B-29-96-BW 45-21800 mothership
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92 4 June 2021, 22:47
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So we start with the bomb bay modifications.
First of all, remove the part between the two bays to make one, long bay.
Also, mark out where I think the cut out is at the back for X-1 tailplanes. Based on available pictures and reverse engineering from other scale items.
Once happy with the bomb bay mods, then comes the turret removals. Or more correctly, 3 turrets, two Astrodomes..
Oh then have to also modify one bulkhead and underside with a recess for the nose..
All from scratch.. can see the spares bin being abused something chronic
4 June 2021, 22:56
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Have some resin on order. Have had an strange idea on how to fill out the turret holes.
First option was doing superglue casting, which is as strange as it sounds but has worked for me in the past for rebuilding rotor blades.
The other is using resin and in place casting. if it works will save a lot of time de-turreting this monster.
5 June 2021, 00:21
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Soo, quick progress pics.. Turrets roughly filled over, will tidy up once fueslage is buttoned up.
Been marking out on the side where cutouts, sway braces, and where on the other I have to put the lift.
9 June 2021, 23:37
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Damn damn damn ! taking notes !!! I have had this kind of build in mind for a long time, but always lacked proper references for modifications to the mothership.
Keeps it going.
Cheers.
10 June 2021, 07:45
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Shouldn't you be adding strengthening to your bench first? This is going to be a very interesting build. Good luck with your experimental techniques 🙂
10 June 2021, 08:11
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Thanks guys, Mathieu, will at the end share what references i have found.
Bruce, thanks the bench can cope 😉
10 June 2021, 16:24
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Only thing ambitious about it is the hope I can get the Mothership nose decals.
Other than that, its all just basic modelling... just bigger....and with a couple of magnets thrown in.
Of course, she'll need to sit on her nose wheel, which by my figuring means I need to stash about 500 - 750g of weight in the front of her.. if anything like B-25's i did of monogram's then I can stash some in the engine nacelles, then in the space the fwd belly turret would have sat.
11 June 2021, 00:01
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Having looked at what your ambitions are here, I am in awe of your courage and ingenuity and bravery to tackle such a project. ! :-0
The super glue casting sounds fascinating and you must do a special post on how it's done for all of us to see. 👍
Finally. Augie, are you possibly thinking of entering this build in a competition when complete. ? As it sounds like it would be a world beater, having never seen anything like or similar to this idea of yours ever.
I am now following this build with keen interest. 😉
13 June 2021, 08:49
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Heyy Kezza,
usual seat is free 🙂
I think for the superglue casting, I did kinda do an explination when I repaired UH-1 blades with it.
I've actually not thought of entering it into a competition, too scared too i think lol
13 June 2021, 09:59
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Well, bomb bay extension for the X-1 nose is cut..
Next the rear ones, Just need to confirm shape
16 June 2021, 22:50
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Hi Kezza,
Research for this is interesting. Firstly, with the pictures you need to be careful with dates.. as the B-29 first converted as XS-1 dropship, was soon modified to also drop the X-1A also, which was longer by some 5 feet.
So for the time I am doing the B-29 had black underside still which circa 1947 mean she would have seen both XS-1 062 and 063 with original mods..
So its a fun game of going through what high res pictures I can to then try and find reference points to work out mods etc... fortunately the X-1's are the easy part. 🙂
17 June 2021, 09:15
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No doubt. It will be as accurate as you can make it.
Research can drive you nuts. 😉
17 June 2021, 11:07
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It can, but all part of the fun... I think lol
Not going nuts on the cockpit of the 29, aint going to be able to see much sadly
17 June 2021, 12:02
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Are you putting bodies in Augie always gives a sense of size not that a 48 B29 is little.
17 June 2021, 18:17
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LOl Kezza, your not helping its already making me twitch! 😛
David, I was going to do a couple beside it for scale.. not that it needs it really, B-29's are not small lol
17 June 2021, 18:28
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If you want a ton of 1/48 figures. You can have mine. All rescued from my now dismantled B-17G diorama. All you have to do is soak them in paint remover and zippo, a complete ground crew. Just say the word and they are yours. 🙂 👍
17 June 2021, 20:51
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Thanks Kezza, its much appreciated, I have a load of them from the B-17 and others 🙂
17 June 2021, 20:53
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So the weights I ordered came.. 3KG of tyre weights.
The next two pictures are how much weight is needed to keep her on her wheels.. 300g.
