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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #255 on: April 11, 2020, 02:28:36 PM »
The 3 vehicle pictures really do look realistic, they look great.

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« Reply #256 on: April 12, 2020, 08:57:30 AM »
Slow progress, the rear had a flat part, presumably for carrying the balloon.
Well that's what it seems like from photos.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #257 on: April 12, 2020, 03:40:16 PM »
Presumably all s ratch built Dave?
Looks excellent.
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« Reply #258 on: April 12, 2020, 04:16:48 PM »
Yes, all scratch built apart from the wheels.
Here is the cage that the winch operator sat in for protection.
Built from wire and thread.
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« Reply #259 on: April 12, 2020, 05:14:48 PM »
Here is the cage door showing the technique used. Wire across the plastic card frame and then thread at right angles.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #260 on: April 12, 2020, 08:26:04 PM »
I thought the cage was for me !!!!!!!
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #261 on: April 13, 2020, 06:42:43 AM »
I thought the cage was for me !!!!!!!
No, it's the doghouse for you, as usual.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #262 on: April 13, 2020, 10:58:18 AM »
Hi Zak,
Everything you make from scratch is awe inspiring, you must have come out of the same creative 'pool' as Msea.
Cheers.
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I hope my next is always better

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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #263 on: April 13, 2020, 11:11:43 AM »
Hi Zak,
Everything you make from scratch is awe inspiring, you must have come out of the same creative 'pool' as Msea.
Cheers.
Bigkev
I think that is a complement, but not sure about comparisons with Martin.
I don't put a full interior in the cab, as once the windows glazed it is quite difficult to see inside.
So seats, steering wheel, gear stick, hand brake and some form of dash board.
The winch had normal controls, brake, clutch throttle, gears and a handbrake for the second engine fitted behind the cab and the winch cage.
There were two dials on a sort of dashboard. Mostly guesswork.
They do apparently have one of these at Hendon.
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« Reply #264 on: April 13, 2020, 01:11:07 PM »
I concur with Kevin. I'm amazed at the scratch building you are doing!

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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #265 on: April 13, 2020, 03:00:22 PM »
Scratch  building is what I enjoy most, At least all the mistakes are mine.
Here it is ready for painting, although it looks complete, it comes in parts for painting, then a few more details to add.
« Last Edit: October 13, 2021, 11:11:17 AM by zak »
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« Reply #266 on: April 13, 2020, 04:03:37 PM »
Brilliant Dave!
You are a scratchbuilder par excellence!

Have you sorted out the barrage ballon 'problem'...
... or is that still a work in progress?

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« Reply #267 on: April 13, 2020, 05:41:44 PM »
Brilliant Dave!
You are a scratchbuilder par excellence!

Have you sorted out the barrage ballon 'problem'...
... or is that still a work in progress?

Awestruck Biggles
Its in abeyance but will be resurrected and rise from the grave, so beware.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #268 on: April 13, 2020, 05:57:41 PM »
Astounding amount of modelling with excellent skill.
Well done.
Andy.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #269 on: April 14, 2020, 08:56:44 AM »
While the balloon winch is in the paint shop(corner of the model room) and the balloon is being coated with varnish(in the garage) - notice I am not allowed in the airing cupboard.
I decided to tackle the Accurate Armour Thompson Fueller.
The photos show
The box art
The box contents
Kit parts laid out for checking.
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