quang Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Agreed Chek. Having said that, it takes me less time to fabricate a detail using stretched sprue than to look for an adequate material that would do the job. Chek 1
mozart Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 46 minutes ago, quang said: Agreed Chek. Having said that, it takes me less time to fabricate a detail using stretched sprue than to look for an adequate material that would do the job. I’ve always been rather sceptical about using stretched sprue but having given very careful thought to all the alternatives it fitted the bill perfectly for this job. I don’t imagine I’ll be making a habit of it though.
quang Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Indeed, rigging techniques have evolved since the days of Harry Woodman but in some instances, nothing beats the simplicity of old-school stretched sprue method. mozart 1
mozart Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 "I say my man, do be a good chap and hurry up, I want to get this kite up in the air!" Dpgsbody55, Wackyracer, Uncarina and 12 others 15
Chek Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 That prop - well the whole model really - looks excellent. The tyres are perhaps a bit too glossy, but it could have been raining. mozart 1
Out2gtcha Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Well now, isnt that a wee slice-O fried gold! mozart and Uncarina 2
mozart Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 23 minutes ago, Chek said: That prop - well the whole model really - looks excellent. The tyres are perhaps a bit too glossy, but it could have been raining. Far too glossy but work in progress!! 21 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Well now, isnt that a wee slice-O fried gold! Does fried gold go well with the glass of wine behind the Gladiator Brian? Out2gtcha 1
Out2gtcha Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Fried gold is like Bacon and more hoarse-power Max.....everything is better with it.
quang Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Great setting, Max. I recognize the two senior officers but where does the erk come from?
mozart Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, quang said: Great setting, Max. I recognize the two senior officers but where does the erk come from? I think it’s a Reedoak one Quang. The chap in the flying helmet is being replaced by one wearing more period flying garb, bit of basic work to do with him though before painting starts. quang 1
quang Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, mozart said: I think it’s a Reedoak one Quang. The chap in the flying helmet is being replaced by one wearing more period flying garb, bit of basic work to do with him though before painting starts. Don't tell me. I know all about head-swapping Uncarina and mozart 2
mozart Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, quang said: Don't tell me. I know all about head-swapping .....and hand swapping! quang and Uncarina 2
mozart Posted January 10, 2020 Author Posted January 10, 2020 No progress possible today, visitors! But this arrived in the post this morning: Absolutely superb castings I'll love building this one after the Bulldog! Wackyracer, Paul in Napier, Victor K2 and 8 others 11
mozart Posted January 10, 2020 Author Posted January 10, 2020 I've had a chance to do a little checking about the pipe on the starboard nose which Quang spotted. My only reference for a 56 squadron Gladiator shows "something" (a blank?) but not a pipe......could it be that the pipe is associated with the differing engine on the Mk II? I'm leaving as is for the moment.
quang Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 It appears that the hole is present on all Gladiators I and II. You can see the pipe on close-up shots. Pipes can be of various sizes. HTH Q MikeC, Jan_G, Lothar and 1 other 4
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