johnny'be'bad Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Oh sweet...another big fort build.....love it....Thank you Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks Tom, Seeing this reminds me I've got one with about 4 months worth of work done inside with most of a crew ready that my FLAK-KAT took down. I have Phantom projects I want to do .......but now I'm hearing what sounds like whispers that seem to be saying "Were here ....waiting to be finished.....you know you really want tooo" ARGH!! VOICES IN MY HEAD!!!!!.....Calling!!! Is there a Doctor in the HOUSE????? I'm still blown away by your Halifax Thanks Again Sir!!! watchin'you Jack Edited March 27, 2015 by marauderdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Very nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 You are the King of the big wing Tom, no doubt about it! Love what you do Sir. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Good to see you back, Tom - and in fine form too! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Many thanks chaps - your kind words are much appreciated I'm off skiing for a week tomorrow and when I return I'll be on my Easter holidays so hopefully there'll be plenty of bench time and I can get the rest of the interior done. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Enjoy yourself Tom, and oh don't forget to work on something Stirlingshaped when you get back. Cheers Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick HMD Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Your work impresses me. It demonstrates how skilled a craftsman you are. I'm waiting on the 'F' myself. Whenever it arrives, I'll be back here for sure, to do some gleaning. Thanks for the inspiration Tom. Oh BTW. The filmstrip borders you used for the pics. are cool and neat and I really like. Never seen that before. Is that a photoshop thingy? Best regards Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Wot hoppened? I always thought that the B-36 was the Aluminum Overcast. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Your work impresses me. It demonstrates how skilled a craftsman you are. I'm waiting on the 'F' myself. Whenever it arrives, I'll be back here for sure, to do some gleaning. Thanks for the inspiration Tom. Oh BTW. The filmstrip borders you used for the pics. are cool and neat and I really like. Never seen that before. Is that a photoshop thingy? Best regards Patrick Many thanks Patrick. I will no doubt treat myself to the F too! Rumour has it that a lot of reworking has been done to the nose section, too. The film strips are part of the editing tools with photobucket - they add a nice touch I feel! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 This project is still ticking along nicely, and since the last update I've finished off the interior of the model. Working from nose to tail: The forward compartment has had the final details added such as the ammo boxes, the 'twin fifties', and other smaller components such as the fire extinguisher (which has been painted red in this modern 'warbird' restoration rather than the brass colour of the WWII era) The flightdeck has had the final components added too: The real 'Aluminium Overcast' has a few dummy bombs in the bomb bay so I've added four of the kit's 500lb-ers to the bay, as well as finishing off the radio room area: The waist areas have had the guns and ammunition installed, and I made the armour plate for the gunner below the window from thin plastic card. The APU was also installed, and a quick scratch-built fire extinguisher completed the area. The home-made passenger seats look passable at a glance! The tail turret had the ammo boxes covered in wood-grain decal ( bit rough around the edges but they're barely visible with the fuselage halves joined) and once again the machine guns and ammo feeds have been installed: And now with the interior complete... ...it's almost time to 'button her up': Until next time, Tom Out2gtcha, plane_mc and BiggTim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 GREAT work as always Tom! I thoroughly enjoy your clean style of work, and clear updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Still put off by the size but I would love to build one, one day. Can't believe this is your second lol... Looks as good as ever though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Tom Wonderful progress and just love the clean, neat work Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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