simmerit Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 and the last post which brings the build completely up to date with where I am now Next step is a bulkhead a bit smaller than this one. So. Its not in the bin yet, and there is a danger its heading in the right direction. MikeMaben, KiwiZac, patricksparks and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Fantastic. I love projects such as these - proper old-skool. I always find transparencies on these types of kit the biggest headache but I’ve never tackled something with so much glass… I wonder if it may have been easier to have the entire forward section made from clear plastic but you’d still have a major join down the centre of the windscreen to deal with. I’m looking forward to more updates as they come - and good luck! Tom MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, tomprobert said: Fantastic. I love projects such as these - proper old-skool. I always find transparencies on these types of kit the biggest headache but I’ve never tackled something with so much glass… I wonder if it may have been easier to have the entire forward section made from clear plastic but you’d still have a major join down the centre of the windscreen to deal with. I’m looking forward to more updates as they come - and good luck! Tom thank you - appreciated. Not sure what pace I will go at as I’ve been full on with it since last Thursday (off and on) and I’m back at work now. There’s not much to it, but as you say the Perspex is going to be the challenge. I’m now moving on to looking at how I mount the cab, but I plan to do quite a bit of the interior before that’s assembled. That’s the intention anyway! I deffo need a ‘good luck’. Edited April 12, 2023 by simmerit MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 A friend of mine is a crazy helo modeller (probably the only guy who got a IPMS UK best of show with a large scale helicopter model!). He fully scratchbuilt the bubble canopies of a 1/48 Alouette 3 and more recently a 1/35 Loach. In such a case, he is relying on normal plastic to build the front fuselage skeleton. He uses at least three layers of different strips to have an internal ridge corresponding to the perimeter of each window. The external layer is actually very thin. Then he vacforms multiple copies of the bubble canopy in different sections. He cuts each window roughly (oversized). Then he puts it on the skeleton and draws the perimeter with a fine permanent marker. Finally he cuts the window with fine scissors and if required adjusts the edge with sandpaper while testing the fit. This is time consuming but results in an incredibly realistic canopy bubble. Moreover you can add all the windows at the very end of the painting process without glue as they just click in! In your case, you can use the white vacform as the initial layer of such a skeleton. Derek B, MikeC, MikeMaben and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 I mentioned a few posts ago there was a twist I couldn’t get out, and having had a post about the subject on ARRSE, I’m delighted I didn’t take the razor saw to it. Every day a school day. ‘The fin part of the fenestron is actually an aerofoil shape when viewed from above to provide a little torque reaction in fwd flight, so not symmetrical. The tail boom skins are also different thicknesses each side, but that’s real rivet counting…’ LSP_Kevin, geedubelyer, KiwiZac and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Insane build you’ve taken on! It’s amazing. All that cutting and yet it looks like you truly are going to minimize the putty. simmerit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Excellent stuff mate ,good to see you on here and as mentioned you are proper old school…good luck. simmerit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Great job so far, I am in awe. I'm looking forward to doing the mainstream kit that will surely be announced once you've finished this thierry laurent and simmerit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I am convinced that there is nothing some one on this site will not attempt. “Oh, look! I have an old Aurora Gotha bomber kit, three plastic egg cartons and a bottle cap. I know! I’ll build a 1/24 SR-71 with fully detailed engines!” And off he goes. easixpedro, geedubelyer, simmerit and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Oldbaldguy said: I am convinced that there is nothing some one on this site will not attempt. “Oh, look! I have an old Aurora Gotha bomber kit, three plastic egg cartons and a bottle cap. I know! I’ll build a 1/24 SR-71 with fully detailed engines!” And off he goes. You actually need two bottle caps for that. lol. I do await the day someone works a 1/24 jet (besides the Harrier). geedubelyer, simmerit and Derek B 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I’m convinced 3D design genius’ will bring ‘printed’ 1/24 scale jets to the WIP pages before long. simmerit and Jim Barry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Oldbaldguy said: I am convinced that there is nothing some one on this site will not attempt. “Oh, look! I have an old Aurora Gotha bomber kit, three plastic egg cartons and a bottle cap. I know! I’ll build a 1/24 SR-71 with fully detailed engines!” And off he goes. That pretty well covers most of my scratch build projects! Derek simmerit and Oldbaldguy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 Should be able to grab the odd half hour here and there today - unfortunately OC domestic has me on decorating duties...... I've cut the new bulkhead out surprisingly, its a good fit! This was a big test in terms of viability for the build, and its passed the test! There's quite a bit to do to it before fitting and one of the lads on the other forum who is ex Teeny Weenie Airways has very kindly photographed every square inch of one for me. Piccies came in on Thursday morning, so lots of great reference shots to draw on. There is a big hold behind the seats which is where the crew stored personal weapons, bergans, webbing, the aircraft cam net, aircraft blanks, bubble covers and various other bits and bobs. I'll do my best to do it justice/. I wonder if I can cram a cam net in there and two bergans + 2 x SMGs Derek B, Anthony in NZ, thierry laurent and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 Oops. Missed the other piccies LSP_Kevin, MikeC, Derek B and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 Managed to crack on a bit in between walking the hounds and decorating.... Not masses of progress but the floor panels are cut out. The centre footwell is where the rear seat cushions get stored when they are on for things like a casevac or transporting light cargo. Had a go with the dremel also to get the access panel cover in. It's not glued clearly. Next is to start on the bulkhead LSP_Kevin, themongoose, Derek B and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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