18 June 2021, 15:22
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Nice work Augie, and hopefully the nose gear can support that extra weight. 👍 You got a link for the weights that you used?
18 June 2021, 17:13
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Hi James,
I think it can.. guess we'll see lol.
This is the link as requested
amazon.co.uk/gp/prod..00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
18 June 2021, 18:26
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Hi David,
No, used them on my B-25, the same B-25 every 6 weeks I have to straighten the undercarriage because of her weight and that I used metal legs..
18 June 2021, 19:25
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Test fit after cutting out the rear recesses for the fin. That's held just on the magnet too.
21 June 2021, 00:59
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Augie. This is going to look spectacular. ! Now I see the X-1 in position, the imagination takes over. 🙂 🙂
21 June 2021, 14:08
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Thanks Robert, Kerry 🙂
Glad you guys like, lot of work to go but starting to give me hope.
21 June 2021, 14:09
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Thanks Roberto,
Roland, There was orange one.. and a white one 🙂 The orange one is still in the box but thats to be built too.
21 June 2021, 15:52
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"Here we can see the mothership carrying her young."
Nice work, Augie. 👍
21 June 2021, 16:36
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So, taped together, hung from ceiling.. think I am mad right? well maybe, but it also lets me view it from angles that match reference photo's to make sure things are in right place 🙂
21 June 2021, 19:14
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Thanks James, I think your right, I think the cuts are just right.. so just need to fettle the nose recess and get the B-29 cockpit done so I can get it togther..
21 June 2021, 19:22
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I agree with James - absolutely spectacular, even at this stage of assembly. Fantastic!
21 June 2021, 19:42
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Joining in late to the party. Why put so much weight, when you can hang it gloriously from the ceiling. And speaking of the ceiling, quite a nice collection of Phantoms you have there Augie.
21 June 2021, 19:54
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Now that's a nice double ugly stash ! Hope you tested the magnets before hanging them so high.. keep it up. Cheers
21 June 2021, 19:59
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Thanks Robert and David 🙂
Maciej, the weight is so she's not an arse sitter when she's done.. the hanging is just so I can see angles better.
Matthieu, thank you yes Its a lovely rhino stash and I will be adding to it..
The magnet had been tested, its good for about 200g weight and the XS-1 is about 120 so I should be fine.
21 June 2021, 21:07
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Yeah, my (not so clear) point was that hanging from the ceiling would be grand, rather than having her on her wheels. Should have used a smiley or something.
300 g is a lot, hope the gear holds up.
21 June 2021, 21:46
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Ohh 🙂 Yeah well I did think it but I want to have it beside the other XS-1
Gear seems to stand up to it so far, better than the metal ones I used in past.
21 June 2021, 22:03
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Two images showing the mount I have made on the wing spar to attach the XS-1
22 June 2021, 21:30
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I love it when I see peoples creative juices start to flow. ! Look out folks. ! Augie is in one of here moods. !!! hehehehe 🙂 🙂 👍
22 June 2021, 21:55
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Lol thanks Kezza 🙂 It does the job and does not look too out of place once painted up and the XS-1 installed. I'm re-watching The right stuff on how they depicted some of the internals of the B-29..
22 June 2021, 22:36
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"The right stuff." !! Awsome stuff on how these guys were 'chosen' to be the first astronauts. !
Because they, 'knew systems' as they said. Chuck Yeager especially. 👍
Seat of their pants flying with all feed back 'through the stick'. 🙂
I once read about how hot it got in the cockpit of the X-1, 2, and3. That things were too hot to touch coming to the end of each flight. Jeez. ! Courage by the truck loads. 🙂
23 June 2021, 00:39
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Yeah its quite amazing 🙂 then they largely got forgotten about for a few years as they were not astronauts
23 June 2021, 07:28
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Just like those American negro women who worked out mathematically how to put the first men into space. ! Youtube Video
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23 June 2021, 10:00
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Hi David, No.. planning to to one loaded, (with a dolly if needed) one with wheels.
24 June 2021, 00:06
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So, photo's to follow, fueslague is together, wings on. tried her on her legs.. fell on her arse..
Another 70g of weight needed between nacells and in gaps..
so we're at about 400g weight needed in the front to not arse sit.
28 June 2021, 22:01
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And the new wing is being added to the house.........................when. ? :-/
Crikey Augie !!!. I bet that when the Leprechauns see this in its finished state, they will want to fly it. !
