Scalephantomphixer Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Building of the dashboard, which will now be quite visible. I kept the brass surface unpainted, as I like it very much, but gave the backside a wooden finish. The backside, with the instrument housing. I drilled tiny holes to receive the wiring, and painted the stringers. And here is what one can see when the model will be finished. Much better than to close up everything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Very nice my friend! Awesome craftsmanship as usual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luftwoller Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 All i can say is WOW. I came accross this thread while browsing for other things on the net. As it happened i was looking for seaplane dio's. Hence i came accross your stringbag dio and from there, here. The quality of your craftsmanship just blows me away. Thats why i signed up and your my 1st post. I usually frequent FSM and on there is another stunning Scratcher, Chuk. I see he's in good company. Keep up the good work and i cant wait for the next installment. ...Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Fantastic build Pierre, especially when you keep in mind, it's 1/72! One question, are you going to keep the upper deck uncovered? -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 ...are you going to keep the upper deck uncovered? Yup, it will stay uncovered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HomagerMan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Pierre As all ways you work and attention to detail is out standing. I love watching you builds progress. Fantastic work. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Here comes my little sextant to go with the navigator's instruments In the plane: All right, sorry for the missing mirrors and angle scales... they will come on my next one, 1/144th :D The entire assembly is soldered brass. The viewer is soldered last with a lower temperature solder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
upupandaway Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 All right, sorry for the missing mirrors and angle scales... they will come on my next one, 1/144th The entire assembly is soldered brass. The viewer is soldered last with a lower temperature solder. Did you at least paint the maps yourself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beaconroot Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I am ready to see a new update on this one. I need my fix. Looks great so far. Jim Root Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I am ready to see a new update on this one. I need my fix. Looks great so far.Jim Root You and me both...must have more ! Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I am ready to see a new update on this one. I need my fix... Sorry folks for the lack of updates. I attended a modelling show this week-wnd, and the Felixstowe did not progress. However I could build a brass "stopwatch" for the navigator. It is well overscaled, and funny (you would not expect such a device on board of an aircraft...) Photos tonight. Cheers, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome to Cuckoo Land :P This is NOT a stopwatch for navigation aboard the Felixstowe :wacko: While I was attending the modelling exhibition, I had nothing better to do than to craft something free minded. I had with me some brass, a soldering station, scissors and a nail file. Here is the result... And to practice on smaller parts I soldered a couple of pulleys for the Felixstowe, like this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Fan Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 ..... but does it work???? amaizing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 WOW, that is amazing, love the Sexton, and that Cuckoo clock is to die for! Amazing job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Building of the transmitter box. Brass sheet, scissors and engraving of the folding lines. Folding of the box. Soldering, polishing and hop, onto the table... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty84 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 OH MY GOD That’s simply amazing. I always like to watch builds with heavy scratch building involved. The amount of detail is unbelievable (especially considering it’s 1/72) and I would be happy to create such masterpieces in 1/32. Markus :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Welcome to Cuckoo Land This is NOT a stopwatch for navigation aboard the Felixstowe :) While I was attending the modelling exhibition, I had nothing better to do than to craft something free minded. I had with me some brass, a soldering station, scissors and a nail file. Here is the result... And to practice on smaller parts I soldered a couple of pulleys for the Felixstowe, like this one. This must be what they are talking about when they say "less is more" Amazing ! Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gharlane Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 i quit.... :wacko: i'm gonna take up smashing glass marbles with a hammer as a hobby. excellent work pierre. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi Pierre, Great work! Do you anneal your brass before bending, and how thick is it? -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boscosticks Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 pierre you never cease to amaze. that is amazing work on the miniature details !! i really admire your craftsmanship! outstanding!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) ...Do you anneal your brass before bending, and how thick is it? Hi Al, The brass sheet is 0.1mm thick, or thin :D There is no need to anneal it, since I engrave folding lines, and the Etchmate does the rest. Cheers, Pierre Edited November 12, 2008 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Welcome to Cuckoo Land :)This is NOT a stopwatch for navigation aboard the Felixstowe While I was attending the modelling exhibition, I had nothing better to do than to craft something free minded. I had with me some brass, a soldering station, scissors and a nail file. Here is the result... Holy Cow ! Now you "doodle" in brass Pierre ?!?!? Beautiful work on the project Sir ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Here comes the radio, with the Morse transmitter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattC Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I should stop looking at these threads. Every time I do, I look at my shelf and think about the times my thumbs have failed to even make a decent job of an OOB build. This is amazing stuff, and I hope one day to be able to emulate even a fraction of this level of skill. I am now going to go and chew a rock and curse with jealousy Seriously though, this is brilliant, and thankyou for sharing Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 That is FREAKIN FANTASTIC, awesome work and excellent attention to detail! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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