Martian Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2W Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I had 3 sheets of litho plate begged from a printer's in London, but sadly, they seem to have disappeared. Instead, if I am to use litho, the only source I have will be dependant on my consumption of Wadwoth's 4X..... I was building a SE5A and wanted to use the litho for some of the detailing, inspired by this blog written by Greyhead (I believe this is Grahame Wren, and apologies to him if I am wrong!). It contains a lot of detail on working with litho plate and is worth reading if only for that, but the quality of the build is fantastic. I downloaded the whole blog, including the pictures and printed off the the whole blog, which I still have filed away. The SA5A blog unfortunately lost all the original photo illustrations (probably due to a change of file server), and without re-reading the current version of the blog on line, I don't know what is missing. Grahame also published an article on working with litho in the last issue of RCMF before Traplet folded, using some of the illustrations used in the above blog. Both the blog and the article are worth reading by anybody wanting to detail the Fury with Litho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 It will be interesting to see how people get on using a can as a source, I personal think you will struggle to get it smooth, but I will be happy to be proven wrong. A modeller in Australia has just posted some pics of his Bryant Fury, clad in a mixture of litho plate and foil, it looks very convincing. Thanks for the link 2W, but without the pictures I couldn't get enthusiastic enough to wade through it. I also switched off when I saw that the Litho was being cut with scissors. I will show you a much better way to cut the material without distorting it. I will see if I have the last copy of RCMF still, I did keep some. I used to enjoy watching Harry Harland show us some of the tricks to lith forming at the LMA bash at Gaydon. I learned a fair bit. However I do have a different approach to some in that I like to tease the shape from within, not beat it out with a hammer Anyway all will be revealed soon, fourteen days to be exact Cheers Danny Edited By Danny Fenton on 16/09/2018 23:03:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Hi Fury guys, An update on thev brass bits. Last week, I got a sample to check out. It's very nice indeed, so I've ordered the rest. They should arrive soon. I'll get them off to you all like a riccochet as soon as they arrive ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Rusby Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 My apologies, Ernie, I have sent you a message with my address. Many thanks, Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I was wandering round my local second hand book shop and spotted 'On Silver Wings' (covering RAF biplanes from the Snipe to the Gladiator) and found this shot - Fury Mk IIs from 25 Squadron One thing of interest for the absolute purist - the fin was offset by three degrees to conteract torque on all Furies. It says in the book that the fins of the squadron and flight commanders were black - but there is a difference in grey scale in the photo. It also looks like those aircraft have the upper surface of the tailplane in the same colour. There was also this photo, again 25 Sqdn - no wheel spats but bungee cords Edited By Daithi O Buitigh on 20/09/2018 22:17:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hi fury guys, The brass sheets have just arrived, and very wonderful they are. I'll try to get them off this afternoon, so all should be good for the beginning of October ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Looking forward to admire the bits, Ernie. Thanks again Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Fantastic news Ernie, can't wait CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2W Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Well done Ernie! When I saw how many brass parts are required I really didn't fancy having to make them all by hand.... Roll on October! William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Many thanks Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fats Flyer Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Thanks Ernie,..I like a bit of bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Rusby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Thanks Ernie, I look forward to admiring all the bits... For those thinking of going down the litho route I have some 450x520mm aluminium sheets, 0.15mm thick. They should be good for forming the plating over the engine cowl and also the fuselage sides. With some annealing they should also be OK for making the blisters on the engine cowl. If anyone is interested then let me know. Cost would be just for packaging plus postage. Depending on the response I can provide 2 or 3 sheets each. Hope this helps, Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Wow that is very generous of you Stuart! Well done and thx. I am sorted but know a couple that were struggling to find some.CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2W Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hi Stuart, Many thanks for your generous offer. I've lost the 3 sheets I had, I expect that they may have been "tided up" whilst my attention was diverted, so I'm definitely interested in 3 sheets. Please PM me with the costs etc. Cheers, William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mallam. Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hi Stuart, Also from me, many thanks for your offer, having never tried litho before, it would be good to try. Can you PM me with costs for 3 sheets. Thanks, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hi Stuart I would like to take you up on your offer as well. Can you pm or email me at [email protected] and I'll sort out how to pay you Thanks Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Change of subject. Are we really STILL making a start next Monday - 1st October? Or was it the 31st October? Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hello Stuart, I never tried litho neither, could you count me in for 3 sheets, please. That is, if you accept to post it to Belgium? If so, could you PM me with the charges? Thanks in advance Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Avery Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hi Stuart, Thanks for the offer and I would like 2 or 3 sheets, although I have never tried using litho before. Please PM me with costs. cheers, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Rusby Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks for the response thus far on my litho offer. When I have sorted out how to safely package the plates I will contact each of you with the price. I had hoped to use cardboard tubes but a little experimentation showed that the plates were vulnerable to damage when putting them in and removing them. I think the better way is to use stiff-backed envelopes and three different samples are being sent for me to try. It will not be possible to send such large plates by post, the 'large parcel' cost is too great so I plan to cut them in half - so you get 6 for the price of 2! I expect the cost of packaging plus postage will work out at about a tenner (except for our Belgian friend!). The plates have been used so most of them have an advertising image on the emulsion side which can easily be removed with spirit or solvent. This leaves the grey substrate which is very securely bonded to the aluminium. There is no need to try and remove this since a range of glues, including epoxies, superphatic and zap, adhere very well to it. If any other members would like to join the lithographers do let me know, plates are available... Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Hello My Brass bits have turned up this morning. "WOW" are they good or what. Fantastic is all i can say thank you Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 So have mine.Many thanks Ernie. They are wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fats Flyer Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Ooooohhhh, I hope mine arrive today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2W Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Well done Ernie! My Brass parts have just arrived and they are perfect! Many thanks indeed. William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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