DonH Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 The Merlin moves on.... Ignition cables installed, straps on the pipe are Tamiya tape and will sit down under a coat of paint. Fuel line to the carb is made from a guitar string and other pipes are lead wire Pipes done: Onto the control linkages. These were made with guitar string and some photo-etch ship's railing. Works for me! The piece of guitar string hanging vertically from the engine is the supercharger gear change ram. It usually had a protective sleeve on it, simulated by the windings on the string All painted up and finished bar some weathering. The copper pipes are drains that will connect to various parts of the plane when the engine is installed. More to do on these but the engine is basically done!! Hope you like! Don Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KallistiUK Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 ye gods, I'm glad I didn't open up the engine on my Hurricane! I do have the Hobbyboss Spitfire VB trop that I'll be converting to a Vc trop at some point in the near future, but that will be just cockpit and radio bay detailing, not the engine thank goodness... hmmm unless I have more mechanics than just my Dad doing the electrics working on the Spit in the diorama... dammit stop tempting me! Superb work, that cockpit is a thing of beauty and the merlin is stunning! I liked the radiators as well, very interesting detail there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Don Aces on the Merlin, as the detailing looks spot on. Keep 'em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Don Aces on the Merlin, as the detailing looks spot on. Keep 'em coming Thanks Peter, I appreciate your comments. I am now working on the engine bulkhead, oil tank and engine frame. Lots of wiring to do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 ye gods, I'm glad I didn't open up the engine on my Hurricane! I do have the Hobbyboss Spitfire VB trop that I'll be converting to a Vc trop at some point in the near future, but that will be just cockpit and radio bay detailing, not the engine thank goodness... hmmm unless I have more mechanics than just my Dad doing the electrics working on the Spit in the diorama... dammit stop tempting me! Superb work, that cockpit is a thing of beauty and the merlin is stunning! I liked the radiators as well, very interesting detail there. Ha ha!! Yes, I wish I had decided to build it with the engine hidden! The next one will be OOB. I am enjoying your Hurrican build, keep posting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeanstrauss Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 very nice detailing... fascinated by you guys that add in wires and pipes... built this kit a year ago and found the merlin a tight fit with the cowling on... looking forward to future work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 GEEZ, thats nice ! Very well done......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Well, I have almost caught up with my build progress and posts will slow down after this one. Here is the work on the engine bulkhead. I have done about as much as I can do before attaching the engine bearers. Then there will be a whole load of wiring to run, but for now, enjoy. Copper piping is made from lead wire and painted with Tamiya acrylics. Cheers Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey, lets watch it there, buddy !...........Harv Made me laugh out loud. Progressing very nicely Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Don Nice progress on the Spit. The bulkhead is looking real busy wih all the plumbing added. Keep 'em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Nice work. Mighty fine detailing. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nice work. Mighty fine detailing. Sincerely, Mark Thanks Mark. This build is giving me headaches because background documentation is sometimes hard to come by and also contradictory. Still, I am having a lot of fun with it. Don Nice progress on the Spit. The bulkhead is looking real busy wih all the plumbing added. Keep 'em coming Peter, thanks. I am aiming for a busy look and there is much more to add with wiring along the engine bearers and the intercooler connections. I am afraid that the speed of posts will slow down now as I am a) a slow builder, doing some scratch building which takes time and c) away on business during Feb and March will really knock my building time. Hope to have an update in a few weeks. Regards Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Don Speed isn't important. Just take your time and build the way you enjoy. Keep 'em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) I'm having a VERY frustrating time with this kit during the weekend. Virtually every part I have glued together on the airframe has left a seam that has needed filling and sanding. I would like to emphasize that this is my problem and not the kit. I just can't seem to do it right first time! Anyway, after a few days of filling and sanding, I am happy with the joins on the fuselage. Now onto the wings. Main planes are on and in good alignment but, again, I have a small gap at the wing root. No big deal but it's frustrating when it fit so tight during dry fit. The tailplanes are a different matter. I have managed to glue them on with one a fraction low at the tip and the other a fraction high. It isn't much but it is kind of noticeable and gives the aircraft a twisted look when viewed from straight on. We are talking about a millimetre maximum but, boy, what an impact! So, I need some advice. How to correct the errant tailplane? Cut a groove in the topside and apply force downwards. Vice versa for the other? Are there any other bright ideas? I really don't fancy the idea of surgery!! Any advice will be gratefully received. Thanks Don Edited February 4, 2013 by DonH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Yahoo!! I am back at the bench after a long 3 month break. I have continued work on the engine mounting, adding electrical cabling, hydraulic and pneumatic pipes, oil and water feeds. Most of it is lead wire, the straps are made from pre-cut Eduard tape painted black. Most pipe connectors are made from painted micro tubing. The loose ends will connect to the engine when it's in place. Here is one of the exhaust mountings. I used the Eduard tape to do the rubbing strips and I have started to add Archer rivets for the fasteners. Not sure if I like this yet. I need to do some weathering and then a matt coat to finish it off. Finally, just to prove that there is a plane to hang off the end of this... Hope you like Cheers Don Edited April 21, 2013 by DonH ShotMagnet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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