giemme Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 23 minutes ago, Gene K said: OK, AFAIK and IMHO, GM's PPP is ETS-friendly ... . Giorgio, do you have a link to your MT KT? It all sure works great as evidenced by your builds!! Still, I don't get what MT KT means ... Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Thanks Giorgio, I'm getting low on Tamiya tape,and it's redulously expensive here so I think I might try some. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, giemme said: Still, I don't get what MT KT means ... Ciao Wait, I think I got it: Multi Tapes Kabuki Tape? Here's the link http://tinyurl.com/yanvj2fv Ciao Edited April 17, 2018 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: Thanks Giorgio, I'm getting low on Tamiya tape,and it's redulously expensive here so I think I might try some. John You're welcome - and Tamiya tape is bl...y expensive everywhere, I guess ... Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 1 hour ago, giemme said: Here's the link http://tinyurl.com/yanvj2fv Doesn't work for me ... could you recheck it, please? I'd like to order. Gene K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, Gene K said: Doesn't work for me ... could you recheck it, please? I'd like to order. Gene K Try this: https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B00DKI981Q/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, giemme said: https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B00DKI981Q/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Good, thanks! Here in the US I got mine here. Gene K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Gene K said: Good, thanks! Here in the US I got mine here. Gene K Even cheaper, good for you Ciao Edited April 17, 2018 by giemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 That cockpit is looking superb tucked away in there Giorgio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, TheBaron said: That cockpit is looking superb tucked away in there Giorgio. Thanks Tony, glad you like it Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 Quick update, since I managed to do some modelling last night. Here's the bottom fuselage joint with the tail planes after sanding/polishing Viewing from the top, port side is good Starboard not that much, a bit gappy So out came the yogurt cup 0.1mm styrene : Tracing the shape and after cutting, I put it in and glued with Tamiya Green Cap. Tidying up TBD once cured I also did a dry fit of the leading edge slats They were too wide of a good 1mm, so I had to trim their outboard edge to make them fit Then I glued the tail fins on some gaps on the joints here too That's what the pics show; what they don't show is that early this morning, before leaving home, I decided to check if the tail fins settled properly, and port one snapped off right away ... Well. I'll fix that in the next installment; that's it for now, comments welcome Ciao 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Looking quite A-10ish now, shame about the fin but nothing you won’t be able to fix I’m sure. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 30 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: Looking quite A-10ish now, shame about the fin but nothing you won’t be able to fix I’m sure. John Thanks John I'm gonna have to use some CA gel to hold the fin in place; this should allow me some time to play with the correct positioning and hopefully offer a stronger bond. Fingers crossed Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Good tip for filling the gaps Giorgio, thanks. Looking very Hoggy now 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, CedB said: Good tip for filling the gaps Giorgio, thanks. Looking very Hoggy now Cheers Ced, thanks glad to be of any help Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Good save Giemme. Looking great sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Giemme, a question sir. Talc a C/A mix. What ratio Talc to C/A ? For further reference that is, I should add. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Taking shape really well!!! Very interesting that putty!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Looking rather splendid G. Never mind about popping the odd bit off here and there. It’s all part of the fun. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 10 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Giemme, a question sir. Talc a C/A mix. What ratio Talc to C/A ? For further reference that is, I should add. Simon. Simon, not sure about the actual ratio because I normally eyeball it, but I would say 1 (talc) to 5 (CA) maximum. What I do is to pour some CA on a small piece of alu kitchen foil, drop some talc just beside it and drag some into the CA with the point of a toothpick - then I start mixing till I reach the consistency I need, adding talc only little by little. You don't want it to turn white, because in that case it will set immediately, no way to use it on your model; a few attempts should give you the confidence to use this technique 9 hours ago, massimo said: Taking shape really well!!! Very interesting that putty!!! Thanks Massimo PPP is interesting, not an all round putty but very helpful in some cases 7 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Looking rather splendid G. Never mind about popping the odd bit off here and there. It’s all part of the fun. Johnny. I guess it is Thanks Johnny Ciao 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Great works Giorgio! Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gota Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) Hi Just registered on those boards to say this is looking great! I built the kit a few months ago (still waiting for its charges, https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=33356&p=albums=38188), and I love to see how you detailed and fixed all the little things I couldn't be bothered with, or realised were askew once I was done painting I can tell you I had tons of problems with the main gear, and had to settle for a slight misalignment after breaking it a couple times. The main gear larger bay doors also sit too low if you follow instructions. I'm curious to see how you decide to paint the bird, as the instructions are a mix of two schemes (starboard profile has the light green nose) and I couldn't find much info on when and where those schemes were used. Stencilling instructions are a joke, although this is easy to spot with photo references. The decals went down great, what little silvering I got was mainly my own doing. I would paint the fin blue tops rather than use the decals if I had to do it again though, the white thunderbolt should be easy to cut. Eager to see the result! And thanks to Old Viper Tester for the great pictures! Wish I had seen those while doing the build. Edited April 19, 2018 by gota 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 4 hours ago, giemme said: Simon, not sure about the actual ratio because I normally eyeball it, but I would say 1 (talc) to 5 (CA) maximum. What I do is to pour some CA on a small piece of alu kitchen foil, drop some talc just beside it and drag some into the CA with the point of a toothpick - then I start mixing till I reach the consistency I need, adding talc only little by little. You don't want it to turn white, because in that case it will set immediately, no way to use it on your model; a few attempts should give you the confidence to use this technique Thank you very much for the reply Giemme. With this information in hand I will have a go on the next build(s) if needed. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, giemme said: ... 1 (talc) to 5 (CA) maximum. Giorgio, Can the TACM (Talc CA Mix) be worked with the TBS (Tooth Brush Sander), or is the dried filler too hard? I assume you don't need/use accelerator? Gene K Edited April 19, 2018 by Gene K 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 3 hours ago, matteo44 said: Great works Giorgio! Very nice Thanks Matteo 3 hours ago, gota said: Hi Just registered on those boards to say this is looking great! I built the kit a few months ago (still waiting for its charges, https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=33356&p=albums=38188), and I love to see how you detailed and fixed all the little things I couldn't be bothered with, or realised were askew once I was done painting I can tell you I had tons of problems with the main gear, and had to settle for a slight misalignment after breaking it a couple times. The main gear larger bay doors also sit too low if you follow instructions. I'm curious to see how you decide to paint the bird, as the instructions are a mix of two schemes (starboard profile has the light green nose) and I couldn't find much info on when and where those schemes were used. Stencilling instructions are a joke, although this is easy to spot with photo references. The decals went down great, what little silvering I got was mainly my own doing. I would paint the fin blue tops rather than use the decals if I had to do it again though, the white thunderbolt should be easy to cut. Eager to see the result! And thanks to Old Viper Tester for the great pictures! Wish I had seen those while doing the build. Gota, thanks for the heads up on the troubles you had with the kit, and welcome on board 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Thank you very much for the reply Giemme. With this information in hand I will have a go on the next build(s) if needed. Simon. Glad if I can be of any help, Simon 1 hour ago, Gene K said: Giorgio, Can the TACM (Talc CA Mix) be worked with the TBS (Tooth Brush Sander), or is the dried filler too hard? I assume you don't need/use accelerator? Gene K Gene, in my experience it can be worked with any sanding device; easier if you do it just after a few minutes curing, it worked perfectly good with ETS/TBS You don't need accelerator because talc acts like that. HTH Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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