Wendy's Memorial Group Build Part One. Airfix 1/48 Gannet.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- In part one of the build we get the weight sorted, build some sections and get the cockpit ready for the Quinta Studio Cockpit set.
The GB is here...
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Nice one Nigel
Hi, Nice to see you back at the bench.
Look forward to seeing you build this beautiful kit in tribute to Wendy
Nice build so far. If a finish is a concern when hammering the lead sheet like you do, then it would be a good idea to place a sheet of metal over the surface and hammer that to keep it flat. But if ot will be hidden go to town! Thanks Nigel, just saw part 2 posted, and its added to the queue!
Looking forward to this build Nigel, a must watch again as i also have this kit. Good to see back mate starting new builds. I am enjoying the Lancaster newbies build too, they are like a refresher course for me. 👍
Good progress Nigel. Should look great with the Quinta stuff in place.
It does mate, all done now and covered in part 2.
Nigel, thanks for making your build videos, they are both entertaining and informative
Great start on this super kit. It will be a fitting tribute build.
God bless you
When the hammer came out, I thought it was a Vomag build vid!
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Wonderful to see you back with some passion in your voice. I'm really looking forward to seeing this build develop.
Thank you. I'm still shell shocked, but I think things are improving. No doubt I'll have another Fox Terrier pup on the channel soon and you'll all fall in love with her?
@@NigelsModellingBench are Fox Terriers the only dog breed you've had? I have a soft spot for Dachshunds
I've had an Airedale as well, but yes, I adore Fox Terriers.
All`s right with the world again-the plastic ninja`s back ! Welcome home Nige 🤓.
I'm glad to see you doing this kit, I have it in my stash and am planning to build it this year. I will be watching with interest.
That’s a great kit and I’m sure you will do a great job on it. Having built it I can tell you it’s all good but look out for getting the nose weights in. You need it all plus some! Good luck 🤞🏼
Wonderful work Nigel
Hi Nigel, best wishes for you on this build, I am looking forward to the next update soon, I am certain you will do Wendy proud with this build, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
Thanks Nigel, I'm going to have to get one of these buggers now!
I'm attempting to build a Hobby Boss 1/32 Spitfire MK 5B for Wendy. My great grandmother would be happy I'm building a proper British plane finally lol.
Hi Nigel. Does look to be one of airfix's better kits . I would build it with everything open possible and the folded wing's. Very good bay detail . Should be very impressive. I hope you are well. M
Looking forward to seeing how you bring this together!! And thanks for the shout out! Dude!
Nose weight I managed by accident went over I think min overall is over 10g but I think you can be a bit short and it will sit ok.
The fit is so good on the kit my tail plain and making wings aren't glued just push fit
Great work Nigel, really looking forward to seeing your progress on this :)
You and me both!
Looks a good kit at a good price
Might get one!!
I just got the kit, but will finish previous builds first but will then follow along 👍 looking forward to catching up on your episodes
Beautiful kit to build. The only criticism I'd aim is at the at times vague instructions and the flimsy wing fold detailing/links which are susceptible to damage and breaking off. They perhaps could have been better thought out. Incidentally, I would suggest putting in far more nose weight than Airfix suggest: it really, really is a massive tail sitter if this is anything but over their own recommendation.
Great to see you back Nige making progress....LOL you'll prob finish before I do...speaking of which I need to do a photo update to the channel
I hear airfix do not tell you to use the box because they couldn’t get enough weight in it
Hammer time Nige? No link to Sully's build there. Nice to see you back building things..👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks James I shall sort that now..
Iam sure i read somewhere that the strips where white not yellow for the life of me i can not remember where! but it could be my age great to see you back
I shall have to research this... TBH, I fail to see why they would use yellow?
@@NigelsModellingBench Hi Nigel it was bugging me the strip colour i have found a reference on the web that says that the white replaced yellow after Suez when it was at RAF Nicosia on Cyprus only one reference so could be wrong yellow and white was used both by us and the French i believe during Suez
Maybe then we should go yellow and then white over the top with a hint of the yellow showing through?
@@NigelsModellingBench Nigel did a bit more surfing Airfix is right 3 Gannets where used on anti smuggling patrols out of RAF Nicosia even found a photo! on a Flypast Spotlight article its a colour photo a bit washed out but the strips looks white that's filled my time till the rugby starts! looking forward to this build as Gannets flew from local RNAS Brawdy in the day
So much weight in there if you ever drop it it's gonna stand straight up on the propeller spinner ;)
These clever weight boxes actually reduce space available for the lead weight. What is the point?
But they give a nice solid location for the weights.
I just received mine, and looking forward to your build. I have just started mine, and the only comment regarding it is that the sprue attachment points seem a bit thicker than usual. I will need to source some RAN decals. Regarding the forward weights, I saw on another build is that if they are forward of "that line" they can be seen from outside - there is a gap in front of the instrument panel. To allow more weight the builder put in a flat blanking plate. Also, will the box allow for the large amount of weight? Maybe a test build showed that not enough weight could be added using the box, and the instructions were amended?
I don't think the weights will be seen if forward of the line.. I think it's to clear the engine intakes. I think I proved that you can get the correct weight in the box, well, 0.3 grams less in reality.. I looked at the space in front of the IP. I think that is visible through the windscreen? That's why I put the extra in the sides.
@@NigelsModellingBench 👌Gotcha - thanks. Dont know whether you are a rugby supporter, but another credible performance at Eden Park this evening. The Captain spoke some of the nicest after match words. And the Aussies beat the boyos again.
Hi Nigel, Great video, I ma going to build this one myself, may I ask where you purchased the Quinta Studio Cockpit set please?
I got mine from Hannants.
Were the wheel centres offset hence the resin wheels or was that another kit you reviewed ( so many!)
Hello, it was the 1/72 that has the off centre wheel issue. I need to go back and watch my review of this to see just why I bought them?
I believe the designer of kit has said the second weight box was too small to contain the amount of weight needed.
Well, I proved him wrong then lol.
As an angler I have tungsten putty hanging around which is great for getting into awkward spots for nose weight and it’s denser than lead.
Yeah mentioned in Airfix own video. Said just to fill the whole space from the front. Could probably still get the hammer involved. 😅
Where do you get the lead sheet and balls from?
Scraps of lead sheet can be got from roofers, the balls are shot I think? I got mine from a model show.
Do you own a chippy by any chance?
No
@@NigelsModellingBench just that i was watching a vid about the decline of the British chippy and the guy was a ringer for you.
Is it my imagination, or do you seem a little bit happier building an Airfix kit? A bit more mojo, Good to se though.
I could well be John?