Author Topic: Aeronef build project - FINISHED (Read 26168 times)

Tas · « **Reply #75 on:** November 03, 2011, 07:50:00 PM »

Bloody Brilliant Sir!

jscottbowman · « **Reply #76 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:45:07 PM »

Excellent work! Really fine stuff there.

Might you be adding any decals or other insignia?

Bullshott · « **Reply #77 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:55:05 PM »

Quote from: jscottbowman on November 03, 2011, 08:45:07 PM

Excellent work! Really fine stuff there.

Might you be adding any decals or other insignia?

No decals. Final colours will be as per her smaller cousin - black hull, grey upperworks, buff funnel and a tricolour on the tailplane. I may add a brass nameplate on the hull - when I deciode on a name! other than that, I will be adding either a big French tricolout flag or a set of signal flags to the mast (I have fitted a ring and cleats to attach 'ropes' for flags).

fastolfrus · « **Reply #78 on:** November 03, 2011, 09:01:01 PM »

If you go for a semi-neutral name, perhaps like Bellerephon, you might also be able to use her for another nationality too by changing flags.

Melnibonean · « **Reply #79 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:20:00 AM »

Very, very nice. I love doing this type of kit bashing myself.
Cheers.

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #80 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:35:19 AM »

Quote from: Bullshott on November 03, 2011, 07:32:36 PM

Uprights are from a model boat shop, as is the brass wire I threaded through to make the hand rail.

As I thought. Following up though, whenever I visit model boat shop web sites they always have tons of different sizes and I being a very easily confused individual, can never figure out which scale is correct.

Any help?

The_Beast · « **Reply #81 on:** November 06, 2011, 06:20:42 PM »

Quote from: Ray Rivers on November 04, 2011, 11:35:19 AM

As I thought. Following up though, whenever I visit model boat shop web sites they always have tons of different sizes and I being a very easily confused individual, can never figure out which scale is correct.

Any help?

The room went suddenly silent, all ears intent on the response...

Doug

Bullshott · « **Reply #82 on:** November 06, 2011, 08:34:02 PM »

Quote from: Ray Rivers on November 04, 2011, 11:35:19 AM

As I thought. Following up though, whenever I visit model boat shop web sites they always have tons of different sizes and I being a very easily confused individual, can never figure out which scale is correct.

Any help?

Let me know the website/page you are looking at and I'll try to help.

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #83 on:** November 06, 2011, 08:43:40 PM »

For stanchions I'd say look at the size, not the scale. Scale is largely irrelevant as they're essentially just poles with holes in, just look for a type you like that stands around halfway/two thirds up your figures.

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #84 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:06:28 AM »

Well, I have no ship building store in my area, so it is mostly trying to find a good web store which I also have had problems in finding.

Not to worry. Looking forward to the final paint up of this lovely 'nef!

The_Beast · « **Reply #85 on:** November 08, 2011, 01:34:36 PM »

Quote from: Ray Rivers on November 07, 2011, 11:06:28 AM

Well, I have no ship building store in my area, so it is mostly trying to find a good web store which I also have had problems in finding.
***snippage***

Perhaps this would be a good thing to work up, say, sources and particular things to use, in the 'Where to buy VSF goodies?' sticky.

Still listening.

Doug

Bullshott · « **Reply #86 on:** April 14, 2012, 05:22:44 PM »

Well, it taken a lot lojknger than anticipated, but I've finally finished this project, with a whole week to spare before I need to field this baby st Salute!

Presenting the Montagne class aeronef 'Mont Blanc':