How did you do the cooling fins on the Hotchkiss MG?
Cheers,
Dick
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geogeezer
Joined: February 17, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 04:45 PM UTC
Chris, your Whippet is looking great. If not for the scale on the cutting board in the background, the engine cover looks as if it was hammered out of boiler plate at a scale of 1:1.
How did you do the cooling fins on the Hotchkiss MG?
Cheers,
Dick
How did you do the cooling fins on the Hotchkiss MG?
Cheers,
Dick
cdharwins
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 01:16 PM UTC
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Chris, your Whippet is looking great. If not for the scale on the cutting board in the background, the engine cover looks as if it was hammered out of boiler plate at a scale of 1:1.
How did you do the cooling fins on the Hotchkiss MG?
Cheers,
Dick
Wow, thanks for the kind words, Dick.
To make the cooling fins, I just wrapped small diameter wire tightly around the styrene rod. Piece o' cake.
Chris
captnenglish
Joined: May 20, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 04:33 PM UTC
My little vignette is shaping up quite nicely; I am going away with SWMBO for a couple of days, when I get back I will post some WIP pics.
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 06:29 AM UTC
Commenced rigging the masts. The topping lifts have beed added to the yard arms and painted. and the lower set of stays from the tops.
The foremast
The mainmast
More soon
Si
The foremast
The mainmast
More soon
Si
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 05:34 AM UTC
More progress on the rigging, all the rigging from the tops to the masts has been done, the gaff fitted to the mainmast & the ensign added.
The manufacture of the signal halyards has also begun, copper wire has been bent ober some 20 thou brass rod, and glued down, once the glue is dried they are painted a pale colour. Once dry, I will clip the brass rod close to the wire,some darker brown paint will be dabbed over the cut ends of rod, to represent the blocks.
Si
The manufacture of the signal halyards has also begun, copper wire has been bent ober some 20 thou brass rod, and glued down, once the glue is dried they are painted a pale colour. Once dry, I will clip the brass rod close to the wire,some darker brown paint will be dabbed over the cut ends of rod, to represent the blocks.
Si
JackFlash
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 03:52 AM UTC
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". . .Wow. From initial construction to airbrush disasters to my ultimate nightmare that is rigging, this kit has been quite the experience. I would love to try WWI subjects again, but I think I'll restrict myself to the larger 1/32 kits to ensure I can actually work on them. Best of luck to everyone else, and I'll be watching the other entries too!"
Sorry to catch this so late but the Nieuport 28 landing gear is too far back.
JackFlash
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 04:21 AM UTC
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Greetings all,
Just stopping by to declare my intentions. Here.
To start I'll crack the box on the Roden 1:35 Armoured car 1914 Pattern and see if I can get an interesting setting for it in a diorama.
Here begins the images. The dualies are a bit complicated by nature and the through & through illustrations of the instructions make the work easier but can be misread if not studied.
The back side shows the discoloured stress area when trying to cap the axle shroud for the wheel center.
JackFlash
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 04:23 AM UTC
Here I have completed one set of the dualies (for the rear) and one single (for the front). Very careful study of the instructions is warranted. There are 3 frets of tires (Or tyres as you prefer) & wheels. One set is for the spares.
The round cone discs at right are forms for the spoked wheels and can give you the right depth for the 6 different centers.
The round cone discs at right are forms for the spoked wheels and can give you the right depth for the 6 different centers.
JackFlash
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 04:25 AM UTC
Even though the undersurface of the motor has a short shot it will be covered by the installation of the oil pan cover.
Whitey
Joined: September 20, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 09:27 AM UTC
This kit is fighting me every step of the way; but is, nevertheless, coming along slowly.
geogeezer
Joined: February 17, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 04:26 PM UTC
Hi Si,
You must have a remarkable team of trained spiders helping with the rigging. Outstanding!
Cheers
Dick
You must have a remarkable team of trained spiders helping with the rigging. Outstanding!
Cheers
Dick
geogeezer
Joined: February 17, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 04:32 PM UTC
Hi Stephen,
The Camel looks very nice, and I wouldn't have noticed the difference in the undercarriage if you hadn't pointed it out. I'll be following the Rolls armored car with great interest.
Cheers
Dick
The Camel looks very nice, and I wouldn't have noticed the difference in the undercarriage if you hadn't pointed it out. I'll be following the Rolls armored car with great interest.
Cheers
Dick
geogeezer
Joined: February 17, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 05:03 PM UTC
Hi All, 
A brief update on progress with Captain Claud Williams' stripped down Model T light patrol car.
The image above shows the chassis with the firewall/cowling, floorboard, steering column, and fuel tank installed. The scratch-built seat and tray sub-assemblies, and side tank will be next.
The above view shows the chassis with the seat and tray in position but not glued.
Side view showing seat and tray in position. The right brake rod (stainless steel wire) is visible under the chassis. Scratch-built condenser is installed in the cowling.
Next comes wiring and plumbing, and the figure of Captain Williams. I may have to become an orthopedic surgeon to fit him in, and unfortunately, he may end up with a peg-leg, because there isn't a lot of room for his feet.
Cheers
Dick
A brief update on progress with Captain Claud Williams' stripped down Model T light patrol car.
The image above shows the chassis with the firewall/cowling, floorboard, steering column, and fuel tank installed. The scratch-built seat and tray sub-assemblies, and side tank will be next.
The above view shows the chassis with the seat and tray in position but not glued.
