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Sky Raider
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I think your right Colin. Ill make one that looks even better than this kit one.
Cheers
Andy
Cheers
Andy
Hi Andy,
Sorry I haven't posted earlier, I have been quietly watching this come together and have to say it's very, very impressive...
One small question, sorry, may I ask, why on the console do you have one Philips head screw and the rest are flat head screws...
Andy...
Sorry I haven't posted earlier, I have been quietly watching this come together and have to say it's very, very impressive...
One small question, sorry, may I ask, why on the console do you have one Philips head screw and the rest are flat head screws...
Andy...
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Sky Raider
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Lol, you spotted that Andy, well done. The were all the same but that one was hitting the back wall so I cut it down and then it flew across the workshop. I should change it I know. Was being idol. I will do it for you.
Cheers
Andy
Cheers
Andy
LOL I saw that as well.
I have no doubt that you can build a better radar than the kit. In fact I recon for your next project you should just scratch build the lot.
Looking good in the wheel house.
Ian M
I have no doubt that you can build a better radar than the kit. In fact I recon for your next project you should just scratch build the lot.
Looking good in the wheel house.
Ian M
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Sky Raider
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Day 58
It shall be rectified shortly guys. In the mean time the wheelhouse construction continues. Starting to look good now I think.
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Andy
It shall be rectified shortly guys. In the mean time the wheelhouse construction continues. Starting to look good now I think.
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Andy
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Day 59
I have added all the fitting needed now to the wheelhouse. Once the holes are drilled for the last handrail I will add the primer.
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Andy
I have added all the fitting needed now to the wheelhouse. Once the holes are drilled for the last handrail I will add the primer.
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Andy
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Day 60
Thanks Joe. I have completed the fitting of the handrail but it stays off until the wheelhouse is painted.
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I have now added several coats of\primer to the wheelhouse and will paint the top coat tomorrow.
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I looked at changing the design of the radar but didn't see anything that I could use. I did rebuild it and added the light inside as mentioned before. You will see from the second pic the light is in and showing position on the radar screen.
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Next is the radar boom. This is static in the kit and I wanted it to work so I had to make a modification and insert a motor I purchased at the boat show a few weeks ago. It is taller than the housing but with a few bits of plastic I think I looks ok.
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The last picture shows its rotation and it seems like it is spinning fast. I assure you it rotates at a very realistic speed.
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Cheers
Andy
Thanks Joe. I have completed the fitting of the handrail but it stays off until the wheelhouse is painted.
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I have now added several coats of\primer to the wheelhouse and will paint the top coat tomorrow.
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I looked at changing the design of the radar but didn't see anything that I could use. I did rebuild it and added the light inside as mentioned before. You will see from the second pic the light is in and showing position on the radar screen.
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Next is the radar boom. This is static in the kit and I wanted it to work so I had to make a modification and insert a motor I purchased at the boat show a few weeks ago. It is taller than the housing but with a few bits of plastic I think I looks ok.
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The last picture shows its rotation and it seems like it is spinning fast. I assure you it rotates at a very realistic speed.
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Cheers
Andy
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Willi262
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Simply fantastic!
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Polux
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What a beauty!!!
Supern work Andy.
Supern work Andy.
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Sky Raider
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Day 61-63
Thanks guys for the kind words. I have now painted the wheelhouse and it has had almost 48hrs drying time and will be ready to start working on tomorrow. Also the last few days i have been doing some painting and making a few of the fiddly bits.
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Andy
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Thanks guys for the kind words. I have now painted the wheelhouse and it has had almost 48hrs drying time and will be ready to start working on tomorrow. Also the last few days i have been doing some painting and making a few of the fiddly bits.
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Looking like its really coming together now Andy.
Great paint on the cabin/wheelhouse.
Ian M
Great paint on the cabin/wheelhouse.
Ian M
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Sky Raider
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Day 64
Thanks Ian. Im pleased with the paint job on this one. Not bad for rattle cans I don't think. I had a good day on the wheelhouse today and managed to get a few things done as you can see.
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Cheers
Andy
Thanks Ian. Im pleased with the paint job on this one. Not bad for rattle cans I don't think. I had a good day on the wheelhouse today and managed to get a few things done as you can see.
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Andy
Well nice Andy.
Ian M
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.......and we mere mortals just sit and watch, and support our lower jaw!
Brilliant craftsmanship.
Brilliant craftsmanship.
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Polux
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Ufff....simply great!
Hi Andy,
I agree with Mr Ron, this is brilliant Sir, I have had to use a bandage to hold my jaw...
May I ask, is it a real hose or is it moulded plastic...
Andy...
I agree with Mr Ron, this is brilliant Sir, I have had to use a bandage to hold my jaw...
May I ask, is it a real hose or is it moulded plastic...
Andy...
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Sky Raider
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Day 65
Thank you all for the great comments. Andy the hose is white metal painted with acrylic paints.
I have now completed the wheelhouse apart from the seat and pilot. This will be next on the agenda once I have completed the wiring terminals underneath.
The first thing I wanted to do was to install a trunking to take the wiring from the mast, search light and radar. I then added some conduits, conduit and junction boxes for that extra added scale touch.
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Once complete it was time to install the radio gear.
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Next thing in line was the dash and other bits.
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Now t the outside and the antenna.
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And now - the wheelhouse in place. Still away to go on this yet folks so don't worry. Lots more to come.
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Cheers
Andy
Thank you all for the great comments. Andy the hose is white metal painted with acrylic paints.
I have now completed the wheelhouse apart from the seat and pilot. This will be next on the agenda once I have completed the wiring terminals underneath.
The first thing I wanted to do was to install a trunking to take the wiring from the mast, search light and radar. I then added some conduits, conduit and junction boxes for that extra added scale touch.
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Once complete it was time to install the radio gear.
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Next thing in line was the dash and other bits.
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Now t the outside and the antenna.
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And now - the wheelhouse in place. Still away to go on this yet folks so don't worry. Lots more to come.
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Andy
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mobear
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theres even binoculars thats so cool andy,really beautifully done mate