The Bluebird Project

I'm going to Conniston next week so hopefully I'll get to have a good close look at Ernie Lazenby's K7 at some point. . Where Ernie's model triumphed was in how well it works on the water, but as a scale model, it still has many of the common issues- things like the tail fin, nose and intakes aren'...

After a great deal of soul searching I've decided to bin the idea of a ducted fan & go for an electric prop drive, I've ordered all the necessary bits & I'm patently waiting for the postman to arrive. Xmas has been busy with family visits but I've managed to sneak off into the attic once or twice to...

Not seen this Cobb footage before, I hope this link works as there is some excellent detail for model builders including a clear closeup of the cockpit

https://www.facebook.com/29532268749683 ... 362721167/

Enjoy!
Cheers
Wayne


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Hi all,
Well, I've just read this thread from start to finish, all 477 posts....
What a fantastic read & the pictures are amazing.
Cheers
Wayne


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That would be brilliant Al thank you very much!!!!
Have a good one, let's see what Santa brings
Cheers
Wayne


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Hehe, your Mr Woppit looks awesome, did you make it yourself, or where can I buy one? It does look sad ripping it to bits but glass half full, I'm sure it will look amazing when done, you just don't see 64 versions. I've been busy with the 12th scale K7, I'm well on with planking the engine cover & ...

Hi Al, here's a better pic of my canopy plug plus a tiny addition that came in the post today, just need a red jacket for him & to paint his inner ears blue[.]
Cheers
Wayne


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Richie wrote:So this Kenco Kawasaki, is he a wrestler, or does he play a pipe organ at an opera house ?

I'm sure if you hum it he'll play it!!


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Oh Al,
By the way, there's some really good videos on vacuum forming on YouTube
Cheers
Wayne


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Hi Al, I do like a good looking rear end,'what A shame you're taking a saw to it, have you not considered making a new canopy for the 64 version & keeping this? I've already made a plug for the canopy, just waiting for the plastic to arrive then I'll have a go at vacuum forming, what's the old sayin...