Bristol T188

[mldixon]

Here are some updates to the mockup. I am adding parts quickly to just check for overall scale. Trying to hold up on total build out till all the parts are finished. This is the tail and the stabilizer. The tail is built out with the panel lines and graphics, the stabilizer does not have the panel lines on it yet.

[mldixon]

I have now got the shape correct on sec 17-sec 19 of the rear of the plane. I have added the cascading air brakes and the parachute container mock ups. The internal bracing for the rear fin has been worked out and the panel lines have been added. Some minor aligment issues and I have not addressed overall coloring of the plane inself. These colors you see have just been laid down to test different ideas. I will have to address the cohesiveness of the color soon...

[woppy73]

Hi Mike,

just some minor error - XF-926 was the second machine produced. This lacked the "outboard"-Capsule for the brake-chute - instead it was installed behind the rudder within the fuselage. Take a look here : http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/...823944dc_o.jpg
So to correct your model - just change the number to XF-923 !

happy glueing,
Wolfgang

[mldixon]

Originally Posted by woppy73

Hi Mike,

just some minor error - XF-926 was the second machine produced. This lacked the "outboard"-Capsule for the brake-chute - instead it was installed behind the rudder within the fuselage. Take a look here : http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/...823944dc_o.jpg
So to correct your model - just change the number to XF-923 !

happy glueing,
Wolfgang

Yes. How right you are. The x-923 also had the fire extinguishers on the engine Nacells at the front and rear. Thanks for the heads up on this.
I have been over at your sight looking also. The cockpit rudders are a nice touch, your model is looking great.

[woppy73]

Thanks Mike, i´m eager to see more of your 188 - push it but dont rush it

[mldixon]

Here are some pictures of the main sections of this model coming together. I have completed the wings, engines, and main sections of the fuselage. The rudder and stabilizer in these photos are not matched yet on the paint scheme and the cockpit section was just one I had sitting around so I pinned it on. This was to get an overall look at the scale and the feel of the plane. I am satisified that I have this part right now and am going to work on weathering and the graphics of the whole structure. Still very rough, but a work in progress. Stay tuned as it will get better....

[SJPONeill]

Looks fast just sitting there...great progress...

[mldixon]

Originally Posted by SJPONeill

Looks fast just sitting there...great progress...

Yes, I like the look of it myself. The nickname of the plane is "The Flaming Pencil" I guess I'm starting to get that monicker as it is thin and compact in width but very long.

[cgutzmer]

WOW! coming together very nicely! thanks for sharing the progress with us!
Chris

[mldixon]

Originally Posted by cgutzmer

WOW! coming together very nicely! thanks for sharing the progress with us!
Chris

Thanks Chris

I've noticed some discussion about the Silhouette cutters and how to use them. Well I cut the tires out of black construction paper with a computer cutter. Got 12 per side 24 per wheel total of 48 for this pic. They all come out perfect and then I just stack them up clamp and hit it with super glue.
Sand and paint. This is where the computer cutters really help. Boring repititious work. Anyway here is the front wheel assembly. I made it as a seperate unit that just slips into the opening in the fuselage. The strap is rather an ingenious idea. It looks as though the wheel strut closes the doors as it pushes down on the strap when it is closing.