There must be a smile a mile wide on your face as you progress with your adventure. 👍 🙂
You have got us all eating pop corn and drinking heaps of our favorite beverage. 😉
I love what you have done. I tipps me lid. 👍 🙂
29 June 2021, 04:55
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Lol kezza, no new wing, just more shelves at some point.
Its coming along alright, decided I am going to try something new so going to be trying to foil this one
a few more filling and patching sessions to go to get the holes vanished and a few seams that popped after gluing the wings on....
She's not light lol
29 June 2021, 07:56
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The weight factor is something I wondered about. Especially all the mention of metal landing gear.
The BMF sounds a good idea. Maybe 2 or 3 sheets. ?
Now you have to worry about the roof joists holding that thing above your head. !
After all this work and planning. Are you thinking of competing with it. ?
🙂 👍
29 June 2021, 08:11
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Yeah weight factor I learned the hard way with my Russian B-25.. bloody thing ended up weighing over a kilo with weights and it bends the metal undercarriage I used.. I end up straightening it once a month lol. The plastic gear in this thing is immense and I think its actually stronger.
The BMF, not sure, waiting on the adhesive to arrive, then going to use baking foil and some burnishing techniques to get differentiation of tone.
As for competing with it, No idea. Probably not tho.
29 June 2021, 08:26
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BMF I use is ordinary kitchen foil and spray a quick dry adhesive, not too thick or it looks lumpy.
29 June 2021, 09:15
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Soo, two more pics, as you can see started on the glazing.. However there is a slight gap issue to over come.
Will be fun!
29 June 2021, 21:03
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Well I think I have found a solution, need to dry fit a few things.. will update
29 June 2021, 23:10
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Quick update with pics. So canopy is together, needed to ensure a good fit.
Slight mod to the Cockpit area, these thin fillets, will once the canopy is fitted, let me fill where needed without it filling back into the cockpit area and leaving white areas.
Then, my first ever foiled part. A test piece on one of the un-used bay doors.
3 July 2021, 19:00
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You never use metal foil before and you choose this huge baby to try? Wow, respect!
3 July 2021, 19:03
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Lol Spanjaard, before I was able to use my wax gilt method to do metal finishes, but this birds too big for it. So thought I'd give the foil a try 😄
3 July 2021, 19:08
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You are simply awesome - keep my fingers crossed for your success in foiling 😉
3 July 2021, 19:52
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Deep admiration Augie. 👍
The progress you are making is commendable, and especially with the BMF on the bomb bay door. !🙂
If the BMF is too much of a task. I would like to suggest the tubes of true metal colours from 'Interactive', as these spread a long way from a small amount and it's 'buffable' too once it is dry, and really gets a wonderful smooth finish that looks quite real.
One thing for sure.
You have the worlds attention. 😉 👍
PS. Your work bench top when your finished with it should be framed and mounted on your hobby room wall as testament to all the mods you have done over the years. Some deep scoring is found there. 😉 😉 😉
3 July 2021, 20:45
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Thanks Kezza,
The BMF, I think is going to be easier that the true colours metal.. I tried them and can never get a good finish 🙁
The desk, is well scored, not bad for only 5yrs old.. gotta love cheap kitchen top lol
3 July 2021, 21:30
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Hi Roland, yep, thats weights that will sit behind the engines, 425g in total has been needed to get her to sit on her nose.
3 July 2021, 22:44
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And so foiling begins, and I spill the bottle 🙁 so ordered new bottle. got some so can continue.
4 July 2021, 23:35
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I was going too compliment you on how nice your legs look, but then, on closer inspection, I realized it's a tea towel or something similar. !!! Cheated I feel. !
But the BMF is coming along nicely, and it hide no detail. In fact, it shows more than you want to see at times. 🙂 👍
5 July 2021, 03:11
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Thanks Kezza 🙂
thats going to be the only problem with it.. how it does over the turret filling
5 July 2021, 07:18
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Augie. I do believe that if you only cover the frame of the turrets, there will not be a problem. thin strips cut to rough size and burnished into the frame edges will have them looking quite cool.
5 July 2021, 08:00
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Not yet, but she's a handful. Once wings are done, will start on the fuselage.
6 July 2021, 17:41
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How many sheets do you think you will need Augie. Not counting the 'waste'. ? hehehehehe 👍 🙂
6 July 2021, 21:43
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Kezza, suspect I will use the whole 10m roll I bought.. but hey, its kitchen foil so less than £2 spent..
