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The World of Scale Models / Re: 1:32 Matchbox SS100 Jaguar
« Last post by pepperman42 on Today at 08:49:32 AM »A masterful piece of miniature engineering!
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The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 / Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a
« Last post by RAGIII on Today at 08:19:16 AM »That is excellent work ! I thought I was good for having done that seat back/bulkhead in 1/32nd scale. Thanks for the reality check 
Your 1/72nd version is awesome!
RAGIII
Your 1/72nd version is awesome!RAGIII
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The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 / Re: WNW Junkers D.1
« Last post by bobs_buckles on Today at 05:37:37 AM »Thanks for the positive feedback chaps!
Onwards!
Cheers,
Bob
Onwards!
Cheers,
Bob
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The World of Scale Models / Re: 1:32 Matchbox SS100 Jaguar
« Last post by Davos522 on Today at 05:20:01 AM »Every so often I come across a post here on the forum that has a higher "Wow!" factor than average... and this is definitely one of them. Amazing work, Ian, I'm really looking forward to seeing this project standing on all four rims!
Dutch
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The World of Scale Models / Re: 1:32 Matchbox SS100 Jaguar
« Last post by IanB on Today at 05:02:44 AM »Thanks for the comments Dutch and Rick, much appreciated!
Hi all!
I may have been quiet, but the printer has been working overtime as I tried to find the right settings.
Here are the brake drums..
There was a little bit of distortion to the roundness where the supports were, but I think it's acceptable after a bit of sanding down.
Rims look good, but I foresee a lot of drilling....60 spokes on each of the 5 wheels!
I have also completed the jig, adding a support to keep the hub at the right height, and guide markings around the edge which match every 4th spoke to help get the threading right without constant recounting.
The other task now completed, which took a while but has no visible outcome as yet, was to work out the spoke numbering so I can thread them correctly. Only final threading will show whether I have got that correct or not!
That's it for now,
Thanks for looking in!
Ian
Hi all!
I may have been quiet, but the printer has been working overtime as I tried to find the right settings.
Here are the brake drums..
There was a little bit of distortion to the roundness where the supports were, but I think it's acceptable after a bit of sanding down.
Rims look good, but I foresee a lot of drilling....60 spokes on each of the 5 wheels!
I have also completed the jig, adding a support to keep the hub at the right height, and guide markings around the edge which match every 4th spoke to help get the threading right without constant recounting.
The other task now completed, which took a while but has no visible outcome as yet, was to work out the spoke numbering so I can thread them correctly. Only final threading will show whether I have got that correct or not!
That's it for now,
Thanks for looking in!
Ian
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The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 / Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a
« Last post by IanB on Today at 04:41:43 AM »Sorry I've been quiet here, I haven't been idle though.
Although I had hoped to build this OOB, I knew the chances were slim! Having said that, modifications will be minimal.
I will use MiniWorld guns, and have made a new seat back, as the kit item was not accurate. I've also thinned the area inside the semi-circular cutout under the nose and, using a sharp blade, moved the front edge of the plastic behind the cutout back a little to give the correct "lip" all the way around.
So here's what I've got done so far.
A little interior paintwork to start with
and I found a spare instrument panel that I'd designed for the DH9. It just so happened that it fitted nicely after filing off the windscreen mount!
Some of the detail was removed and the gap at the left was widened....
Not perfect, but it will do the job!
The seat back was not correct, as mentioned, so I made a new one from stock Evergreen.
The seat bottom is the kit part and will be fitted separately.
It should look something like this
I also ran out of PC10, so more has been ordered from Misterkit. I have some misgivings here though. I love their paints, but too many of them have gone off before I even opened them. If the same happens again, I will find another supplier....
Thanks for looking in,
Ian
Although I had hoped to build this OOB, I knew the chances were slim! Having said that, modifications will be minimal.
I will use MiniWorld guns, and have made a new seat back, as the kit item was not accurate. I've also thinned the area inside the semi-circular cutout under the nose and, using a sharp blade, moved the front edge of the plastic behind the cutout back a little to give the correct "lip" all the way around.
So here's what I've got done so far.
A little interior paintwork to start with
and I found a spare instrument panel that I'd designed for the DH9. It just so happened that it fitted nicely after filing off the windscreen mount!
Some of the detail was removed and the gap at the left was widened....
Not perfect, but it will do the job!
The seat back was not correct, as mentioned, so I made a new one from stock Evergreen.
The seat bottom is the kit part and will be fitted separately.
It should look something like this
I also ran out of PC10, so more has been ordered from Misterkit. I have some misgivings here though. I love their paints, but too many of them have gone off before I even opened them. If the same happens again, I will find another supplier....
Thanks for looking in,
Ian
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The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 / Re: 1/32 Wingnuts Roland D.VIb
« Last post by RAGIII on Today at 04:38:07 AM »Great to see you joining in! Is this the "Last in the Stash" or the "Last Purchased" ? Either way it's a great kit from what I have seen!
RAGIII
RAGIII
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Completed models / Re: Sopwith Camel B6313 1/144 scratchbuild
« Last post by DaveB on Today at 04:03:18 AM »Wow!
Excellent scratch building work and your result looks brilliant.
Regards
Dave
Excellent scratch building work and your result looks brilliant.
Regards
Dave
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The World of Scale Models / Re: Takom M103A3 1/35
« Last post by WD on Today at 03:55:30 AM »Very nice! It is an unusual and unique piece of U.S. armor from a different time of design philosophy, etc.
I've decided when I get my current a/c off of the bench, I'm going to build a piece of armor, or at least have one piece or armor, softskin, etc. on the go as a mojo rejuvenator.
Warren
I've decided when I get my current a/c off of the bench, I'm going to build a piece of armor, or at least have one piece or armor, softskin, etc. on the go as a mojo rejuvenator.
Warren
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The World of Scale Models / Re: VBS Kuňkadlo (1/72, Eduard)
« Last post by WD on Today at 03:52:23 AM »What a gorgeous little a/c! Wonderful work you've done sir.
I'd like to see how you use that .4 mm tape.
Warren
I'd like to see how you use that .4 mm tape.
Warren