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realworkingsailor
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from FriedClams in Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C by CDW & AJohnson - FINISHED - Airfix - 1:48
If you’re looking for random opinions, (and mine can get very random if needed 🤪), I’d say leave it open, bombs or not. You could display them beside the model on a bomb trolley or something, if you felt.
For my Wellington, I’m very happy I left the bomb bay open and would have done so even if I didn’t get the aftermarket PE.
Appropriate or not, showing off some of the “guts” can make for a nice interesting model.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from mtaylor in Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C by CDW & AJohnson - FINISHED - Airfix - 1:48
If you’re looking for random opinions, (and mine can get very random if needed 🤪), I’d say leave it open, bombs or not. You could display them beside the model on a bomb trolley or something, if you felt.
For my Wellington, I’m very happy I left the bomb bay open and would have done so even if I didn’t get the aftermarket PE.
Appropriate or not, showing off some of the “guts” can make for a nice interesting model.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Canute in Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C by CDW & AJohnson - FINISHED - Airfix - 1:48
If you’re looking for random opinions, (and mine can get very random if needed 🤪), I’d say leave it open, bombs or not. You could display them beside the model on a bomb trolley or something, if you felt.
For my Wellington, I’m very happy I left the bomb bay open and would have done so even if I didn’t get the aftermarket PE.
Appropriate or not, showing off some of the “guts” can make for a nice interesting model.
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to CDW in Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C by CDW & AJohnson - FINISHED - Airfix - 1:48
My sentiment exactly but I wasn't certain whether the bomb bay is operable on this particular version IRL. This version has advanced targeting pods/capability for TV guided bombs/rockets that hang from wing mounted pylons.
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from AJohnson in Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C by CDW & AJohnson - FINISHED - Airfix - 1:48
If you’re looking for random opinions, (and mine can get very random if needed 🤪), I’d say leave it open, bombs or not. You could display them beside the model on a bomb trolley or something, if you felt.
For my Wellington, I’m very happy I left the bomb bay open and would have done so even if I didn’t get the aftermarket PE.
Appropriate or not, showing off some of the “guts” can make for a nice interesting model.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from FriedClams in FRECCIA CELESTE 1927 Bianchi 350 cc racing motorcycle by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Protar - 1:9 scale
As an alternative to rubber, have you considered using something else?
Have a look through Michael Mott’s pilot cutter build. He made some nice scale seating using pigskin:
Even some kind of appropriate coloured simulated leather might work, stretched over a wooden mould of your motorcycle seat.
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Sixteen
A workshop enhancement
I have been feeling cramped of late as I try to manoeuvre the ‘Indy’ beast around, with only 600mm of depth available.
My latest acquisition is this work stand.
Bott work stand.
It is in the same range as my work bench and equal in terms of depth and (adj) height but being portable I can re-position it to give me either more length or depth to suit.
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In a straight line I now have seven foot+ length to play with.
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This ‘L’ shaped configuration is likely to prove even more useful. It allows me to walk around the model and provides more space for turning.
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I am hoping it will remove the frustration of working in a space a tad too small to freely manoeuvre the hull without risking bashing it on the wall.
A small price to pay for the added convenience.
B.E
01/04/2023
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Old Collingwood in FRECCIA CELESTE 1927 Bianchi 350 cc racing motorcycle by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Protar - 1:9 scale
As an alternative to rubber, have you considered using something else?
Have a look through Michael Mott’s pilot cutter build. He made some nice scale seating using pigskin:
Even some kind of appropriate coloured simulated leather might work, stretched over a wooden mould of your motorcycle seat.
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to CDW in Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C by CDW & AJohnson - FINISHED - Airfix - 1:48
Not too many more small bits and pieces to add before it will be ready for some primer. Will spot check a few places with primer paint first before priming the whole model. The speed brake/clamshell assembly rests dry-fitted as I think it will be better to mask and paint it as a separate unit then add it permanently after all the paint work is done. The flaps sit at 40 degrees while the ailerons sit at 30 degrees as per plan.
What do you know about the engine setup? There are no afterburner cans as are seen on many contemporary aircraft. No turkey feathers.
Did I mention that this is a very large plane? Even in 1:48 scale it's large. 🙂
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Canute in FRECCIA CELESTE 1927 Bianchi 350 cc racing motorcycle by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Protar - 1:9 scale
As an alternative to rubber, have you considered using something else?
Have a look through Michael Mott’s pilot cutter build. He made some nice scale seating using pigskin:
Even some kind of appropriate coloured simulated leather might work, stretched over a wooden mould of your motorcycle seat.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from mtaylor in FRECCIA CELESTE 1927 Bianchi 350 cc racing motorcycle by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Protar - 1:9 scale
As an alternative to rubber, have you considered using something else?
