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First , Planning on area to be cut for the replacement shoulder

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And cut both top and bottom fuselages with ultrasonic cutter.

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and cut the slats to ease the shoulder assembly, and must as well cut the flaps too while on it, and worry about the reassembly of both of these later.

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19 hours ago, masterqq said:

Can I still Join, I am building a 1/72 SU-30MKM with NMA resin conversion.

Sure, better now than later ;) - And welcome aboard.

 

Some nice progress already - not an easy task making the cut-outs for the replacement shoulders.But now you have to tell me what an ultrasonic cutter looks like?

 

Cheers, Peter

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Basilisk,

Thanks for the approval, the is the ultrasonic cutter i used from my office, basically this machine generate ultrasonic vibration to the blade and able to cut through plastic like butter. make easy to cut some odd profile.

 

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Sobby 23,

An enjoyable kit indeed.. thanks.

 

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Thanks for the picture of the Sonofile ultrasonic cutter. Looks like a very interesting gadget to have, but unfortunately a bit pricey for hobby use :(

 

But there are other brand specially for the hobby market which are more fordable - have to read up on it :hmmm:

 

Cheers, Peter

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HI,

Joined the 2 fuselage half, pained the tub, and super glued the new shoulders and nose, the fitting of the resin shoulders are not bad, some putty needed to bland them in. 

 

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Also painted the engine area with silver and various shades of clear blue, red, smoke..The TVC cans still need some more work.

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More later, Cheers...

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Thanks for the encouragement guys,

 

Some work done over the weekend,  I reattached the flaps and slats ..

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and  added various sensors from the resin conversion kit according to the reference.

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and painted the bay and inner air break a shade of yellow + grey.

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Next, I gonna work on the clear parts, more latter..

 

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Thanks Peter,

 

And more progress..the HUD and seats in place before I close the canopy for painting

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Pre shaded ...

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Next Mid sea grey over all,  cheers..

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Thanks..

 

finally completed the painting ..overall mid sea grey.

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A view on the TVC nozzles..

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futured and getting ready for decal, I will be modify the marking needed from F4dable F-18 hornet decal sheets.

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