Chrisg Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 A good program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I'm just wondering how much of that program was 'engineered' for TV audiences? The Spitfire/canoe maunfacturer would have known that Polyester resin would dissolve expanded polystyrene, but he could have used styrofoam or epoxy resin as alternatives. As for a bracing structure inside the glass, he would have been better looking at R/C modelling for construction tips as they would have been much more appropriate and practical. Enjoyable program regardless, and hats off to him for getting kids to make stuff instead of pressing buttons on a computer and expecting a machine to do it all for you. Kids need to be taught patience, not instant gratification ( from someone who has just spent two weeks applying 25,000 1/4 scale rivets! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Flipping missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Flipping missed it. If you just missed some of it, you could send to Airfix for the missing parts! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 So how about the B17, Steve? At least the wings were seperate pieces, should help you a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The B-17 breaks down into useful transport joints, so it's possible. You fund it and I'll build it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Collins Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Enjoyable program. I suppose as we have airfix kits on the shelf, i had better contact them for one of those kits and see what the delivery time and cost would be for one (once in stock if i can get hold of any orders will be taken if anyone requires one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I believe that a proper glass, 'on a pole' type Spitfire is something like £20-25k. Is your garden big enough for one to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Collins Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Not quite i'm more concern trying to put it in the shop. But i suppose it would make a nice display outside the clubhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 The B-17 breaks down into useful transport joints, so it's possible. You fund it and I'll build it! I'm having nothing to do with this - it's starting to get dangerously out of hand, and as Jack knows I can so easily get led astray..... I wonder how much it could be built for :coffee: New clubhouse lounge and bar maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 When they made the 'Memphis Belle' film in 1989, they had a mock up fuselage made for filming. I'm sure I read that is cost about the same as a wartime B-17 - $300,000. So adding wings and tail into that. I'm sure I could knock one up for you for around £750,000 at a rough guess, allowing for inflation. Please PM me for a more accurate quote :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 great programe enjoyed it the wife did too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Flipping missed it. Good fun program, there ya go.........http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nnm3d/James_Mays_Toy_Stories_Airfix/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Good fun program, there ya go.........http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nnm3d/James_Mays_Toy_Stories_Airfix/ Thanks Bernard and don't some people have the best job in the world......:argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The show is also repeated on Sunday 1st Nov at 7pm on BBC2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 And BBC i player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Just watch a repeat showing on Beeb2, bl00dy brilliant..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Can't help thinking it may have taken more than 1 day to assemble and paint, but then thats the "magic of television"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Good fun program, there ya go.........http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nnm3d/James_Mays_Toy_Stories_Airfix/ Well, great, good, wonderful and so on... BUT, I am outside the UK so can't watch...:argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil munga Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 missed the program what are they going to do with it now ? a friend went for an early morning cruise to get this shot just as the sun came up , what can you tell me about this pic then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 The pilot got out some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Split 'n' Spit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 The pilot got out some time ago. And the driver by the look of it. What did you say, Bodge? Camper driver decamped? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil munga Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 this spitfire is full size also made of GRP and sits on a suport that can'nt be seen because of the sunrise its sat in the middle of a roundabout in Norton near Middlesborough ,, friend that took the pic owns the splity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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