Have a look through Michael Mott’s pilot cutter build. He made some nice scale seating using pigskin:
Even some kind of appropriate coloured simulated leather might work, stretched over a wooden mould of your motorcycle seat.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Keith Black in FRECCIA CELESTE 1927 Bianchi 350 cc racing motorcycle by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Protar - 1:9 scale
As an alternative to rubber, have you considered using something else?
Have a look through Michael Mott’s pilot cutter build. He made some nice scale seating using pigskin:
Even some kind of appropriate coloured simulated leather might work, stretched over a wooden mould of your motorcycle seat.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Egilman in FRECCIA CELESTE 1927 Bianchi 350 cc racing motorcycle by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Protar - 1:9 scale
As an alternative to rubber, have you considered using something else?
Have a look through Michael Mott’s pilot cutter build. He made some nice scale seating using pigskin:
Even some kind of appropriate coloured simulated leather might work, stretched over a wooden mould of your motorcycle seat.
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to CDW in Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C by CDW & AJohnson - FINISHED - Airfix - 1:48
1.5mm Evergreen strip styrene is pretty much a perfect fit for filling those wing fold “holes”.
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
And if she finds out, tell her it could be worse:
https://brasstrains.com/Classic/Product/Detail/148492/G-Scale-1-32-Brass-Model-FAM-Fine-Art-Models-PRR-Pennsylvania-Bucyrus-Erie-250-Ton-Crane-490903-1996-Run
🤭😁
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
This ain’t Alcoholics Anonymous, we’re all enablers of this shared addiction… no point trying to fight it… sit back, relax and enjoy the online shopping! 🤪😁
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you Gus, Glenn, and Alistair, your interest is much appreciated, as is those who have 'liked' the posts.
Post Fifteen
Fresh supplies from the timberyard.
My supply of Boxwood has arrived from Hobbymill, Estonia.
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The strips relate to decking and hull planking down to the wale.
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The quality looks very good with the strip wood accurately cut to size – thank you Vahur.
I do note that Chris is now offering an ‘Indy’ Boxwood deck planking version for an extra £150 over the basic, which makes it a competitive option, altho’ some wider sheet stuff would be necessary to cut margin planks, unless that is also included.
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I did ask Vahur to send me a few samples of his coloured Hornbeam. I was curious to see if it could be used to represent the ochre stripe in the area of the gunports.
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The colour doesn’t suit my eye, too yellow, and the wrong shade, so I won’t pursue that option.
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The lower strip of black Hornbeam has more potential for use as wale timbers, altho' I have not tested it for cut in top and butt planking.
B.E.
31/03/2023
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realworkingsailor reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Cheers, Guys.
Post Fourteen
Before I fitted the central strake of three I used a micro saw to remove the gunport sections of the upper strake.
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I used a length of 8mm x 1.5mm limewood strip to fill in the central gap, a little tapering towards the bow and stern and the fit is good.
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I glued the plank to the frames and along the edges of the adjacent planks.
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The gunports were the fully opened-up before re-fitting and gluing the pear patterns into place.
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The blurb indicates areas where glue should not be applied, relating to the extensions to the bulkheads which will later be removed.
I added double sided tape to these areas to temporarily secure the patterns in the upper areas.
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Speed gluing and clamping is the name of the game.
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In this shot she looks more 64 than 44, what a lovely chunky beast.
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Fitting the patterns concludes this section of the build.
B.E.
30/03/23
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from AJohnson in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
I did a little further reading, apparently there was also an aerodynamic advantage in that the upper surfaces of both wings were uninterrupted. This allowed a slightly reduced wingspan, without a comparative resulting loss of lift.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Canute in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
I did a little further reading, apparently there was also an aerodynamic advantage in that the upper surfaces of both wings were uninterrupted. This allowed a slightly reduced wingspan, without a comparative resulting loss of lift.
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
And if she finds out, tell her it could be worse:
https://brasstrains.com/Classic/Product/Detail/148492/G-Scale-1-32-Brass-Model-FAM-Fine-Art-Models-PRR-Pennsylvania-Bucyrus-Erie-250-Ton-Crane-490903-1996-Run
🤭😁
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
This ain’t Alcoholics Anonymous, we’re all enablers of this shared addiction… no point trying to fight it… sit back, relax and enjoy the online shopping! 🤪😁
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Egilman in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
And if she finds out, tell her it could be worse:
https://brasstrains.com/Classic/Product/Detail/148492/G-Scale-1-32-Brass-Model-FAM-Fine-Art-Models-PRR-Pennsylvania-Bucyrus-Erie-250-Ton-Crane-490903-1996-Run
🤭😁
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from mtaylor in Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
And if she finds out, tell her it could be worse:
https://brasstrains.com/Classic/Product/Detail/148492/G-Scale-1-32-Brass-Model-FAM-Fine-Art-Models-PRR-Pennsylvania-Bucyrus-Erie-250-Ton-Crane-490903-1996-Run
🤭😁
Andy
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