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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #30 on: September 20, 2023, 07:48:01 AM »
Hi all,
The basic modification to the engine access panels, although not yet finished.
The upper access panels have had their blisters removed.
Also, the panel locating tabs were removed and their locating recesses filled.
These panels were secured together with an added 0.5 mm diameter Brass rod to represent the centre hinge.
The three lower panels have had their air intake scoops reduced in thickness to look more in-scale.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #31 on: September 20, 2023, 10:00:56 AM »
Masterful work Mike. A pleasure to watch!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #32 on: September 20, 2023, 06:24:31 PM »
Lovely stuff!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #33 on: September 20, 2023, 06:58:27 PM »
Gorgeous work on your Biff! The interior is fantastic, so is the Falcon.

I only regret I found this thread so late, as I could give you some hints how to enhance/correct a few bits in the engine - e.g. the rear carb assembly should be placed behind (looking from the front) the cam shafts which requires lengthening the horizontal sections of rear intake manifolds. If I remember correctly, James Fahey made a great photo walk-about of Falcon in TVAL Biff.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #34 on: September 21, 2023, 10:06:08 AM »
Gorgeous work on your Biff! The interior is fantastic, so is the Falcon.

I only regret I found this thread so late, as I could give you some hints how to enhance/correct a few bits in the engine - e.g. the rear carb assembly should be placed behind (looking from the front) the cam shafts which requires lengthening the horizontal sections of rear intake manifolds. If I remember correctly, James Fahey made a great photo walk-about of Falcon in TVAL Biff.

Hi PrzemoL,
Yes, agreed as can be seen on the following photograph by James.
However, to modify this to the rear of the engine would have meant moving the whole carburetor assembly rearwards.
That would also including lengthening induction pipes to the cylinder manifolds.
Also the problem of keeping the assembly clear of the two magneto drive shafts angled down from the rear of the two camshafts.

A lot of work in an area of the engine that is mostly hidden from view when fitted.
The only obvious difference would have been the lengthened induction pipes you mentioned.

Of course this only becomes an issue if the engine is exposed.
If it's fully enclosed under the access panels, its no longer a problem  ;)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #35 on: September 21, 2023, 05:07:05 PM »
Agreed, Mike!  ;)

I was speaking from the point of view of the variant with the fully exposed engine.

Anyway, I admire your work, as always :)
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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #36 on: September 21, 2023, 07:56:26 PM »
Agreed, Mike!  ;)

I was speaking from the point of view of the variant with the fully exposed engine.

Anyway, I admire your work, as always :)

Hi Przemol,
I appreciate that.
It's always good to know modelers, like yourself, are there with good and constructive advice  ;)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #37 on: September 26, 2023, 09:13:45 AM »
Mike,
I was trolling around YouTube and found this:
https://youtu.be/dwrIf_5gEEM?si=FNYCPNnEqDz_ytPe

It has footage of #7149 near the beginning of the clip. Maybe you will find it useful if you haven’t watched this already. 

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #38 on: September 26, 2023, 07:57:36 PM »
Mike,
I was trolling around YouTube and found this:
https://youtu.be/dwrIf_5gEEM?si=FNYCPNnEqDz_ytPe

It has footage of #7149 near the beginning of the clip. Maybe you will find it useful if you haven’t watched this already. 

Tim

Hi Tim,
Thanks.
I had seen that film.
Debatable if A7194 when filmed, was operating with No.1 Squadron AFC in 1918 or No.111 Squadron RFC in 1917.
Interesting that when filmed it had a small propeller spinner fitted.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #39 on: September 28, 2023, 07:22:31 AM »
Hi all,
The basic decal and fuselage painting are done.
I used ‘Aviattic’ Bleached Clear Doped Linen (ATT32044) for the undersides.
The Off White Linen (ATT32241) for top surfaces and the rest PC10 Medium Linen (ATT32090).
All applied on a gloss white base coat.
The painted forward fuselage and panels were airbrushed with 'Hataka' lacquer paint and mixed to match the PC10 decal colour.
'Hataka’ black top paint Vert Fonce (C124) with Medium Green (CO19) to a ration of 50/50 and thinned with approximately 35% ‘Mr. Colour’ self levelling thinner 400.
The white serial number was created using cut masks from de-tacked 'Tamiya' masking sheet.

Still a bit more to do for weathering and detail painting before construction continues,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #40 on: September 28, 2023, 10:50:57 AM »
The cockpit is exquisite!! The seats and belts literally made me gasp, they look so fantastic.
Zac in NZ

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #41 on: September 28, 2023, 09:56:34 PM »
That's looking really good Mike. This will be a stunner when it's done.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #42 on: September 28, 2023, 10:46:53 PM »
Do you make your masks with a silhoutte (or similar) cutter or by hand?  they look great!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #43 on: September 29, 2023, 01:49:20 AM »
Do you make your masks with a silhoutte (or similar) cutter or by hand?  they look great!

Hi Dave,
I cut masks when I need them using a Cricut Explore Air 2.
It's a similar crafter's cutter to the Silhouette.
It's not so good for very small masks, but OK otherwise.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b
« Reply #44 on: October 04, 2023, 06:28:28 AM »
Hi all,
Just the basic figures assembled for the model.

‘Kellerkind’ RFC mechanic middle East (54/107),
‘Copper State Models’ Aussie Digger (F32-052),
‘Master Box’ Camel and rider from box set (MB3564).

I used a 'Pyrogravure' (essentially a very small soldering iron) to heat and form the fur on the camels and texture for the saddle blankets and tassels.

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