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General Discussion / Southwell Show
« on: October 13, 2014, 08:38:56 AM »
Kevin has replied to my text with "Brilliant! Well done everybody! Kev"
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Modelling Projects / Spitfire Puzzle Picture
« on: August 21, 2014, 04:13:46 PM »
Well, Zak isn't the only one building Spitfires, here's my latest but question is, 'What's going on with the paint scheme?'.
Answers on postcard or see the finished model at the next meeting.
Bill
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Answers on postcard or see the finished model at the next meeting.
Bill
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General Discussion / Reporting in from Hornsea
« on: March 19, 2014, 09:52:34 AM »
I'm still here, see my topic on Spitfires (yes, really!)
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Modelling Projects / Armoured Glass Windscreen for the Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire IX
« on: March 19, 2014, 09:48:50 AM »
This detail on the 1/32 scale spitfire is lacking and yet is very prominent when looking at the windscreen of the real aircraft. See photo.
Given that the armoured glass is 2” thick this scales down to 1/16” which converts to 1.6 mm. Given that the thickness of the existing screen in the kit is 0.5 mm then the added glass needs to be 1.1 mm thick.
I found suitable sheet plastic in a drawer divider, this was polished, then cut to shape using the kit windscreen mask as a template. The surrounding frame was made up from stock plastic card with the added detail of the securing bolt housings made up from semi circular strip.
Finally the frame was airbrushed black, the actual screen given a coat of Future with the smallest amount of ‘Tamiya Clear Blue’ added to give a very slight tint.
The screen is now held in the kit frame with ‘Formula 560’.
The final effect will not to apparent until the model is painted etc. In the meantime I’m working on the ignition wiring for the Merlin!!!!
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Given that the armoured glass is 2” thick this scales down to 1/16” which converts to 1.6 mm. Given that the thickness of the existing screen in the kit is 0.5 mm then the added glass needs to be 1.1 mm thick.
I found suitable sheet plastic in a drawer divider, this was polished, then cut to shape using the kit windscreen mask as a template. The surrounding frame was made up from stock plastic card with the added detail of the securing bolt housings made up from semi circular strip.
Finally the frame was airbrushed black, the actual screen given a coat of Future with the smallest amount of ‘Tamiya Clear Blue’ added to give a very slight tint.
The screen is now held in the kit frame with ‘Formula 560’.
The final effect will not to apparent until the model is painted etc. In the meantime I’m working on the ignition wiring for the Merlin!!!!
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General Discussion / Spotted on Britmodeller
« on: February 17, 2014, 08:21:04 PM »
A member of our club is spotted admiring another club member's model at Huddersfield this last weekend.
Bill
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Modelling Projects / The Studio
« on: February 11, 2014, 08:45:21 AM »
Many of you will be aware that I also paint pictures so I thought you might all be interested in the model I'm building of a corner of my studio. Just waiting for the the 'Model' to turn up! If you were listening at the last meeting there was a discussion about Low Temp Soldering, well the stool is my first attempt!
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Modelling Projects / RAF Interior Green
« on: July 17, 2013, 08:47:58 PM »
You may remember that I explained how Extracrylix XA1010 Grey/Green didn't last more than a month or two before it wouldn't airbrush and that I was looking for an alternative. Now I picked up from MZ Hull last week Tamiya XF71 which is labelled 'Cockpit Green (IJN)' and has a very pale green top. On airbrushing as a test it's almost a perfect match for colour chip of RAF Grey Green in the 'RAF Colours' book that was produced many years ago by the RAF Museum.
I've attached a photo of Tamiya on the left, Extracrylix Middle and good old Humbrol Enamel 78 on the right, the later two being hand brushed.
Now, you may already know all of this, in which case 'ignore' but if you don't then you have learnt something new and will be able to paint all the interiors of your Spitfires safe in the knowledge you may be right!
Bill
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I've attached a photo of Tamiya on the left, Extracrylix Middle and good old Humbrol Enamel 78 on the right, the later two being hand brushed.
Now, you may already know all of this, in which case 'ignore' but if you don't then you have learnt something new and will be able to paint all the interiors of your Spitfires safe in the knowledge you may be right!
