Crossofiron Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 35 minutes ago, MikeMaben said: Now that's bordering on insanity Excellent work in any case Steve Thanks Mike! My better half agrees with you, says I'm bonkers! MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 You’ve boggled my mind! I can rewire a household plug, but that’s just about my limit. John Crossofiron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, Biggles87 said: You’ve boggled my mind! I can rewire a household plug, but that’s just about my limit. John thanks John, honestly, it's not that bad, MSM provide great instructions. The challenge is working where the cables can run without seeing them. Especially when so much of my Spit is exposed. Also fun through Biggles87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Just amazing Steve. You've now got me looking at MSM for my JU87 Crossofiron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, CraigH said: Just amazing Steve. You've now got me looking at MSM for my JU87 LOL, Once MSM have you, there's no going back! Seriously though, for the relatively easy installation it's next level modelling. The best bit for me is the sound; my video doesn't do it justice it's somewhat loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 4 hours ago, Crossofiron said: LOL, Once MSM have you, there's no going back! Seriously though, for the relatively easy installation it's next level modelling. The best bit for me is the sound; my video doesn't do it justice it's somewhat loud! Had a look. They don't do a 1:24 JU87. But when/if I build a 1:32 Lancaster for BBFM then I'm there LOL Crossofiron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 7 hours ago, CraigH said: Had a look. They don't do a 1:24 JU87. But when/if I build a 1:32 Lancaster for BBFM then I'm there LOL Sending you a PM mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Hello All, Although a small part of the build, thought I would share this as it's quite involved. Airframe 11. As shown previously, this is the kit part with two Airscale etch parts overlaid. Here are the Kit Parts; The Seat and Seat Frame are from Aircraft in Pixels and is there Mk.I Spitfire Seat 'Updated' to composite. No kidding; off the charts this particular set, never seen anything like it, it even works and I was able to set the height for Johnnie! The Top Armour Plate is Airscale The Seat Armour Plate is bespoke. An interesting point here; In my spitfire construction manual, the top armour plate references steel with a thickness and finish meaning is is machined which I have reproduced. The bottom plate reference ' stock' in other words rolled flat steel as it came from the foundry based on this, I gave the bottom plate a rough finish and allowed for oxidisation, particularly the back as the stock steel is not treated for paint and would come through the paint after time as it rusts. The wear points are 'oily steel' rather than aluminium to differentiate the materials in the cockpit I lightened the top around the headrest to allow for a certain amount of bleaching in the sun The Altitude Meter behind the armour plate is bespoke and is correct to the period; the Tamiya 1/32 Spit shows a post war unit Anyz Models do a rather nice 'deformed' headrest in all scales which looks great The Harnesses are HGW of course The Voltage Regulator is true of this Mk.IV, the kit part is Mk.V to Mk.VIII There are 3 cables to the Voltage Regulator and these are run in a black sheaving in the route as per the below, not around the airframe As the three cables come out of the sheave, the sheave is given a serial number for traceability The Aileron Cable Pivot assembly is bespoke etch The Flares are 3D Printed Between the flares, there is retrofit box compartment for a Field First Aid Kit Many thanks for looking Cheers Steve Anthony in NZ, geedubelyer, Biggles87 and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigH Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Aah...just....GO AWAY! Seriously, superb. Truly there aren't any words.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 4 hours ago, CraigH said: Aah...just....GO AWAY! Seriously, superb. Truly there aren't any words.... LOL, like a modelling bad smell.. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos07 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Nice work. Your skills certainly enhance the aftermarket and take it to a much higher level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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