Girolamo LORUSSO Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lansen Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 That's a great wooden finish, considering the scale. If I didn't know you had used oils, I would have guessed it was the real thing :D Scratchbuilding a 1/48 Southamton next, maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 The forward gunner station is now finished, after several layers of Future. Then I painted, weathered and glued the fuel tanks. Close-up on the tanks. They are no longuer brand-new... The forward gunner station. Yes, it's all plastic (how fantastic...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lansen Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I could repeat my previous post all over, ten times or more..... Absolutely gorgeous woodwork Pierre What did you use for those tanks, oils maybe? I really like their look of faded brass. Per Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Time to glue the body sides together. Then came the lower wing assembly. I started by cutting off brass pipes... Then I widened the slots to insert the pipes... And everything is glued in place. For the wing plugs I had to 0.8mm drill holes into the wings. It was difficult, 0.8 is almost the wing's thickness... But at least now I can slide the wings on at the very end only... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 ...What did you use for those tanks, oils maybe? First I airbrused a layer of Vallejo Acrylics "Dark Grey Blue". Then I drybrushed the top edges with Tamiya Aluminum. After that I smeared on some graphit powder with my finger. Then I applied various shades of red brown pastels to simulate rust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lansen Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Thanks for the info Pierre, the result is truly amazing! Good luck on the wings. Per Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi Pierre; Could you tell me a little about this metal cutter you're using. Looks like a a dremel in a combination of lathe and sliding compound mitre. What type of blade are you using to cut brass? -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) Could you tell me a little about this metal cutter you're using. Looks like a a dremel in a combination of lathe and sliding compound mitre. What type of blade are you using to cut brass? It is a regular drill press, which can be swung to the side by 90°, and a sliding compound mitre. I use a Dremel drill, and the cutting device is a diamond cutting disk. You can get it as a Dremel accessory. A cheaper version cuts fine too: the standard brown cutting discs. Edited October 14, 2008 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 The inside of the hull received some additional details. Close-up on the staircase that allows the rear gunner to climb up to the aft gun. Two steel cables strengthen the steps on each side. The steering wheel, with the control cables.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Fantastic Pierre. You have the patience of a Saint! You madman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Magnificant work Pierre, you raise the bar every time ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Building the pulleys for the aileron control cables. Brass sheet, plastic rod, Lyncra thread and a good load of patience. Closer... Even closer... Yes it is 1/72 scale There will be some clean-up to remove the silver speckles that broke off from the thread when I stretched it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Pulleys and cables in 1/72? Only you, Pierre! It's gorgeous, speckles and all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XPhantomTweet Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Phenomenal details and superb photographs as usual! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Fantastic work Pierre - looks great. I think I'll go put my two Felixstowe kits for sale in the trading forum! B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeff briner Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) Well, Pierre, I just caught up to your new build and just wanted to say... er... ah... well... gee... it's pretty much already been said so all I can add is dittos all the way man. I have to echo what has already been said about this build and will now just sit back and enjoy the show. It is truly a pleasure to be able to peek over your shoulder while you create another masterpiece. Watching your work and Chuck's Helldiver are highlights of reading ARC these days. Detailed WIP coverage is so interesting and adds to my living vicariously here on ARC. Though no longer an active builder, I come here often to get my styrene "fix". Keep up the great work. Edited October 17, 2008 by jeff briner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thank you all for the cheerfull comments :P They keep me going. I rebuilt the rudders with bits of brass, which I solderered all together. For comparison I put the kit original rudder between my parts. I clamped the assembled axis and rudder bar. Then I soldered carefully each pedal, without unsoldering what has been already done! It took a couple of attempts before I could get each pedal into the correct position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atlant Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I am speechless.... I cannot believe my eyes.. I wish I have 1% of your accuracy and patience... Great job, Pierre! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danjparsons Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I think I have finally figured out why Pierre details his a/c the way he does. He has a fear that some day he will wake up in his bed and find that he has been shrunk down to 1/72 scale of his former self. If this happens, he knows it won't be a total tragedy as his highly detail models are in fact fully functional and he will at least be able to fly them around for the rest of his days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 All rudder command parts are glued: the pedals, control wire and pulleys. Closer. Everything seems ready to work Even closer: one can clearly see the path or the rudder command wire, which makes a sort of loop to the front, and synchronises both pedals. View from the front. That's it, let's call it a day. Cheers and good night everyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 I rebuilt the seats, which were not correct. To the left the original ones, to the right the seat cussions, made with Magic Sculpt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miccara Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Once again... very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 A couple of etched Part parts, to be placed there and there. Folding, soldering and polishing, nothing really fancy. Then come the seats, freshly painted with artist's oils, imitating old dark and leaned leather Close-up... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 unbeleivable!!! seeing a build like this makes me want to top hang up my tools and find a new hobby. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!! This will be an awesome build when it is done. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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