3Chordwonder Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 It's been a very long time since I did a WIP thread on any forum. About time I addressed that. So I'll be building the new Eduard 'Tiffy' boxing of the Hasegawa Typhoon. Just to add a little interest, I've opted to go for a desert livery with the addition of Techmod decals. Hopefully I can make a fair stab at this and keep a few entertained. Everything washed and drying prior to kicking off! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Ok, let's go. First up we are dealing with the instrument panel. The kit part needs to have the raised detail removed to take the photoetch replacement. So it's out with the old Dremel... Original Kit part Stop! Dremel time! No going back now... Photoetch for the interior While the instrument panel is drying (black sprayed) it's onto the replacement etch seat... Note the size difference between the kit part and Eduard's etch replacement...yowzers!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 There you are! Saw the pictures in FB and were looking in vain for this thread until now. I got those techmod decals too, and a Red Roo Air filter to go with it. Will watch with much interest! I must say that the replacement seat looks very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Onto the cockpit frames...more photoetch to add to kit parts. Extras really add to the look of the frame. Sprayed with Alclad Silver and with a MIG wash. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Now that looks just like a 1/24 Tiffy! Those rivets aren't recessed but raised? Seriously considering chucking my Aires 'pit ad replace it with this yummy Eduard Etch instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Seat done with lovely etched belts. Cockpit internal details beginning to come together Sidewall control panel in mid-construction Edited March 30, 2017 by 3Chordwonder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I like how this is progressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hello 3C, Gooood job, be carefull on fuselage halves. Complete each fusealge half separately, that way there will just be the spine to rectify. If you add the 2 half spine on the already buttoned up fuselage as per the instructions , Ooooh dear, we are in trouble... There is a serious risk of a step on the sides. I also used the techmod, nice decals, easy, no troubles. I used a resin seat from Ultracast. Keep carry on the fine work. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks for the heads up!! Nice one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 No probs, you're welcome Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Good work so far, the Eduard PE parts are really an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadim Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Great job so far. Those plates on the cockpit frame are really great addition. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Cockpit starting to come together. Remember the large PE seat? Well here it is in place: The scale looks spot on. Dread to think what the tiny original seat would have looked like. Next some more work on the instrument panel. My old eyes and fingers struggle with the PE levers so I discarded them and scratch built some from stretched sprue with a blob of Glue & Glaze on top. Think I got it about right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 6 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello 3C, Gooood job, be carefull on fuselage halves. Complete each fusealge half separately, that way there will just be the spine to rectify. If you add the 2 half spine on the already buttoned up fuselage as per the instructions , Ooooh dear, we are in trouble... There is a serious risk of a step on the sides. I also used the techmod, nice decals, easy, no troubles. I used a resin seat from Ultracast. Keep carry on the fine work. Sincerely. Corsaircorp I second that! I built this (well the hasegawa box of it) and didn't pay much attention to the fuselage plugs and never did mange to really recitify the situation....left with a fair step on one side 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Some slightly better pictures of the cockpit work. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Lawzer said: I second that! I built this (well the hasegawa box of it) and didn't pay much attention to the fuselage plugs and never did mange to really recitify the situation....left with a fair step on one side Hello Dears, And alas, the same is well for their P-40 too. So now whatever the brand, I make the 2 complete fuse halves separately. Mine is also the original Hase, will be soon in RFI. She is in weathering workshop for this while Have a nice day, 2 evening work days and I'LL BE BACK ! Styrene addicted Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Today's update: Radiator coated with Alclad Aluminium prior to wash. Rear view after wash with MIG Night Black Internal stuff going in Buttoned up fuselage...and relax. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 This is all very smart work. The plates on the framework make such a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Lovely detail on the wings All fitted beautifully... Main bits assembled, minimum fill required,. All primed and pre-shaded. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 You sure don't wait around! Not much filler was used, it seems? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 More work on my days off (I'm lucky as my shifts give me 4 days on the spin to work on stuff) RAF Mid-Stone base coat (Hataka Acrylics) Dark Earth camo (Blutac method used for demarcation) Underside sprayed Azure Blue Gloss coated and decalled, with some oil panel lines in. This version had no large fuselage numbers identifying it, just the small serial numbers at the rear. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Last picture is absolutely STUNNING! I really like the sun-bleached look of the mid-stone as well. Top Notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Nice colors! And good addition to the cockpit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireGap Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 is there any more than just oil paint in the panel lines as far as weathering goes? that last picture looks so different, and yes it does look stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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