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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 12, 2022 22:07:23 GMT 12
Surely you would be better to cut stencils with the Cricut and paint the markings, rather than go down the decal route?
The markings on Gloria probably won't match any commercial font. You'd be better off using photos of the real markings which all still exist on the aircraft, and use Coral Draw or Adobe Illustrator to generate the stencils to cut on the Cricut.
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Post by dewobz on Apr 13, 2022 10:57:08 GMT 12
I've built some dinkum models in my time but what's going on here is UTTERLY ASTOUNDING!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2022 18:44:01 GMT 12
Couple this with an electronic speed controller with a staggered start sequence This detail makes me very, very happy - the otherwise smooth start of the prop on this kind of model really stands out to me. Excellent news! |
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Post by tbf2504 on Apr 15, 2022 13:20:39 GMT 12
I found this website which gives examples of the RAF WWII fonts which the RNZAF followed for all RAF diverted aircraft to the RNZAF including P40's www.l8ter.com/?p=896cheers |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 15, 2022 20:11:21 GMT 12
I found this website which gives examples of the RAF WWII fonts which the RNZAF followed for all RAF diverted aircraft to the RNZAF including P40's www.l8ter.com/?p=896cheers Thanks for the link. Looks like there are some good fonts there. As Dave mentioned, a visit to Blenheim is required. |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 25, 2022 22:57:02 GMT 12
Stumbled across an electronics store and found these, which will come in handy as under fuselage recognition lights.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2022 17:05:14 GMT 12
Excellent score!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 26, 2022 17:10:36 GMT 12
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 30, 2022 16:49:14 GMT 12
A couple of deliveries arrived whilst away. 2 x 250 Lb bomb kits and 1000 countersunk rivets   |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 4, 2022 14:22:54 GMT 12
Elevator trim tabs taking shape/  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 7, 2022 14:14:47 GMT 12
Starboard elevator and trim tab   Linked to video below 
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2022 15:14:44 GMT 12
Magic. Wizardry. Just inspirational stuff!!
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Post by baz62 on May 7, 2022 17:20:56 GMT 12
The detail you are putting in is incredible.....looking forward to the valves for the radios!  I keep forgetting she is still going to be one big beast going by the scale of your finger to the elevator! |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 7, 2022 21:06:27 GMT 12
A rainy day so some good progress made on the tail feathers.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 8, 2022 9:45:18 GMT 12
Beautiful work!
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Post by camtech on May 8, 2022 21:28:32 GMT 12
I shudder looking at all those b....y rivets.
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Post by planecrazy on May 10, 2022 10:47:42 GMT 12
Stunning parts of this could be hung on the wall as art in my house, not sure how I would go with the boss lady?
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 20, 2022 16:52:34 GMT 12
Progress has been a bit slow recently. House renos and working on another Kiwi themed aviation side project, more to be revealed shortly. Meanwhile, both elevators are now attached. Still a lot of infill work to be done before the fabric covering goes on.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 20, 2022 19:47:22 GMT 12
Just superb!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 21, 2022 15:16:10 GMT 12
Running out of clear work space, so decided it was time for a tidy up.  No excuses for making stuff now.  |
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I keep forgetting she is still going to be one big beast going by the scale of your finger to the elevator!
