictures Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 WOW like I said earlier sir, that is, sheer craftsmanship!! I will watch the progression of this gemstone as you post it sir. Cheers and thanks for the "easy man's math" answer, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Thats just insane modeling......wow! I love it. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul @ Parkes682Decals Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi All Here is what it will look like (colour photo's) from Flight International. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) What made you take this on? I love it, and would love to have the time to do such thing! Keep it up. Edited April 26, 2011 by Radleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy hood Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thats an amazing scratchbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul @ Parkes682Decals Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 What made you take this on? I love it, and would love to have the time to do such thing! Keep it up. Hi Radleigh This is not the first one ive done,i have done a 1:5th scale SJU5/6 (MK10 SEAT) and a GRU7A (F-14A Tomcat seat as well). I did the GRU7A for a friend i dont have that anymore. I still have the MK10 Seat,if i get time i will post some photos of it. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Thats very impressive! Are the arms with what look like sucker pads on the end,in the drawing, for holding the pilots head when he ejects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just picked this one up........Absolutly fantastic scratch building mate....congratulations. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Absolutely good stuff - but one question - why not 1/6th and then you could have sat your Action Man on it (go on, admit it, you do have one....... )? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thats very impressive! Are the arms with what look like sucker pads on the end,in the drawing, for holding the pilots head when he ejects? No - they are pitot heads for measuring the airspeed. The information sensed by these alters the timing of the various operations performed by the seat. For example at low forward speed, the seat will generally separate from the unfortunate pilot faster than if ejecting at great speed. I would guess that a big difference between left and right indicates that the seat is spinning(?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejecter Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 The seat looks really good to me. Nice to see a mk.16 in 1/5,BTW i make them in 1/1 scale.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenberg92 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 This is just your excuse to get yourself a 1:5 Eurofighter to put it in, now why did I not think of that?! Top class that is, stunning work. I struggle to pick out details already on a model let alone add my own, or to even attempt a build from scratch. My hat is off to you, awesome. All the best, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now