La Galería de SANCER

Ad: This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. More information in Terms and rules

Very flattering comments esteemed colleagues.
Knowing your work, ...share as much as possible of my models and get the feedback, enrich my learning and passion for the hobby.

Gracias por hacerse presentes!! 8)
 
... I continued with some details, I ask an apology (I do not think post a start to finish of a model that concluded much earlier) ... allow me to show a little bit of the cockpit before joining the fuselage. ( you know who is from my favorites processes )















I also struggled to resemble the handle that opens the cockpit bubble ...

reference photos ...8)







my process ...











...





How was it!? ... It was not that bad !!

Let me some more details...











... and I leave you with these ..











Your comments and recommendations are always welcome.
Thanks for stop by and visit.

Until next bird !!





LC
SANCER
 
Nicely done LC. Seeing that you have an eye for detail, you may be interested to know that the shoulder harnesses on the Spitfire retracted far back into the fuselage rather than being looped around the frame just behind the rear window. The harnesses themselves ended at a bayonet connection at point A, after which the harness was held back via two cables that ran through the frame to the back of the fuselage. There was also a suspension wire connected to the rail that you have correctly modeled that was attached to the harness to prevent it from drooping downward. Explanation pics attached.



 
Thanks for sharing the theme Andy.

Now that you show us the pictures, I know more the mechanism of these belts, I think are the most sophisticated I have seen so far.
I consider myself ignorant of the wonderful world of aircraft from WWII, and since childhood I liked. The Spit is one of my favorites.

Go learn many interesting details on the planes of that era.
They help me learn more and detail as possible my birds, and several others as well.

Saludos amigo

Luis Carlos
SANCER
 
Nicely done Luis Carlos. The canopy latch is actually far simpler than the way you have made it, being a 'flat' bar, with rounded ends, rather like spoons. Press down on the end of the 'spoons', and this releases the latch from the catch on the windscreen frame, unlocking the canopy from the 'screen, and allowing it to be slid back.
The 'loop' is a separate addition of cord or wrapped wire, to assist in pulling the canopy forward. The red rubber ball is part of the Martin Baker canopy jettison system, and is fastened to the end of a Bowden cable, which runs down the outer edge of the vertical front canopy frame, and slots into a bar and stud arrangement on the lower horizontal frame.
When the ball is sharply pulled, this pulls the cable, disengaging pins in the studs, rather like a parachute rip-cord, which allows the air flow to push away the bars, which are holding the canopy rail in the tracks, and then the slipstream blows away the now un-tethered canopy.
If you want to change it, I think I should have some pictures, and probably a factory drawing, showing the latch and ball arrangement.
 
WOW, WOW !!!

I had not stopped to see again my photos from the gallery and I've been impressed with the extraordinary explanation of the canopy latch my friend Terry.
What you are mechanical engineer WWII aircraft? O my God !!
The arsenal or photographic archive at hand is equally impressive my dear Andy (which photographs show !!) Always the timely picture !!

I've seen pictures and read in different sub-forums several technical contributions from several of you (Wojtek, Jerry, Geo, Luky13, Andy, Dave, Gary, Martin Wolfe, Bill, Evan, Charles ... I would not want omit so many members with an enviable knowledge and experience ). But the fact that such interventions do it on my posts, fills me with pride that enriches the value.

There will always be something new to learn and never thought this forum would give me such great moments. (I would love to have more time to read and participate in many interesting topics and sub-forums .... and also have time to assemble my birds.)

I enjoy and love this beautiful hobby; Your company, knowledge and able to share my experiences, make me enjoy it more each time.

Heartfelt thanks to all.

Gracias de todo corazón a todos

SANCER
 
Last edited:
It's good to know you are gaining from our shared experience - we enjoy helping others, and there's no 'look how good I am' rubbish here, either !
Never be afraid to ask for help or advice (the only stupid question is the one not asked), as I'm sure someone here will have an answer.
 
Dear Friends; since last year did not update my gallery, and with a renewed happy to share my seventh model ...

It was a model that enabled me to apply new techniques in practice for me and others . As I organize the photos, I leave you with a preview ... I hope you join me and you will enjoy it.

My second model of the Empire of the Rising Sun ...



 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)

Similar threads

The P-47 Thunderbolt of the Fuerza Aerea de Chile (FACH)
Replies
6
Views
883
Gnomey
1:60 scale Paper La-7
Replies
7
Views
1K
ARTESH
K
Original Hacette Lancaster
Replies
4
Views
551
Gnomey
Last year's slim pickin's from TheRealMrEd
Replies
8
Views
796
Gnomey
Lavochkin La-5 KP models 1/72 captain Kostylev
Replies
4
Views
1K
Gnomey
Menu
Log in
Register