Ripaman Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Good evening all, Had my summer break, or was it my Wife who said you have items to do!!! Any way made a few things for around the house, now it is time to get back to the model room, started by machining the screwed cap which holds the braket to leg, this should be screwed but for scale I have made it so that it will press on. I will do this once I drill the holes so that I can mount the movable leg. [/url] [/url] This picture shows it in place but not pressed all the way. [/url] Then I started to make the outside frame work, this has alot of tubes which are made from tube and bent to square at ends, and middle so I have tried to replicate. I got some great picture from Thomas who I am in contact with, he lives in Switzerland and he is building a 1:12 scale Hurricane, so thank you very much Thomas. So this is what I am trying to do, [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] So this is where I am now [/url] [/url] [/url] Thats it for now, Regards Richard Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCote Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hi Richard, Those are pretty amazing machining skills on display. And that cap with the brackets is a work of art within a work of art. An inspirational thread. Best, Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 It's been a while since I commented on this thread and I think it's long over due...Brother Richard, I hate to say this out in the open but I must for the sake of other modelers...you are an Alien that MiB of Area 51 couldn't catch and you transformed into human body to hid yourself, but you, no you...you thought I/we would know and wouldn't catch up to it. The enormous amount of talent and intelligence is a dead give-away buddy. No human being can do such incredible stuff. I don't care if they can use a machine or not. So, I call NiB now...lol Seriously, totally mind blowing work with those landing gears. As if you are shrinking the real stuff to fit you kit. Did you barrow the shrink ray gun from the scientist from the movie Honey I shrunk the kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Superb detailing, Richard. Could Hawker have made this aircraft more complicated? At every turn there's a frame. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 su·per·la·tive [suh-pur-luh-tiv,] adjective 1. of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme the word needs a new definition after seeing this - it is beyond superlative simply incredible Peter Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 This goes beyond mere modelling Richard, it is minature engineering at its very best; I applaud you Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Stunning !! I have a feeling there won't be anything left of the Trumpy Hurricane once you are done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Egads, I don't know what else to say except that it is getting harder and harder to tell the difference between your model and photos of the real machine. Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi Richard, Those are pretty amazing machining skills on display. And that cap with the brackets is a work of art within a work of art. An inspirational thread. Best, Jean Hi Jean, Had to think how to machine these pieces but once I figure it out it went the way i wanted, I'am lucky enough to have the equipment so it is great tthat I'am putting them to use, did buy quite a few very small milling bits which have come very handy. Thanks for looking in and your kind words. It's been a while since I commented on this thread and I think it's long over due...Brother Richard, I hate to say this out in the open but I must for the sake of other modelers...you are an Alien that MiB of Area 51 couldn't catch and you transformed into human body to hid yourself, but you, no you...you thought I/we would know and wouldn't catch up to it. The enormous amount of talent and intelligence is a dead give-away buddy. No human being can do such incredible stuff. I don't care if they can use a machine or not. So, I call NiB now...lol Seriously, totally mind blowing work with those landing gears. As if you are shrinking the real stuff to fit you kit. Did you barrow the shrink ray gun from the scientist from the movie Honey I shrunk the kids? Thanks Mike, I think I do get carried away eh!! as I said to Phil B you found me Regards [/url] Superb detailing, Richard. Could Hawker have made this aircraft more complicated? At every turn there's a frame. Sincerely, Mark Thanks again Mark, you are right, cannot believe how many pieces go into making this plane must be something to do with the British it has taken me off and on 3 years, so I reckon it might take me another 3 years the way I'am going Regards Richard su·per·la·tive [suh-pur-luh-tiv,] adjective 1. of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme the word needs a new definition after seeing this - it is beyond superlative simply incredible Peter You say this about my work Peter, I have watched your build on the Sea Fury and I will return your kind words to you Regards Richard This goes beyond mere modelling Richard, it is minature engineering at its very best; I applaud you Derek Hi Derek, thanks very much but i follow what you do and so many other modellers on this site. Regards Richard Stunning !! I have a feeling there won't be anything left of the Trumpy Hurricane once you are done I am beginning to feel the same Thomas but I will keep going and going, just can't stop now Regards Richard Egads, I don't know what else to say except that it is getting harder and harder to tell the difference between your model and photos of the real machine. Brilliant! Very nice of you to say Frank, have so many pictures and drawings I now know how the Hurri was built, will try and build as per the one on wheels as per this picture, minus the covering. [/url] Just one last picture, last night made the stiffening braket which will connect to the air cylinder and glued it to the connecting arm. [/url] Again thanks to everyone for lookimg in, Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just as much prep as there is assembly. Probably more. Danged nice peice of construction, Richard. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Just as much prep as there is assembly. Probably more. Danged nice peice of construction, Richard. Sincerely, Mark You got that right Mark, still got many pieces to make, my goal is to make the undercarrage go up and down with all the pieces I see in the pictures, there are three connection arms which have a swivel joint at one end and I am trying to figure out how I am going to make First post goes to you and this incredible build! Is this even modelling anymore? Or more of an engineering replica in miniature... I'm going to be following this thread. Love your attention to detail. Lee Lee, well it is modelling but just a tad different !! it is called but it keeps the stress of daily life at bay Until next update Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Well this is in a completely different league to mine, but.. ..pleasant to look at, nevertheless. Looking forward to more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Richard my friend terrific job... Ripaman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I can't believe how long it is since I last looked in on your phenomenal Hurricane Richard .... I'm dumbfounded by your skill, always have been and it hasn't waned an ounce in the intervening time. How's it coming along now??? I know you've taken up the HpH Catalina PBY (which is an epic kit in itself) so has the Hurri been shelved for a while?? Cheers! Grant Ripaman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi Grant, Not seen you on the site very much lately my friend, well the Hurri is just parked at the moment, thought I would build out of box with PBY-5A but I strayed a bit. Will get back to her once I finish. Regards Richard A.Wolf Grant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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