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Offline Zabu

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #270 on: October 23, 2013, 11:29:13 AM »
It's looking great. I enjoy the shading very much.

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #271 on: October 23, 2013, 12:55:47 PM »
   Huge step forward Gary, and the alignment looks excellent! We've chosen a totally different sequence for construction, I can't imagine wrestling with the upper wing with the flight control rigging in place.
   I hope to get an update out on my Bif late tomorrow/early the next. I suspect that time-wise, were in the same place.
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #272 on: October 23, 2013, 03:32:16 PM »
I wouldn't have dared to install the wing while parts of the rigging are already in place. Well done!

Stefan
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #273 on: October 23, 2013, 06:08:05 PM »
Good going on the wing placement, Gary!  That's a big step forward.  Your Biff is
looking wonderful.  I look forward to the next progress report.  Well done, my friend!

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #274 on: October 23, 2013, 07:10:42 PM »
Going great guns, TP!
More!!  ;)

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #275 on: October 28, 2013, 05:45:57 AM »
Good news from the front: the main components of the engine compartment are now assembled. I went with the open radiator shutters to allow a better view of the rad:





Bracing wires, some rigging and a few more pipes and hoses are to be added, but the main assembly work in the compartment is done. I was amazed at my luck when the two engine bearers, one gun tube and one hose all fitted together into the radiator housing with no arguments at all. Must have a four-leaf clover around here somewhere!  ;D

More later. Thanks for visiting!  8)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #276 on: October 28, 2013, 06:21:28 AM »
Getting better and better with each update Gary, the engine is looking really smart now with all the details added.

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #277 on: October 28, 2013, 06:27:31 AM »
This is looking really good Gary and I'm so looking forward to the finished product - the Brisfit is my favourite period aircraft.

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #278 on: October 28, 2013, 06:58:34 AM »
Des and Nigel,

Thanks, both. I did have a bit of a wrestling match getting the engine to fit onto the bearers. But when finesse fails, brute strength will always (and did) prevail!  ;)

Apart from the rigging, it looks to be all downhill from here: engine compartment details (plus extended exhausts), rigging, Scarff mount, final detailing and into the display case. But I will be in England for almost three weeks in November (IPMS UK Nationals), so progress past next weekend will be...uhhh...difficult!  ;D

Nigel, I hope to see you at Telford. If any other forumites are attending the Nationals at Telford, I'll be at the IPMS Canada table in the International Section (apart from the odd, short, shopping foray). I'll be happy to meet you there!  8)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #279 on: October 28, 2013, 07:42:08 AM »
Looking mighty fine, Gary, I basically finished today and you're not at all far behind! Have fun with the rigging, I found it not difficult but it certainly took some time and planning of the "sequence". I really like your wiring harness and the wire ties, beautifully done! If you're taking a delay on the finish Telford is a very reasonable excuse, lucky Devil!!
Good luck, I'll be following closely.
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #280 on: October 28, 2013, 07:23:24 PM »
Hi Gary

Yes, looking forward to meeting you at Telford.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #281 on: October 29, 2013, 01:50:18 AM »
Brilliant update, Gary.  That wiring harness is excellent.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #282 on: October 29, 2013, 02:15:11 PM »
Nice work Gary. I am a little awed by the whole plug wires thing, very clean work. It seems that each WNW build gets just a bit better than the last; this is no exception.
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #283 on: October 29, 2013, 10:42:40 PM »
Hello, Mike, Bud, Nigel and Lance,

Thanks for your very kind, and much appreciated, comments.  :)

Lance, Telford is the quintessential reason for slowing down on a build. If you ever get the chance to go, grab it with both hands. With any luck, I'll find resin extended exhausts for the Biff: no reason to wrestle with thick wire or Q-Tips! (Just  kidding!)

Bud and Mike, the wiring harness is not really difficult. Essentially, it's just drilling holes and gluing in wires.  It does take a bit of time, but the results do add a bit to the build. Thanks!

Nigel, with the Biff being one of your favourite aircraft, I can imagine that we will have much to discuss. I look forward to it!  8)
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #284 on: October 30, 2013, 12:12:36 AM »
Hello Gary:

This is coming along nicely.  You work on the engine with the wiring harness is clean, neat and certainly will draw attention to that area when it is completed.  I am getting back on the forums and am catching up.  You, Lance and Chris have certainly provided inspiration to tackle this challenging kit.  I am looking forward to seeing you progress through the build.
Best

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