Javlin Posted September 9, 2023 Share #1 Posted September 9, 2023 This is a Nice little kit deserving of build log Resin,PE and Metal LG's to boot.I will be doing the AC on the box art I think it said was involved in Dieppe Raid hence the black/white recognition stripes.I probably have maybe another 3/5 CA kits in the stash to which they build up into nice representations of A/C back 15/20years ago none of the other manufactures wanted to bother with. mtaylor, Canute, Egilman and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted September 9, 2023 Share #2 Posted September 9, 2023 This will be good, I like the Whirlwind, often wondered if it would have done better or was more widely adopted if it had two merlin engines. 🤔 Javlin, Haliburton, king derelict and 4 others 7 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted September 9, 2023 Share #3 Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, AJohnson said: This will be good, I like the Whirlwind, often wondered if it would have done better or was more widely adopted if it had two merlin engines. 🤔 Designed in '38 it was the first cannon armed British aircraft, it was also the fastest thing the RAF had in development... At the time, anything the British could get into the air was being produced, remember this was designed as a bomber killer, they needed rate of climb and raw power more than they needed speed for that role.... Merlins didn't fit that bill besides all the merlin production was spoken for for the next few years given the situation at the time... (it's why they licensed production out to Packard for the P-51) The RR Pregrine's developed valve problems which lengthened it's development time and as a result only a few were built, barely over 100 of the type and with the success of the Typhoon and Tempest it was decided that the Whirlwind wasn't needed/too costly to manufacture and maintain compared to it's contemporaries.... The type was retired in early '43 in favor of the Typhoon/Tempest line.... (also cannon armed) Think of a P-38 with cannons instead of machine guns for it's effect on a target.... And the Tempest was 60kts faster at sea level as well.... That's what war does, speeds up the development decision policies, there was no time for prolonged development.... Edited September 9, 2023 by Egilman mtaylor, Javlin, Old Collingwood and 4 others 5 2 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted September 16, 2023 This is about as far as I have gotten so far with most of the resin removed from the pours,washed in soapy warm water and now all to dry overnight.I had items that needed my attention on the other side of the shop mainly 1k rds of 30cal carbine needing assembly. Haliburton, Old Collingwood, ccoyle and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danstream Posted September 16, 2023 Share #5 Posted September 16, 2023 Tagging along, I always liked this type. Dan Egilman, AJohnson, Javlin and 3 others 6 Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted September 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Danstream said: Tagging along, I always liked this type. Dan I do to Dan it takes a little more effort but it changes up the routine of the build. Canute, Danstream, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted September 17, 2023 Share #7 Posted September 17, 2023 They're like Special Airframes now with multi sources of styrene, resin and PE..👍 Egilman, Old Collingwood, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted September 18, 2023 I will have pics later this week everything is painted and sub-assemblies built just orientating the placement since no location pins/lines are present.I tried gluing the panels to the copit base a no go took it back apart.I then glued the L/side to the fuse was too far back took it back apart.I now have the IP glued in place to one side and working from there. Egilman, Canute, king derelict and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted September 21, 2023 Well she has had her moments for me seems everything has to happen 3X times to get it right.The sidewalls I glued to the fuse to get a tight fit along the top ledge but I started by gluing in the IP first to the L/side.This part of the build was 3X in the position of the S/walls which in turn determines the position of the pilot seat,I was always to far back..The canopy framing tells one were the pilot is to be located.I started building the wing as per instructions it offset everything had to rip it apart and start with the lower center section to the fuse and work my way out.The wings fit OK going to be a little filler but the undersides had a .030" gap about nothing to complicated just another hurdle to overcome.I screw the pooch on the battery tray behind the seat and it whole not budge our break loose just said screw it once it hits the cabinet that's the end of that visual.I am going to finish this guy warts and all. Old Collingwood, Egilman, Jack12477 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted September 30, 2023 Some Color... while the box top looks blue the color callout was RAF Ocean Grey and that's what she got Haliburton, ccoyle, yvesvidal and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted September 30, 2023 Share #11 Posted September 30, 2023 yep, boxtop/instruction sheet colors should be taken with a grain of salt. Good references are the stop for that. I accumulated a decent library of RAF and Luftwaffe a/c, but now many are out of date, thanks to a lot of good research. Your paint job looks good. Egilman, Javlin, Old Collingwood and 3 others 5 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted September 30, 2023 Thanks Ken I am still a few hours out from finish on this one got LG's,Props,MG's along with the decals.The ScharnHorst is calling methinks been reading, videos and looking over the extras I ordered over the last 1 1/2 years in 1/200 may have to make a station to build it on considering I just threw a station out for the floor cabinet mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share #13 Posted September 30, 2023 Some rearrangement in the