Greg in OK Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) I decided to do a second build for this GB, despite the fact that I am no where near done on the first. Like the Bristol 138A I am already working on, this kit had also been starring me down, just asking to be built. The Testors kit has only a few parts, and would be a very simple build if the wings actually mated to the fuselage well. I have a couple of these, from different boxings. and although the color and the softness of the plastic may change, the fit doesn't get any better. One good thing about the newer kits, they look like they have MUCH better decals. So I am building a bit of a mix, the old silver plastic one, with harder plastic, but using the new decals. The kit..... The huge gap... The poor fit... and of course the poor fit on the left wing doesn't match the poor fit on the right wing... The fun begins!! Greg in Oklahoma Edited April 10, 2017 by Greg in OK 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 It's great to see this being built Greg It is indeed Lippisch's dream; I'm an admirer of his designs, they really don't get the recognition they should (imho). How about taping each side of the wing root gaps with eg Tamiya tape, then filling the gap with something strong like two part epoxy? I know it sounds radical, but it has worked for me on e.g. early Amodel brand limited run models in the past. I levelled it with a very quick (it has to be) swipe of a cotton bud with acetone on it. For less risk; any filler would do, Humbrol, Squadron green, Milliput, even car bondo, but the strips of tape will preserve your detail. Apologies if I'm teaching my grandma to suck eggs; it's just I'm used to lots and lots of gaps....I get excited when I see them ! Another great entry to the GB, many thanks. TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 For your viewing pleasure, a short video on the XF-92A. Greg in OK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Nice video. Note the wrecked B29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 That's a great film. I was quite surprised when the narrator mentioned that the first flight was in late 1948 ! It looks, and was, so incredibly advanced for its time. The US certainly invested in the think tank and technologies they acquired via Operation Paperclip, and 'found' secret technology such as the Me P. 1101, Horten) and unrealised secret plans. Definitely making the most out of the designs that people like Lippisch, Wernher von Braun, Willy Messerscmittt, Walter Blume, Kurt Tank and so many others had been working on. It's no wonder that UFO sightings increased in the early 50's; I think it's safe to say that many sightings would have been X-planes like this. For many air forces, in 1948, to have e.g. Spitfires or Mustangs was a bonus. Look at this in comparison! What a period of huge and very rapid technological change in aviation. Looking forward to seeing this progress, especially after swing the video. It has an extremely shiny BMF. It could lend itself to a Bare Metal Foil or Alclad approach. Have you had any thoughts on possible finishes? All best regards TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) This kit as had a problem with cracks developing when glued. About 4 or 5 jagged cracks, some going 1/3 of the way around the diameter of the fuselage, caused me to spend a lot of fill and sand time. However, I seem to have gotten past those, and the fact that the fuselage is going to look so-so from the very start helped me to decide to leave the pilot head molded into the cockpit rather than spend the extra time scratching a cockpit. (Spent all that time sanding anyway.) So here it is in primer, climbing out over my neighbors house... As far as finishes (TonyT) I will likely go with the later white finish as I would expect those jagged cracks to be very hard to hide under a NMF. Greg in OK Edited May 28, 2017 by Greg in OK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Funnily enough, I've just been crusing Planet Models looking at all their weird and cool German projects. I could have spent a fortune! Shame this isn't 1:48, but my wallet thanks you for it being too small for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 56 minutes ago, Mike said: Shame this isn't 1:48, but my wallet thanks you for it being too small for me http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microscale-Modelkits-1-48-Convair-XF-92A-W-Display-Stand-/252938157101?hash=item3ae449fc2d:g:Fh4AAOSw5cRZGHIt There you go, a link to the 1/48 injected kit on e-bay. Just an FYI if you are interested, it's not my kit, I only seem to know how to buy stuff on e-bay. Greg in OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Link to a walk around of the XF-92 http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/howard_mason3/xf-92_dart/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 You've done a nice job of filling and smoothing out the cracks Greg It will look great in white. The whole design looks really space age, the white will only serve to enhance that. I was just reading about the aircraft; $4.3 Million back then for just one aircraft. Incredible. Looking forward to seeing it in white Best regards TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Great movie clip. I love the way 'convair engineers ' came up with the design. No credit to Lippish there then. It looks like a good model in white if you don't fancy the NMF. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 With the DH Group Build finished I am returning my attention to this build and the Bristol 138A. Been puttering around with this build slowly anyway but now it is back on my desk full time..... Greg in OK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Nice going on a challenging kit! You can kind of see the beginnings of the F-102 in there. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Coming along on the kit, still a lot of detail work to do but the major assembly is completed. Decals look like they had yellowed over time but fortunately it appears that only the paper backing had yellowed. Greg in OK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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