1:1 Spitfire K9817 Cockpit Build

[Airframes]

With whisps of cloud vapour flashing past.......

 

[T Bolt]

Some dry ice and a fan would work for that!

 

[Airframes]

Just throw the dry ice - Darryl will need cooling down in all that kit!!

 

[Tony Hill]

Yep, I can't see me wearing an Irvin; Frock, White; "blues" and pattern 36 boots in the cockpit in a 38deg Celcius balmy summer's day here!!

I know from the F16 that a Helmet, Mask and Harness in any sort of weather BOILS you.

Oh well...when I get away from these 80 hour weeks I will make some progress towards the "war-y shots" you want,

 

[Airframes]

Gotta get that handlebar 'tash going too mate!!

 

[Tony Hill]

Gotta get that handlebar 'tash going too mate!!

That one is already there...just got to shave off the beard from around it.

 

[Airframes]

Jolly good - can't have you looking like one of those poncy naval types, don't you know!

 

[Tony Hill]

Jolly good - can't have you looking like one of those poncy naval types, don't you know!

BUSTED....who told you my next 1:1 build is the bridge of the Royal Oak........that was supposed to be a secret!!





" They fool about with boats on that big river — and
that isn't natural. Small wonder that trouble came of it, I say." The Gaffer

 

[Vic Balshaw]

A life on the ocean wave,
A-home on the rolling deep!
Where the scater'd waters rave,
And the winds their revels keep.
Like an eagle caged I pine
On this dull, unchanging shore.
Oh give me the flashing brine,
The spray and the tempest's roar.

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[Tony Hill]

Vic,

AAAHHHAAAAA me Hearty...


What comes after a 1:1 Bridge??



....ah, well there be Dragons....




Yep, you guessed it..time for a cup of tea, a BEX and a nice lie down....

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Vic,

AAAHHHAAAAA me Hearty...What comes after a 1:1 Bridge??

or Star Trek

 

[Airframes]

I'm getting worried about you two..........

 

[T Bolt]

An X-wing cockpit would be nice. Or you can go all out and do the Millennium Falcon's pit!

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

How about a colonial viper?

 

[Tony Hill]

MY BRAIN HURTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


(Shut up Mr Gumby)

 

[Wayne Little]

MY BRAIN HURTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


(Shut up Mr Gumby)

maybe another Bex and another lie down....

 

[Spits]

MY BRAIN HURTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah toughen up princess Wishing you all good over there.Hope to get more bits done today for the latch.

 

[Tony Hill]

Yeah toughen up princess .

Thanks Wayne Spits.....words I've heard (and uttered) many times on Kokoda!!













Does nobody remember Monty Python any more

 

[Tony Hill]

A little progress (by my mate, not me):

A real De-icing pump, these come in several slightly different models:

And the mock up made by Gwyn:

Ever the comedian......

But at least it solves my "where the %**@ did I put my pencil" problems.


I have also recieved the type G fuse box and Camera Heating switch for the Camera Selector Box.

I've decided that after 31 x 12 or 14 hour days straight, and another 14 at least to come, I am going to take Sunday off and
do some more building.

Hopefully Sunday I can get her flyable and do some of the selector as well..but not holding my breathe

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Great stuff Darryl, just love the pencil housing.......

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