dennismcc 4,582 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Amazing work Cheers Dennis Martinnfb 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 33,150 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Gettin a bit antsy for updates my friend........................need a Griffon fix Martinnfb and nmayhew 2 Link to post Share on other sites
williamj 5,081 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Very soon Brian...Who was it that said it was going to a ton?? It has been,so much to change,damned Spitfires Martinnfb, chuck540z3 and Out2gtcha 3 Link to post Share on other sites
nmayhew 1,463 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 would love to see an update on these and even if no update, could you provide a bit more info on how the resin noses mated up to the Tamiya fuselages? Was the fit good? Aren't you worried about the strength of the join? etc etc Many thanks nick Out2gtcha, Martinnfb and williamj 3 Link to post Share on other sites
williamj 5,081 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments.. Update...Try to answer some questions here..We are just about ready to lay some paint...do have some fasteners ,rivets,and a bit of touch ups yet to finish up..not too much..few days. Just to let you know..no one makes a griffon set for the Tamiya kits..not yet anyway..I hear Radu might be working one up.Now I took the Warbirds nose and re worked it to fit,a lot of premeditated planning and dry fitting...(There is a very slight downward angle on the front engine ...that was a challenge) ,then re cast my own.went through a lot of silicon rubber,mold release and resin as we made a few other parts as well. The hollow noses were "Tacked" into place with some CA..then when I was happy with the position went in and back filled the join with two part epoxy putty,a dark grey putty think it's called "liquid steel" when it sets up you can't even sand it,a very strong connection ,from there we carried on with re establishing rivets,panel lines,fasteners. The final primer is Tamiya fine grey.I decant and thin with lacquer thinner for better coverage..just spraying it from the can will fill up and cover a lot of fine detail that you sweat over,small repairs and touch ups are easier as well. There is a list of changes made to both..shorter ailerons,change to elevators,new hatches in the fuselage,blasting out the rad areas under the wings and blending in larger new ones,getting the spinners and prop blades where I wanted them and casting replacements,etc...to long to list.and that takes time. But very happy to have arrived here. Cheers for now...let's keep it fun..Bill. Edited April 4, 2019 by williamj Martinnfb, LSP_Ray, BloorwestSiR and 14 others 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 33,150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Smooth as a new-born's bottom! Martinnfb, williamj and nmayhew 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
williamj 5,081 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, nmayhew said: would love to see an update on these and even if no update, could you provide a bit more info on how the resin noses mated up to the Tamiya fuselages? Was the fit good? Aren't you worried about the strength of the join? etc etc Many thanks nick Here you go Nick..and thanks for following. "Was the fit good?" No...it sure wasn't..much grinding and re-shaping..not to mention some choice curses. Edited April 4, 2019 by williamj nmayhew and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
williamj 5,081 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Smooth as a new-born's bottom! Thanks buddy..hope we don't get a rash. Martinnfb and nmayhew 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Martinnfb 673 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 The propeller is my favourite part of this Spitfire generation and from where I sit seems to be spot on . Work of beauty William. Anthony in NZ, KiwiZac, williamj and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Martinnfb 673 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Anthony in NZ, Out2gtcha and williamj 3 Link to post Share on other sites
williamj 5,081 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thanks Martin..love the pics. Martinnfb 1 Link to post Share on other sites
D.B. Andrus 4,013 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I have one of those Griffon noses, you've worked a miracle making it fit. Wonderful effort so you shall henceforth be known as St. William-Griffon of Penticton. I bow before your workmanship, dear sir. Cheers, D.B. Anthony in NZ, williamj, Martinnfb and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
williamj 5,081 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 56 minutes ago, D.B. Andrus said: I have one of those Griffon noses, you've worked a miracle making it fit. Wonderful effort so you shall henceforth be known as St. William-Griffon of Penticton. I bow before your workmanship, dear sir. Cheers, D.B. Thanks DB,,really appreciate it......sorry to tell you but my lovely wife officially named me years ago..there was a ceremony and everything. Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 2 Link to post Share on other sites
D.B. Andrus 4,013 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, williamj said: Thanks DB,,really appreciate it......sorry to tell you but my lovely wife officially named me years ago..there was a ceremony and everything. Damn, a day late and a dollar short.......again. Martinnfb and williamj 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Fanes 1,572 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 That's really nice craftmanship - I'm really excited to see some paint on those beautiful spits. One minor Thing: It may be the light but it seems like there are still some scratches on the upper engine cowling? Martinnfb and williamj 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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