TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff

[lcarroll]

Gary,
    Not to worry, be happy, as we know it will be finished and to a high standard when time allows. You, myself, and Chris started this as a Group Build within one, agreeing to all do McKeever's Bif, A-7288, and the off-line whining and shenanigans along with the serious comparisons and sharing of info have been truly inspirational and a lot of fun! I am very close to hitting the same wall but still hope to pull off a miracle by deadline. In the interim at least Chris completed his, so we've commemorated "Andy" very well.
   Good luck with your Exercises as I run off to work as well early tomorrow, as I said in a PM earlier, we both need to start "acting our ages"!!
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Well, Gary, I know that whenever you do finish her, she'll be spectacular. 
Cheers,
Bud

Have to agree with Bud and the rest. When your duties are complete I am sure you will finish it to your usual standard.
RAGIII

[mgunns]

Hello Gary:

I concur with the rest here.  Life gets in the way and that is what we have to do.  The model will be there, right where you left it as you left it awaiting your return.

Good Luck

Best

Mark

[Trackpad]

"I'll be back." Terminator I
"I'm ba-ack!" Independence Day

Hard to believe that it's been four and one-half MONTHS since I left this thread. Thanks to Des for keeping the faith! I've finally got the key project off the bench: Canadian Sherman VC Firefly, Northwest Europe, April 1945. Article and photos sent to the Editor today:



Now, I still have one more Armour subject to do, but the pressure is pretty much off as it's not due until early 2014. So it won't be too much of a problem to do two builds in tandem. Accordingly, it's time to bring out the Biff again, and go neck and neck to the finish line with a Stuart V reconnaissance light tank (another Canadian subject, no surprise!). I'll post a few Biff photos shortly to show "where I'm at," and then it'll be, "let the chaos begin!"

[lcarroll]

......................as we both appear again from the shadows, Gary! Let's get this Bif Build done before Chris gives up on us completely!! BTW, beautiful Sherman/Firefly (hope that's correct, lost my mind when I realized there were no wings above all those wheels/rollers!!)
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

Absolutely gorgeous target, I mean Firefly, Gary!  Can't wait to see the Biff update.
Cheers,
Bud

[Chris Johnson]

Nice work Gary. Now on to that Bif!

Cheers,

Chris

[Trackpad]

Good to get back, guys. Thanks for the welcome!

"When last we met..." the Biff looked something like this: fuselage back of the firewall pretty much done (but not completely rigged), lower wing attached, u/c attached and the rear cabanes in place (but not glued yet), and one forward cabane painted. Struts had been wood-grained and varnished, awaiting their top and bottom wrapping (and separated into metal tart holders to keep the two "types" apart!). Upper wing painting and decalling done, all as shown here:



The engine had been pretty much done, and shown here dry-fitted to the bearers. I have some detailing to do on and around the firewall, so the engine will be taken down for that:



So here I am on the Line of Departure (or, if you're an old guy like me, "Start Line!") and ready to roll. I plan to do work on the two kits (Stuart V being the other one) on alternate days, so progress should be... progressive! I'll probably finish the tail rigging first, then the firewall area, then the upper wing mini-project. Saving the best for last, you see...! 

[Epeeman]

Welcome back, Gary -

Good detailing to the engine - look forward to seeing this one progress again.

Regards

Dave

[Trackpad]

Welcome back, Gary -

Good detailing to the engine - look forward to seeing this one progress again.

Regards

Dave

Thanks, Dave. Glad to be back! 

[mike in calif]

Looks smashing Gary. These WNW engines just cry out for a bit of wire, and the detail really pops.

[Trackpad]

Hi, Mike,

Thanks! Yes, the WNW engines do take detailing well. Time-consuming, but not overly difficult. I'm very glad to be able to resume the build! 

[lcarroll]

   Confidence is  high, Gary. You are more then a bit ahead of me however with your "half&half" approach with the Stuart V I should catch up before the finish line. Looking mighty "spiffy" I must say!
Cheers,
Lance

[Trackpad]

   Confidence is  high, Gary. You are more then a bit ahead of me however with your "half&half" approach with the Stuart V I should catch up before the finish line. Looking mighty "spiffy" I must say!
Cheers,
Lance

Well, Lance, you've gained one full day right now. Today is a "Stuart" day, and I'm doing the preliminary priming on the full resin interior (Accurate Armour). No turret on the vehicle, so the interior is open for all to see:



But tomorrow the Biff gets rolling, so...get rolling!   

[LindsayT]

Glad to see you back, Gary, and with great looking progress to boot. All is right in the world once again!

Lindsay