jeff2wings Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Plodding on , may have it done before Jan 1 st 2015 yet ! Think next time I will butt the tape edges , not overlap them like here , looks like it's been made by a shipyard on the Clyde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I feel embarassed, I've never achieved that standard of detail workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's just a bit of sticky tape Colin , would be good for simulating panels and hatches on your chippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Black nose? Most excellent covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm sure you're right Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That really is coming together nicely now' not sure I agree on the tape edges I think they look just perfect as they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks Phil,I was thinking more about its application on a scale model ,I have a couple of projects in mind that would need a polished metal finish , but I think I would use litho plate, but for dressing up a sports model like this using metal tape ,it’s just the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I guess its down to weight too, litho is bound to weigh more, isn't it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Yes ,but at least it's in the right place ,up front ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Well its official I have finished building ! there is nothing more to cut, sand, glue or carve into the shape of an aeroplane now that the elevators have been made and covered .And I’m even happy with the fin . just got to decide on the squadron colours , oh dear...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Great! 74, "Tiger" Squadron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 What's going in the front seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Posted by Colin Leighfield on 22/10/2014 21:27:20: Great! 74, "Tiger" Squadron! Very funny Colin !! I am trying to get this done in this year you know ! thinking of 604 county of Middlesex or 213 Cymaz , depends on what I can find on flea-bay ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Still plodding along as Tony B would say cowl just needs a top coat now , will finish off both top decks in satin and ,er,yes well ,um ,the fin......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 well i i could plod that well. that looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I really do like it.... how much are plans for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 If you would like the plans for this (72" barnstormer) or the 63" one you are most welcome to have my ones f.o.c. bit tatty though ! but remember that I have made a few mods from the plans . 63" ALMOST THERE ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Great, I bet your gagging to fly it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Cracking job Jeff John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 It is indeed a "cracking" job Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Barnstormer revisited So,having "finished" building Barnstormer RAF edition it was duly flown to great adulation and applause..................... Errr,no,that did't happen,it got stuck up in the loft with all my other planes and R/C stuff as a result of losing our flying site and not being able too find an alternative site/club. Well five years later,and with the possibility of going part time at work, I decided it was time to finish off some old projects,so far that has been the Bi-fly,Fair Legionaire and Wik super tiger (almost!).When the Barnstormer was dug out of the eaves it resembled a prune more than a sleek interceptor ! There was also a number of other things that I was less than happy with that I felt I could have done better. the blue covering had bubbled badly and the rudder as well stringers to flexible adding to covering issues ready for recovering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Since you’ve started the thread again, I’ve sold my bi-Stormer to a chap near Salisbury. He’s chuffed to bits with it. I’m glad it’s gone to a loving home. A DB bi Stormer is not just for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 This time I have used vinyl instead of trying to film over film,something I have never got the hang of a bit of soapy water makes it so much easier ! Next thing was to replace the stub axles this is a GP made axle ,it's made in two parts :i.e. a bolt with a rod rammed into it,but it looks a bit untidy with the nut &bolt look made from a 6 mm coach bolt much better with split pin and washer Edited By jeff2wings on 16/05/2019 21:29:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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