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Offline Ernie

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #30 on: December 07, 2013, 12:48:29 PM »
Nice job of the fuselage frame, Des.  It will really look the business when
you get the woodgrain on.  Your wood treatments are absolutely sublime,
by the way. Great fun following your build, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Offline ALBATROS1234

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #31 on: December 07, 2013, 04:26:30 PM »
did the one that did the crossing have the 3rd wheel or was it one with that little interfolded "U" shaped tail skid?
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #32 on: December 07, 2013, 05:19:47 PM »
The channel crossing Bleriot had the third wheel. When Louis Bleriot landed at Dover he did a very heavy landing and broke the undercarriage and snapped the propeller, they had to do some pretty hasty repairs so they could display the aircraft in London. The photo shows the damaged aircraft, this was taken before the crowds arrived.

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #33 on: December 08, 2013, 07:07:39 AM »
I have added some colour to the fuselage frame, I used artist oils mixed with Liquin and painted it directly onto the white styrene, the Liquin will help speed up the drying process. I might hit it with a light coat of clear orange but I will wait until it is dry then decide.

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #34 on: December 08, 2013, 07:25:51 AM »
Des,
She's looking outstanding my old friend.I'm very pleased with the wood works too.I agree a light coat of clear orange will add to her finish.Looking forward to more.
Highest Regards, Gregory Jouette
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #35 on: December 08, 2013, 07:35:20 AM »
Gorgeous work on the frame, Des!  Really starting to look like a Bleriot now.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #36 on: December 08, 2013, 11:05:14 AM »
Wow again this is really moving along and looks great!!!!!

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #37 on: December 08, 2013, 06:13:27 PM »
While the oil paint is drying on the fuselage frame I made the two fuel tanks. The short one with the longer filler neck is the main fuel tank while the long pointy one is the auxiliary fuel tank which was used for the channel crossing. Both tanks were turned down from 10.0mm brass rod, the main tank is 9.0mm in diameter while the auxiliary tank is 8.0mm in diameter, I still need to make and fit the taps.

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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #38 on: December 08, 2013, 07:54:31 PM »
Those fuel tanks are extraordinary, Des! This is all shaping up to be a real beauty.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #39 on: December 08, 2013, 09:36:04 PM »
As ever Des' ... following one of your builds is both an inspiration and an education. If you see some fleeting movement from the corner of your eye ...... that'll be me!

Applause from this corner of the globe.
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #40 on: December 09, 2013, 12:59:27 AM »
Des,
Your framework is excellent as always and the tanks are beautiful! I am looking forward to more of your magic!
RAGIII
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #41 on: December 09, 2013, 10:00:42 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on December 09, 2013, 12:59:27 AM
Des,
Your framework is excellent as always and the tanks are beautiful! I am looking forward to more of your magic!
RAGIII

Ditto to my amigos comments !!!
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #42 on: December 09, 2013, 08:01:33 PM »
Fabulous work on the frame Des and these tanks are magnificent. The Blériot will be outstanding!

Kind regards
Patrick
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #43 on: December 10, 2013, 04:21:43 AM »
Outstanding work!
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Re: Bleriot XI in 1:32 scale
« Reply #44 on: December 11, 2013, 07:30:47 AM »
This is yet one more modelling masterpiece in the making. Thank you for this feast to our eyes.
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