Out2gtcha 36,316 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Well isnt that just bloody @#%*ing amazing TaffyMan, Derek B and airscale 3 Link to post Share on other sites
airscale 11,933 Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 thanks guys a bit more done... the sidewalls were finished prior to the huge step of closing the fuselage - now is the time to check and re-check references and all the little bits I had made.. ..plus there were a lot of bits on the cockpit structure that needed to be finished / fixed / added.. ..but soon it was time and the fuselage was cemented closed for all this stuff to never be seen again.. I added filler and tried to sort the join out.. ..also taped up lots of holes to try and stop dust getting inside.. ..once the joins were sorted and primed, I started re-marking all the stringer positions - for a radius like the turtledeck, I take a bit of tape so I know the actual length, mark the midpoint and then create some jig strips on the computer that tell me where things are spaced equi-distant.. ..I made a lockdown click & collect trip to SMC (essential right?) to get some 0.4mm brass rod to add as stringers as I thought thread or plastic would not hold their shape for what I had planned to represent the stringers.. ..these were then measured and cut one by one with each end being rounded - I just taped them to the lines and wicked thin CA to hold them.. ..gaps were left for the big access panel and soon they were all on.. ..the alcorn book says do this with thread and build up with filler, but after two thick coats it became clear this would not only take forever, but likely 10 cans of primer. I have also had experiences with this where the primer is soft for weeks so a new plan was needed.. ..I toyed with diluting milliput and washing it on, but in the end after a test underneath, fell back on my old favourite of P38 filler, so this was applied all over and rough sanded back.. ..then used a curved blade to scratch / scrape out the web cateneries (is that even the right description?) ..even after the first treatment I was well happy with the results - this still needs a lot of refinement, but for something I was pretty worried about I think it worked out just fine.. ..the white scar is where the tubular frame inside is pushing against the skin.. ..still loads to do, but it's getting there TTFN Peter Out2gtcha, TorbenD, patricksparks and 27 others 30 Link to post Share on other sites
Derek B 4,525 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 No words Peter... Derek airscale and MARU5137 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 13,286 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Works a treat Peter, really looks authentic so a good call! Derek B and airscale 2 Link to post Share on other sites
monthebiff 7,031 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Superb Peter and the brass strip and P38 route has worked a treat! Regards.Andy airscale 1 Link to post Share on other sites
levier 121 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Wow. Very sharp, clean work. True to form. airscale 1 Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer 1,429 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Good lord Crikey Talent and skill like this makes me emotional Genuinely astonishing. Simply remarkable Peter. Bravo airscale 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alain Gadbois 2,300 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Excellent fabric effect Peter. Luckily in 1/18 I'm certain you can still admire a lot of detail in the cockpit. Alain airscale 1 Link to post Share on other sites
williamj 5,331 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Peter,You make it seem like it's another prosaic day and this is all just so easy,Which I personally find unsettling. Wonderful, par usual. One more point,was over the moon with your subject choice this time. airscale and Derek B 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 16,106 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Masterful and epic build. PHENOMENAL. really very skilful and artistic workmanship. KUDOS Peter. { another stupendous book material... }. airscale and Derek B 2 Link to post Share on other sites
JayW 2,486 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Well Peter, since I came in so late, I can only comment generally. You sir are just in a category by itself. I am glad I get to see your work, because it inspires me to not be tempted by cutting corners, and do my absolute best. Anyway the only suggestion I would make is to be more clear on which pics are the real aircraft and which are you scale model. Sometimes you just can't tell! KiwiZac and airscale 2 Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 32,439 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Well, isn't that just about the most amazing thing I've seen today! Kev Derek B and airscale 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BiggTim 6,765 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) Me. Peter. Edited March 8 by BiggTim Madmax, Derek B, Landrotten Highlander and 3 others 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 36,316 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Wow! That is really amazing Peter airscale and Derek B 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Rainer Hoffmann 1,674 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 It probably can't get any better than this. We are blessed to see another masterpiece in the making. Thanks for sharing, Peter. Rainer KiwiZac and airscale 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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