Kaireckstadt Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 2 hours ago, JohnB said: Some progress on the cockpit. Great looking pit and the belts look like the real thing. Nice crisp detail which you picked out really good! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said: Great looking pit and the belts look like the real thing. Nice crisp detail which you picked out really good! I appreciate that, thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, Jeff said: I hear you on the getting old bit... my damn knees are giving me Hell these days... too many years climbing and jumping off heavy equipment and big trucks..... still though, the belts look great, I have yet to try the fabric ones.... I'm glad you like 'em Jeff. Unlike some PE belts I've tried these are thin and flexible so are fairly easy to work with. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 That's encouraging, John, I have the Tamiya MkXVI in the stash... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Nice work, John! If I might suggest.... I got some custom made reading glasses for rigging. They are X4.82. If you use X5, the working distance is too short. X5 is what watchmakers use. X4.82 gives you a working distance of 8 inches. Got them made at Specsavers here in AUS. Love them for the ultra-fiddly work. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 John, how the #### did I miss this build, it just passed me by.........anyway only ever built one Spit in my life.... and that was to many years ago to remember......following this one carefully because I hear good things about Mr T’s Spits...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Very nice start, the seat belts look fantastic, very nice detailing on the rudder pedals and rest of the pit. Cheers Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 This is coming along very nicely, the cockpit looks great. Cheers Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Jeff said: That's encouraging, John, I have the Tamiya MkXVI in the stash... It's a good kit and builds up nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Nice work, John! If I might suggest.... I got some custom made reading glasses for rigging. They are X4.82. If you use X5, the working distance is too short. X5 is what watchmakers use. X4.82 gives you a working distance of 8 inches. Got them made at Specsavers here in AUS. Love them for the ultra-fiddly work. Thanks for the tip Gaz! I'll "look" into that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Bomber_County said: John, how the #### did I miss this build, it just passed me by.........anyway only ever built one Spit in my life.... and that was to many years ago to remember......following this one carefully because I hear good things about Mr T’s Spits...... Sounds like it's time for a Spitfire build! LOL Tamiya's Spitfire kits are a pleasure to build (as are the Corsairs and P-51s). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Jackster said: Very nice start, the seat belts look fantastic, very nice detailing on the rudder pedals and rest of the pit. Cheers Kev Thank you Kev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Spitfire said: This is coming along very nicely, the cockpit looks great. Cheers Dennis I appreciate that Dennis, thanks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 John Terrific work on the front office and the PE belts look the part. Old age seems to catching up faster and faster as each one passes us by, it seems the next one reaches us a bit quicker. There are days now seeing with out my magnifying lamp is nearly impossible and my hand also now have both good and bad days. The chemmo has surely taken it’s toll. But no fears - just enjoy and keep turning out those gems Keep ‘em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Peterpools said: John Terrific work on the front office and the PE belts look the part. Old age seems to catching up faster and faster as each one passes us by, it seems the next one reaches us a bit quicker. There are days now seeing with out my magnifying lamp is nearly impossible and my hand also now have both good and bad days. The chemmo has surely taken it’s toll. But no fears - just enjoy and keep turning out those gems Keep ‘em comin Peter Thank you Peter. Strange how birthdays come around so much faster the older you get! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Gaz Thanks for the tip .. will need to get ke a pair of those reading specs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpnuts Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I love the stuff you aircraft guys do (I've never built an airplane I was happy with) This looks great so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, Kpnuts said: I love the stuff you aircraft guys do (I've never built an airplane I was happy with) This looks great so far. Thanks. Lots of experience here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Progress on the cockpit. Nearly done although I can see a couple of things that need fixing. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 John Awesome work on the front office - looking so good Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 47 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Awesome work on the front office - looking so good Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Exceptional painting, John! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 12 hours ago, JohnB said: Progress on the cockpit. Nearly done although I can see a couple of things that need fixing. Great work on the front office John! Looking mighty good! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 7 hours ago, GazzaS said: Exceptional painting, John! Thank you Gaz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 7 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Great work on the front office John! Looking mighty good! I appreciate that, thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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