Dave1089 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Looks good to me Nige. Wasn't aware there was a problem with the kit parts! I'm avoiding the RCS vane debacle by putting FOD covers on the intakes. Easy way out! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Looks good to me Nige. Wasn't aware there was a problem with the kit parts! I'm avoiding the RCS vane debacle by putting FOD covers on the intakes. Easy way out! Dave Hello Dave, I wasn't aware there was an issue until I compared the kit parts with the Daco book. I think Revell have simply rounded everything off too much, hardly noticeable, until you look closely. I wish I hadn't looked too closely!! I look forward to seeing your GB come together.... Nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1089 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think i'll avoid looking too closely :lol: Thanks mate, I assume you are on Britmodeller? Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Anybody still looking for a set of 1/48 CE cans? I have a set spare to my needs, pm me if you are interested! Just to say, I bought these off Steve. Steve is one great guy!! I recieved my cans in about 4 days, perfectly packaged and at a very reasonable price. I would recommend him to anyone wanting great service on a range of resin parts!!! Thanks Steve Nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well, my intakes are finally getting there. I've added what I hope will be the final layer of mr srfacer to a couple of suspect areas. I'm going to make some new rear shrouds for the exhausts on my Lathe, but I have made a couple of observations and have read some comments written on here.... I have the Eduard nozzles and the CE resin ones. The CE ones are tiny in comparison to the Eduard ones. Does anyone know which is correct?? I'm not trying to re-open a can of worms here, I'm just trying to get an answer to the question, "Which is correct". We KNOW the kit exhausts are wrong, we KNOW the shrouds are too short, but I can't find any information on whether or not the CE exhausts are too small? Maybe the CE exhausts would fit an F-15 better?? Please, someone, answer my question!! Regards Nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1089 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looking good Nige. You're putting a lot of detail in that area. I just plan to cheat and use the FOD covers :lol: Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Hi all, I've made a mess!! This is the first, almost finished nozzle I've made. As you can see, I'm new to soldering PE, and have probably not picked the best subject to learn on?? The jig is turned down from a piece of PTFE. Extremely slippery and heat resistant. Here's how it looks slotted into the kit engine cover. I think I'm gonna change the build sequence on my next one, and solder all the outer fittings onto the flat sheet before it's rolled up? I've ordered a fresh set, so this set can be used up on practice. Thanks for stopping by. Nige Edited July 25, 2012 by Nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jezones Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Any one interested in a set of 1/72 CE cans. I have a set that I'm not going to use. I also have two sets of CE B-1B decals 1/72 sheet 1 minus the georgia ang mephis belle decals. If anybody is interested just pm me. If no offers I'll just put them up on evil bay. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) There no longer seems to be much interest in this thread?? I've been toying with methods of making the Eduard turkey feathers, and think I'm getting there now?? I've made two, and the second is a million times better than the first. The other part that's been annoying me on the kit is the short and mis-shapen cowling leading up to the turkey feathers. I've made a master, and intend to cast a set in resin now. What do you think? It will be a direct replacement for the kit parts. I'll need to sort out the APU area also... This will also form the jet pipe, so the kit part with etch burner ring will fit in the forward end. Notice the grooves represented in the jet pipe. Any advice on casting?? Nige Edited July 27, 2012 by Nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Nige, that is totally nice. If you ever decide to sell them I want one!! Also, I like your intakes. They are looking very nice. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Nige, that is totally nice. If you ever decide to sell them I want one!! Also, I like your intakes. They are looking very nice. Mike Thankyou Mike,there's a lot of work in them there intakes. The mould is currently curing, and should be ready to pop in 12 hours. Then it's casting time.... we'll have to wait and see how that goes?? Regards Nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1089 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Looks great Nige. I still have the problematic CE burners to work on. Not looking forward to it! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nige Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Looks great Nige. I still have the problematic CE burners to work on. Not looking forward to it! Dave Thanks Dave, I also have the CE cans, but am convinced they're too small. there doesn't seem to be a firm conclusion on this subject, even though it's been covered a million times!! The Eduard appears to be correct when scaled down in pictures. It's certainly much bigger than the CE version. Perhaps someone could actually measure the diameter of the nozzle on the real thing, so a scale comparison could be done. Nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Turbine Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I posted in general discussion yesterday that there is a set of CE nozzles on ebay for $80. They had about a week left to bid. Not mine, just a heads up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utley Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Back to this old thread again. I just resurrected my kit from the pile, and Ive started rebuilding my scratch flaps. Not sure how Im going to tackle those intakes though, I may just cover up the trunks and put in some intake covers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Lynam Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Don RD, Here's a few of my pics I posted shortly after starting this thread. After the site was moved to a different server, most of my progress pics, and several pages of posts were lost. I reposted many of my pics, but shortly thereafter, they were lost again. Anyway, here's a few from my build a few years ago. I made further progress detailing the ordnance to hang on them and a few other bits and pieces, but unfortunately life interrupted my build, so it's been a "work on hold" for a while now. One of these days I'll get back to it. Glad to see this thread is still going. Cheers! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Mark, I've seen those before but it's sure is nice to see them again. Good work all around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim59 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hi Mark, The detailing you have done is brilliant, I am interested in finding out how you managed to make the cable "clips" that are shown on the undercarriage and wheel well items. any chance you can tell me what you used and how you did it? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
black_widow Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Good day all I have a problem with cockpit i dono how's make a red hood for the seat. i tryed to made this for 2th seats, but dono is it good or need fix something or re-make this with enather material Pls help Edited August 29, 2012 by black_widow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
black_widow Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Good day all 4 seats is done any critics welcome Edited November 5, 2012 by black_widow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DougC Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wow! Some amazing work on here... this really is THE definitive reference thread for B-1 builders So.... two questions: 1. For the B-One experts out there - when the aircraft is parked & the flaps & slats are DOWN for maintenance purposes, are the spoilers always UP as well? Or could I model it flaps/ slats DOWN & spoilers DOWN? 2. Does anyone have a Goffy Models 1/72 resin cockpit set they'd be willing to sell? Please..... Thanks! Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-one Keeper Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Wow! Some amazing work on here... this really is THE definitive reference thread for B-1 builders So.... two questions: 1. For the B-One experts out there - when the aircraft is parked & the flaps & slats are DOWN for maintenance purposes, are the spoilers always UP as well? Or could I model it flaps/ slats DOWN & spoilers DOWN? 2. Does anyone have a Goffy Models 1/72 resin cockpit set they'd be willing to sell? Please..... Thanks! Doug Doug, I can answer question #1. We will configure the aircraft flight control surfaces based on the type and intensity of the maintenance needed. Both configurations you mentioned would be acceptable. We'll have everything opened up for aircraft washes, major/minor inspections, CANN status and others. When I have maintenance to do on the flap/slat subsystem, I will only raise the spoilers when needed. The less open the better. On a fairly recent deployment, a B-1 unit from another base left the spoilers UP and flaps/slats DOWN on one of their jets for a long period of time in the desert. All 12 of the spoiler actuators on each wing had to be replaced due to severe sand and dust contamination. But yes, you can model your aircraft in either configuration. Shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DougC Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hi Shaun, thanks for the info. It's always great to get it straight from someone directly involved with the aircraft & that's what's so good about these forums. If you ever want to know anything about Tornados.... Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-one Keeper Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thanks for the offer Doug. I checked out a GR4 in 2008. The flap/slat subsystem of the two aircraft is suprisingly similar. Big fan of the Tornado, I respect the ability to go low and fast! Shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DougC Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks for the offer Doug. I checked out a GR4 in 2008. The flap/slat subsystem of the two aircraft is suprisingly similar. Big fan of the Tornado, I respect the ability to go low and fast! Shaun Thanks Shaun... I was more of an F-3 man myself, spent 10 years on them. We used to love flying escort for the B-Ones on the big Ex's like Flag & Cope Thunder - we were about the only jet who could keep up with your guys at low level! As for the B-One itself - I will always remember watching one arrive at an air show in the UK direct from the States & put on an impromptu display of a few circuits & low passes before landing. I watched it from the balcony of the ATC Tower & to this day it remains on of the most awesome displays of raw power I've ever seen. The car alarms were still going off 20 mins later.... half a mile away :D Cheers, Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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