Started this some time ago.
Fuselage has been separated from the block and location dowels added.
will separate the halves and detail the insides.
I will paint this up as the replica in the Netherlands .
Challenge on this one will be the decals.
Pictures to follow.
Gordon
Yet another aircraft to look forward to. Where do you find these unusual designs?
Lou
Both the BAT's have been on "the list" for some time.
I like to do the under done ones.
Cheers
Gordon
Carrying this over to next year.
Cheers
Gordon
Another interesting model on the way !
Fraser
Thank you Fraser.
Hopefully it won't take as long as the Flycatcher and Siskin.
Cheers
Gordon
Managed to get a little bit done on this.
Wings have had the rib tapes applied. Clear doped linen base colour applied to bottom of wings and stabiliser.
Green applied to top surfaces. Yet to mask off bottom surfaces to do the shading.
The decals will present the challenge. Not insurmountable just time consuming.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you for the update.
Lou
Slowly pushing on with this one.
Engine cylinders are presenting a bit of a challenge.
Slowly working through the decals.
Experimenting with some " moulded wet tissue " for the leather padding on the cockpit opening in the upper wing.
Picture to follow.
Cheers
Gordon
Where the BAT is at.
Basic bits are done. Need to split fuselage and create cockpit opening. That's what the bamboo pins are for.
The cockpit opening padding in the wing seems to be working.
Decals being played with.
Cheers
Gordon
When satisfied with the padding I will put the dihedral on the upper wing.
Gordon
I rarely build a wing where I have to put the dihedral after carving it. don't have a good track record in making a good joint.
Lou
Been a long time since I've added something to this one.
I've been quietly pottering away with this.
Cleaned things up .
Getting the fuselage a little bit better before splitting it and cutting out the cockpit.
Given up on making the cylinders for a while. Not happy with the results so far.
Made some wing struts from paired down bamboo skewers.
Cheers
Gordon
Some projects just take a little longer.
Lou
Spent a bit of time lately on the BAT.
Bottom of wings have been done to represent clear doped linen.
Bottom wing registration done using stencil cut out from light tack painters tape.
Top wing done with base coat of white. Painters tape letters applied and resprayed with green.
The two and three I discovered were the wrong font ( checking photos yet again) basically redone freehand. Coat of satin on all surfaces. Bit of quality control yet.
Struts primed and cut .
Next step is separate the fuselage halves and do the cockpit.
Cheers
Gordon.
Looks wonderful. I often have to redo some things.
Lou
Looking good. Following the splitting and cockpit detailing with interest.
Thanks
Fraser
Where things are at with the BAT.
Taking a bit of time.
Splitting fuselage easily done . Had two dowel pins holding it together whilst shaping.
Cockpit details done ( with a bot of artistic license).
Bulkhead at the rear is just card.
The wing is attachment is two pins front and back. A bit of reinforcement required for rear pin.
Upper wing dihedral added . Padding for cockpit access added( method worked but execution not good).
Artistic license again used on instrument panel.
When it's all closed up you only have a 1/2 inch hole to peer into a little dark hole.
Next is some dremelling of some cooling holes in fuselage.
Onwards.
Gordon
Excellent artistic license.
Lou
Cooling holes done.
Also some covers done using 3 layers of 80gsm paper with PVA. Using that a bit of "metal" fabrication
With a small bit of scrap balsa for reinforcement.
Ping added to top wing.
All clipped together. Relatively square.
Just leaves the engine cylinders and undercarriage legs.
Gordon
Another fairing to be made which aligns with the notch in top wing.
Gordon
This is what it will hopefully look like at the end.
Looking Great Gordon. I like the wing markings.
Lou
Managed to get some time yesterday and wound some thin wire around some small diameter dowel for
The engine cylinders. Surprisingly most turned out to be useable.
Now have to sort out some very small wobbly bits for the tops of the cylinders.
Cheers
Gordon
Good to see you are still at it. My bench has been empty for a few weeks. No Mo Jo!!
Lou
Wobbly bits make the model, I say.....
Lou, sometimes it is good to step back a bit to see what you have accomplished and you would have to take a pretty big step to take it all in. Take a good breather!
Fraser
The BAT has been relegated to when I get time. Will probably end up like the Flycatcher (long term).
Gordon
It is always good to have a standby project. My Avro 504 is starting to feel the same.
Lou
Been fiddling with this whilst doing a lot of other things.
Now that the Canberra, Vosper MTB and Sparrowjet are finished I can apply a bit more time.
Have overcome a modellers block with the undercarriage and the decals.
Bit of quality control being carried out.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you for the update.
Louis
Just clipping it together for some inspiration.
Seems to be square. Looks a bit rough finish wise but that will be overcome.
Just have to tackle the cylinders with the wobbly bits.
Onwards.
Gordon
Looking good! Are the markings hand-painted?
Wing markings are hand painted with a bit of help with some masking.
Fuselage bands are masked and painted.
I've started to apply the fuselage decals . Working from the rear forward.
When thats done I'll attach the lower wing . I think I'll simplify the engine cylinders.
Sort the out and then do the rigging.
Cheers
Gordon
Very nice job, Gordon. Do you brush paint or spray/airbrush?
Greatto date.
Louis
Some things left to do.
The undercarriage , rudder, propeller are not attached. I will leave them till I've tackled the rigging.
Tail skid has been made and engine cylinders installed.
Cheers
Gordon
A beauty.
Louis
That's coming along nicely!
Nearly done. Currently psyching myself up for the rigging.
Gordon
Have started the rigging over the last couple of weeks.
A few parts had to be redone. Satisfied that the wing rigging has been completed.
Nearly all done.
Gordon
I hear you, re-d0 is frequent on my bench.
Louis
Gee, Gordon, this has turned out to be a beauty. A great choice of subject and an absolutely lovely execution!
A very nice model, Gordon.
Finished .... Had to remake a tail skid. The original went "ping" when being attached. Never to be seen again.
Took a while but learned a bit along the way.
Might give rigging a miss for a while.
Cheers
Gordon
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Another gem. Looks great!! - ken
Fantastic! The rigging turned out very well. Congrats!
Beautiful build Gordon.
Louis
Thank you all.
Dusting off the DH 71 bits.
cheers
Gordon