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Serkan Sen

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  1. Masterpiece work. Very eye catching finish! Serkan
  2. Splendid work and amazing finish! Congratulations. Serkan
  3. Splendid work! Congratulations. Serkan
  4. Is there any info or photos of YF-12A missile bays interior? I have his latest book but there's no such details in it. Serkan
  5. Thanks Gondor. I copied this text from AFMC Web site: "In 1974, the Air Force identified a requirement for aft facing ECM requirement on the SR-71. Several proposals examined by the Air Force included conformal packages, belly pods as well as an extended tail fairing. After researching all the possibilities, the extended tail appeared to be the most viable option based on lowest cost, added volume and least aerodynamic drag. The new β€œBig Tail” assembly is 13-feet, 9-inches long and weighs 1,273 lbs. with 49 cubic feet of space to carry 864 lbs. of payload. The primary payload consisted of aft facing ECM as well as the 24-inch Optical Bar Camera. The new assembly needed to articulate 8.5 degrees up and down to clear the runway during take-off and landing." Full article can be found here: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3007014/flashback-lockheed-sr-71a-blackbird/ After several attempts finally the tail model is complete. The newest to oldest are left to right: Next step will be adding forward cockpit details. Serkan
  6. Hi all, I am back in modelling work. Parallel to my other ongoing projects (especially 1:32 YF-12A) I did some progress on modelling very special SR-71A, #61-7959 Big Tail. Here is the initial model of the long tail shape: Here are the printed standard and Big Tail cones: I have also Big Tail Hasegawa kit in my stash. Here is the casted Hasegawa tail versus the modelled one: There are significant differences between the 3d model and Hasegawa tails. Although few areas still have to be improved, I am very satisfied with my own model. Serkan
  7. πŸ₯°β˜ΊοΈ Many thanks, I hope your AFTI project is going well and you will post your build progress soon. πŸ˜‰ Not comparable with your mighty Wasp project Tony! During few weeks I was working on detailing SR-71A model cockpit and also adding long tail option. In parallel I started to build forward fuselage and cockpit area of YF-12A. I started with the cockpit frame preparation: To remove the print support I use mainly a fine side cutter (nipper), 0.5mm razor saw blade and mini razor saw set from Trumpeter: Now the parts ready to build the front fuselage. The long support base of missile bay doors were removed by using panel scriber. After several passes along the junction of part and support the print base can be cleanly removed. The dry fit test shows that all parts are aligning well: Next step is to start cockpit detailing. Serkan
  8. This is not fully correct. I have started to model this engine but then I realised that if I use the same effort, I can complete the entire Oxcart/Blackbird family. 😁 But one day I will finish my J-58 project too.
  9. The replacement of pitot tube and Intake & exhaust assemblies should be sufficient to build a nice model in flight mode. Serkan
  10. Not only narrow but also in truncated cone shape to give a depth feeling. I am following with great interest to see the result πŸ˜€ Serkan
  11. Most probably you were busy with many other important projects Alan. 😁 My entire Blackbird/Oxcart builds became a living project which is evolving everyday. Now I am close to finish missing cockpit details and ejection seat of SR-71 which will complete entire family (except SR-71B/C which will be added later). Serkan
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