griffgriff

I presume it’s closed

Griff

Tie bars? Have you fitted vacuum brakes?
 

Griff

16 minutes ago, griffgriff said:

The Fleet Air Arm experimented with a ‘belly flop’ form of carrier landing in the early days of jet aviation using strengthened airframes and a rubberised deck so the whole fuselage dragged ..... that was never going to work was it

Sorry .... wrong link

On 08/11/2019 at 21:48, Barry Ten said:

I don't think I've seen a tail-dragging jet before.

The Fleet Air Arm experimented with a ‘belly flop’ form of carrier landing in the early days of jet aviation using strengthened airframes and a rubberised deck so the whole fuselage dragged ..... that was never going to work was it

... PS

nice work on the 2E.... btw. 

Griff

Talking about missing buffers..... apologies if you are already aware of this..... but the buffer beams are not straight and they should be. A replacement beam with cast buffers sorts that out. As far as detailing goes.... how far do you want to go? Replacing handrails with 0.3 wire. Lowering the AC units. Reducing the gangway length. The gangway doors could do with some attention. Replacement bogies (Replica). Shawplan windows. Plenty to keep you out of mischief.

Griff

Not sure how they could have made it much simpler. Doors moulded in place perhaps but much better without. 

Griff

Oh and your second point...(sorry another pun)... I think IIRC you need to add another sleeper at the switch end - but I'm not quite so sure about this.

Nope the webs are off the rail centers,,, follow the plan and you will be on track.... sorry bad pun

SVC layout has been in the model press... I believe both BRM and RM but not 100% percent sure??? but it's definitely had exposure... but your are correct as it has been around for more than a couple of years (probably nearer 3,4 or 5).

Edit - (According to SVC website extant since 2008)

Looks good doesn't it - I too will be heavily influenced by your work but wouldn't solid plastic section be cheaper than the 'H' section extrusion that your'e using? You shouldn't be able to tell the difference with a 'lid' on - Just a thought.

Believe it or not, it's superglue, but it's the stuff used in hospitals for gluing together deep cuts instead of stitches. It was a sample packet that I acquired years ago, I found it the other week and thought I'd try using it to stick stuff together. I guess it could be quite useful in the case of emergency too!

 

As an aside, I continue to be amazed by the depth of field of compact cameras - it makes the junk behind my bench far too visible! I think I'll have to rig up some sort of screen next time

That would just spoil the fun

I see you have the usual display of household modelling items...

talc - check

sewing machine oil - check

Chilli - what's that for.?.

PS oh and nice unit body by the way - lovely B)

I do love the old BBC English style of speaking!

 

Regards,

 

Nick

That would be the RP Mr. Cholmondley-Warner

Great clip though.

Ratio?

... do you mean Replica?

either way I'm looking forward to seeing a 'toothpaste' duff... I have never been keen on early NWSE on 47's... I think the later style suited them better... but that's just my opinion - whatever your choice I shall be looking with interest.

Excellent work there Mr. Pugley... further to your comment to the sanding sticks - I think 'squadrons' sanding sticks are the bees knees too but might I add (I got this recommendation from a talented aero/railway modeller who is a wizz with plastic - sorry Paul if you're reading this) the products from 'flexifile' - they do sanding sticks like 'squadrons' but the flexifile itself is a natty abrasive strip held in a metal frame which is great for sanding off curves - you probably wouldn't need it on this model but once used never forgotten.

Nice... I like the oily, faded, mucky, worn and generally unkempt feel of your work... if it were a horse I'd report you to the RSPCA!