Land-based Supermarine S.6B

The Rat · January 08, 2022, 09:27:27 AM

Quote from: kitbasher on January 08, 2022, 08:13:49 AM
See https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=17319.msg243756#msg243756

Yes, I was pretty certain it had been done, I even commented on that thread way back when.

Mine will be a more straightforward conversion, might get the gear on later today.

kitbasher · January 08, 2022, 09:41:03 AM

Quote from: The Rat on January 08, 2022, 09:27:27 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on January 08, 2022, 08:13:49 AM
See https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=17319.msg243756#msg243756

Yes, I was pretty certain it had been done, I even commented on that thread way back when. Mine will be a more straightforward conversion, might get the gear on later today.

You fill your boots! Always good to see multiple takes on a particular theme/idea.

ericr · January 09, 2022, 02:26:13 AM

Quote from: kitbasher on January 08, 2022, 09:41:03 AM
Always good to see multiple takes on a particular theme/idea.

NARSES2 · January 09, 2022, 02:31:05 AM

Quote from: ericr on January 09, 2022, 02:26:13 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on January 08, 2022, 09:41:03 AM
Always good to see multiple takes on a particular theme/idea.

Indeed, and the site is so good for cross fertilisation and inspiring others

The Rat · January 19, 2022, 07:59:46 PM

Silver finish overall, still think that Rub n' Buff is better than AK Paste, but it is what it is. Undercarriage frame bodged, decaling begun, bracing wires threaded. Starboard decal split into 3 pieces, but I've managed to slide them all together. There will be a noticable 'glitch' in it, maybe I'll write it into the back story. I seem to recall that some aircraft of that era had the roundels well toward the wing tip, so that's what I did. Plus I like the way it looks. MFM!

by Dave Bailey, on Flickr

Wardukw · January 19, 2022, 08:07:34 PM

Looking pretty damn good so far Dave..im going watch this close..ive got my first WW1 fighter on the way and i gotta learn how to rig it

The Rat · January 19, 2022, 08:10:38 PM

Quote from: Wardukw-NZ on January 19, 2022, 08:07:34 PMi gotta learn how to rig it

So do I!

The plan will be to apply glue to one end, hoping it doesn't melt the very thin stretched sprue, stretch it gently, and glue the other end, then tighten it with heat. I anticipate much swearing.

Wardukw · January 19, 2022, 11:18:08 PM

Funny that Ratty..i anticipate a heap of swearing too.
In fact i think i might invent a few new ones and the sprue stretching will annoy me to no end cause being a padantic pain in the arse i will want all the sprue to same thickness..so glad i have a heap of spure to play with..im gonna need it.

Devilfish · January 20, 2022, 01:08:29 AM

I've got a 1/48 scale one in my stash, missing its floats, so thought about making a missing link to the Spitfire with it. I like what you're doing!

zenrat · January 20, 2022, 02:24:43 AM

I rig aircraft with Ezi Line elastic thread. Since starting using it I wouldn't consider using anything else that doesn't stretch.

Flyer · January 20, 2022, 02:48:45 AM

AndrewF · January 21, 2022, 01:05:25 AM

Looking good!

Wardukw · January 21, 2022, 03:00:47 PM

Well Dave my Spad turned up today ..Saturday here..and well soon copious amounts of swearing to follow shortly but strangely im looking forward to building this.

The Rat · January 21, 2022, 06:52:31 PM

Quote from: Wardukw-NZ on January 21, 2022, 03:00:47 PM
Well Dave my Spad turned up today ..Saturday here..and well soon copious amounts of swearing to follow shortly but strangely im looking forward to building this.

I just completed an evening of foul language and wishing I had a drink. Gots ta do a rethink...

Wardukw · January 21, 2022, 09:40:46 PM

I cant do the drinking thing..gave that up at 16 ..i think ya can guess why..but theres smoking and thats my vice ..oh and choc milk

Im still thinking of ways to rig this thing and what to use ..Fred talked about Ezi Line but i can guarantee that dont exist here so racking the scone continues.