Tom's Fiddler on the roof
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Tom's Fiddler on the roof
Just a placeholder post for the moment but my intention is to build the Contrail kit of the Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler:
I'll add shots of the box contents as we get closer to the start date
Regards
Tom
I'll add shots of the box contents as we get closer to the start date
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
I suspect I have the same kit, under the Sanger brand, in my stash. If so, you're going to have a blast with that canopy...TomW wrote:Just a placeholder post for the moment but my intention is to build the Contrail kit of the Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler:
Do you have missiles to stick under the wings? I have some from the ICM weapons set, but I have some doubts about their dimensions (based on the fact that some other missiles in the same set look more like 1/48 ).
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
You're quite right there Rob, the canopy is devoid of any framelines at all . Looks like some creative masking will be required as well as lots of pouring over pictures. As regards the AA-5's ; no I haven't got any so unless I can get hold of the ICM set cheaply this will be unarmed for now.
Regards
Tom
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
Coastal Command SIG Leader 2012 - 2016
We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
Whoops, forget I mentioned that. I just found out I was looking at AA-6s, not AA-5s. Good thing this came up, otherwise my 128 would have ended up with some very wrong missiles..As regards the AA-5's ; no I haven't got any so unless I can get hold of the ICM set cheaply this will be unarmed for now.
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
Funny you should mention that Rob, I did some digging after I replied and it seems no-one does the AA-5 Ash in 1/72. I've got some AA-6's spare as well but they are just too different to get away with They aren't the most difficult shapes so I might be able to scratch some from sprue and plasticard if I can find some good drawings and measurements.
Regards
Tom
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
Guess I'm not the only one digging then:-)TomW wrote:Funny you should mention that Rob, I did some digging after I replied and it seems no-one does the AA-5 Ash in 1/72. I've got some AA-6's spare as well but they are just too different to get away with They aren't the most difficult shapes so I might be able to scratch some from sprue and plasticard if I can find some good drawings and measurements.
Apparently, Amodel did a short run Tu-128 at some point, which had AA-5s of course. The AA-6s would seem to be prime candidates for conversion, as the body diameter is identical at 310mm. Shortening the tube and replacing the wings should be feasable.
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
I shall have to look into that, luckily the AA-5 is smaller than the -6 which makes life easier. Just one more hurdle to overcome when making a vacform of a lesser represented aircraftrob_van_riel wrote:Guess I'm not the only one digging then:-)TomW wrote:Funny you should mention that Rob, I did some digging after I replied and it seems no-one does the AA-5 Ash in 1/72. I've got some AA-6's spare as well but they are just too different to get away with They aren't the most difficult shapes so I might be able to scratch some from sprue and plasticard if I can find some good drawings and measurements.
Apparently, Amodel did a short run Tu-128 at some point, which had AA-5s of course. The AA-6s would seem to be prime candidates for conversion, as the body diameter is identical at 310mm. Shortening the tube and replacing the wings should be feasable.
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
Coastal Command SIG Leader 2012 - 2016
We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
Looking forward to seeing this one built Tom.
It must be massive.
It must be massive.
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
This looks like a fun build, I will enjoy watching this build as I have seen the excellent quality of your other built vac forms.
I suspect this is not a small a/c how long is the model?
Regards Splash
I suspect this is not a small a/c how long is the model?
Regards Splash
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
Thanks guys for the interest and yes this is a pretty large aircraft in 1/72. Box contents are as follows:
Main fuselage halves and nose section (note the 15cm ruler for scale):
Two further sheets containing the wings, tail, undercarriage pods and further details:
A bag containing white metal seats, wheels and legs and other details:
There is also a set of typed instructions, full size 3 view drawings and former shapes. It'll take a lot of elbow grease and careful construction to get this one together. I'll also need to track down some suitable Red Stars and nose numbers but that shouldn't be a major issue. Lord knows where I'll put this one once its built but it should be an impressive sight.
Regards
Tom
Main fuselage halves and nose section (note the 15cm ruler for scale):
Two further sheets containing the wings, tail, undercarriage pods and further details:
A bag containing white metal seats, wheels and legs and other details:
There is also a set of typed instructions, full size 3 view drawings and former shapes. It'll take a lot of elbow grease and careful construction to get this one together. I'll also need to track down some suitable Red Stars and nose numbers but that shouldn't be a major issue. Lord knows where I'll put this one once its built but it should be an impressive sight.
Regards
Tom
Veni, Venari, Vamoosi
Coastal Command SIG Leader 2012 - 2016
We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
Coastal Command SIG Leader 2012 - 2016
We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
This could be a good time for me to buy shares in sandpaper
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
You do realise you picked up an obligation to at least try to find markings for a plane that was based in Ukraine, if such a thing exists..TomW wrote:I'll also need to track down some suitable Red Stars and nose numbers but that shouldn't be a major issue.
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
You've lost me on that one Rob, I often need things explaining though so that's no changerob_van_riel wrote:You do realise you picked up an obligation to at least try to find markings for a plane that was based in Ukraine, if such a thing exists..TomW wrote:I'll also need to track down some suitable Red Stars and nose numbers but that shouldn't be a major issue.
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
I was baiting youTomW wrote:You've lost me on that one Rob, I often need things explaining though so that's no changerob_van_riel wrote:You do realise you picked up an obligation to at least try to find markings for a plane that was based in Ukraine, if such a thing exists..TomW wrote:I'll also need to track down some suitable Red Stars and nose numbers but that shouldn't be a major issue.
The village that became Anatevka was in Ukraine, and where else would you find a fiddler on the roof...
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Re: Tom's Fiddler on the roof
Aha! and the light bulb comes on I haven't seen a production of Fiddler on the Roof since I was a young boy (Dad was a stage manager for our local Operatics Society) so you'll have to excuse my ignorance.
Regards
Tom
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
Coastal Command SIG Leader 2012 - 2016
We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10