Bill
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Modelling Projects / Another Spitfire
« on: March 21, 2013, 06:42:42 PM »
Hi,
Just in case any of you thought I'd stopped building Spitfires I'd better let you know I've completed the Airfix PR XIX
Here it is. A very nice kit and I look forward to more.
Bill
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Just in case any of you thought I'd stopped building Spitfires I'd better let you know I've completed the Airfix PR XIX
Here it is. A very nice kit and I look forward to more.
Bill
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Modelling Projects / Supermarine 'Seafang FR32' Finished
« on: February 05, 2013, 08:52:15 AM »
As promised here are the final photos of the 'Seafang' project.
Certainly worth the effort as I cannot see any other model company doing this as a subject for a long time, if ever!
The curved windscreen was really tricky and could have been missed out as VB 895 originally flew without it fitted.
The transfers were taken from the spares box as those in the kit were way off register.
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Certainly worth the effort as I cannot see any other model company doing this as a subject for a long time, if ever!
The curved windscreen was really tricky and could have been missed out as VB 895 originally flew without it fitted.
The transfers were taken from the spares box as those in the kit were way off register.
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Modelling Projects / Seafang Pt 4
« on: January 30, 2013, 03:05:19 PM »
For those of you who have been following the story so far!
The wings have now been attached and the area around the cockpit adjusted by packing out the fuel tank so that it is a continuation of the fuselage top. Also you will see the bottom of the curved outer windscreen has been added just in front on the cockpit. Hope this will work!
Bill
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The wings have now been attached and the area around the cockpit adjusted by packing out the fuel tank so that it is a continuation of the fuselage top. Also you will see the bottom of the curved outer windscreen has been added just in front on the cockpit. Hope this will work!
Bill
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Modelling Projects / Seafang Pt 3
« on: January 25, 2013, 09:06:14 AM »
Assembling the Fuselage. This is a fairly straightforward stage, the finished cockpit, without the seat, is attached as is the fuel tank behind the cockpit. Whilst this is correct it isn't seen on the real aircraft but putting it in position provides a base for the build up of the fuselage decking. Don't forget the mechanism of the contra rotating props needs to be installed at tis stage but the blades and spinner can be added later. Make certain that the gears are well coated in vaseline. Also there is no need to put the tailwheel in at this stage but do ensure that its can be slotted in later.
Once the fuselage halves are really set firm the underside ports can be drilled out.
More soon.
Bill
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Once the fuselage halves are really set firm the underside ports can be drilled out.
More soon.
Bill
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Modelling Projects / Seafang Pt 2
« on: January 21, 2013, 11:32:17 AM »
Moving on; The fuselage is now reassembled with the wing moved back 3mm. Pieces of plasticard strengthen the joint from the inside. Once all the filling is done quite a lot of effort is required to smooth the surface down and re-scribe the details. Notice the rudder trim tab has been removed. A coat of Tamiya surface primer quickly shows up all the faults! so more filling and polishing required. Bill
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Modelling Projects / Last of the Line
« on: January 19, 2013, 02:39:45 PM »
Not I hasten to add the last of my Spitfires/Seafires.
This is the method I have used to correct Trumpeters 1/48 scale Seafang. At least the wheels are correct this time!
Pt 1. Correct the wing position as I did for the Spiteful by moving it back 3mm. padding out the Cowlings and wing root fillet at the same time. Drill out new camera ports.
Reduce the depth of the radiators and adjust the u/c legs whilst the fuselage is setting.
More to follow.
Bill
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This is the method I have used to correct Trumpeters 1/48 scale Seafang. At least the wheels are correct this time!
Pt 1. Correct the wing position as I did for the Spiteful by moving it back 3mm. padding out the Cowlings and wing root fillet at the same time. Drill out new camera ports.
Reduce the depth of the radiators and adjust the u/c legs whilst the fuselage is setting.
More to follow.
Bill
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Modelling Projects / Nearing completion
« on: July 29, 2012, 02:38:23 PM »
Just over a week to the next meeting and my next project is nearly finished. Here are some bits to tease you all.
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Modelling Projects / Teaser
« on: July 07, 2012, 10:52:22 AM »
Thought you might all be interested in this little teaser. Here are 3 pieces from my current project, any ideas?
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