tomprobert Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Time for an update on this project - I've got the flaps made over the last week or so. Almost every picture I see of parked Halifaxes shows the flaps dropped, so I wanted to do the same on this build. I'm no Halifax expert but I imagine a drop in hydraulic pressure allowed the flaps to drop after a while? The kit flaps were removed when I built the wings, but as this picture shows they are not really useable and I had to come up with my own: They are pretty easy to make. I use an off-cut of some old sprue and plastic card - this makes an aerofoil shape for the leading edge of the flap: The sprue is then sandwiched between a top and bottom 'skin' and the ends added from more plastic card.The join between the plastic card and the sprue is then blended with filler. Here I have already cut out the actuator slots: When everything has been made good and sanded in, it's time to add each individual flap to the trailing edges: And after a few hours work - a set of fully deployed flaps... This process will also be repeated with the elevators and rudders at a later stage. Until next time, Tom leoasman, Sharkmouth, sandokan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Incomprehensibly good. Sincerely, Mark tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 What an epic build here Tom. Superb display of talent all the way around. I don't recall ever seeing a Halifax build in 1/32nd, ever. This is one of a kind build by the numbers. Thanks for sharing this build with all of us. Regards Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 What an epic build here Tom. Superb display of talent all the way around. I don't recall ever seeing a Halifax build in 1/32nd, ever. This is one of a kind build by the numbers. Thanks for sharing this build with all of us. Regards Troy Many thanks Troy! I've never seen one completed, although fellow members on this site have had a go but didn't quite make the finishing line. Kits such as these really are great fun but can be testing at times; I tend to pick it up when the mood suits rather than trying to force it. That way, I stay fresh and the interest remains. To be honest they're no where as difficult as people perceive, it's just a case of having to work things out in your mind before committing to cutting plastic! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Paxton Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Speechless you are correct about the drop in Hydraulic pressure.......the P-51 wheel cover doors did the same thing (watch a video of a pony starting up and see them pop back up!) Happy New Year V/R Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Not the most exciting of updates but progress none the less... I have been continuing with the control surfaces and have now completed the elevators. As with the flaps, the kit items were very thick and the detail crude, so I have gone down the scratch-built route. The first task is to create a top and bottom surface for each elevator from plastic card using the plans and the model itself to make sure everything fits as it should. I also scribe the surface detail on at this point. The elevators on the real aircraft may well have slightly raised detail here, but my skill levels don't stretch far enough to re-create that so I've gone for the easy option: To create the aerofoil shape I once again attached spare sprue to the leading edges, making sure I left the apertures for the hinges: The leading and trailing edges are then filled, and the end plates made from more thin plastic card: Finally, the filler is given a good sand and polish: And then the elevators are fitted to the model: Now the same process will have to be completed with the rudders... Until next time, Tom Starfighter, Sharkmouth and leoasman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaszhajzler Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Good work! I often watch your thread, it's pleasure. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Learn something new every day. Thank you, Tom. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Loic Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Exquisit ! I love what you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 very impressive Tom, makes me want to start a 1:24 Lanc from Scratch. Do you think you could get me some drawings if I send you over some money???? Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 very impressive Tom, makes me want to start a 1:24 Lanc from Scratch. Do you think you could get me some drawings if I send you over some money???? Regards Richard There is a 1:24th vac Lancaster available, it was produced a few years ago by Heritage. They are pretty hard to come by though but occasionally pop up on ebay and the like. Regarding plans - I have a 1/72nd scale set so it would just be a case of scaling them up. The only limitation is the size of the paper as I can only do a maximum of A3 sized. It would be a case of making a mosaic of them all I'm afraid, but if you can work with that PM me your details and I'll get some sorted for you. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfiend Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hi Tom, I'm really enjoying following your build - quite inspirational, I must say. With respect to scale line drawings there is a set available from "My Hobby Store" in the UK. Here is the link: http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/18437/avro-lancaster-mk1-mk3-special-line-drawing-2781 The drawings are available in 1/144, 1/72, and 1/48 and were drawn by D.H. Cooksey and cover the Mk.1, Special B Mk1 and Special B Mk.3 I obtained them many years ago when I built H.J. Towner's control line Lancaster. The model flew with four engines and I still have it, though in a somewhat sorry state. My intention is to rebuild this old model and see what I can achieve now that I have far greater building experience. Incidentally, there is also a full set of line drawings available for the Halifax. Again in 1/144, 1/72 and 1/48 scales covering Mks 1 to IX including detail sketches. http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/18517/handley-page-halifax-mki-ix-line-drawing-2882 Hope this helps. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks for the info Paul. I and I'm sure others will find that rather useful! I've now completed the rudders on the Halifax, and they are now installed on the tail fins. Once again, as with the flaps and elevators, they were made from plastic card. I used thicker card this time as I needed to be able to sand it sufficiently to get the shapes right where the rudders curve along their top and bottom edges. Again, I took the slightly easier route here and scribed the surface detail on rather than attempt to re-create the slightly raised rib detail: The next few show the model now complete, with all flight control surfaces finished and installed: My next task is going to be re-scribing the surface detail lost during the filling and sanding process, and then I can think about adding some of the finer details such as completing the wheel bays and cockpit interior. Until next time, Tom Starfighter, lawman56, dutik and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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