Scalephantomphixer Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 I finished the cowboys today, and installed them into their office. Hi gents! That's it for today. Cheers, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Lol is the CoPilot smoking?? hahahha Isn' it supposed to be a non-smoking flight??? hahah Nice work as usual, Pierre!!! Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I don't know about smoking. I thought it looked more like he was preparing to do something with his middle finger. Maybe another airplane just cut him off on the taxiway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 The cutout from the rudder left a large gap, which I filled with bits of styrene. Then I puttied the assembly and I smoothed it out with Q-tips and Cutex. The assembled body Close-up of the drivers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Hi Pierre, It's turning very cool. I lke the pilots. And like Mario, one seems to be smoking!!! :lol: :lol: Happy Christmas to you and familly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toolo12 Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 YEAH, Pierre is back Keep us updated in every step you do ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 25, 2005 Author Share Posted December 25, 2005 (edited) :D I should have noticed it before... apparently with every kit I have the same problem (except the Tamigawas): the vertical stabilizer isn't vertical at all :P Have a look! After a hot bath in boiling water, and a "special" massage, I could straighten things up Happy modelling! Pierre Edited December 25, 2005 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 I don't know about smoking. I thought it looked more like he was preparing to do something with his middle finger. Maybe another airplane just cut him off on the taxiway! :D Probably a Southwest plane..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share Posted December 27, 2005 The completed rudder, rescribed to create the skinny effect, then fabric covered (paper tissue). Paint is a mix of Alclad dark aluminum and Rotring ink for the shades. Note the separate trim tab and its control rod. I built a jig to hold the fuselage, and started the re-scribing work. First is high-lightning all panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 And NOW the MADNESS begins!!!! Here is where Pierre separates his DC-3 from mine and everyone elses DC-3s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Phantom...don't count on that one! Pierre: The control surfaces on the DC-3 were fabric covered and finished with Aluminum Nitrate Dope which is a light dull colour. Barney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Phantom...don't count on that one! Barney Good point, yours is getting up there too........OK....MINE is the only one that blows dead bears!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Phantom...I took a look at your C-47///don't sell yourself short! Barney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Pierre, NICE!!! I just wanted to ask, you sure the Rudder is like that?? It looks grainy like a bad finish, but knowing you that is impossible... so I think it looks odd.... Still, I can't wait for the remainder of the bird!!!! Keep it up MAZTER Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kasatka Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Pierre, I know you never answer me But.. why there would be such a "skiny effect" on the ruder of a DC-3? http://www.airliners.net/open.file/981790/L/ Toooo skiny for a DC-3 I'd say..=) Looks like Audrey Hepburn for me..=) Despite that I adore her.... GL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 Looks like Audrey Hepburn for me..=)... .. why there would be such a "skiny effect" on the ruder of a DC-3? You are right, it's just too much. Maybe I should soften even further the shadow paint effect I applied over the aluminum finish to enforce the skinny effect. As for Mario's comment about the surface: I tried to replicate a fabric covered rudder, but the tissue I used seems inappropriate. And the glue / paint clogged the mesh, leading to this grainy finish. Oh well, let's consider redoing the rudder... - Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 It may be too much but she's gonna be a real looker, no doubt about that! Keep it up Pierre! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kasatka Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 May be I can help you here. The immitate fabric covered surface, especially rudder, you should bear in mind that tension of fabric is very high so you may do it either: 1. by gluing thin stripes of foil over ribs thus simulating those real stripes which are used to strengthen joins of fabric and ribs. 2. by masking inside the ribs and then airbrushing primer over in order to build up some layer to represent again those real stripes (see above). Both methods worked fine for me before. I hope this will help =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Thanks Kasatka, I will give it a try I started applying foil to the body. All I can say is that this is a teadious job :blink: I re-did the first two panels 4 times! Either the cut was wrong, or a dust speck sneaked itself under the foil, or the "stressed skin" enravures were too obvious, etc At last I got on the three first panels, with an acceptable result. The fancy thing is that if you are not satisfied with the result, you can just peel off the panel, and restart. Easier than paint <_< Close Closer Even closer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 :o Y'know Pierre, that is a really neat effect. It looks very good to me. I could see you applying the foil to a 1/32nd scale F4 in the future............ and then painting it! That would be awesome eh? Keep up the terrific work. You're an inspiration. :blink: <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I started applying foil to the body. All I can say is that this is a teadious job :blink: :blink: if Pierre says it is tedious, and based on his past masterpieces, it MUST be tedious Pierre, that is simply outstanding work :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Wow, when it's complete this Dak will be the guide for all of us to follow and aim toward. Well done! I should look at getting some of this BMF! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glidingbob Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Lovely job, Pierre. I'm still amazed not only by your work but by your rapidity! Regards from Belgium in souvenir of a nice meeting in Brussels already two years ago Happy New year to all the family Bob PS:saw on your site you're a specailist in Six-sigma (DMAIC,DMO and all the stuff...) Busy with that at work to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Progress on the skinning job The jig Preparing a new panel area... Closer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Gap filling of the cockpit windows. I used Mr. Surfacer 500 Progressing... The frontal section, with the upper escape hatch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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