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Dan Vadas got a reaction from coxswain in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from tkay11 in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
After gluing the framing to the bulkead I painted all the brass and touched up the edges using Acrylic mixed on a pallette :
I almost forgot two lines. I'll touch them up next time I mix up this colour, as well as any small bits I missed. That will finish the framing part of the build. Here's a pic for size reference :
Next up I start the engine itself.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from coxswain in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
After gluing the framing to the bulkead I painted all the brass and touched up the edges using Acrylic mixed on a pallette :
I almost forgot two lines. I'll touch them up next time I mix up this colour, as well as any small bits I missed. That will finish the framing part of the build. Here's a pic for size reference :
Next up I start the engine itself.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Dubz in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Dubz in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
After gluing the framing to the bulkead I painted all the brass and touched up the edges using Acrylic mixed on a pallette :
I almost forgot two lines. I'll touch them up next time I mix up this colour, as well as any small bits I missed. That will finish the framing part of the build. Here's a pic for size reference :
Next up I start the engine itself.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from src in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
Hi all,
Here's a tricky build. It's a 1/33 scale attempt at a Rolls Royce Merlin engine to be displayed as a "stand-alone" model next to the Mk. IX Spitfire I built. It's a design by Alin Osarik and a downloadable copy of it can only be found on THIS SITE.
As far as I'm aware no-one has successfully managed to build one at this small a scale, and no wonder - some of the parts are TINY . All other builds I have seen have been blown up to 1/16 scale. But I'll have a go .
Here's a pic of the parts. They come on one page, but there are a further 34 pages of step-by-step rendered photo instructions :
One example of the size of the parts :
And this is what I've done so far. This is the start of the engine compartment framework that supports the engine. It's been designed to fit inside the Halinski Card Spitfire, which may be a future build for me as I have a 2nd model Spitfire that came with the original kit that I've already built.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from src in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
After gluing the framing to the bulkead I painted all the brass and touched up the edges using Acrylic mixed on a pallette :
I almost forgot two lines. I'll touch them up next time I mix up this colour, as well as any small bits I missed. That will finish the framing part of the build. Here's a pic for size reference :
Next up I start the engine itself.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from JohnB40 in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
After gluing the framing to the bulkead I painted all the brass and touched up the edges using Acrylic mixed on a pallette :
I almost forgot two lines. I'll touch them up next time I mix up this colour, as well as any small bits I missed. That will finish the framing part of the build. Here's a pic for size reference :
Next up I start the engine itself.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from capnharv2 in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from capnharv2 in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
Hi all,
Here's a tricky build. It's a 1/33 scale attempt at a Rolls Royce Merlin engine to be displayed as a "stand-alone" model next to the Mk. IX Spitfire I built. It's a design by Alin Osarik and a downloadable copy of it can only be found on THIS SITE.
As far as I'm aware no-one has successfully managed to build one at this small a scale, and no wonder - some of the parts are TINY . All other builds I have seen have been blown up to 1/16 scale. But I'll have a go .
Here's a pic of the parts. They come on one page, but there are a further 34 pages of step-by-step rendered photo instructions :
One example of the size of the parts :
And this is what I've done so far. This is the start of the engine compartment framework that supports the engine. It's been designed to fit inside the Halinski Card Spitfire, which may be a future build for me as I have a 2nd model Spitfire that came with the original kit that I've already built.
Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to James H in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Rik Thistle in Supermarine Spitfire LF.IX by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Halinski - 1:33 scale - CARD
After fitting the small details the model is FINISHED . It was a very enjoyable kit to build, and I'm going to make the Merlin engine next as a "stand-alone" build to be displayed alongside the plane :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Supermarine Spitfire LF.IX by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Halinski - 1:33 scale - CARD
I also didn't know about the pre-molded canopy when I ordered the kit, so everything is made from 0.25mm acetate. Gluing this stuff is almost impossible without the right glue. Fortunately Loctite make one that actually works . It comes with an activator which must be applied before the super-glue :
To shape the curved parts I clamped them to some scrap timber and used my heat gun on low setting to CAREFULLY bend them permanently. A couple of goes were needed before I found the right amount of heat without melting the pieces :
The canopy frames have an inside and an outside. The Loctite glue worked well, but a lot of care was needed to align the pieces properly. The excess was trimmed off after the glue dried :
The windscreen :
Before fitting the screen I had to fit the bomb-sight :
All done :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Supermarine Spitfire LF.IX by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Halinski - 1:33 scale - CARD
The completed tail-wheel which will be left off until later :
The two wing-mounted bombs and their mounts, another couple of day's work :
The two "propellors" are rather small and almost invisible when fitted, but why not :
The mounts fitted. A few wire braces to be made and fitted :
One of the bombs fitted :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from hexnut in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
Hi all,
Here's a tricky build. It's a 1/33 scale attempt at a Rolls Royce Merlin engine to be displayed as a "stand-alone" model next to the Mk. IX Spitfire I built. It's a design by Alin Osarik and a downloadable copy of it can only be found on THIS SITE.
As far as I'm aware no-one has successfully managed to build one at this small a scale, and no wonder - some of the parts are TINY . All other builds I have seen have been blown up to 1/16 scale. But I'll have a go .
Here's a pic of the parts. They come on one page, but there are a further 34 pages of step-by-step rendered photo instructions :
One example of the size of the parts :
And this is what I've done so far. This is the start of the engine compartment framework that supports the engine. It's been designed to fit inside the Halinski Card Spitfire, which may be a future build for me as I have a 2nd model Spitfire that came with the original kit that I've already built.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from hexnut in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from gjdale in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Kevin in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from CDW in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Sea Hoss in Rolls Royce Merlin Engine for Spitfire by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Alin Osarik design - 1/33 scale - Card
A welcome to all that are following this build . I hope I can do it justice.
I reverse-printed a sheet of parts and laminated a backing piece to the firewall and side frame pieces. The firewall piece is not strictly accurate, but it's better than a simple white face. Cutting the holes out of the framing sections took a lot of care :
Next I detailed the firewall. The back side :
And the front. I used 0.2mm soft brass wire for the tubing :
Some of the bracing for the framework was really tiny. These pieces are only 0.4mm wide at the narrow points :
Gussets added :
Danny
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