Guest Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Ridiculous !!!........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Dude! Love that. Sincerely, Mark airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 That is some truely epic fabrication going on there Peter! I really admire the way that you'll build a piece several times until you're absolutely happy with it...... I don't think I have the patience for that. Every post ends on a cliff hanger of "what will he do next?" Love it! Craig airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi guys reaching out for a little help from those in the know... the rib in the gear well that separates where the tyre goes and where the leg lays seems to be different depending on the mark of Spit This is a XVI in the Montforton book - seems to be two sheets with a gap in the middle.. This is a Mk19 (I think) which seems to be two sheets again, but folded outwards from the middle.. any ideas? not sure which to do TIA Peter Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 all hail our new lord and master! David66 and airscale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I think the Monforton book is your guide here Peter, as it covers the 'E' wing (even if modified for your racer), while the PRXIX will have a 'D' (if that's the correct term) 'bowser' wing with a different construction for its unarmed and extra fuel tankage. Still marvelling at the detail you've packed into that circular inspection hatch, and also wondering how the main hinge spigot mates to the brass leg stump. All will be revealed, no doubt. Great, great work. airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Peter, You need to put together a book on different modelling techniques, with your skills being showed off, and your processes explained, I have no doubt it would be a best seller. Amazing work, I really do look forward to seeing your updates. airscale and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Agreed, it looks like the Mk19 has been changed for ease of construction as it takes a lot of unnecessary parts out of the equation. Also look how the upper attachment of the rib has been simplified from a couple of intricate brackets down to an L section. Edited June 23, 2016 by TonyT airscale and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 You can see on these the extra complexity of the one you are doing, If i get a chance I will go look at the 14 for you http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/awa01/001-100/awa044-SpitfireMk9/00.shtm airscale and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 evening folks thanks for chiming in on the wheelwell rib question - I have also emailed the engineer who looks after TZ138 to see what he says too for now I am going with the E wing theory.. I think the Monforton book is your guide here Peter, as it covers the 'E' wing (even if modified for your racer), while the PRXIX will have a 'D' (if that's the correct term) 'bowser' wing with a different construction for its unarmed and extra fuel tankage. Still marvelling at the detail you've packed into that circular inspection hatch, and also wondering how the main hinge spigot mates to the brass leg stump. All will be revealed, no doubt. Great, great work. You can see on these the extra complexity of the one you are doing, If i get a chance I will go look at the 14 for you http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/awa01/001-100/awa044-SpitfireMk9/00.shtm most grateful as always Tony so, only a little bit done as have been learning on my new toy... it's a micro-lathe and with the gear legs on the horizon, I thought it was about time I got one - it's a steep learning curve though.. I did make a few parts - Rib number 1 - or what can be seen of it - this is the innermost wall of the well.. ..also fixed most of the lining and a few riblets.. ..in both wheelwells.. ..and I cut out a dummy skin so I can try and limit my timewasting on things that genuinely will never be seen gonna start on those pesky linings around the tyre area next, along with the mystery rib.. TTFNPeter David66, Uilleann and Starfighter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Oooooh ... an Axminster lathe ... cool! An' when I were nowt but a young lad, they only made carpets airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 I may have found the rib to make? this is MV293 which Warbirds Registry gives as:Serial #: MV293Construction #: 6S/649205 Model: Spitfire FR Mk. XIV Built at Supermarine's Keevil facility, late 1944 Serial #: TZ138Construction #: 6S/676505 Model: Spitfire FR Mk. XIVe Built at Aldermanston Factory seems to be the same type, was built earlier going by the serial number so hopefully represents TZ138? I hate not knowing TIAPeter David66, Rocat and Uilleann 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lufty Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Wholly hell, this is good stuff. A quick question that's prolly been answered already (Sorry if so) but how do you attach the ribs to the ceiling, so to speak? ...Guy airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Looks the ticket, Peter. I also agree with folks on the previous page, simplification of construction methodologies would warrant this as a later method. Sincerely, Mark airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Popped over to have a look and get some pics for you, but no one was in, will try next week, is there anything else you want shots off? airscale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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