6 July 2021, 21:59
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Smart move Augie. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Here I was thinking it was the BMF product you were using. !
6 July 2021, 22:04
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I wonder if there is a way to polish the metal sheets without damaging them.
I vaguely remember reading in a book some 30 years ago, about putting alu foil in hot water with egg shells to change the texture of the metal, making it matte iirc. Never tried this out myself. Hm, now that I think about it, probably a bad idea with self adhesive foil.
8 July 2021, 08:23
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i would have never thought that kitchen aluminium foil would look this good 🙂
8 July 2021, 08:24
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@ Treehugger:- Yeah I heard about some of the techniques like egg shells too, but as its the first attempt wanted to keep it simple and rely on some painting techniques after to weather / tone it.
It polishes ok with Brasso and maybe with a wash of future over it.
@Spanjaard:- Thanks 🙂 Its a surprise to be me too to be fair, If it was the BMF stuff would of cost me about £40, so fair its been £4 for the glue and £1.50 for the foil lol.
8 July 2021, 10:23
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and you have plenty of glue (and foil) for a few models 😉
there is quite a few modelling products that can be replaced with household variations 😉
8 July 2021, 12:24
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One wings now completed, now to finish the other and get the glazing faired in, once done its fueslage foiling..
8 July 2021, 19:11
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I am super impressed with your results Augie. "I tipps me lid. 😉 Well done !!!
8 July 2021, 21:42
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This looks good. Is this really just kitchen aluminium foil? How do you keep it so smooth?
Or is it rather easy to roll any wrinkles out of the foil?
9 July 2021, 06:40
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Thanks guys 🙂
WhiteGlint, it really is just kitchen foil, i use paper burnishing sticks to smooth it onto the plastic and remove any blemishes that come up
9 July 2021, 15:10
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Thanks Augie. Looking forward to see this metal bird in its full glory. 👍
10 July 2021, 07:00
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Hi Rui, the glue is Micro Metal Foil Adhesive
I'm using it not exactly to instructions but it works well.
10 July 2021, 11:00
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Mhhm not sure, smells a little "sweeter" micro krystal clear is straight PVA from what I can tell.. the foil stuff is a little different
10 July 2021, 23:29
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There is 'suspended' raw latex in the Microscale Foil adhesive. That is the 'glue'.
11 July 2021, 06:14
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Ahhh that'll be it.. Its an ok glue, but it bleeds from under panels very easily..
11 July 2021, 11:05
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quick update with where we're at. Donks are almost complete, wings are done.. ready to start on the fueslage now glazing it fixed
11 July 2021, 20:41
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Genuinely shocked that it's just kitchen foil... Looks incredible!! Keep up the good work
11 July 2021, 22:01
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Your Superfortress is coming along very nicely. I have seen this approach for reproducing NMF using foils with mixed results in the past, it sure is a challenging process. You seem to have it mastered. Have you experimented to see how well paint and finishing materials will stick to the foil?
12 July 2021, 00:08
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Hi John, I've experimented on one of the unused bomb bay doors with foil to see how the rest will work.
Decals will be fine with my usual softner and fixer, weathering wise, oils are on the cards and behave well enough (the metal finish is actually better than the plastic in this respect.) Paints are the same so it shouldnt be too much of a pain
12 July 2021, 00:53
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What are you using to apply the glue for the foil? How thin do you have to put it on?
12 July 2021, 00:54
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Very cool Augie - looking forward to watching your progress through the build.
12 July 2021, 01:03
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Thanks John 🙂
Skywalker, I am using Microscales Micro metal foil adhesive for this. I brush it on, wait about 2-3 mins then begin to place the foil. I use paper burnishing sticks to get it to sit and to flatten out onto the panel.
12 July 2021, 01:06
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🙂 🙂 🙂 I think your amazing. 👍 👍
It must be the dark ale, or...................uisge na beatha. 😉 Cheers. 👍
12 July 2021, 03:38
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Canberra is thinking I am crazy and slightly sore with me after taking a wing tip from the B-29 across the face earlier lol
12 July 2021, 10:51
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And foiling continues, only 3 panels but that took 2 hours.
Theres also a strip on the nail (not in view)
12 July 2021, 19:31
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Hey Augie - how are you getting different shades with the metal? Are you running it in different directions, or are you polishing it?
12 July 2021, 23:27
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Hi John,
Running it in different directions is exactly how I am shading it. Even after its been polished up further, it still has a good shade effect.
Some are also done with the matt side of the foil up instead of down.
