JakeEaton Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Hello chaps, Well after some thought I've decided to post my long term project here, considering it's a British themed modellers website/forum it only seems fair. I started this project just over a year ago. I'd long been wanting to build an accurate model of a FA.2 and I eventually decided on the 1/24 Airfix FRS.1 kit to be the base of my project using the Heritage Aviation FA.2 coversion set which consists of a resin nose and fuselage plug plus white metal parts for the wings and vent coverings. The inspiration came from Nick Greenalls (of HARSIG fame) 1/24 FRS.1 which is, quite simply, stunning. I wanted to achieve the same sort of feel with this model...to try and capture the look, feel and character of the FA.2 in model form. If you've been following my build over on ARC, then you'll be up to date with how this long build is progressing. If not, please head on over to ARC or follow this link: ARC 1/24 SHAR build Here are some images just to form a very brief summary of what I've done to date. 12 months of work crammed into one post
JakeEaton Posted June 28, 2007 Author Posted June 28, 2007 Tonight I've been working on getting the rear bulkhead started off. This has taken a considerably longer amount of time then I predicted but this is mainly due to the fact that it's the 'base' for lots of other sub components and much care has to be taken to, what I call, 'future proof' it. I don't want to find out that the ejection seat isn't pointing straight upwards because I didn't measure and line up the holding brackets when I was drawing the plans for the bulkhead! Fuse boxes and cables as well as air conditioning pipes all run over the rear bulkhead so I have to be sure that it will all fit and look neat. I begin by drawing out a plan. I use a rule to note down all panel lines and rivet detail (as well as lines to make sure it's all lined up correctly) followed by the larger boxes and vents. Here you can see the first plan and test bulkhead I did with the latest (fourth attempt) propped up. I've found everytime I'm happy with what I have so far, I find more rivet detail...also, the originals were very scruffy and experimental (I was still trying to work out how I was going to go about making this area) Here are the latest and hopefully final candidates. I'm using Coke Cans for my foil. I then use a needle to highlight the rivets on the paper plan. There is a gap of 0.75mm between each rivet. You have to remember I'll be pushing the rivet detail in from behind the foil so conventional 'rivetting' won't work unless I drew a back-to-front plan (something I don't think my brain could cope with) The paper plan is then stuck face down onto the back of the foil and carefully lined up. Any small slip or slide of the paper would cause my measurements to be off and spoil the build further down the line. Each rivet is then embossed for the second time, this time obviously with the foil on the other side. Use a ruler (despite having a guide) anyway as they'll come out wonky. The trick is even pressure. The foil is then test fitted. Good enough for me All that effort is made worth it The next stage begins...the detailing. First I punch all the holes needed for the electrical cables. Each of these hole has a plug with between 10-25 wires in them! That isn't including the other tubes that criss cross the area. This is a picture of the rear bulkhead without the ejection seat: As you can see...lots of work ahead of me. Thanks for watching and ALL comments, critiques and feedback is welcomed. Also, good news as I finish Sixth Form this friday so plenty of time to get my teeth into this!
hatchet Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Looks great Jake! I followed it on ARC too and I'm in total awe :wacko:Looking forward to seeing more progress on this baby. Too bad you don't have a CAD programme for the pc, you would have had no problems with alignment or even mirrored drawings.
Col. Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Well Jake, I said it on ARC and I'll repeat it here. Your work is stunning and inspirational. Glad to see you've decided to bring it across with you.
Phil @ Flory Models Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Stunning work Jack, I think I'm safe in saying museum quality model in the making.
Rowan Broadbent Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Stunning work Jack, I think I'm safe in saying museum quality model in the making. Don't insult the lad "Museum Quality" indeed! - it's much better than that! - have you looked at most models in museums lately? I have a 1/8 Hasegawa Fokker DrI which proclaims itself to be a "Museum" model and the compromises and inaccuracies are manifold! but as it only cost me £350 , I shouldn't complain should I? Thats an absolute cracker, Jake - I look forward to seeing the completed model shortly before I shuffle off my coiled mortality!!! Great photos too, BTW!
