Jim Barry Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) I thought the pilot in Collin's "Tally Ho" P-47 was a nice addition to a large scale plane and so inspired to get that effect too, I've got this guy from my Airfix Spitfire kit to add some drama (and hide some admittedly thin cockpit details). I'm thinking he's the flight instructor giving his students the signal that it's go time. It's working for me so he's probably a keeper. He can be pulled too. Edited March 23, 2017 by Jim Barry tucohoward, Lee White, Guyman1 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Today was radiator day. Still need to close up the sides. It works really well to scratch planes from this era as they had a hand made look and rather low tech. Note the Hex mesh. I stressed over finding it some etch of some sort but failed. So I went cheap and printed it. Works! tucohoward, TorbenD, 109 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Nice..You can print your own PE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Nice..You can print your own PE?I think'it is actually printed paper, Shaka ... which does not preclude the effect to be great Hubert Edited March 24, 2017 by MostlyRacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Shaka, sorry my pronoun there suggested I printed PE. The mesh is just paper. I find some details can be realized in 2D. It's sometimes an option to consider when struggling. I sure wish I could make my own etch. I've looked at the masters of scratch building and they are known to go with custom etch. The 3D printer is breathing down my neck. Hubert, Thanks Edited March 24, 2017 by Jim Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 I think he's diggin' his new ride. This fig is perhaps 40 years old now. He's practically historical himself! I put a drop of clear plastic cement in his lenses and it looks to do the trick. It's the little things. tucohoward, 109 and Victor K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Terrific progress, Jim! Faking 3D in 2D is a time-honoured tradition, and you've pulled it off beautifully. Kev Guyman1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 I was never too happy with the panel locks I crafted and just asked myself "can I do better?" and answered "yes". I'd have to redo the panel completely, but no biggie. I realized I actually had little "washers" if I just cut into piece of rod and used the cross section. Same idea as the gauges. Getting the thickness just right was not easy nor was a steady flawless drilling for them to settle into, but I got it done and they are much better. I've thought way too much about this aspect of the build but I've really liked the challenge. Top new (bottom old) 109 and Victor K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Lookin' the part. Threw some primer on to check where I am. Spar effect is just what I wanted. This plane is going to be 1938 or 1939 as a part of training squadron and would be rather worn. This is great, because I'm just not that good to make a nice one. Thanks for all the inspiration here on the website. I'm really working hard to catch up! Edited March 29, 2017 by Jim Barry Cees Broere, 109, Victor K2 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Great work mate! Chapeau :-) Jim Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyman1 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 She is really looking good Jim this is impressive work keep going mate. Guy Jim Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Excellent progress, Jim! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Starting to shape up nicely here Jim. Back on your radiator mesh cheat - another build on that use to print on foiled paper so the grid is metallic. Just make sure it's printer friendly!!! Lovely stuff! Torben Jim Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Wow, Jim! Most impressive that you've made so much progress so quickly. I like it. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks everyone. And thanks Torben for the printer idea. I'm enchanted by project solutions. As a blog entry here, I have no pictures, but can relate that I'm 90% done with the fuselage skinning now. 115 hours in now breaks my single project record and perhaps the most work in 6 weeks as well. Details ahead for the fuselage: A few more small panels to lay down. More rivets more panel bolts misc hatches vents and holes scoops bulges foot steps MG cartridge ejection ports Gun barrels Fuel cap Telescope sight Windscreen Sighting peg (I think goes with the sight ring already made) Then major categories would be landing gear struts, wing struts, wings, tail pieces, rigging. Then onto finish work (painting and insignia etc). Feels like about another 4-6 weeks. I have learned a ton and can feel the heat of the next plane breathing down my neck. 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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