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delboy271155 wrote:Hi All, Many, many thanks to all the posts above, Only there is one thing to add. My last post should have ended like this. !!! _______________________________________________________ With the above parts constructed, I now have ample stuff that needs spraying. So, will on Monday be having an all in spraying session. Pics to be posted soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) ____________________________________________________________ Only it ended in real time like this. Mobile phone rings: Lady from flat below. "HELP Bob`s having a heart attack" _____________________________________________________________ Good news is that, Bob, now has a stent fitted in the main artery to his heart and the prognosis is good. Thank goodness for advanced First-Aid from my diving days. So again, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Well done Derek, hats off to you...  Even where people are trained in first aid they never know how they will react if and when they ever have to put it into practice.... Very pleased to hear Bob's prognosis is good.... well done again..... Regards Alan
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Derek, Well done to the above, good job you were there and had that First aid training. Hope you get on well with your spraying. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Well here we go again, Apologies for the delay in this builds delay. I`ve had numerous other things going on, then a major refit of my flat. In between there was a lovely holiday in Cyprus. So, all that business out the way, let`s get on with this build. When I left this diary for a while, I was at the stage of having the centre airframe almost complete. That airframe then needed a paint job. First issue was this: Paint selected (as shown earlier) went on fine. Then  peeled off like an orange skin. So, primed with "Tamiya" light grey, then top coated with "Vallejo" RAL7021 and all`s fine. Here`s the result of all that effort.Pic 1 From here, I had numerous parts built that were also in need of a paint job. Firstly the top face of the pilot`s facia panel. Pic 2 Following on from this came the bomb aiming unit, the main bulkheads for each end of the centre fuselage section and the backplate for the pilot`s control panel. Pic 3-6 So, back to a little construction session. I fitted the two main bulkhead sections to the centre fuselage section. "WORD of WARNING" Before you fit these bulkheads, check that everything lines up at least twice. The reason I say this is because of the following: The larger bulkhead has 16 locating points The smaller bulkhead has 14 locating points If all of these locaters are not in place at this point, then the rest of the fuselage will be out of line.Pic 7 The oil tanks also needed a coat of paint. The results shown below will be enhanced at a later stage with the addition of, retainer straps and filler caps from the brass etch included in this great kit.Pic 8 So this is where I am at the moment. Pic 9 From here on for a while I will have a shed load of small etch parts to work with. The airframe, will be about 35-40 pages of instructions later on. So, I`m back up and running with this one. Watch this space, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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been looking forward to you getting back at this one Del  Looking good. Steve
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stevie_o wrote:been looking forward to you getting back at this one Del  Looking good. Steve Hi Steve, This is one heck of a kit. To that end I was not prepared to carry on with it, until, all of the other stuff was out of the way. Life has now returned to some sort of normality. Will update as soon as poss, but be prepared for some serious amount of etch bending as this kit is full of it,  . Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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 Glad to see your back on the build Del Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Glad to see your back on the build Del Cheers ARP, What`s coming up in the build info looks incredible. Just hope I can do it the justice it deserves, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek, if what you have produced so far is anything to go by them I'm postive what follows will be given the justice it deserves.... you're doing a cracking job, she's looking fab.... Regards Alan
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Derek, Hope you have a bit more time now to set your mind to your builds it must have been a upheaval to say the least. I have been looking forward to seeing more of this build it's all looking good and thanks for posting. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Gandale wrote:Hi Derek, if what you have produced so far is anything to go by them I'm postive what follows will be given the justice it deserves.... you're doing a cracking job, she's looking fab.... Regards Alan Hi Alan, Thanks for the vote of confidence. I will as always do the best I can. Thanks for looking in. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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tf64 wrote:Derek, Hope you have a bit more time now to set your mind to your builds it must have been a upheaval to say the least. I have been looking forward to seeing more of this build it's all looking good and thanks for posting. Regards Trev. Hi Trev Time is now on my side at last. Central heating done Windows done Leaking toilet cistern replaced Leaking washing machine replaced Only the remedial decorating to do, but I've been given time off for good behaviour Thanks for looking in Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, Here we are with the latest update. A minor amount of construction with a fair bit of painting. Firstly the construction of the bomb aiming window control handle. Now according to the instructions, this is real accuracy. The bend in the brass rod should be 171 degrees, I`ll let you judge The control head is constructed from six separate parts, just forgot to photo before construction. Anyway here`s the resultant part. Pic 1 The control gear and the upper bomb window frame are then painted.Pic 2 Along with the two previous parts, you add the acetate window and you have the bomb aiming window complete. Pic 3 The next job is to layer up the pilot`s control panel. This consists of the back plate, adhesive dial transfer,acetate panel and then the top plate. More minute detail still has to be added to the panel surface, in the way of buttons, switches and control levers but that`s for later. So here we are before the megga detailing. Pic 4 So, just another paint job on the rear gunners seat, yeah you guessed it, "BLACK". Pic 5 . This is where we are at the moment. Pic 6 What`s to come? Pilot seat pads Pilots seat belts Control panel detailing Oil tank retainer straps and filler caps. Then issue 22: This forms the pilots control panel mounting plate Plus, some box sections for some more of the control gear.Pic 7 Well, "That`s all folks", for know anyway. Suffice to say that this kit is a joy to build. Happy building, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Brilliant, loving this Del. The seats and instruments look fab, cant wait see more Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Brilliant, loving this Del. The seats and instruments look fab, cant wait see more Steve Cheers Steve, I`m loving this build. The detail to come is amazing, but you have to make sure it doesn`t drag you along too fast so you make mistakes. Thanks for looking in and the comments. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking great Del, really enjoying your build of this one...  . Incredible detail that looks as if a lot of patience is required to make it a success.... So looking forward to your next instalment.... Regards Alan
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loving the build Del wish i had one of these doing a fantastic job 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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This is a damn fine looking kit, going to enjoy following this
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Gandale wrote:Looking great Del, really enjoying your build of this one...  . Incredible detail that looks as if a lot of patience is required to make it a success.... So looking forward to your next instalment.... Regards Alan Hi Alan, Patience I need by the bucket load. This kit wants to drag you along at break neck speed, but I`ve got the brakes firmly on. This is such a great kit it deserves real respect and that`s exactly what it`s gonna get. Thanks for looking in nad the comments. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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dandare wrote:loving the build Del wish i had one of these doing a fantastic job regards Dan Hi Dan, These kits are about, but not cheap by any means and the instructions are in German. Thanks for looking in and the comments. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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davetwin wrote:This is a damn fine looking kit, going to enjoy following this Hi Dave, Fine kit indeed Dave and you ain`t seen nothing yet. Glad your enjoying it, makes for happy building when you have the support of members of the forum. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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