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Hi All,  I think I`ve made it to a point now where I can start the basics of the layout. I will be building the Lancaster as the final part of this dio, as I don`t want it laying around to get dusty/damaged. The smaller detailed parts will be easy to keep in boxes etc to keep them ready for the final display. So to that end here is several pieces of paper laid out to give you the idea of final layout size (24" x 36").Pic 1 Ok so I here the "Yep that`s basic". Here`s some detail: There will be two nissan huts (second shown by roof section) Top right will be the emergency services area, where the chassis is (fire tender and ambulance) Not one, but three anderson shelters Lancaster completed  Service vehicles around plane, plus supplies ( oil drums, ammo cases etc) Ground crew and aircrew Runway area, around and forward of the plane and I think finally Flag area (RAF + Union Jack) with the odd bit of lighting. Here`s some more of the detail to date.Pic 2 Now as for the vehicles you may think that the detail at 1:72/1:76 would be minimal, NO! This work will not be on show, but I know it`s there  .Pic 3 Well that`s it for now, my eyes are about shot, so may be a couple of days before the next update.  In the meantime "Happy Building" Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Really liking this Del, especially now we can see the general layout. Reminds me that I did a dio when I was a kid with the airfix lancaster and the groud crew / fuel trailer etc - nothing like as good as yours will be though. Look forward to more Steve
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Looking good Del  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Derek, seeing the basic layout has now got me hooked on this build... all going well I think you will have a beautiful display piece for any room..... will be watching closely for any updates.... Regards Alan
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fantastic skills Del, watching this build with great interest regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Well done Del lovely start  Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
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Hi all, Thanks to all above for your interest and kind comments. I`m into a bulk painting session of small parts, so will update when more parts start going together. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, I need to start looking at the base of this dio and there`s one thing that some guidance may not go amiss on. Having visited a couple of ww2 airfields recently, they have cement/concrete squares for the runway, approx 10 feet square, so can anyone tell me if there is a specific item on the market that will reproduce the look of this surface. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del On a dio I once did I made the concrete squares from very fine sandpaper, sprayed the colour of choice then washed over with black or umber. You can also have a little grass in the joints between them. Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Hi Del
On a dio I once did I made the concrete squares from very fine sandpaper, sprayed the colour of choice then washed over with black or umber. You can also have a little grass in the joints between them.
Steve Cheers Steve, I was thinking plaster of paris, but a painted base of fine sandpaper sounds fab and a lot easier. Will start a few small scale tests and let you know how it goes. Many Thanks Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi all, Update of work in progress to date. The Tractor:Pic 1 The Fire Engine:Pic 2 The Ambulance: Overview, top not stuck down yet.Pic 3 Interior cab detail.Pic 4 Oil Bowser: Detail of pumping gear, sorry about focus my IPhone don`t like getting that close.Pic 5 Final penny shot for this update Pic 6 I`ve still got trucks, water bowser, bomb carriers (with bombs), ammo cases etc etc to get on with, so will update when more progress made.  Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking good Del Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Del, love the penny shot of the tractor, makes you realise how small this is. Steve
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arpurchase wrote: Looking good Del Hi Andy, This project involves lots of mini builds (1:72/1:76), then add the scenery and of course the main item the "Lancaster", which will be the last part of the build other than the coffee table of course. Thanks for looking in Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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stevie_o wrote:Nice work Del, love the penny shot of the tractor, makes you realise how small this is.
Steve Hi Steve, Some of this stuff is putting a strain on the old peepers, no doubt , but when it's all put together will look right. Thanks for looking in. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del Maybe something like this will fit the bill its similar to the one I have and has been a godsend http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...amp;hash=item27c89489ba
regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, Many thanks for the link. I have looked at these and similar items, but the thing that has always stopped me getting some is that I wear varifocal lenses in my glasses and I`m not sure how well it would work with my prescription glasses. That said I do have a magnifier with a flourescent tube in it, which works well, but I think the real issue is trying to do to much in one session . If anyone has used the item on the above link with varifocals could you please let me know how you get on with it. Thanks for the info Andy. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek, Just read your post about your Varifocals, as these are a progressive powered lens which means you have: 1 Distance vision in the top. 2 Intermediate vision in the middle. 3 Reading vision at the bottom. So this is a progressive type of lens that needs a power channel of 18mm this starts from the centre of your pupil to the bottom of your lens that is your full RX. Now if you use one of these head set over the top of your Varifocals you will expect to experience a swim effect this is where objects appear to rock slightly when coming into the field of view, the reason is that you are adding unwanted power that in not prescribe, the answer is to stay with single vision lenses to your prescription. Hope this helps. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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tf64 wrote:Hi Derek,
Just read your post about your Varifocals, as these are a progressive powered lens which means you have:
1 Distance vision in the top.
2 Intermediate vision in the middle.
3 Reading vision at the bottom.
So this is a progressive type of lens that needs a power channel of 18mm this starts from the centre of your pupil to the bottom of your lens that is your full RX.
Now if you use one of these head set over the top of your Varifocals you will expect to experience a swim effect this is where objects appear to rock slightly when coming into the field of view, the reason is that you are adding unwanted power that in not prescribe, the answer is to stay with single vision lenses to your prescription.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Trev. Hi Trev, Yep that helps a lot Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek, great work as usual and loving the build to date..... .. I too wear varifocals all day long and when it comes to close up work on my builds I use one of these headbands and find it to be simply invaluable.... The headband has interchangeable lenses but I find the use on only one (x4) is perfect for most of the close up work I do, it also has a built in led lamp but find I don't use that very often.... in all honesty, I wouldn't be without my headband magnifier, and have had no adverse affects through using it,,,,, Hope this answers your question.... Regards Alan
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