Derek B Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, CarstenB said: ohh, you say it, @scvrobeson hahahaha I still ask my self, why did I start with it. But on the other hand, I will get a one of a kind plane - at least for the moment, until the Pinocchio Nose extension kit comes to the market. That's why I already bought another kit. Stick with it Carsten, you're pretty well there. After all of your great work, you don't want to give up on it now, and, as you say, it is certainly unique! (I spend a lot of my time determining and interpreting subtle shapes and their nuances, and then turning them into accurate 3D shapes - it is sometimes an artform!). Derek CarstenB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) Hi Carsten! Sorry again for the trouble I may be causing! I found this ex-Swiss example now in Canada (if you didn’t notice!). I think the reflections along the fuselage and nose show the subtle yet quite visible break in the shape. Seems to be most notable above the letter P. You can also see this in the front view of the aircraft on page 6, where the black demarcation line has a distinct change of direction (aircraft’s right hand side, at left on photo). Hope this helps! Alain Edited March 30, 2023 by Alain Gadbois MikeA, KiwiZac and CarstenB 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarstenB Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Thank you @Alain Gadbois It was bothering me a lot, so I already started to adjust the nose. hahahaha.... First I roughly drew in the panel lines so that I know where I have to "set" the nose. I also needed them to adjust the gun holes. Next, I taped off the front part of the nose with Dymo tape and roughly sanded off the unnecessary part with files and sandpaper. Luckily I have enough material to sand. As soon as there is no more material, it becomes difficult to make adjustments. hahaha... Here you can still see the transition well. It was a bit difficult with the windscreen. Then I sanded down the nose so far that there is still a fine transition to be seen. Finally, I polished it clean and here is the result. I can't get any closer to perfection with my equipment. The next step would be 3D printing. Side view with the "slimmed down" belly: Top view: Bottom view with the reduced wheel well: And here is another view from the top rear, where you can see the transition very minimally: Once the panel lines are rescribed and the primer is on, you will see the border more clearly. In addition, I will help a little with pre- and post-shadding. The NOSE IS DONE! Let's see how many imperfectioins the primer will reveal. Thank you again @Alain Gadbois, @Derek B, @scvrobeson, @Landrotten Highlander and @MikeA for all your support and helpful feedbacks. And a special thanks to @thierry laurent to encourage me to do the conversion and the super tip with the epoxy putt as well as the frame construction. KiwiZac, Anthony in NZ, Cheetah11 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) Excellent work! I think it was worth it and I think you have captured the shape of the nose very well. If someone does make a conversion part, I don’t believe it will be any better than what you have achieved! Alain Edited March 31, 2023 by Alain Gadbois Derek B, MikeA and CarstenB 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurribomber Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Grüezi Carsten You are doing an excellent job with your Pinocchio nose project! Here are a few pictures from when I worked at Dübendorf BAMF in the 80's. Although they are not Vampires, they probably have the Pinocchio nose as well. The starting sequence was always fun to watch. now we know why the nickname was "lötlampe" (soldering lamp). I wish you much success with your project and I like to look in again and again. Thomas Sorry for the poor picture quality (Dübendorf 1981) Thomas Scotsman, Dpgsbody55, Kagemusha and 8 others 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 @CarstenB Much better, this is not an easy job! Keep it up. CarstenB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeA Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 That has certainly ended up really nice - captures that distinctive look well! I think it is because it is such a defined shape with curves in every direction that makes it so tricky, and grafted onto the nose makes it very obvious if not quite right. Well done! Cheers, Mike CarstenB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 so beautiful you should cast a mold of it before you move on! save that shape forever CarstenB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarstenB Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Thank you all for the positive feedbacks. It was a long way but the result will pay off, hopefully. @hurribomber salü Thomas. Very cool pictures of the “Lötlampen” @themongoose I was thinking the same. But I never did that before. On the other hand, I never built a Pinocchio Nose from scratch. So I could add a new skill to my list. I’ll definitely think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarstenB Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Okey, I just ordered a moulding starter kit including resin. KiwiZac, Derek B, Kagemusha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 If you need any tips, don’t hesitate to ask! Alain Derek B, CarstenB and Kagemusha 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 It's looking really good. One quick tip, if I may, you might want to look at the lines between the port and starboard side of your nose. The left side is straight, while the right side has a bulge to it. Looking forward to seeing what you can do next on it. Matt CarstenB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarstenB Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 16 hours ago, scvrobeson said: It's looking really good. One quick tip, if I may, you might want to look at the lines between the port and starboard side of your nose. The left side is straight, while the right side has a bulge to it. Looking forward to seeing what you can do next on it. Matt I saw it on the pictures too. But if I look to the model, it is straight. Also using a ruler. Somehow it looks not straight on the picutres. scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarstenB Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) On 4/2/2023 at 2:33 PM, Alain Gadbois said: If you need any tips, don’t hesitate to ask! Alain Thank you @Alain Gadbois. I've thought through the steps after consulting some instructions on the internet, and the trickiest part will be the front gearbox well extension. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to do the separation. Lucky me, I have a prototype on which I can do some test runs. But I will come back to you, in case I need help. Edited April 3, 2023 by CarstenB Alain Gadbois and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 16 hours ago, CarstenB said: I saw it on the pictures too. But if I look to the model, it is straight. Also using a ruler. Somehow it looks not straight on the picutres. Must be a weird lens thing then. If it's all straight in real life, then go with it Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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