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tomprobert got a reaction from Model_Monkey in 1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Ermmmmmm... I'l cross that bridge when the time comes!
Final parts have been added on the B-52 as I'm hoping to get some paint on her when the Easter Holidays come around. The BUFF is festooned with a vide array of different aerials to these have all be fashioned and attached from plastic card:
And some final glamour-shots before she gets some Gunship Grey...
I would invite some of you good folks around for a spot of dinner, but as you can see the dining room table is otherwise engaged!
I just need to make the small pylon for the targeting pod between the engines on the right wing and do some final scribing around the tail cone, and we're good to go!
More when there's more,
Tom
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tomprobert got a reaction from scvrobeson in 1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Ermmmmmm... I'l cross that bridge when the time comes!
Final parts have been added on the B-52 as I'm hoping to get some paint on her when the Easter Holidays come around. The BUFF is festooned with a vide array of different aerials to these have all be fashioned and attached from plastic card:
And some final glamour-shots before she gets some Gunship Grey...
I would invite some of you good folks around for a spot of dinner, but as you can see the dining room table is otherwise engaged!
I just need to make the small pylon for the targeting pod between the engines on the right wing and do some final scribing around the tail cone, and we're good to go!
More when there's more,
Tom
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tomprobert got a reaction from JayW in 1/32 Short Stirling
More transparency work of late, this time huge steps have been taken with the canopy.
The kit part was always suspect in my opinion - it just looked too big, windscreen shape was totally off and the sides too vertical:
Something like this would really bug me, so I was thinking about making my own by either doing a master and vacforming it or alternatively doing the framing, much like the bomb aimer’s section, and dropping in the clear pieces using acetate.
Then I had an idea… why not get in touch with one of the greatest model makers of our time, Peter at Airscale?
And low and behold…
And a comparison with the kit part:
Here we now have a beautifully printed cockpit framing that will sit on top of a new vac canopy. As the pictures show I originally cut the fuselage to fit the kit part so some work is going to be needed here to get the fit right, but I’m delighted with Peter’s handy work!
I’m currently working in finishing off the gear bays so the cockpit will have to wait for a while, but for once I can’t wait to get started on the cockpit and it’s interior - which is usually a job I hate!
More when there’s more…
Tom
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tomprobert got a reaction from Learstang in 1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Thanks, Kev - and that’ll be a Titan Models 1/72 A330 my dad is building as a KC-30 MRRT… yes he’s as mad as I am!
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tomprobert got a reaction from Derek B in 1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Thanks, Kev - and that’ll be a Titan Models 1/72 A330 my dad is building as a KC-30 MRRT… yes he’s as mad as I am!
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tomprobert got a reaction from patricksparks in 1/32 Short Stirling
More transparency work of late, this time huge steps have been taken with the canopy.
The kit part was always suspect in my opinion - it just looked too big, windscreen shape was totally off and the sides too vertical:
Something like this would really bug me, so I was thinking about making my own by either doing a master and vacforming it or alternatively doing the framing, much like the bomb aimer’s section, and dropping in the clear pieces using acetate.
Then I had an idea… why not get in touch with one of the greatest model makers of our time, Peter at Airscale?
And low and behold…
And a comparison with the kit part:
Here we now have a beautifully printed cockpit framing that will sit on top of a new vac canopy. As the pictures show I originally cut the fuselage to fit the kit part so some work is going to be needed here to get the fit right, but I’m delighted with Peter’s handy work!
I’m currently working in finishing off the gear bays so the cockpit will have to wait for a while, but for once I can’t wait to get started on the cockpit and it’s interior - which is usually a job I hate!
More when there’s more…
Tom
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tomprobert got a reaction from Shoggz in 1/32 Short Stirling
I’m no stickler for accuracy but that original cockpit just didn’t do it for me. It’s such a characteristic part of the Stirling and ruined the whole look. All I did was send Peter some pictures and measurements and he did the rest - the man is a genius and I cannot take any credit whatsoever!
