tomprobert Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 More transparency work of late, this time huge steps have been taken with the canopy. The kit part was always suspect in my opinion - it just looked too big, windscreen shape was totally off and the sides too vertical: Something like this would really bug me, so I was thinking about making my own by either doing a master and vacforming it or alternatively doing the framing, much like the bomb aimer’s section, and dropping in the clear pieces using acetate. Then I had an idea… why not get in touch with one of the greatest model makers of our time, Peter at Airscale? And low and behold… And a comparison with the kit part: Here we now have a beautifully printed cockpit framing that will sit on top of a new vac canopy. As the pictures show I originally cut the fuselage to fit the kit part so some work is going to be needed here to get the fit right, but I’m delighted with Peter’s handy work! I’m currently working in finishing off the gear bays so the cockpit will have to wait for a while, but for once I can’t wait to get started on the cockpit and it’s interior - which is usually a job I hate! More when there’s more… Tom GusM, Starfighter, IainM and 40 others 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Wow, Phenomenal work - a great solution. Peter’s 3D printing is excellent! kind regards, Paul geedubelyer and tomprobert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 What a brilliant decision to ditch the kit glazing. It doesn't look right at all. The new version is a vast improvement and captures the Stirling glass house perfectly. Outstanding Archimedes and tomprobert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Incredible indeed. Amazing work as ever Tom and great idea to seek out Mr Airscale for a little help! Regards. Andy tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Masterly work by a combo of Masters! tomprobert and GusM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_C Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I'd look at that lovely new canopy, then at where it's supposed to go, and I'd just . . . freeze. I wouldn't even know how to begin fairing the canopy rear into the deck behind it. I expect Tom will make it look easy. : ) IainM and tomprobert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Outstanding! Kev tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Brilliant work, and a true meeting of the minds here Matt tomprobert and IainM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Sensational work as usual. Lovely update. tomprobert and IainM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Go Tom!!!!! When two great minds get together............ Looks brilliant mate. Craig tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEYSSON Gilles Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Devilish work you're doing Tom on that Short Stirling. Superb Gilles tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Fantastic tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul fisher Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 This monster just gets better and better! Can't wait to see it finished! tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 On 3/10/2024 at 8:40 PM, geedubelyer said: What a brilliant decision to ditch the kit glazing. It doesn't look right at all. The new version is a vast improvement and captures the Stirling glass house perfectly. Outstanding I’m no stickler for accuracy but that original cockpit just didn’t do it for me. It’s such a characteristic part of the Stirling and ruined the whole look. All I did was send Peter some pictures and measurements and he did the rest - the man is a genius and I cannot take any credit whatsoever! 22 hours ago, Mark_C said: I'd look at that lovely new canopy, then at where it's supposed to go, and I'd just . . . freeze. I wouldn't even know how to begin fairing the canopy rear into the deck behind it. I expect Tom will make it look easy. : ) It’ll be fine - just a few plastic card inserts here and there and all will be well… I keep telling myself, petrified I’ll undo Peter’s fine work!!!! Shoggz, geedubelyer and IainM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 That is a HUGE difference of the original vac part! I can see why you went that route!!!! Peter @airscale is an absolute legend! tomprobert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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