Gary West Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 My flag well and truly nailed to the mast. Both 1:48......... Jaguar GR1 XW563 which was the 7th Prototype and one of the Jaguar trial a/c - and I'll be using the Heller Jaguar "A" kit with all the Paragon bits and bobs. Jaguar T2 - Not sure which squadron yet, but the wrap round tactical scheme This is an old build which was completely finished bar the canopies....then I decided I wasn't happy with it so I stripped it right back and removed the wings. She will have the full Paragon make over and you can see I have already removed the wing sections ready for the Paragon slats/flaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamEM Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 looks good Gary, is it an easyish build the Jag ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 looks good Gary, is it an easyish build the Jag ? Yes it is Graham - Airfix give it a skill level 2, so that says a lot. Having said that, I might just prove that wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Glad to see you're going for the 7th prototype Gary, she's a subtly different bird from the usual squadron machines. Am I right in thinking she lacks wing-fences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Am I right in thinking she lacks wing-fences? Im hitting the T2 first Col, and will use that time to gen up on the GR1 - I have a good pic of SS06 on finals with the shorter tail and NO fences, then on the next page another pic of SS06 & 07 flying together, but with lengthened tails, and wing fences. Seems these were an upgrade as a reuslt of trials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Looking good Gary, lots of good work there already. On the side doors, have you just glued some thin styrene over the area or did you drill out the old doors first? I think i may have a go at copying your pylon detail as well as it looks so good. Where did you get the reference for these? I cant wait to see the prototype started as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Good one Gary, coming along nicely . Couple of minor critiques (not slagging it off by the way!!) there is only one gun vent tube, behind the underfuselage cannon bulges, the 'blank' gun bay does not have one (it still has the cannon bulge though!). There are also two vents, one either side of the rear spine, on the upper fuselage just behind the heat exchanger inlet position. There are also two small intakes, one either side of the rear fuselage, above the 'Fire' access points just in front of the exhaust cans. I'll take my 'anorak' off now .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Hi! Are you going to put the cockpit kit, I heard that its not correct, but I dont know really. Start to like jet planes Cheers. Héctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 On the side doors, have you just glued some thin styrene over the area or did you drill out the old doors first?I think i may have a go at copying your pylon detail as well as it looks so good. Where did you get the reference for these? I added a thin strip of styrene to the deepest part of the door and then added the door shaped piece over that so it was more or less flat, then added a small amount of CA around the edges to fill any gaps. For the centre line pylon I used loads of different reference pics, but to be honest I struggled to find a really good look down(or up) at the workings so I loosely followed Neils T4 build (sorry Neil) and agree it makes quite a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 (edited) Couple of minor critiques (not slagging it off by the way!!) there is only one gun vent tube, behind the underfuselage cannon bulges, the 'blank' gun bay does not have one (it still has the cannon bulge though!). There are also two vents, one either side of the rear spine, on the upper fuselage just behind the heat exchanger inlet position. There are also two small intakes, one either side of the rear fuselage, above the 'Fire' access points just in front of the exhaust cans. Fire away Neil - ok I'll lose one of the canon vent tubes, thankfully easily sorted. Thanks for the heads up on the other vents Edited October 5, 2007 by Gary West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Are you going to put the cockpit kit, I heard that its not correct, but I dont know really. I'm not sure - Im building an earlier T2 and hopefully that's correct? I know the T4 has glass cockpit screens which Neils conversion doesn't have, but hopefully it represents a good T2 - I'll let you know when I get ther Hector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdxtnt Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 That's progressing very nicely Gary. A bit of useless info for you.... the gun vent tube Neil mentions was actually the ejection tube for the empty ammo cases. These were not retained after firing and were ejected from the rear of the gun and out of the aircraft. Must admit I'm very impressed with the amount of people taking part in this GB. Would it be possible to put a post up saying how many people are participating and who is building what? We should have quite a collection at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Would it be possible to put a post up saying how many people are participating and who is building what? We should have quite a collection at the end Thats not a bad idea -I'll have my man (an co mod) do it - Col, oh Col, where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Some nice work their so far Gary....very inspiring and informative.....excellent!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Are you going to put the cockpit kit, I heard that its not correct, but I dont know really.Héctor I'm not sure - Im building an earlier T2 and hopefully that's correct? The conversion is correct for making a T2 (not a T4 though, but it does not take much to make it into a T4). Thinking about it, it must be over 10 yrs since I did that conversion set? Doesn't time fly .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Fester Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Neil, Just read your T2 build thread, absolutely gob-smacked. If my jag turns out a tenth of your build I will be a happy chappie. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 The very first couple of pictures on this thread doesn't show it so well, but last night as I tackled the wings, I quickly realised that I had cut the slats section incorrectly - the instruction shows a straight cut along the wing leading edge and yours truely just decided to ignore the instructions. :shithappens: Sections of styrene were cut, glued in place, and then sanded to shape - re scribing still required. Hmmmm... Ok- I sort of understand. Has Martin legged me up..? I only at present have the slats themselves- and NO instructions, and wasnt quite sure exactly what u had done. Are ther also the "fixed to the wing" parts included in the slat kit? If not then one has to make this him/Jenself? Straight line- where- doh- "whats go-ing on man" (best Neil out of the young Ones voice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Are there also the "fixed to the wing" parts included in the slat kit? Yep - looks like you cut a couple of recesses out of the wing leading edge, and the location for these would line up with the protruding bits on the back of the slat - if youve got them, take a look and it will make more sense Straight line- where- doh- "whats go-ing on man" (best Neil out of the young Ones voice) I'll try and take a pic of the instructions later Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFord Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hmmmm...Ok- I sort of understand. Has Martin legged me up..? I only at present have the slats themselves- and NO instructions, and wasnt quite sure exactly what u had done. Are ther also the "fixed to the wing" parts included in the slat kit? If not then one has to make this him/Jenself? Straight line- where- doh- "whats go-ing on man" (best Neil out of the young Ones voice) Sorry Rich, I've just checked and I do still have two complete sets of instructions - I'll keep them aside for the next time you come over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 (edited) One thing apparent Gary (and I've noted it my build) is that the section betwwen the flaps and the ailerons don't match up - I guess Airfix never indended them to be separated!!! - I see you've added plastic card and filler to fill the upper part.....does this match up with Neil's resin parts? EDIT: Just seen "Palacefan's" posting -- nice one Wayne! Edited October 6, 2007 by Bill Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takamota Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 coming along nicely....very impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage55 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 ......... ........Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 OOOOHHH mate, now that's special. How are you finding the Paragon fit? I know Neil posts on here so whisper lol I'm kidding - very very nice Jag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 How are you finding the Paragon fit? Thanks Martin - I'm assuming you mean the nose to fuselage fit, which has been no trouble, and very neatly joined. In case you didnt mean the nose section, the other bits are just as easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J35 Draken Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Coming along nicely Dad, hope you actually get this finished for the end of the GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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