It’ll be fine - just a few plastic card inserts here and there and all will be well… I keep telling myself, petrified I’ll undo Peter’s fine work!!!!
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tomprobert reacted to LSP_Kevin in 1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Looks fabulous, Tom! What's the build down the far end?
Kev
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tomprobert reacted to Troy Molitor in 1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Wow. Amazing work going on here.
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tomprobert reacted to Derek B in 1/48th Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Your B-52 will probably BE the bridge!
As usual, fantastic work Tom.
Derek
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tomprobert reacted to paul fisher in 1/32 Short Stirling
This monster just gets better and better! Can't wait to see it finished!
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tomprobert reacted to PEYSSON Gilles in 1/32 Short Stirling
Devilish work you're doing Tom on that Short Stirling.
Superb
Gilles
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tomprobert reacted to brahman104 in 1/32 Short Stirling
Go Tom!!!!! When two great minds get together............
Looks brilliant mate.
Craig
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tomprobert reacted to scvrobeson in 1/32 Short Stirling
Brilliant work, and a true meeting of the minds here
Matt
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tomprobert reacted to Mark_C in 1/32 Short Stirling
I'd look at that lovely new canopy, then at where it's supposed to go, and I'd just . . . freeze. I wouldn't even know how to begin fairing the canopy rear into the deck behind it.
I expect Tom will make it look easy. : )
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tomprobert reacted to monthebiff in 1/32 Short Stirling
Incredible indeed. Amazing work as ever Tom and great idea to seek out Mr Airscale for a little help!
Regards. Andy
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tomprobert reacted to geedubelyer in 1/32 Short Stirling
What a brilliant decision to ditch the kit glazing. It doesn't look right at all.
The new version is a vast improvement and captures the Stirling glass house perfectly.
Outstanding
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tomprobert reacted to Archimedes in 1/32 Short Stirling
Wow,
Phenomenal work - a great solution. Peter’s 3D printing is excellent!
kind regards,
Paul
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tomprobert got a reaction from Trak-Tor in 1/32 Short Stirling
More transparency work of late, this time huge steps have been taken with the canopy.
The kit part was always suspect in my opinion - it just looked too big, windscreen shape was totally off and the sides too vertical:
Something like this would really bug me, so I was thinking about making my own by either doing a master and vacforming it or alternatively doing the framing, much like the bomb aimer’s section, and dropping in the clear pieces using acetate.
Then I had an idea… why not get in touch with one of the greatest model makers of our time, Peter at Airscale?
And low and behold…
And a comparison with the kit part:
Here we now have a beautifully printed cockpit framing that will sit on top of a new vac canopy. As the pictures show I originally cut the fuselage to fit the kit part so some work is going to be needed here to get the fit right, but I’m delighted with Peter’s handy work!
I’m currently working in finishing off the gear bays so the cockpit will have to wait for a while, but for once I can’t wait to get started on the cockpit and it’s interior - which is usually a job I hate!
More when there’s more…
Tom
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tomprobert got a reaction from Fanes in 1/32 Short Stirling
More transparency work of late, this time huge steps have been taken with the canopy.
The kit part was always suspect in my opinion - it just looked too big, windscreen shape was totally off and the sides too vertical:
Something like this would really bug me, so I was thinking about making my own by either doing a master and vacforming it or alternatively doing the framing, much like the bomb aimer’s section, and dropping in the clear pieces using acetate.
Then I had an idea… why not get in touch with one of the greatest model makers of our time, Peter at Airscale?
And low and behold…
And a comparison with the kit part:
Here we now have a beautifully printed cockpit framing that will sit on top of a new vac canopy. As the pictures show I originally cut the fuselage to fit the kit part so some work is going to be needed here to get the fit right, but I’m delighted with Peter’s handy work!
I’m currently working in finishing off the gear bays so the cockpit will have to wait for a while, but for once I can’t wait to get started on the cockpit and it’s interior - which is usually a job I hate!
More when there’s more…
Tom