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Well seeing as how I'm co-hosting I think its about time that I got my build thread up and running. For a while I have had an interest in the aircraft used at Edwards AFB at the AFFTC and have a few previous builds in the markings of aircraft based there. This one will be one of the F-100F's used as a chase plane in the X-15 program sporting a polished metal finish with very generous helpings of dayglo orange, lovely! The kit I am using is Trumpeter's 1/48 F-100F; The box is quite full; Or rather it was quite full, as I have made a start. With this build, my Dornier Do 17 and the upcoming F-5 STGB (also co-hosting) there was/is a very good chance of not finishing anything at all without taking advantage of the 25% rule so that is exactly what I have done. Unusually enough I made a start with the cockpit and got the two instrument panels taken care of; And the actual cockpit tub itself; I added the two IP's and the joysticks and then fitted the cockpit to the assembled intake trunking; The kit seats were not the best (certainly not the worst I have seen either though) so I have replaced them with a pair by Quickboost which have been painted but not fitted yet; And that is how she stands at the minute, hopefully over the weekend I shall be able to get the fuselage joined together and also find a picture of the bird I am going to build. Thanks for looking in and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig. πΊπ¦
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