LSP_Kevin Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 superb... Indeed! One of the most ambitious modelling projects I've ever witnessed. I bought an example of the Airfix 1/72 kit last weekend at a swap meet, and it's impressive enough in size even in that scale. My mind boggles at a 1/32 version! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 ... Can't wait to see this one finished Iain ! Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi Iain, What can I say but “size does matter”; a 1.2 meter wing span is huge. Can not wait to see how you intent to support such a large wing span. Beautiful work on the wing sanding, looks like a perfect job. Can not wait until you re scribe the wing also tip tank look perfect. Look forward to your work on the canopy area, I suggesting that you will make your own canopy, if so love to see the build process on making the Connies canopy. Look forward to more updates. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Iian, this build is awesome. I never imagined taking a belt sander or an orbital to a model, a Dremel is almost too scary for me, but I have to admire your skills at doing it without completely demolishing the wing. Can't wait to see more, especially the paint scheme, and where you're going to store this monster. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks for the kind words guys - it's feedback like this that spurs me on... As to use of power tools - you do have to take great care as it's easy to rip through/melt the plastic - but if I'd had to do all of this by hand I'd have even less sanity than I do now (yes - it is possible! ) Just about to dig out those lower wings as it's raining again in old blighty so I can't get my DIY done on the barn - such a pity... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Iain, I hope you have a big shelf or a glass case for this bad boy. It is one huge mother. Now, the art profile as you signature...is that the marking this 121 will be in? If so, totally cool. I have a 1/72 that I'm hoping to do it in similar colors. Keep up the good work. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi Mike, Will worry about where to put her after she's done! Yes - that's the scheme I'm planning to do. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Agreed, Progress is most important. Wings are really coming together and looking good after the sanding session. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I must confess this is the first time I've looked in on this project (I think), but it looks really cool so far my man. I really get a kick out of these large, unusual projects. Keep on going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks guys - so many 'positive waves' as Oddball would say! Have done some more work on wings - will try post an update at the weekend - in between Lightning stuff. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 OK - with most of the day free today - and weather good enough to work outside I decided to bite the bullet and do the wing undersides - something I'd been putting off as I wasn't looking forward to it... Well - after about 7 hours work and multiple power tools: Reason I'd put these off - upper surfaces were hard to do - but the cut outs here are a lot larger. Here I've marked out areas to be cut out and filled. And the cut-outs, well, cut out I guess After filling with 60 thou polystyrene sheet, filling leading edges with casting resin over a plastic sheet form, and an hour, or so, on the bench sander, followed by the Mouse... Getting there... That's all for now - next stage is to add wing tips to the lower surfaces and mark up cut outs for ailerons and flaps so these can be cut out. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) OK - fast progress tonight courtesy of Heller, an iPhone, a 1 meter rule and Swann Morton's finest: So - flaps and ailerons out! Upper surfaces have bowed - so need to stabilise before bonding the halves together. NOTE: Yes - the wing tips aren't correctly shaped - but as they need to be clipped to fit the tip tanks that's a bit of a moot point! I have a positive vibe about this - would like to get some spars made up at the weekend... Iain Edited August 31, 2011 by 32SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusbke Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I have a positive vibe about this - would like to get some spars made up at the weekend... Iain looking great Ian I love this project I'm still sanding away the plastic on mine but its getting there the shapes sure do improve when the ridges have been parted especially on the wing parts anyway I digress.... You mention you're going to make spras for this one does this mean the wings are going to be hollow or do these also need to be filled with that Pu type foam?? Just checking as spars sound a tad more interesting for what i'm up against actually Cheers Greetz STB Frederick Jacobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Iain Nice to see you digging in again. Are you thinking of doing full width span pars: tip to tip? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Hi Frederick, No simple answer I'm afraid - the insides of the leading edges will probably be solid polyeurethane casting resin, and some areas may get a foam fill - we'll see! Hi Peter, Won't be tip to tip: probably around 75% as there will be quite a bit of strength already in the wings and I'll fill tips with resin so I have something to drill and pin the tip tanks into position. Just need to get a fresh order in for some large plastic sheet in various thicknesses... OK - bit more this evening (I did say I was making progress) - but this time I wanted to start making something rather than ripping apart and sanding - so making a start on the nose gear bay: Here's a rough outline of the bay made by running a permanent maker around the opening. Foam cut out along suitable lines with a razor saw and bread knife! Here everything placed back in the starboard fuselage half to check size of cut-outs... Looks good... For those that have ever wondered why the grid on a cutting mat is so useful - how else do you square things off quickly? This is the rear bulkhead - in 30 thou sheet. A dummy ceiling has been made from 30 thou and aligned with a front bulkhead. All dry fitted at present... And rear bulkhead... Happy that the core shapes/position of bay is good and everything square - I can now go and pour over photos and start making up the details Back soon! Iain Edited August 31, 2011 by 32SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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