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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #195 on: March 09, 2013, 02:50:20 AM »
Mark, again, good luck if you give it a try. I count the Biff's 16 points as either end of a strut or bracket. I was lucky to get the front bracket/strut assembly and the u/c leg points clicked into place all at once. I was holding the fuse/wing together in my right hand at the time (dry fit check), and was able to get my liquid glue bottle open with my left hand (being a leftie, no big deal!) and apply enough glue to these points to hold the assembly together. When dry I got the remaining set of struts into place, and there I was: done. Talk about a "relief in place!"  ;)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #196 on: March 09, 2013, 03:09:44 AM »
Greg, thanks again for your encouragement, not only to me but for virtually all members of the Forum. Morale is definitely up!

Lance, not to worry. Speaking for myself, this is a hobby, not a trial. If the time isn't there, then it just isn't there, so don't pillory yourself. Just do what you can comfortably: no one's going to think the less of you, of that I can assure you! Heck, you and I might be in the same boat: I'm about to lose at least two weeks of build time! 8)



Hope to have another update tomorrow, before we "launch!"  ;D
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #197 on: March 09, 2013, 08:57:13 AM »
Hello, All,

Well, it's just about time to declare a "tactical pause" in this build. Tomorrow we finalize the packing and various admin topics, and then we're off on Sunday (after losing one hour to Daylight Savings Time!). Some progress has been made over the past few days, so here is where a few details stand now:

Struts are painted and oiled, now in the drying mode -



Upper wing is decalled. No worries about what appear to be dulled areas. They're actually glossed: the decals have an extra coat of Future for protection -



And the engine has had its hair combed and arranged a bit. Still a few bits and bobs to be fitted, but it now looks like an engine -





And there we have it. Back home on the 22nd and a fresh start to be made. Might even make the designated deadline! Best to all, good luck with your respective builds, and we'll be back on line in a couple of weeks. Thanks for visiting!   8)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #198 on: March 09, 2013, 09:23:05 AM »
Looking good Gary. Your wiring harness is superb! Enjoy your cruise.

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #199 on: March 09, 2013, 09:31:20 AM »
Quote from: Chris Johnson on March 09, 2013, 09:23:05 AM
Looking good Gary. Your wiring harness is superb! Enjoy your cruise.

Cheers,

Chris
I agree, Gary.  That harness is bada$$.  (Censorship is a b!+(#.)  Have rolicking time on your cruise and eat everything they serve you.
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #200 on: March 09, 2013, 02:34:11 PM »
Everything looks great. Have a safe voyage!
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #201 on: March 09, 2013, 11:50:29 PM »
Looks great Gary; should be a very short and smooth run to completion on your return. Beware that tropical sun and be careful of the water (I'd suggest just liquids infused with some form of alcohol to kill the bugs your body isn't used to!)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #202 on: March 10, 2013, 06:28:08 AM »
Thanks very much, Gentlemen All, for your very kind comments. We're much looking forward to this trip, and it might be the break needed to gear me up for the final "sprint to the finish," as it were!  :D

"Liquids infused with some form of alcohol..." Hmmm...what  novel idea.  I must give that a try or two (or three) over the next several days. Thanks for the tip, Lance: greatly appreciated!  8) ;D
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #203 on: March 10, 2013, 10:21:11 AM »
Great looking engine. Enjoy the tour..a three hour tour..........the professor and Marie Anne......aall on....

Steve
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #204 on: March 11, 2013, 01:13:44 AM »
Everything looks good Gary, nice and tidy.  Have a great trip.  I would take Lances liquid elixir seriously.  Always worked for me!

Best

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #205 on: March 24, 2013, 07:43:29 AM »
Hello, All,

Well, we survived our Caribbean sojourn nicely, but I'm not too sure if the Caribbean survived us! It was a great twelve days: super weather, some superb scenery, excellent company and the odd liquid infused with some form of alcohol!

And now to work:



Not sure if I've got this right as the preview only shows a green-tinged representation of a photo. I'm trying to post a photo of a Biff taken some years ago as a trial to see if I can sort my way through the new Photobucket. I'll now post the preview and see what the result is. Wish me luck!

Edit: Well, that didn't work, so I'll have to do a bit more study of the Photobucket methodology. Or maybe just go rig the tail feathers of my Biff!  ;D
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #206 on: March 24, 2013, 09:46:50 AM »
Aha: broke the code!



Here's the photo I tried to send from Photobucket a while ago. Looks as if I've got the technique sorted, at least for the time being. Whoops, now I have no excuse for not getting a few updates posted soon!  ;D
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #207 on: March 24, 2013, 11:58:48 PM »
Gary,

Your Bristol fighter looks wonderful!

Regards

Dave
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #208 on: March 25, 2013, 03:14:32 AM »
Quote from: Epeeman on March 24, 2013, 11:58:48 PM
Gary,

Your Bristol fighter looks wonderful!

Regards

Dave

Hi, Dave,

Wish it were my Biff, which unfortunately it isn't. A friend of mine sent this photo to me some time ago, and I keep it in my "reference" folder. Not even sure where the photo was taken, actually, but it would be nice to have (once I pay for the flight lessons, of course!).  ;D

Now to get back to my WNW Biff: the clock is ticking, and April looms around the next corner!  :o
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #209 on: March 25, 2013, 07:41:14 AM »
Quote from: Trackpad on March 25, 2013, 03:14:32 AM
Quote from: Epeeman on March 24, 2013, 11:58:48 PM
Gary,

Your Bristol fighter looks wonderful!

Regards

Dave

Hi, Dave,

Wish it were my Biff, which unfortunately it isn't. A friend of mine sent this photo to me some time ago, and I keep it in my "reference" folder. Not even sure where the photo was taken, actually, but it would be nice to have (once I pay for the flight lessons, of course!).  ;D

Now to get back to my WNW Biff: the clock is ticking, and April looms around the next corner!  :o

Had me fooled  :o  Welcome back to the cold reality of the great upper midwest!

Best

Mark
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