13 July 2021, 00:52
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A little more of a naked pic of her, more panels on and quickly buffed to make sure the finish is working
13 July 2021, 19:07
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I was worried about the puttied surface near the tail and it shows. Are you going to leave it as is Augs?
13 July 2021, 19:27
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Hi Maciej,
No, those are going to come off and be fixed just needed to get it so I could see it 🙂
13 July 2021, 19:48
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An awful lot of work for sure, but worth every second. Very realistic result !
13 July 2021, 19:52
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Bit of a temp spike here in the UK, so having to put modelling on hold until the temps cool.
18 July 2021, 17:42
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Same for me. I airbrush in my garage due to the fumes and it is 85F / 29C in there this past week. After a spray session, I look like I have been swimming.
18 July 2021, 18:00
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Yeah, I brush paint.. plus it really does not react well with the foil glue
18 July 2021, 18:08
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Looking as good as we all thought it would Augie. 👍
Question. What are you dissolving the excess glue with. ?
I have been reading on other modelling sites and blogs that water is the way to go. Given that any chemical solvent can seep / bleed under the foil and spoil the adhesion. (Just a thought). 😉
Wonderful results are happening for you girl. Well done. 👍 👍 👍
18 July 2021, 18:39
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Thanks Kezza
for excess, water and when needed some lighter fluid.. seems to work so far 😄
18 July 2021, 20:37
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Hi Augie. Great Subject, great build, she comes along very nicely. I wouldn't be that courageous to put foil on a monster like this, kudos!
19 July 2021, 21:04
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Thanks Thomas 🙂
Thanks Clifford, you had other things to worry about, glad you like her
19 July 2021, 21:43
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I have been "kicking" around the idea of using foil on my B-36, your results are surely inspiring. My only worry would be, would the white paint stick to the foil on the belly? I would not try to use acrylic's, it would have to be enamel or laquer.
20 July 2021, 01:37
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And so, sorting the top begins, some foiling had to come off.. and then as I was sorting it, I decided to sort the glazing fit. fingers crossed.
20 July 2021, 18:55
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So some seepage under the canopy of filler.. bugger.. but other than that, its nicely fitted in now.
20 July 2021, 21:28
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Thanks Clifford, I'm just crazy to try things 🙂 would not say master at it.
21 July 2021, 01:02
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If you wanted to, you could use strips off a silver decal sheet to paint the outside of the canopy, but I would think the strips would have to be cut as bent shapes to match the curvature of the forward canopy. I have a few colored decal sheets (whole sheets), but haven't tries this myself. Presumably silver decals are not transparent.
21 July 2021, 07:04
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Good idea Treehugger, I also have some thin aluminium tape, that I was thinking of trying to do similar with.
21 July 2021, 07:18
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I would also check to see if the metal frame around the canopy on the nose, have straight corners, or if there is some oval shape in each corner where the metal bands cross each other. If there is oval shapes, then maybe easier to just use masking tape as usual I am thinking, because then one can easily include the oval corners when painting, something that isn't practical if putting on tape or strips of decal sheets on the canopy framework.
21 July 2021, 07:37
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They look to be rounded, but at 1:48 the radius is going to be too small.. same with if its raised or not as on real 29's they look flush
21 July 2021, 08:30
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Augie. Have you ever used the buffing metalizer paints from Testors. ?
It is meant for air brush application, but can be brushed on in thin applications and buffed to a high shine.
Just wondering mate. 😉
25 July 2021, 22:03
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Not testors ones, but I have humbrol. For the nose area I am trying the wax method, with a slight difference. Once its dried, polishing it with a bit of foil.. works fairly well oddly 🤔
26 July 2021, 00:09
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Its bizzare but its working. I'll have to get some more pics up, she's progressing, only the backend to do
26 July 2021, 09:03
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You go Lass, It is just amazing what you are doing with this kit.
26 July 2021, 23:20
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So I've been slow with updates, so here's a pic of her current status.
The front 2 inches is actually not foiled, as I could not get it to conform to the curves, so its my usual wax method polished to a shine with foil, then just normal paper.
27 July 2021, 23:29
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Exceptional results Augie. 👍 And the use of paper and the wax paint and polishing of that material sounds like that bees knees. 😉
Very creative indeed.
