AIRCRAFT - Battle of Britain Group Build (Jan 1st 2005 - May 31st 2005)

Tom, which Typhoon kit are you going to build ?

Regards, Rick

Tanky - all I have on my sheet near what ya need are the 1.3cm ones... either Razor can supply ya both or I can send the 1.3 ones to ya... let me know... I have your moms address at work still in email if you need em I can send em there... if he doesn't have swastikas I have some of those too...

Jay - exemplary looking cockpit!!! impressive, and if those hands of yours are rusty then I can't wait to see ya clean em off!!! On the regulator thing, I haven't seen that type of thing, I would think something is wrong with your regulator though... doesn't sound normal... I have a compressor with a tank and just one regulator and have never had that happen...

Karl - thanks! no work on the Martlet again tonight, the insurance adjuster is coming tomorrow to look at where it rained in my house the other night... so I spent the evening cleaning and looking after Rudy (the pup)... after all that I decided a nice cold one was in order... so sitting back relaxing for the rest of the evening... tomorrow evening I will hit it hard though to hopefully finish this evening... the decals and paint for the RAAF Typhoon came in today... which means the kit itself should be here tomorrow or Saturday.. so the sooner I finish this one the sooner I can start on it!

Well gonna go play some computer games and relax... it's been a loooooong day!

Jay your cockpit looks great, nice job!

Sorry but my compressor is the non air tank sort, but it sounds like your regulator has a serious problem.

Darren

kj200 thanks for the offer, but I'm fine really. got all the references I need. Tho9900 and razor, tell me if you need my mailing address and i'll give it to you. thank you SO muchj guys!

Jay I have a simular set up like Ricks with 2 regulators, but I have not run into the problem you described.

Thad

QUOTE: Originally posted by razordws Tanky: I have a set of larger crosses that measures 23mm across that has the thin black outline on the outside of the white. A bit smaller but should be okay if you want them. I can also provide you with the swaztika if you give me an idea of the size. I have an aftermarket sheet with several sizes on it. No luck with the unit numbers. I've been slowly plugging away on my He 111. I have most of the main airframe parts on and filled/sanded and now I'm plugging away on the cockpit. This is one of those rare kits that you can detail the pit after putting the frame together . Should have some pics in a day or two.

Thank you so much!!!! Those will do nicely I'm sure, as you can see I'm no purist.

OK, here's a summary. Big crosses:2.6 cm each way. Little crosses style #1: 1.5 cm. little crosses style #2: 1.3 cm.

Jay, I'm not an expert on regulators, but it sounds like a serious problem with yours. My System has 2 regulators. The input one to the tank, I have set at 80psi at which point the auto shut off kicks in. The output regulator is set to the pressure I want to use for the AB, usually about 20psi. I've never experienced a burst like you describe.

Regards, Rick

Thanks for the comments guys,

Thad, the kit is the Hase 1:48 Mk1.(very nice kit)

Razordws, I drybrushed the dials with white, I didn't do the ring of the dial as in some ref pics (colour and BW) I had, they really didn't stand out. I've seen some people do it that way but to me it just didn't look right.

Does any body use an airtank?? I posted an issue I have with pressure and my regulator in the airbrush section. I only have two relpies and I want to try to get it resolved asap.

The jist is, I fill my tank to 100psi, I set the regulator to 20-30psi and the whole system pressures up to the tank pressure (The tank gauage and the regulator show the same pressure) so that when I press my airbrush trigger I get a big burst of pressurized air that quickly goes down to 30psi but each time I release the trigger the pressure goes way back up to the tank pressure. Do I have the regulator on wrong or is it a crappy regulator? I just want to have 20-30psi when I press the trigger, not a big burst the trickles down to the correct pressure.

That's looking real good Jay, wouldn't know your hands are rusty (just wobbly when holding a camera ) Did you hand paint those dials or is there a decal underneath?

I'm thinking I've got to move up to a larger scale. All this 1/72 teeny stuff is starting to get to me, might even have to check into Happy Acres eventually. Maybe in 8 years when the kids start moving out and I can have one of the bedrooms for display/storage (ya right... like that will ever happen).

Hey Jay your pit is coming along nicely, what kit is it?

Thad

Nice looking pit Jay. You really need a tripod for close up pics to avoid the blurs.

Regards, Rick

Hey guys, Finally got my progress pics of the pit. I just hope I can compare to others, being out of it for a while can really show sometimes.

Rick, 400+ built OMG[:0] Thats insane (but a good gentle kind of insane)! Like others that would take me like 100 years to get that far. Right now I am on pace to do 4 a year?

here is my pit




You can't really see the future on the dials but it looks good in real life.
With this detail I couldn't bare to cover it so I went and got the Squadron Vacform Canopy so I could open it. So the only things AM on the plane so far is the scratch belts, the scratch compass (You might be able to see it f you look hard), and soon the canopy and of course the decals. This is so much fun! I'm already thinking of the next one! maybe a Zero for the Pearl Harbour GB?

oops, the top one is kinda fuzzy, damn wobbly hands and digital cameras.

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison Rick That P-51 Mustang that you did in Tuskegge markings, Bunnie do you remember what Aeromaster code the decal sheet is

It was from AeroMaster Sheet # 48-224. Afraid it's long OOP & very hard to find these days. I was hoping they would re-issue the sheet, but not so far. Also, at one time they indicated there would be a follow up new release with additional Tuskegee birds, but hasn't happened so far.

