Oh dear it's a 1/72 Bristol Beveldere

[Tim Marlow]

Hi guys, todays work in progress...rudder pedals and instrument panel.
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The parts for the pedals...the large block are the four slices sandwiched with PVA which I'll sand to form the foot pedals.
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After the sanding I've got four pedals.
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IP in progress with bezels marked out for drilling.
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Bezels drilled out and dry fitted to mark the dials to be painted in separate colors before sandwiching the panels together. Work will continue tonight after dinner.

Cheers,
Wabble

Superb as always……

[rtfoe]

Superb as always……

Thanks Tim, I've gone a little overboard on this I think. Meant to be a simple conversion. I could have left the cockpit well alone but having the door slide open meant that a bit of detail had to be added. Airfix doesn't give a cyclic, only a stub, no collective, not even a dashboard/IP. I just hope the rudder pedals can be seen from the large chin window.
Working on the cyclics and collectives next.


Cheers,
Wabble

[Waspie]

Thanks Tim, I've gone a little overboard on this I think. Meant to be a simple conversion. I could have left the cockpit well alone but having the door slide open meant that a bit of detail had to be added. Airfix doesn't give a cyclic, only a stub, no collective, not even a dashboard/IP. I just hope the rudder pedals can be seen from the large chin window.
Working on the cyclics and collectives next.
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Cheers,
Wabble

I see your terminology is coming along as well as the helicopter. :smiling2: :thumb2:

[Jim R]

I've gone a little overboard on this I think.

That's an understatement Richard. Superb work as always.

[scottie3158]

Richard,
Superb scratchery mate.

[rtfoe]

I see your terminology is coming along as well as the helicopter. :smiling2: :thumb2:

In no time Doug, with your help I'll be able to name every nut and bolts.

That's an understatement Richard. Superb work as always.

Thank you Jim.

Richard,
Superb scratchery mate.

You too Scottie.

Today, thickening and extending the prop shafts and a length of wire inserted into pre-drilled holes for added strength so they fit snuggly into the tube.

You've gotta guess where these are going to...


Cheers,
Wabble

[rtfoe]

Okay, after I smashed the ends of those L shaped thingies with a hammer I attached it to the rotor shaft heads both forward and aft assemblies...


Cheers,
Wabble

[rtfoe]

Hi guys, I sanded the top and scribed the reverse side of the prop. Unfortunately the release pin marks are on this side and will need filling in.

And just look at the wheels supplied two of which have gaping holes from bad molding process...flash everywhere.

I will either fill with a cut plastic disk or two part putty whichever is the easiest. The holes for the axles are humongous. It's still a good kit...the only kit. :smiling6:

Cheers,
Wabble

[Jim R]

Well Richard that's a massive improvement on those rotor mounts. Filling a few pin marks is acceptable but those wheels are horrible. A lot of work ahead of you.

[Waspie]

Hi guys, I sanded the top and scribed the reverse side of the prop. [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)](Rotors).[/COLOR]Unfortunately the release pin marks are on this side and will need filling in.
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And just look at the wheels supplied two of which have gaping holes from bad molding process...flash everywhere.
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I will either fill with a cut plastic disk or two part putty whichever is the easiest. The holes for the axles are humongous. It's still a good kit...the only kit. :smiling6:

Cheers,
Wabble

Nice work on them thar rotor heads. And a nice job scribing the ROTORS, (aka props)!! :rolling: :smiling2: :smiling2: :smiling2:
(We'll make an air fitter of you yet Richard)

[Steve-the-Duck]

What gets me is how complex the unmodified rotor heads are in the first place
Have to say the wheels are a dead loss, though I think we'll be impressed with your coming improvements!

[rtfoe]

Hi Steve, good thing they did that or I'd have to modify the whole assembly and two at that. Still haven't decided how I will tackle the wheels as both options are doable.

Cheers,
Wabble

[rtfoe]

Well Richard that's a massive improvement on those rotor mounts. Filling a few pin marks is acceptable but those wheels are horrible. A lot of work ahead of you.

Thanks Jim, somebody fell asleep on the job I guess.

Nice work on them thar rotor heads. And a nice job scribing the ROTORS, (aka props)!! :rolling: :smiling2: :smiling2: :smiling2:
(We'll make an air fitter of you yet Richard)

Ah, filling up my note book on them descriptions Doug. I get lost in the conversation on flying things at the LHS but now I can shoot a few words in without blank faces staring back at me. :smiling6:

I've taped the rotors onto the insides of a sauce pan and poured hot water in to get the sag of the rotors. Turned out just a little over bent so am bending them back slightly without breaking them. Pictures later.

Cheers,
Wabble

[rtfoe]

Hi there guys,
The Belvedere is keeping my mind off Jen Jen.
Latest fitting to see if the sag is enough...

The box top picture shows short stubby rotors but these are long and spindly. Starting to turn from an ugly duckling to a swan. I quite like how it looks although it resembles a dachshund or longhouse.

Cheers,
Wabble

[Andy T]

Sorry for not popping in much Richard but I've been following the excellent work here from a distance.