Author Topic: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale  (Read 8996 times)

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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #30 on: June 08, 2020, 08:56:14 AM »
Hi Zak,
No, not really only about 18 months from when it was released.
Oh well, it'll keep me out of trouble.
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #31 on: June 08, 2020, 09:13:08 AM »
Hi Zak,
No, not really only about 18 months from when it was released.
Oh well, it'll keep me out of trouble.
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #32 on: June 08, 2020, 08:17:49 PM »
Hi All,
Whilst I'm struggling with the flash on the parts, I'd thought I'd post a few images that inspired my build of the 'Lynx'. The paintings are by our own Keith Woodcock, and he has graciously given his consent for me to use them in relation to this build.
My pictures don't do justice to real paintings. I have also added a couple of pictures of the real thing to show what I hope to achieve with my build.
I'll post the next stage of build soon.
Hope you like the images.
Cheers,
Bigkev
« Last Edit: June 08, 2020, 08:20:16 PM by Bigkev »
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #33 on: June 09, 2020, 06:53:37 PM »
Great Pics Kevin.
I like the one where he's in a turning fight with a Vampire. Balls of steel that man!
Andy.
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #34 on: June 04, 2021, 06:37:25 PM »
Hi All,
Just to advise you that this model is due to return the 'bench' very soon. Inspired by the ICM 1/48 build of the 0-2 in SAMI.
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #35 on: June 06, 2021, 03:43:28 PM »
I hope that's not a false promise as per SAMI. lol!!!!!

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« Reply #36 on: June 06, 2021, 08:41:45 PM »
I hope that's not a false promise as per SAMI. lol!!!!!

Hi Chris,
I could say 'Mark' my words. But, no, I have been working through my next step in this build.
I think, I am going to concentrate making sub-assemblies and then hopefully bring it all together in stages.
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« Reply #37 on: June 07, 2021, 04:45:14 PM »
We await this masterpiece Kevin.
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #38 on: June 25, 2021, 06:15:59 PM »
Hi All,
Well back to it!
As stated earlier in the build, this model seems to fight at every turn. Taking the model out of its box and looking at the current point of the build, I decided that I must try and work out how to get the fuselage and internal bulkheads to fit.
In the engine bay, I replaced the bulkhead/firewall and engine mount with white metal items from Scale Aircraft Conversions. These needed cleaning up with some sanding sticks and files, On test fitting I noticed the item was slightly undersize, so a thin strip of plasticard around the outside edge of the part. This was then sanded to match the internal section of the nose profile.
The floor fits okay, and there is a void between the firewall and instrument panel to add additional weight, so that is a bonus. The rear bulkhead needed some trimming to allow for the plasticard shims fitted to wings.
On the upper fuselage the top glazing's were used to as templates make plasticard replacements, the wing section one was glued into place and once dry sanded to shape, similarly, the fuselage side window in front of the door was dealt with in but using the glazed part super glued into position, then filled and sanded.
The upper front glazing was made to shape, but I won't be able to fix this in place until the fuselage is together. To support the thin plastic, a pair of brass pins were placed into them after careful drilling. I also added numerous tabs to the fuselage floor, nose and rear fuselage to aid alignment and make more secure.
When all test fitted, it now appears to be more rigid than before.
Some pictures follow:-
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Bigkev
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #39 on: June 25, 2021, 06:18:06 PM »
Couple more pictures
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #40 on: June 25, 2021, 06:19:32 PM »
This looks like a lot of hard work. it will be a masterpiece in the end, keep at it.
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« Reply #41 on: June 25, 2021, 07:38:08 PM »
I like this aircraft, lots of hard work going on, but it will finish as a master piece.

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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #42 on: June 26, 2021, 07:51:36 AM »
Proper modelling.
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« Reply #43 on: June 26, 2021, 02:09:23 PM »
Proper modelling.
Haddock.
I agree. Keep it up Kevin - it's looking good.
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Re: Bigkev's WIP Roden REIMS FTB337G Lynx 'Bush Wars' 1/32nd scale
« Reply #44 on: June 28, 2021, 05:26:35 PM »
Hi Chaps,
Thanks for your comments, appreciated.....!
Trying to aim for sticking about 20/30 parts together for the next few sessions, Roden like to make a meal out of every assembly.
Tonight, the rear engine!
Bigkev
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