When did you discover the paper/wax polish effect. ? That is something I would have never given a thought. Just brilliant. 🙂🙂 🙂
27 July 2021, 23:54
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This is great work Augie. Still? questioning your sanity? Don't worry we all lost that during this Zombie Apocalypse!!!!! If you weren't before you might well be Bat s#it crazy by now! 🙂
28 July 2021, 00:45
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I was wondering if your using powerful small neodymium magnets to hold the X-1 in place like i plan to do with the 1/72 scale build i want to do after the Apocalypse...
28 July 2021, 00:48
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Wow, very careful work panel by panel! 👍
For work that lasts indefinitely, you need music that plays indefinitely. 😉
28 July 2021, 05:01
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@Kerry:- The paper and wax guilt, was a first as I usually don't polish it up usually but needed to get it to match the foil in this case
@Glenn:- Sanity still questioned, the magnets I am using are Neodynium ones.
@ Clifford, Bughunter, Bruce Thanks guys 🙂
28 July 2021, 08:17
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So some seams are still showing.. they have been sanded to within a inch of their lives, filled, puttyed and they wont F*$k off.
so its no perfect, but I really love how it looks.
More importantly, its slowly getting more and more silver..
28 July 2021, 22:30
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more foiling.. think I have about 3 more evenings of foiling then should be done.
30 July 2021, 00:16
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The work with the foil is really worth it. What a difference it makes! It looks brilliant
30 July 2021, 10:27
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Superb work, the rendering of aluminum leaf is simply fantastic. I did not know this technique.
30 July 2021, 14:41
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I should have stolen your idea on my Kondor, possibly with the matt side facing outwards. I wanted to use thicker foil, but that didn't work because of the shape of the fuselage. It didn't turn out so great with paint.
30 July 2021, 15:15
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I know, but I mounted already to many parts around, so this time it is really to late.
30 July 2021, 15:52
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@Clifford Go for it. you'll be suprised
@Bughunter Fair enough I can understand.
30 July 2021, 18:17
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thanks Argento, its foil.
Roland, coming from a modeller like you thats quite an honour 🙂
30 July 2021, 20:04
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There, I say thank you, also for these inspiring pictures. You applied this difficult technique with such a convincing result, so really full respect!
30 July 2021, 20:10
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Quick update, as you can see foiling is nearly complete, I got some black on the underside as you can see, its quite imposing size wise lol
5 August 2021, 23:55
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The whole world modeling fraternity is watching this amazing adventure Augie. 🙂 And no wonder. ! This slice of history has never been attempted by anyone. Be sure to send some images to Revell/Monogram, as they will no doubt love to see what you have achieved. 👍 👍 👍
6 August 2021, 04:33
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@Nathan: Thanks, they are a pain freehand lol
@John: Thank you! its amazing how much filler was needed
@Robert: Thanks
@Kezza: Lol thanks m'amigo, I cannae be the first silly enough to try this but you manage to make me blush lol
@Bruce: Thanks m8
@Erik: Thanks 🙂 I still look at it slightly amazed its really metal covered now
6 August 2021, 08:38
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How have I missed this????
Just incredible levels of detail……… I'm not worthy!
6 August 2021, 09:08
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Thanks David 🙂
Kezza, I have, but it still marks a little.. but then its like weathering too oddly. Else its just too clean lol
6 August 2021, 10:10
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Thanks Glint, its better in the flesh, the metal is just so shiny its hard to get a good pic of.
6 August 2021, 10:23
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Hi Augie, Just looking on the feed at work - Way outta my own skillset, but I too think the technique is paying dividends, the model(s) are looking fabulous 🙂
6 August 2021, 15:40
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I have been watching this build for a while now in quiet fascination. Simple amazing work.
6 August 2021, 16:27
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You're welcome Augie.
BTW… my last sentence should have read: 'simply amazing work' I'm sure there is nothing simple about the project; it looks like a challenging endeavour, which is probably proving to be very satisfying ?
6 August 2021, 22:34
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That looks great, Augie! That is a lot of plastic to cover, and the metal looks fantatastic!
7 August 2021, 00:04
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I agree with everyone, just fantastic work. What did you use to smooth the foil out when you put it down?
7 August 2021, 01:10
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I agree with everyone, just fantastic work. What did you use to smooth the foil out when you put it down?
7 August 2021, 01:10
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What about riveting? Not trying to sound elitist or something, just thought it might look awesome with rivets. Though, if there were rivets from before, then perhaps there is a risk of punching through the foil if unwittingly making a rivet where there is a moulded rivet cavity hidden under the foil. I guess, if the kit had rivets, it would show at this point through the foil. Also, riveting would be a lot of work, but perhaps one could limit the riveting to some select spots. Ofc, I don't know if such planes have noticeable rivets. Some planes afaik had their surface made flush in places to increase speed. I think I've read that the Mustang P-51 had flush surfaces.
