mozart Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 She's starting to look quite Spitfire-ish, but what happens in those "holes" inboard of the flaps? My plane will have the flaps lowered, were there really gaping gaps on the real plane? The holes on the upper wings have been cut out where the flap mechanism rises when the flaps are lowered. The gun ports have been blocked using some stretched sprue. I'm a little concerned about some "fat" areas at the base of each wing root by the fuselage, I think this was one area that Iain gave the sanding treatment to on his Spitfire and I can see why: Any thoughts or advice welcomed. Max Max Phartycr0c and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 posted for discussion purposes only, not my image: MikeC, mozart and geedubelyer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Ah, that's interesting Shawn. Super pic, gaps it could be then!?Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I'd make a vertical rib from the lower wing to the bottom of the "cockpit tub" and call it a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I'm a little concerned about some "fat" areas at the base of each wing root by the fuselage, I think this was one area that Iain gave the sanding treatment to on his Spitfire and I can see why: Any thoughts or advice welcomed. Max Max Neat progress Max. The wing roots do benefit from some sanding but be careful. Iain made it look simple but it is all too easy to sand away the raised edge of the wing root fillet. (Ask me how I know). There are also mold bulges under the cockpit opening if you look along the fuselage. Whether or not these are worth removing will be up to you. Interesting image Shawn. I've never seen that angle before . Thanks for posting it. Cheers. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Max Nice progress and glass Shawn was able to post a photo with the answer. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Lovely work Max keep it up. The Spit with flaps down will really be different. I myself chickened out and went for the easy option. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Your progress is fantastic Max, your right about the thick wing root area and its a bit of a pain, looking forward to your archer rivet detail work. Regards. Andy mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) After finishing my domestic duties (gloss painting in the hall....ugh!) I had the chance to address those "fat" spots in the wing roots. I started off with a grinding tool and gently took off as much as I dared, followed by an upwards curving needle file then a succession of increasingly fine sanding sticks to produce this: I honestly don't know whether it's enough from a shape point of view, it certainly looks better than it did and I didn't sand through the plastic!! (Thanks for the warning Guy ) So now I'm pondering the best way to make these!! : Max Edited January 14, 2016 by mozart geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 depends how accurate you want those shapes. I'd use scrap PE in the well to form the 'U' the rod passes through. Then some styrene rod or wire for the..well....rod. The rest would be cake with styrene. Maybe some soda tin for the door or wine foil. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 The wing roots look much better now Max. Fortune favours the brave. Scale calibre do some telescoping micro tubing in various diameters if you need to make the rod out of more than one thickness. I'm confident that you'll fashion something suitably dapper. Cheers. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Another one whose modelling is being interupted by painting, I've just finished painting my daughters hall stairs and landing, but I'm now back on the case. Cheers Dennis mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks Shawn and Guy, good suggestions both so I think that's the route to go down. I have some Albion Alloys tubing which might do, I'll have to check the size, if not it's the painful business of a trip to the Frome Model Centre over the weekend, oh dear such a chore!!! Yes Dennis, some things just have to be done don't they? I'm doing internal doors with fifteen panes of glass in each.....only three doors to do.....both sides!!! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 argh...doors with multiple PAINS of glass (lol)....lotta masking...at least on real glass you can just scrape off the paint where it doesn't belong! mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Max, a thought occured. (Mark it in your diaries) I suspect that you may have already scratch built the flap down indicator mechanism but if you have n't, would you like the ones from my Tamiya kit? I shall be closing the flaps on my build so won't need the kit parts. TBH they are nothing special but you are welcome to them if you think they'd be of any use. HTH Cheers. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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