Side view showing seat and tray in position. The right brake rod (stainless steel wire) is visible under the chassis. Scratch-built condenser is installed in the cowling.
Next comes wiring and plumbing, and the figure of Captain Williams. I may have to become an orthopedic surgeon to fit him in, and unfortunately, he may end up with a peg-leg, because there isn't a lot of room for his feet.
Cheers
Dick
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 10:05 PM UTC
Hi Dick, yup I do have team of trained spiders, boris, boris & incy, they are looking at some of the longer runs to come with horror, The model T is looking great, following with much interest.
Stephen, good start on the armoured car, & Axel, looking good so far, watching both builds as well
keep it up guys
Si
Stephen, good start on the armoured car, & Axel, looking good so far, watching both builds as well
keep it up guys
Si
AlanL
Joined: August 12, 2005
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Posted: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 12:14 AM UTC
Hi Stephen,
Coming along well.
Hi Dick, Nice choice, looking good.
Hi Simon,
Boat just keeps getting better.
Hi Alex,
Looks like your winning the battle.
Some updates on the trench,
Just working on another figure conversion, a chap carrying a log.
Keep up the great work guys.
Al
Coming along well.
Hi Dick, Nice choice, looking good.
Hi Simon,
Boat just keeps getting better.
Hi Alex,
Looks like your winning the battle.
Some updates on the trench,
Just working on another figure conversion, a chap carrying a log.
Keep up the great work guys.
Al
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 03:28 AM UTC
These past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of progress on some very complex projects, and I am really excited to see you guys pushing forward with them. Keep up the OUTSTANDING work gentlemen!
Stephen, thanks for catching the landing gear situation on Robby's Nieuport Did the center cap on the back of your Rolls Royce's wheel deform, or did it just develop stress marks?
Stephen, thanks for catching the landing gear situation on Robby's Nieuport
Did the center cap on the back of your Rolls Royce's wheel deform, or did it just develop stress marks?JackFlash
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 01:43 PM UTC
Greetings Jeremy,
The fit is tight and as I pressed it in place it developed the stress marks. No splitting or cracking yet. But on the next two sets I'll route out the locator holes a bit.
The fit is tight and as I pressed it in place it developed the stress marks. No splitting or cracking yet. But on the next two sets I'll route out the locator holes a bit.
cdharwins
Joined: October 28, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 02:51 AM UTC
Lots of great work, as always!! And a great variety of subjects, too.
I did a small amount of work during the week:
Muffler:
The first engnie vent:
I'm not that happy with the vent; it's a little too long and interferes with the tracks....I'm going to take it apart and try again. Maybe I'll see what it looks like with three louvers instead of four.
Chris
I did a small amount of work during the week:
Muffler:
The first engnie vent:
I'm not that happy with the vent; it's a little too long and interferes with the tracks....I'm going to take it apart and try again. Maybe I'll see what it looks like with three louvers instead of four.
Chris
captnenglish
Joined: May 20, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 04:27 AM UTC
After seeing all of the incredible work that s being done on this campaign, it is with some trepidation that I post my WIP photo of my little vignette entitled "That one is a SPAD." 
Lots of work to be done and no the skintones are not that light in person, but I have not gotten around shading and highlighting anything yet. This fgures are just test fit, which I am glad I did as the RFC private seems to have a gimpy leg that I will have to add groundwork under. 
Lots of work to be done and no the skintones are not that light in person, but I have not gotten around shading and highlighting anything yet. This fgures are just test fit, which I am glad I did as the RFC private seems to have a gimpy leg that I will have to add groundwork under. cdharwins
Joined: October 28, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 09:20 AM UTC
Matthew, the picture didn't show up. We want to see your work, try it again dude!
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 10:43 AM UTC
This is the line of code that you need to copy and paste.
You find it when you click the little chain link symbol next to the line of code you find below your image while in the KitMaker gallery.
Nice work, but please give us some closeups!
captnenglish
Joined: May 20, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 11:28 AM UTC
Thanks Jeremy, I thought that was what I did, anyway somehow I always manage to screw that up. I have done some more work and will post tomorrow or Monday as time permits. I will also work on my pics skills (though it may not be me it may be my digicam 
)
)vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 03:52 PM UTC
Not a problem, the process is a little odd.
Just fyi, if you hold a piece of cardstock at an angle in front of the flash it will deflect the light giving you an indirect lighting source which well help prevent the white out or "hot" areas. Take a few practice shots and you'll get the hang of it real quick. I love not having to really on film anymore
Just fyi, if you hold a piece of cardstock at an angle in front of the flash it will deflect the light giving you an indirect lighting source which well help prevent the white out or "hot" areas. Take a few practice shots and you'll get the hang of it real quick. I love not having to really on film anymore
steph2102
Joined: April 23, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 07:23 AM UTC
Good evening, full of beautiful things in this campaign. Richard your ford T is superb. Alan ,your decors is very ressenblant . Simon, I am very impretionner by the fineness of the details, really bravo.voici some pictures of my "bus".
steph
steph
captnenglish
Joined: May 20, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 07:38 AM UTC
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Not a problem, the process is a little odd.
Just fyi, if you hold a piece of cardstock at an angle in front of the flash it will deflect the light giving you an indirect lighting source which well help prevent the white out or "hot" areas. Take a few practice shots and you'll get the hang of it real quick. I love not having to really on film anymore
I will give that a try thanks.
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