mareku Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Pierre! Like I´v seid: You are exeptionaly good ARTIST MODELER :) :unsure: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Building a ... hehehe, what will it be ? Brass sheet, two 0.3mm tubes, some solder, a good magnifying microscope... it is a ... ... pitot tube (mesures the speed of the aircraft by comparing the static pressure to the dynamic pressure). Next are the propellers. They were badly wrapped, so I had to boil them in hot water to straighten the blades. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Now, this came from a kit, right? How could they possibly produce this kit in 1/72, with all that rigging, and expect it not to look like crap? Has anyone built this OOB? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 The tortuous path of modeling leads to the cellar and the deep-freezer. Our beloved propellers are very reluctant to remember their new unwrapped shape. So they had to suffer the heat in boiling water, followed by a a cold water shower (=sauna for plastic items). Their way to freedom includes a stay at -18°C in the deep-freezer to "remember" the new shape :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 A second session of "hot / cold" was required to tame the stubborn propellers. The clamps did not resist the hard treatment, they belong to the bin! Arming the plane with two anti-submarine bombs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 WOW, this is one of the most exceptional 1/72 kits I have ever seen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks Jman! Straight ahead: the finish line... A trolley to finish, propellers to varnish and a couple of "watch'ya call it" :) Edited February 14, 2010 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 The propellers after the paint job. Next is a light wash to highlight the rivets on the tips, followed by a Future varnish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 The Felixstowe received new propellers :P Ok, the bolts are not tightened yet, but the mighty look is there... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm at a loss for the appropriate adjectives to describe this Beauty ... Magnifique ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mareku Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Perfect props on a perfect model Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 :) :) FINISHED - FINISHED - FINISHED ;) :D A couple of quick shots to celebrate the event! The build required a lengthy 17 months to be completed... Now start the maintenance (yes, there are already repairs) and the build of a small diorama. The show must go on :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Pierre, I salute you! She's simply gorgeous- cheers! chuk Now- it's back to that never-ending 410 for me! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Congratulations! Well worth it, indeed. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! That is stunning! It is really really hard to imagine that is 72nd scale... it looks like 1:1 to me! Hats off to an awesome build! What is next in the building pipeline? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Cameraman Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) She's a true work of art. Can I ask what will happen to the completed model and diorama once completed and what will your next project be? Whatever it is I shall be following it! Reggie Edited February 20, 2010 by The Cameraman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TobHol Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) I have been following your progress and every time I have been speechless. You have done an impressive work with the model and the outcome is breathtaking. I can not write in words what I think of your model and model skills. Please let us see some more of that in the future. Glue Safely Tobias Edited February 20, 2010 by TobHol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CBENNA Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 WOW that is one fine museum quality build , simply awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlyingDutchman Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Absolutely beautiful Pierre. The propellers really look good on their own, but even better in combination with the aircraft. Very, very nice. ... pitot tube (mesures the speed of the aircraft by comparing the static pressure to the dynamic pressure) I learned it measures the airspeed of the aircraft by comparing the static pressure to the total air pressure. The tube measures the total air pressure and by subtracting the static pressure from the total pressure, the dynamic air pressure comes out. And thát's the pressure indicating the airspeed, by a calibrated display greets Jelle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodrigo Mazzoleni Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Pierre I'm trying to understand if you is crazy or a genious! I think that all genious people have a kind of madness ourselve. For all your experience and teaching (yes I said sometime ago here in this topic that we had a marvelous modelling classroom) I say thank you! And please, bring more models as you can. And forget if they need 17 months 17 years or 1 or 2 days to be completed. The most important thing here is the opportunity to learn with all our friends. Thank you again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys More photos in the Display Case gallery here. Enjoy! Edited February 22, 2010 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Once again you have done a masterful job...Congratulations Pierre Barney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Stupendous ! :D Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hi Pierre it is an exceptional jewel, worth the long mounths you took to build it. i'm sure each of us would sell there entire collection of jewels for such an exceptional Anyway, a great thank you for sharing this marvelous build. Hope to see it in Hyeres this year ? Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Beyond most of us! Well done indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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