Scalephantomphixer Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) The seatbelts, by Eduard. I built a small buckle with lead wire. I cannot say these parts are very large indeed... Then I drilled a small hole (0.3mm) to plug in the buckle. Now the seats must dry completely before I can fold the belts onto the cussions. Edited October 21, 2008 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I "slightly" increased the workload... by cutting the upper fore part of the body. There will be no fabric, which provides a large peek hole into the bowels of the plane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Amazing detail Pierre! But I didn't expect nothing less from you... I must say I am a bit surprised by the selection of the kit - although you've progress back in time from F-4 to DC-3 and now to Felixstowe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 ...I must say I am a bit surprised by the selection of the kit - although you've progress back in time from F-4 to DC-3 and now to Felixstowe Hi Sebastijan, not only the type has changed, but the scale gets smaller and smaller! Starting with super-sized Phantoms was an excellent training... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeff briner Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hi Sebastijan, not only the type has changed, but the scale gets smaller and smaller! Starting with super-sized Phantoms was an excellent training... Yeah, his next project will probably be a 1/144 scale Flintstone Flyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 To have a correct alignment of the upper structure I intend to scratch build I needed an assembly jig. I used silicone to press the body into. Half an hour later I can demold the parts... Now I can place the new ribs very precisely and glue them to the front and rear parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) I cut out the cockpit frame and sand it down. A very delicate job indeed Then I insert the frame into its plug on the mold. I can now start cutting lengths of styrene. Edited October 26, 2008 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 wow..it looks lioke you are doing surgery. I can't wait to see this one finished. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miccara Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Beautiful work again Pierre. Can I hijack your thread for a second..?? Long ago I had a website marked where you could buy really cool light & sound kits for models. They came with an engine start up sequence... some even had smoke. Of course now that I'm ready to build a kit using one of these, I cant find the website. I should clarify... its a circuit board with LED's, speaker and switch. You build them into your current kit. I think I remember you using this at some point. Do you have a website address for this company kicking around somewhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 ...really cool light & sound kits for models... Hi Miccara, it is here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Part after part, still a long way to go! My eyes hurt and need to catch some zzz's... In between I built the tables for the nav maps and the radio. The glossy shine is done on purpose, as is was the pride of the various building factories to deliver high quality craftmanship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miccara Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hi Miccara, it is here Danke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
upupandaway Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) wow..it looks lioke you are doing surgery. Just to pick up on this... Some people here could really be doing surgery (counting you among them) but then again they should not because this way they would never have the time to build such beautiful models. With those wood planks it looks a bit dark but still very realistic and it has a tremendous level of detail. This molding of yours is a very interesting project and I´m curious to see what this open section modification will look like. Greetings. Edited October 27, 2008 by upupandaway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 All styrene bits are in place. Now come the cross-sections. I feel quite happy for the time being :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bafke Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Great work Pierre ! Too bad I didn't have time for a chat while you were in Brussels . Stef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stusbke Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 All styrene bits are in place. Now come the cross-sections. I feel quite happy for the time being :) ;) nothing more nothing less mate awesome job? I can just only hope you'll do a 32nd scale jet after this one Greetz STB Frederick Jacobs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Scratchbuilding continues... These little clamps are really fantastic The bracings will consolidate the positions of the framing. The pins and the temporary bracing across the opening of the cockpit are to maintain all parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lansen Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Amazing piece of work there, Pierre! What type of material did you use for the jig? Is it the same sort of silicone you use for mouldning resin? Cheers! Per Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the nice comments ...Too bad I didn't have time for a chat while you were in Brussels . So we have an appointment in 2 years time ? ...What type of material did you use for the jig? Is it the same sort of silicone you use for mouldning resin? Yes it is. Made by Gebéo, comes as two Bluetack-like components to mix and knit. Edited October 30, 2008 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Demold is always a combination of sheer terror and delicious joy The backside... And the frontside A couple of tweaks here and there, but the result meets my expectations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Beautiful work, Pierre, absolutely stunning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm in disbelief...must be the hands of God! SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Your moulding method to apply the ribs is outstanding. A great idea. I'm in awe as always. -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 A light coat of "Desert Yellow" to check that everything is right... and it is :) I glued both small tables behind the cockpit. The nav table received a reading lamp, maps and a home-made divider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bafke Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 So we have an appointment in 2 years time ? Yup ! You consider this a "date" . Drink will be on me . Stef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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