hobby room and the dry dock for the Sharnhorst has been laid along with her keel it's happening sooner than later.Made some room. Old Collingwood, king derelict, Egilman and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted October 1, 2023 The WhirlWind is decal-ed with Walters still doing it's magic.Got some touch-ups to do old decals were cracking alot the bars on the L/tail was three pieces. yvesvidal, mtaylor, king derelict and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) Well the decals were glossed and then flatten with Testors flat took quite a few coats.The LG's are built just a little whittling looks to be in order to fit already tested on one leg.To be honest starting to get a little bored with the build but need to finish and move on. Edited October 2, 2023 by Javlin Canute, Jack12477, yvesvidal and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danstream Posted October 2, 2023 Share #16 Posted October 2, 2023 Your speed is amazing, before I could realize it, you have practically almost finished it. Nice and clean job, Dan Canute, Old Collingwood, Javlin and 3 others 6 Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share #17 Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Danstream said: Your speed is amazing, before I could realize it, you have practically almost finished it. Dan I try to put in atleast 1/2 hours daily in the office/HR.Thanks for the compliment I did a fair job to the SH 1/32 Tempest a page or two back it looks the brute. Old Collingwood, Egilman, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted October 2, 2023 Share #18 Posted October 2, 2023 Great work on a favourite aircraft Jav Alan Jack12477, Egilman, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted October 3, 2023 Share #19 Posted October 3, 2023 Coming along great Javlin. Love to see a Classic Airframes kit built. They were very popular amongst the top modelers some decades ago and they produced kits of aircraft no one else ever did in 1:48 scale. mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 2 others 4 1 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share #20 Posted October 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, CDW said: Love to see a Classic Airframes kit built. Thanks Craig while a bit of a challenge at times Craig kinda like a SH kit when finished is rewarding.I am not getting anything done today forgot to put the truck in gear after parking with groceries in both hands exit said truck and it started rolling The truck ran over my L/ankle and when the door passed my torso it made me do a half flip I feel like I was in a bar room fight sore r/calf bruised r/rear rib l/shoulder and the ankle is Fine? Demons were working last night.😄 king derelict, mtaylor, realworkingsailor and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danstream Posted October 3, 2023 Share #21 Posted October 3, 2023 I am sorry to hear that. I hope you are fine. Canute, king derelict, Egilman and 4 others 7 Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share #22 Posted October 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Danstream said: I am sorry to hear that. I hope you are fine. I am good Dan bruised rib maybe just feel like I was in a small bar fight funny whenever you need a pill for pain,sleep etc ask a woman and I feel no pain for the most part just aches. Canute, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share #23 Posted October 5, 2023 OK moving along the LG's are in place,antenna and pitot tube which I made out of two different diameters of brass definitely looks more to scale.I had to drill out the locations for 20mm up to make them slow was the game.I am going to repaint part of the nose tonight to make it all blend properly.The props I did as planned drilled the spinner and the blades insert .015 guitar wire and put them together.Shes coming together and actually looking better than I thought it would let's hope no mishaps before the finish line. Egilman, hof00, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share #24 Posted October 5, 2023 The WhirlWind is finished after sitting in the stash for maybe 20 yrs now.The build followed your typical short-run limited kit poor instructions on parts location and then just fitting like having to dremel and drill out the nose for the barrels Anyway she came out pretty good nothing special but I have added another unusual subject to the cabinet.Thanks for looking in guys sorry for the distraction called life and getting banged up but we tarry on. AJohnson, king derelict, CDW and 11 others 9 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted October 6, 2023 Share #25 Posted October 6, 2023 Well done Sir, Another beauty... king derelict, AJohnson, Canute and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted October 6, 2023 Share #26 Posted October 6, 2023 Excellent job. OC. Canute, mtaylor, AJohnson and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share #27 Posted October 6, 2023 Thank You EG and OC I am glad to be finished for work has already commenced on the Beast and will post when enough work has passed. AJohnson, Old Collingwood, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted October 6, 2023 Share #28 Posted October 6, 2023 You've turned out another fine piece, Old Collingwood, Jack12477, Javlin and 4 others 6 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted October 6, 2023 Share #29 Posted October 6, 2023 Very neat paint job Jav. Great model. Alan Canute, Javlin, mtaylor and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share #30 Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Canute said: You've turned out another fine piece, Thanks Ken though not perfect she will pass muster 7 hours ago, king derelict said: Very neat paint job Jav. Great model. Alan That was somewhat the highpoint of the build Alan whilst the LG fit and having to find end round's for a short run kit as to fitting parts together for a lasting fit/build. Edited October 6, 2023 by Javlin AJohnson, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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