Mike Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 That's a corker Jake... I remember seeing it on ARC (where?) and liking it immensely. Such talent in one so young! I could kick you to death for it, but you seem such a nice chap Keep the updates coming young feller-me-lad
Gary West Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 As Mike says, incredible work for one so young - and I hate you for it! Nice eye for detail
JakeEaton Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 Hello again chaps, Welp I'm back nearly 2 months after my previous post with an update. It's a little smaller than I would have like to have posted but it'll do for now. I've spent the last two months on and off (mostly off due to work and other stuff) detailing the rear bulkhead. There's still A LOT to do, things like wires, cables and the fuse boxes amongst other smaller parts that'll directly connect to the side walls....ANYWAY! Let the pictures commence: There are some large, round components on the rear bulkhead...they look something like vents and I created these by sandwiching lots of punched out circles... ...creating a 'lathe' out of aluminium tubes and my dremel and super-gluing the circles to the end. The shape is then sanded (sort of like a bowl shape) and this is the final result, with foil and other bits added on top. This is another vent/component/thingymabob... Easier to make then the other. Lots of circles glued together, then a bit of fine brass mesh run around the outside (kindly supplied to me by Nick Greenall - Thanks!) I think it does the trick and should look good painted up. Next up are all the main components of the lower bulkhead area (the confusing part) together: I lost count of how many individual parts I've used to create these. I think the rectangly part towards the bottom of the image consists of about 30 parts alone. All the parts in their positions. Next up is the foil section mounted onto the plastic with all the components blutacked on for show: Each individual 'plug' that go in the holes is made up of between 5-8 circles! And a comparison shot of the real thing. I've tried to highlight the area I'm modelling. Still need to paint it up, add cables etc etc. Quite a boring update (rear bulkheads aren't the most exciting things!) but it's something! Got this week off work, so expect more updates soon. Also, I got into The Arts Institute at Bournemouth so I'm pretty chuffed Doing Modelmaking For Design and Media
Mike Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Also, I got into The Arts Institute at Bournemouth so I'm pretty chuffed Doing Modelmaking For Design and Media Congratulations & that man! Very pleased for you
JakeEaton Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 Thanks chaps, appreciated! Should be able to get it painted and cabling started today if I'm lucky Then onto the other bits and bobs! Looking forward to getting started on the instrument panel
Phil @ Flory Models Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Jake, beautiful work but will anyone see it behind the seat Super job, love seeing it come to life
bigbadbadge Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 That is absolutely amazing work Jake, I am watching this thread closely, I have a 1/24 Harrier to build among the old stash, I doubt somehow it will turn out like this one. Congrats on getting into Bournmouth, cracking town dude with a fantastic night life. All the best Chris
Clarkie Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Wow, I mean................Wow .................. just awestruck There is always something new to blow your mind in the place - totally bloody wow
Jay Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Go on Jake admit it, you either have microscopic vision or you really are about 3" tall!!!!! this is one detailed project and i reckon i'll be about 70 before you finish it!. Superb work
JakeEaton Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 Thank you very much gents. Your feedback has been hugely encouraging which should speed the build process up a little bit Hopefully you'll see the end of it before you're 45 Jay And I only use my mk.1 eyeball for building...hope it doesn't fail me anytime soon! Thank you again on the congratulations for getting into Uni...I'll be moving in in a week or two Looking forward to starting.
ChrisE Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 Jake, I've just joined this forum and was browsing when I found your post. This is a fantastic build mate!, and guess what? I'm doing exactly the same over on the Large Scale Planes forums... http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=16061 Its great to see someone else doing this, your cockpit kind of puts my effort to shame!! It looks awesome! Keep it up mate, it will be good to see the comparison at the end Chris.
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