Regards, Rick

Tanky: I have a set of larger crosses that measures 23mm across that has the thin black outline on the outside of the white. A bit smaller but should be okay if you want them. I can also provide you with the swaztika if you give me an idea of the size. I have an aftermarket sheet with several sizes on it. No luck with the unit numbers.

I've been slowly plugging away on my He 111. I have most of the main airframe parts on and filled/sanded and now I'm plugging away on the cockpit. This is one of those rare kits that you can detail the pit after putting the frame together . Should have some pics in a day or two.

Darren

Certainly are, just started it last night :)

I decided to get the Ultracast seat for my Tamiya kit. I will use some PE or the kit supplied harness decals on this kit to keep the build nice and simple!

cheers

Mike

Jules, no problems mate one Spitfire door on its way up, I'll chuck in some reference material as well that you may find useful.

Mike, yeah no issues on the 1/72 Spit, but I had you down for a 1/48 Spit Mk.II as well, are you still doing that?

Cheers
Darren

Tanky I bought the Warpaint Do217 profile for my 217K build, but it has a load of pictures of BoB period machines.

Let me know what version of the 217 your building, and I'll scan some suitable photos and profiles for you.

Tom Finally got on the PC at home last night, so got a look at the Martlet, looks great.

Rick 400 builds!!!!!!! At my current build rate that works out at around 40 years worth of work!!!!

Karl

I just found a half finished Airfix 1:72 Spitfire MkIIa (this kit has the fuselage out of true between the cockpit and the tail). I was brush painting it with Humbrol Enamels for some reason. Cannot even remember when I started this, but as a quicky build it is just the ticket....

So, I am finishing it up as part of this GB, would that be ok Darren?

cheers

Mike

Rick That P-51 Mustang that you did in Tuskegge markings, Bunnie do you remember what Aeromaster code the decal sheet is

QUOTE: Originally posted by Tankmaster7 well this is a revell of germany kit so no swastikas were provided at all. I like the swaudron badge though. It's a little devil witha rocke coming out off his @*$. The code letters that came with it are F1+FH with the seconf f in white. You guys are so helpful!!! I love this forum!!! I love you guys too (breaks into tears and starts sobbing)!!!!

Tanky don't let Ol Kremps catch you in an emotional state or she'll stick that ruddy great big horse needle in yor butti'm speaking from experience here

Darren Maaaaate if you not gonna use that Tamiya C/pit door then by all means send it up, i taxed the one i had for the Has MK 8 and didn't have one to put in the Tamiya MK1 when i built itbut only send it if your not intending on useing it

Tom your Martlett is coming along very nicelygreat subject choice to stay on the fringeLooking forward to seeing it finished
BTW i prefer my Future warm with a pink and white marshmellow on top

Rick 400 finished builds........Holy S- -t[:0][:0][:0][:0]Soooo what do you do in your spare timeBut i can't talk i'm slowly catching up, the F6F iv'e just finished is no 6 only 394 to go

Tanky - sorry I didnt recall from your earlier post... will see if I have something near 2.6cm in my stash... definitely have the other ones though...

Rick - looking forward to your build getting closer to done! I want pics!!! hahah....


this has been a great group build and am happy to have shared it with yall... now if we can get Tweety off the Future we can go back to business!!!

oh yeah the other littler crosse are 1.3 cm each way.

well this is a revell of germany kit so no swastikas were provided at all. I like the swaudron badge though. It's a little devil witha rocke coming out off his @*$. The code letters that came with it are F1+FH with the seconf f in white. You guys are so helpful!!! I love this forum!!! I love you guys too (breaks into tears and starts sobbing)!!!!

Tanky, what you linked to was squadron markings.. no crosses or swastikas or anything... good news is I have set of crosses at 13mm on one of my sheets... not those are going to be for the wings or fuselage only... there should be another set of crosses for the other.. which in 1/72 I imagine are smaller... let me know what those are too... if I dont have them maybe Razor has them.. we can piece together what we have and make something decent for ya.. now as far as markings for squadrons and such you might have to stick with the kit offerings.. I will see what I can come up with and between all of us maybe we can get you set up! those markings you linked to might work if the originals were in yellow too..

Stay tuned!!!

Tanky:

If Tom can't salvage what you need for markings from his spares box let me know because I have some Italeria Ju 188 markings that still look nice and may fit the need if Tom doesn't have enough. Also, what about the swaztika? What size is it? And do you know what code letters you need (what came with the kit)? You may have to stick with the original kits unit markings(badge?) though unless you are really lucky.

let me check the He111 decals Tanky... I forgot but my Bf110 is 1/48 so probably too big... I'll measure them too just in case! I'll also check around for other AM decals that might be of use to me and if they are order them and cut off some for you too!

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MS720040 I know there's no pictures but does seem about right? They match pretty close I think. Are the measurements referring to the width of each individual letter?

rick, would squadron have these sheets?

Man oh man!!!!!! You come thorugh in spades every single time tho!!!! (even if you don't have the decals this statement still holds true.) Does this generosity run in the family? anyway tis 1/72 scale. Comes with 2 BIG crosses and 4 little crosses. The 2 biggies measure 2.6 cm each way. the 4 smallies measur just under 1.5cm each way.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Tankmaster7 QUOTE: Originally posted by rjkplasticmod Tanky, best not to use the old decals. They were poor quality when new, can't imagine how bad they would be now. Regards, Rick Hmmmm.... can you direct me to a source for AM decals then?

Well, you'll probably have to use generic sheets for codes & National Insignia. I doubt there are any AM sheets for this old kit. Or some sheets for He-111 or D0-217 might be useable, with a little modelers license.

Regards, Rick