Catch22
Major
Dam, you've done wonders with that kit. I'd probably junked it at the begining. Well done sir!
Agreed. Great work!
H.S. Buccaneer S2B, 12 Sqn., RAF, Lossiemouth, Scotland, 1985, Group Build.
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Agreed. Great work!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Mein Gott T, your still hard at it. Looks terrific mate, be proud.
B-17engineer
Colonel
Agree with all!
lesofprimus
Brigadier General
Hot sh!t Terry, gettin real close now.... She's lookin pretty damn good considering all the difficulties man...
T Bolt
Colonel
Wonderful job Terry!
Looking good Terry, know exactly what you mean with the "little bit of progress taking 5 hours" that seems to be the norm when I'm working on the Ju88...hard at for hours but not much to show at the end....
But at least there is forward progress just the same!
But at least there is forward progress just the same!
Lucky13
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Smashing good work old boy, most excellent and all that rot! Btw, the expressions that I'd teach you, would get you banned here for two weeks, due to......well, unusual language!
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I really do appreciate all the support and kind comments here guys, it makes it all worth while. Whilst not one of my best models, I think this certainly wins the prize for the most tedious, PITA, on-going ache in the sphericals abortion I've ever tackled, and I've done more than a few in my time ! Wonder what that lot would be in Swedish then ?? !!
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And yet more f*^%$ problems !
Having started the basic detail work on the wing fold mechanisms, I test-fitted the wings, which were tight, whereupon the leading edge joints popped open !! B*ll*cks and treble b*ll*cks !
So, now, after much sanding of the upper fold spars, and having re-cemented and superglued the wing leading edges on the inside, I should be able to fit the wings to the fold mechanisms, although they won't sit as per the full-sized aircraft.
I'm now trying to decide which path to follow regarding the construction sequence, as it's a case of balancing one tricky stage against a couple of others - whether to attach the landing gear and then the wings, pylons, missiles etc, or vice versa.
Either way, something is bound to get knocked off at some stage, so I'll sleep on it, and have a go tomorrow. If this isn't finished by Sunday, then even though I still have a couple of days until the deadline, it's going to be set aside, otherwise I'll never get one of the BoB GB kits started !
Having started the basic detail work on the wing fold mechanisms, I test-fitted the wings, which were tight, whereupon the leading edge joints popped open !! B*ll*cks and treble b*ll*cks !
So, now, after much sanding of the upper fold spars, and having re-cemented and superglued the wing leading edges on the inside, I should be able to fit the wings to the fold mechanisms, although they won't sit as per the full-sized aircraft.
I'm now trying to decide which path to follow regarding the construction sequence, as it's a case of balancing one tricky stage against a couple of others - whether to attach the landing gear and then the wings, pylons, missiles etc, or vice versa.
Either way, something is bound to get knocked off at some stage, so I'll sleep on it, and have a go tomorrow. If this isn't finished by Sunday, then even though I still have a couple of days until the deadline, it's going to be set aside, otherwise I'll never get one of the BoB GB kits started !
T Bolt
Colonel
Bad luck Terry. I should have known the trouble wasn't over with this one.
Still have a couple of days, you could pull it off.
Still have a couple of days, you could pull it off.
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Yup. you've done wonders with it so far!
Stick with it Terry....feeling your frustrations man...
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Thanks guys. This effing thing is fighting me all the way to the line ! I reckon I could get it finished by the 31st, but there are still numerous small details to attend to, so I'll see how it goes.
I'd rather have it 95% finished, and as good as possible, than 100% finished and lacking in overall appearance. I'll try to post some pics later tonight - if it hasn't gone on its first, and last, flight !!
I'd rather have it 95% finished, and as good as possible, than 100% finished and lacking in overall appearance. I'll try to post some pics later tonight - if it hasn't gone on its first, and last, flight !!
Catch22
Major
Good luck Terry, make sure you bring your shotgun in case it gets out of control!
Lucky13
Forum Mascot
One can do this old boy! 
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One can, and will. But one is becoming rather miffed with the whole thing, leading one to the desire to beat the living effluent out of the bally thing, don't you know. Having spent an inordinant amount of time on trivial, ordinary stages, one has realised that one has not been able to progress, or even start, on one's other projects, to the point where one has lost a whole month in the BoB GB, without even taking parts from the box for any of one's GB projects.
One does think that one might have a little bit of a minor diversion, and start on the Buchon's first stages of modification, before proceeding onto one's first 1/32nd scale Bf109E for the BoB GB over the Bank Holiday weekend.
One has looked out of one's window at the horrendous downpour of rain, yet again, which means a visit to the local hostelry is out of the question, so one shall ensconce one's self at the modelling bench and get cracking !
One does think that one might have a little bit of a minor diversion, and start on the Buchon's first stages of modification, before proceeding onto one's first 1/32nd scale Bf109E for the BoB GB over the Bank Holiday weekend.
One has looked out of one's window at the horrendous downpour of rain, yet again, which means a visit to the local hostelry is out of the question, so one shall ensconce one's self at the modelling bench and get cracking !
lesofprimus
Brigadier General
I wouldnt worry about the deadline Terry, u know we usually have the customary extension for Judges lol...
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True Dan. As it's non competitive, there's no rush. I should have it finished by the end of next week anyway, I hope, as I need the space taken up by the model, all the bits and pieces, and the full ash tray - the latter due to stress, honest !!
BTW, the British summer here has been consistent all year - rain, followed by an excess delivery of rain ! I can hardly hear anything for the noise of the p*ss*ng bl**dy rain !!!!
BTW, the British summer here has been consistent all year - rain, followed by an excess delivery of rain ! I can hardly hear anything for the noise of the p*ss*ng bl**dy rain !!!!
lesofprimus
Brigadier General
I dont know exactly how much rain has fallen here on the Gulf Coast, but I gotta think we got u beat my man...
B-17engineer
Colonel
Well we beat you for snow Dan!!! ....thats a bit obvious...
