etendard Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 :thumbsup:wow !!!!!!!!!!! Martinnfb and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Can't get any better than that :goodjob: Lothar Martinnfb and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thank you so much gentlemen! It's sure colourful...and big! I'm glad I decided on the 424 Squadron version. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Major Props on your Prop! Martinnfb and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thank you Harvey! Yes, a bit of cleaning up to do but I'm happy so far. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbooyv8 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Yes Peter, Geoff's build is a great resource, but I have your build bookmarked as something to aim for. LSP is such a great place to find inspiration and ideas. Hi Richard, You´re too kind! Your propeller is looking very good! The printed spiral decals really look the part! As you found out, inktjet ink is water soluble and does not go well with Klear or Future. The best way to seal the prints is using enamel clear lacquer. I use Revell clear gloss for this purpose, but any brand will do. Cheers, Peter R Palimaka and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thank you Peter. Your suggestion about a clear lacquer makes absolute sense now, and I will use it for the other decals I printed. Fortunately it wasn't too hard to clean up. Martinnfb and mgbooyv8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbooyv8 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Good to read it was easy to clean up. Good luck with the other decals! Cheers, Peter R Palimaka and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 That prop turned out great! Håkan R Palimaka and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Flying Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Looking good Richard..just remember that those blades were Flat Black. The Alclad Clear finiches are superb. Barney R Palimaka and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Fantastic work on that spinner, Richard! Kev R Palimaka and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Looking good Richard..just remember that those blades were Flat Black. The Alclad Clear finiches are superb. Barney Thanks Barney, the blades will be sprayed with a flat coat. In photos, the real spinner itself had a nice semi-gloss sheen so a satin finish is what I'll go for. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Fantastic work on that spinner, Richard! Kev Thanks Kevin! This Airfix kit might not have been the smartest choice for a return to building after a break of several years, but I'm having fun and learning lots...and surprising myself along the way. This Group Build has been one of the best yet...great participation...and just look at the awesome stuff people are doing! Richard Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Now, I'm not sure what happened, but everything I scratch-built this weekend...actually worked out! This is the first time I've tried something this extensive (for me), and I'm thrilled. I've learned a lot from other people here and it's rubbing off a bit. I realize now the big thing is to get over the fear and just try it. I was intimidated by the absolutely empty gear wells on this kit. But using the template in the old Airfix book on the building of this kit, and some sanding and eye-balling, I built a spar by doubling up some thick card. It's robust enough that not only does it form the back of the gear well like the real deal, but it also helps to give the wing the proper dihedral and some rigidity. I then added the central section dividing the starboard and port gear wells. Then came the roof (which is the top of the wing) from card stock on the top halves of the wing. When all of it is fitted together, it boxes in the gear wells nicely. By dividing it top and bottom it allows me to add all the details (ribs, stringers, piping and wiring) and paint it before sandwiching it all together. That's the theory anyway. This is the inside of the well with the top wing on. I'm only holding it together by hand here. Edited August 7, 2017 by R Palimaka Azgaron, Shaka HI, Greg W and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) I assembled the flap halves on both sides, and capped the leading edge of the flap with a 1/3 section of 9/32" styrene tube, which seemed to be the exact diameter to produce the proper curve. The inboard end of the flap was built up to the correct shape. It all fits into the rear of the wing, although the inside of the wing top will need thinning. They will of course need some sanding and filling, and the details added. It actually kind of surprised me how it all came together... Edited August 7, 2017 by R Palimaka Shaka HI, mgbooyv8, BradG and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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