john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Beautiful work Jeff and nice looking motor, it looks weird with those silencers though. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yes, the new style 4 stroke silencers look more like 2 stroke ones ,although the finned section is an extra bit that I made . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thats a superb take on the Barnstormer Jeff and I just adore that cowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Work of art that cowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Lovely work Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks for the comments, but it’s more down to my poor photographic skills than workshop skills, that and previous practice repairing cars and bikes with a large tub of plastic padding !!! I did say that I was ready to start covering, but the more I looked at this the less I liked the shape of the wing tips, so it was out with my favourite tool in the workshop, the hacksaw ...... now I'm ready to cover it ! Edited By jeff2wings on 25/08/2014 14:21:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Last minute fine tuning- like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice to see some else doesn't like the wing tips as per plan, I altered mine too, though slightly differently to yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 It’s surprising how the shape of the wing tips can change the overall appearance of a model , particularly on a constant cord wing . So, with hacksaw to hand....................................the mods continue ! O.K. now I'm realy going to start covering now , honest Edited By jeff2wings on 25/08/2014 17:23:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeff2wings Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Someone has been stealing my time! very few hours in the workshop this month but have made a start on applying the finish ,the wings are covered and I have made a start on the fuselarge,namely the final filling and glassing of the nose section and cowl ,something that I have to admit to putting off somewhat. more sanding down , ho-hum. I also have tried out for the first time Flairs aluclad , not the easiest of things to use . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 But you have made a lovely job of it! Edited By cymaz on 06/10/2014 06:20:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thats knocking spots of my aluminium cowl mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 that does look good Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Its when you see old designs like this do you really appreciate the lines and curves of the design, I love working with strip wood and thick soft balsa because it is such a cheap way to build yet the finish can be so artistic an beautiful in looks. Looking through these photos has really got my inspiried in designing something like this... iv been looking for weeks for a model to build ( from my own design not kit or plan). Very nice building and work Jeff, My very first bi plane was a david bodington bi stormer and I do remember having to recover the model before I could fly it. paid 25 quid for it from an older member of our club back when I was 16. I was in awe at the structure and ever since iv been a big fan of models built like this. Keep up the lovely work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks for the comments guy’s ,I’m my own worst critic ,I always try to do something new when I’m building ,in this case the ali tape where normally I would use lithographic plate for this but it’s not so easy to get these days . Was going to cover the fuselage but have a problem with the solarfilm polyester, so will have to order some more. In the meantime I will post some random pics snake support and servo support ! the one bit I did cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 You've totally captured the 1930s period interceptor with your interpretation, it's looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Jeff that is looking a bit too good - don't leave it lying arouond - it might disappear! Good stuff! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks Colin , I have been watching the Vickers jockey thread with some interest ,there are some very interesting between wars prototypes that are in need of modelling although you are doing a good job with the ww2 ones ! Solarfilm not here till mid-week ,so just tinkering with bits Different fin/rudder again ! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Is the fin/rudder glued in yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Love the spats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 No , not yet ,think I will use velcro and change it according to my mood each week . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 fantastic. love the spats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Solarfilm has arrived !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 May I suggest some silver paint is done on the rear snake exits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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