7 August 2021, 09:54
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Thanks guys
To smooth the foil down, i've been using paper burnishing sticks which work a treat.
Treehugger, riviets are an interesting question, i have rivets to put around the glazing to replace whats been lost sanding it in to fit. They were raised so obvious. The rest, is harder as b-29's were flush riveted. I've as yet not given much thought to replicating then as pictures i've seen of 21800 does not readily show them up
7 August 2021, 17:02
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Can't decide if 14 is nicer view than 42, so maybe something that shares the best of both? Please ? Your careful progress is inspiring my baby steps. Patience and care yield glorious results ????
8 August 2021, 18:43
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I like the look of the X-1 waiting on the shoulder of Canberra on the last photo 😄
23 August 2021, 20:34
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Ha thanks Robert, yeah its ready and waiting for it to be able to take its place.
Engines are on the 29, last bits of foiling to do still on the tail and then decals are up.
23 August 2021, 21:29
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What a change this is for you Augie. 🙂
Not one single brush was harmed in the production of this adventure. !
Wow and wow again. :-P
What are you going to top this one with. ??? .......? 😉
I love it. 👍 👍 👍
(And who was the smart ass who said Coke is not good for anything.?) 🙂 🙂
24 August 2021, 00:44
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Thanks Rui
@ Kezza 🙂 Thanks Kezza, some brushes were harmed but nothing too bad.
For my next trick once this one is done.. I dont know actually, I was eyeing up my B-1
And yea, the coke shelf ends were a moment of madness with some superglue lol
24 August 2021, 08:08
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Finally made it here... wow, what a cool job! Never tried foil and still keeping a respect-distance to this technique - not to speak about this magnitude...
Looks outstanding all over, my compliments! 👍
25 August 2021, 13:28
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🙂 Thanks Slavo, its been emotional this one.. but for the size, I cant fault the foil.
25 August 2021, 19:27
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So, in contact with a decal printers to get nose art and BuNo printed for her.
28 August 2021, 19:36
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Me too, been doing some bits on her, last foil on her arse is done.. Little tidying to do around there. Decals have started, just the national markings so far.
28 August 2021, 22:00
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I got to agree Augie. 🙂
There is nothing better on a girls than a well foiled ass. (hehehehehe) And a well placed decal of a tattoo. ! what. ?!
28 August 2021, 22:05
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It is unbelievable how good and real (it is real, I know) it looks. Amazing result👍.
30 August 2021, 09:58
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Quick pic, they have arrived, perhaps the most expensive decals I have ever purchased. £70 custom printed.
And now I have spare.... anyone?
14 September 2021, 17:57
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Lol yeah, hard to belive when its 15ft long.. The 29 is just huge compared to most of the birds I have built.. the bone will be bigger lol
14 September 2021, 18:37
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The effort was worth it: NMF looks superb! I agree with bughunter: a bigger work bench would be good🙂
Augie: did you do the artwork yourself?
14 September 2021, 18:38
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Hi Bernhard,
Thank you very much 🙂 the, artwork was originally knocked up by me, the printer worked some magic on it also.
14 September 2021, 19:25
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lol thanks Roland, yeah its shiny alright. the a-10 looks further along than it is.. most of that is tape so I could work out the weight needed up front.
14 September 2021, 19:33
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There should be a 'selfie' with you holding your bird, and the smile that goes with it. 👍
A BIG salute Augie. Thanks for stirring up those creative juices in all of us. 🙂
Truly inspirational indeed. 👍 👍 👍 😉
14 September 2021, 20:23
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Great looking bird and looking like a great bird ...
One day I would like to build the D-558 carrier which unfortunately had unfortunately a different nose art
14 September 2021, 20:34
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@Kezza, She's actually hard to handle and hold for long periods, makes my arms ache..
Thomas, Spanjaard, Andrew 🙂 thank you guys
I could not resist, so she has her tail number on and her nose badge (Yes, I know the back turret needs cleaning up 😛 )
She comfortably passes my 4ft test so, just need to decal other side, get the tail done.. and then sort out her lumps and bumps and aerials along the back.. and the braces for the X-1.. ohh an build the other X-1..
