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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #270 on: February 18, 2016, 09:52:03 AM »
You're a brave, brave man.  Well done sir!

Warren

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #271 on: February 18, 2016, 10:22:48 AM »
Thanks Warren. But remember, the line between bravery and stupidity is VERY thin, and it's usually the outcome which dictates which side of it you're on!

Ian

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #272 on: February 18, 2016, 08:56:47 PM »

"drum roll......."

Ian, they haven't yet built a drum big enough to sound the accolades your build deserves.

If it's the result of stupidity then I say, bring it on!  ;D

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #273 on: February 19, 2016, 12:38:19 AM »

"drum roll......."

Ian, they haven't yet built a drum big enough to sound the accolades your build deserves.

If it's the result of stupidity then I say, bring it on!  ;D

I have to agree! Just superb Modeling!
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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #274 on: February 19, 2016, 01:01:12 AM »

"drum roll......."

Ian, they haven't yet built a drum big enough to sound the accolades your build deserves.

If it's the result of stupidity then I say, bring it on!  ;D

I have to agree! Just superb Modeling!
RAGIII

+1! That's real modelling! Magnificent  8) 8)
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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #275 on: February 19, 2016, 02:35:08 AM »
It is an outstanding build Lance.
Cheers
Martin

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #276 on: February 19, 2016, 08:16:49 AM »
Thanks very much to all, your comments are very much appreciated....
and now.... having fitted the wings yesterday, today I mended the few items that got hurt during the operation, then connected up the aileron control and rear drag wires (THAT was tricky, working in between the existing rigging!), added the "loose" wires that were disconnected at one end to enable the wings to be folded, and fitted the prop....








 I'll leave the prop to dry overnight, then tomorrow I need to make a sling, paint the wing fold mechanisms, and do a little touching-up, and that's it! Next pics will be in the completed model section! Thanks once again to everyone who has followed and kept me on track with your supportive and encouraging comments!

Ian
« Last Edit: July 04, 2017, 01:46:58 AM by IanB »

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #277 on: February 19, 2016, 08:39:37 AM »
Absolutely sublime Ian, a truly amazing build from start to finish.

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #278 on: February 20, 2016, 02:30:05 AM »
Truly awesome work, Ian!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #279 on: February 20, 2016, 06:52:05 AM »
Wow only this word Ian. What a lovely bird. ;D 8)
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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #280 on: February 20, 2016, 08:14:29 AM »
Thanks gents!
 A small "porky" (for those outside London: "pork pie" = lie) in the last post...I have now, after a year on the bench, finished this one! However, with the light too poor for decent pics I thought I'd post a couple here now, and then post some better ones tomorrow in the completed section.

Here she is:





Ian
« Last Edit: July 04, 2017, 01:49:48 AM by IanB »

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #281 on: February 20, 2016, 11:26:43 AM »
 Ian,
Has it really a year under construction ? No matter she's absolutely awesome my old friend. Congratulations and Well Done.
Highest Regards,
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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #282 on: February 20, 2016, 11:45:48 AM »
Thanks Gregory, much appreciated!
It is almost exactly 1 year, the first progress pics were posted on Feb 24th last year!

Ian

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #283 on: February 20, 2016, 05:52:28 PM »
yes, excellent, bravo!

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Re: Short 184, Aeroclub, 1:72
« Reply #284 on: February 20, 2016, 08:48:02 PM »
Dont drop it!