TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff

[lcarroll]

Gary,
     If you don't find the resin exhausts in Telford I've got more then a few leftover Q-Tips I can send you, gratis! Looking forward to your completion of this when you return, enjoy the experience.
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Outstanding update! Your engine came out beautifully!
RAGIII

[Trackpad]

Thanks, RAG and Mark. The upper wing and the engine compartment were the tipping point on this project. once a few more details get fitted to the EC, it will be rigging, Scarff mount and final details, then into the display case and a beer for all! I'm glad that you like the engine: I hoped that the wiring harness would turn out all right, and it seems to have passed muster. Thanks for visiting!

Lance, I might just take you up on your offer. While I appreciate Chris' efforts with 12-gauge wire, Q-Tips sound a kinder and gentler option...!  But I simply jest about the resin exhausts...unless, of course...they, uhh..actually are there. We'll see! 

[GAJouette]

 Gary,
As always absolutely beautiful work my old friend. Best of luck to you and I hope you can lay your hands on the desired exhaust pipes while at Telford. I wonder if it would be possible to scratch the exhaust from K&S brass tubing and rod stock without being too much of a pain.Looking forward to the next outstanding up date.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Trackpad]

Gary,
As always absolutely beautiful work my old friend. Best of luck to you and I hope you can lay your hands on the desired exhaust pipes while at Telford. I wonder if it would be possible to scratch the exhaust from K&S brass tubing and rod stock without being too much of a pain.Looking forward to the next outstanding up date.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Hi, Gregory,

Thanks for your very kind comments. Heaven knows what we'll see at Telford, as some of the vendors usually have brand new items to unveil there. I'll be sure to let our forumites know of any WW1 aviation developments! 

[Trackpad]

Hello, Everyone,

A short and unphotographed update tonight. I've just been adding bracing wires, some additional piping and a few errant kit parts to the engine compartment. I also drilled out the openings in the fuselage for the horizontal trim actuator cabling (amazing how the obvious sometimes escapes me!). And the Biff is now under wraps pending my return from Telford.

Best of luck to all "Under Construction" builds and builders! This thread will recommence on or about the 23rd of November as I finish up the engine compartment and leap headfirst into the rigging! 

[coyotemagic]

Have fun at Telford, buddy!  Wish I could join you.
Cheers,
Bud

[IFF1418]

Hi Gary,

Your build is looking so nice and neat. The engine is marvellous. Congratulations!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Des]

Enjoy your stay at Telford Gary, hope you take plenty of photographs and I hope you come back with a case full of goodies, wish I could join you all.

Des.

[Trackpad]

Hello, Again, Everyone,

Well, I did actually survive Telford, but I arrived home to find myself caught up in the "Holiday Season" preparations. These were made especially meaningful as our first son was able to get home for Christmas "on the day," for the first time in two years.

Telford was fantastic. Among other things, I was able to:

a. present Rowan and Sabine Broadbent with a "thank you" plaque from Chris, Lance and me (the "Canadian Mafia," as he calls us!). A grand reunion made better by drinks and conversation in the hotel lobby on the Sunday late afternoon. A phenomenal couple!

b. clamber all over a Centurion Mark 5, the tank I trained on in (ready for it?) 1968!

c. visit all sorts of WW1 vendors: Pheon, Aviattic, Gaspatch come readily to mind.

d. get some first rate photos of some of the models in competition. What absolute marvels some of these were!

e, spoke at length with Aviattic rep Richard Andrews. What a first rate gentleman! I'm afraid that I took up too much of his time, but he was kindness personified to this erstwhile WW1 modeller!

f. Got an unearned contract to write a book review on a volume dealing with RFC/RAF Training Aircraft in Canada and the US, 1917-18. Des might be interested in this as an add-on to WW1 Modelling.

g. And, finally, yes, I did come away with more than I expected. Dontcha just love this hobby?   

My Biff is still awaiting its rigging, but he understands the effect of a Telford and the Christmas Season. I'll get to him in due course!

So, my very best wishes to all forumites for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

[Trackpad]

Gentlemen,

It has taken yours truly four years and ten months to get this build completed. I'm not sure if this is a "Guinness Book of World Records" entry: if not, it probably should be.

In that time I've been reprogrammed, over-tasked, re-prioritized, redirected, re-oriented, and essentially galloping off in all known directions (plus a few that I never suspected of existing). However, the thought was always with me that I might eventually get Andrew McKeever's Biff across the finish line in a halfway acceptable condition. Well, that day arrived yesterday: with the addition of the final three flying wires (EZ Line) I can safely say that the build is now finally and formally done. Of course, a few milliseconds after I post this message I'll probably find a small detail or two that I missed in my current state of euphoria. Fear not: I shall deal with that detail a lot sooner than doing it four years and ten months from now.

Best wishes to the Old Guard of the Forum and also to the newer members who probably have never come across my nickname until now. To you newer members I say a belated "Welcome. You are in good company!"

[Juan]

Well worth the wait Gary, she's a beauty.

[Trackpad]

Hello, Juan, and thanks very much for your visit and your very kind comment. It's good to be back on the Forum, although I still have a few builds to finish up before I get at another WNW kit. I'm still dithering as to whether it will be the Albatros DV (using Rowan's "Captured" decal sheet), or perhaps the Sopwith Pup. But it is nice to have a goodly collection of good kits, and therefore to have the luxury of choice.

Good to hear from you, my friend! 

[dr 1 ace]

Gary,

Good to see it finished and have you back here again !!

Ed

[lcarroll]

Gary,
    Although I've already acknowledged your milestone event on our exclusive Canadian Mafia Net I'll add my congratulations on a fine model and  your return to activity on the Forum here. As I recall Chris and I joined you on a "Mini-group Biff Build" almost 5 years ago, we just finished a little faster!
   I vote for the "Captured" Albie BTW, I'd love to see that one for CapCon 2019!
Cheers,
Lance