14 September 2021, 22:18
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NOT going back through all those comments. LOL Are you using bare metal foil or plain aluminum foil? Looking great regardless.
15 September 2021, 00:47
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Unveiling the cabin windows makes it for me, she's looking very smart indeed with the nose art too 🙂 I'm always impressed afresh, each time I see how you have dealt with the nooks and crannies 👍
15 September 2021, 05:13
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Marvellous, just great! I am very umpressed and delighted!! And: what a cool project!
15 September 2021, 08:24
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Plain ole kitchen foil means you have hardly any foil left to cover your toad in the hole now? Hmm... 🤔
However, fantastic work, Augie, you see me deeply impressed. 👏🏻
15 September 2021, 15:56
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That is an amazing result just using ordinary kitchen foil 👍👍👍
Unfortunately, over here all the brands I've looked at have an embossed pattern stamped into it, otherwise I'd be keen to try it myself on something a little smaller perhaps.
As for the price of those decals.... Yeeeeiiiikes!!
15 September 2021, 17:12
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And so the international trade of plane / plain kitchen foil was born... No cash changes hands, only bespoke decals or 3D resin items....
15 September 2021, 17:19
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Thanks James, shame about the foil, here the cheapest store stuff is plain. The decals were expensive but worth it.. and it means now I have 4 sets spare.. if anyone is interested
15 September 2021, 17:55
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Whoa, 70 pounds? Man, do they have any golden flakes somewhere? 😄
Looking great Augie.
15 September 2021, 18:47
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Hi Maciej,
Yeah was 30 for the design work and 40 for the printing.. cant complain really, could not get hold of any others so.. probably means I have the only known ones in existence now
15 September 2021, 19:00
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Lets be honest we all spend too much on our hobby LOL.Better than smoking or drinking.
23 September 2021, 14:16
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Hi David, they hold it perfectly 🙂 if anything, they might be a little too strong.
24 September 2021, 18:15
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Magnificent! What a successful, impressive and inspiring building!
4 October 2021, 05:20
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Hanging nicely! Impressive build and journey, don't bang your head in it 👍
4 October 2021, 05:45
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Dramatic from any perspective 👍 That must have needed several pairs of hands to securely display your creations. Almost invisible supports! She really dominates now she is no longer grounded 🙂
4 October 2021, 07:00
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Simply stunning! I am deeply impressed. (and I feel much less guilty when looking at the number of boxes in the background 😉 )
4 October 2021, 07:23
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Wow, Augie. This looks great!
Impressive display letting her fly. 👍
4 October 2021, 07:41
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This deserves a place at the head of a model expo competition Augie. It has gold written all over it.Your really something else girl. 👍 👍 👍 😉
4 October 2021, 10:03
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Wow, didn't realise I had not added a comment after sticking up the pics.
Its been an interesting journey in new techniques and sheer bloody mindedness in making things work.
Thank you all 🙂
@Kezza 🙂 thanks m8, not sure she's really that good for a expo
4 October 2021, 10:57
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Thanks David 🙂
Roland, yes guilty lol, just waiting for the GR3 GR1 / AV-8A to come down in cost
4 October 2021, 12:14
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Honestly, as good as all your other builds are, I think this is the best I have seen. Absolutely fantastic!!!
4 October 2021, 14:16
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Definitely great subjects to depict & well done too. Thanks for bringing us along for the build Augie.
4 October 2021, 15:54
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Excellent job, and an adventure to watch. My hat is off to you.
4 October 2021, 16:54
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Sure, 230 full kits is not a "good stash". And almost all with wings!
Fantastic job ( as usual) Augie
4 October 2021, 21:04
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Lol thanks Clifford & Spanjaard.. a lady has to collect something.. was kits or shoes 😉
4 October 2021, 21:12
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Really nice work Augie. You gotta love the B-29 and you have done a fantastic job. Top Job. 👍
5 October 2021, 06:22
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Augie, you finished a fanatstic project! I like the outcome 👍
A technical question (I'm an engineer 😉 ): Would it be possible to retract the landing gear? It looks on the pictures, that there is a conflict between the wing tips and the main gear? Looks also like a tight fit on the original pictures.
5 October 2021, 07:28
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Thanks Gary
Bugs, your right its a very tight fit and its possible to retract the gear, I measured it out to make sure when I worked out where the XS-1 sat in the bay. Its a tight fit, from what I can tell on picture I saw of the original retracting her gear, the clearances look to be inches..
5 October 2021, 10:59