SaintsPhil Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks Phil. Ulster didn't just beat the Tigers, they were mauled! (hope the pun comes off here!) I got it Dave! More progress! You'll be done by the weekend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 I got it Dave! More progress! You'll be done by the weekend.... Good man! As for the progress, i'm not so sure. Maybe next weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The RIO needed his feet chopped off (thank goodness you can't see it) in order for the seat to go down far enough to allow the canopy to sit. I had to shorten and thin the control column for the pilot and chop off his feet too! He's a bit of a short bottom now, but at least the canopy will close!'Freezer' brings new meaning to the term; "footloose and fancy-free"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 brings new meaning to the term; "footloose and fancy-free"..... very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Cracking work Dave, really coming along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Cracking work Dave, really coming along! Thanks mate, glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 That aircrew will really add to your build - nice. What are the PJ productions stuff like Dave? I'm thinking about them for a future build, albeit their wee 1/72 cousins.. Cheers, Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Those bang seats and pilots are looking really good Dave. Great work. Armitage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 That aircrew will really add to your build - nice.What are the PJ productions stuff like Dave? I'm thinking about them for a future build, albeit their wee 1/72 cousins.. Cheers, Dermot Thanks Dermot. The PJ aircrew are very nice indeed, lovely casting and great details. In 1/48 anyway! I'm sure 1/72 would be just as good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Look at your phone, I think it will put a smile on your boat race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Those bang seats and pilots are looking really good Dave. Great work.Armitage Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 A little bit done today, not much. I had a look at the canopy and was not happy with the seal so off it came, sanded off the glue and re-attached. Looks better now so will leave to dry for a good 24 hours. Because the elastic bands were still on, i couldn't attach the fuselage together. But i did add the tail fins: And made a 'mock up' of how the jet will look. Wings and horizontal stabilisers are just sitting in place, no glue yet! This is going to be a big diorama! I'll leave you with this: More to follow. 'freezer' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Look at your phone, I think it will put a smile on your boat race! need a set myself! If you are going to get them printed, let me know and i'll put in for a set too. Edited January 18, 2012 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Looking good! Man, that is fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Looking good!Man, that is fast Thanks mate. Is coming together quite rapidly. A few hours a day and it just falls together. My shifts in work have been kind too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Nice work Thanks Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Great progress Dave. It can go together pretty quickly at times. The video is great, quite a few to watch tomorrow night while I get on with mine Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 have to admit that, once I figiure out how to jump through all the hoops that hasagawa kits sem to have, mine are begining to have some shape to them - but topics like this do help Nice going so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 have to admit that, once I figiure out how to jump through all the hoops that hasagawa kits sem to have, mine are begining to have some shape to them - but topics like this do helpNice going so far Thanks mate. I'm sure you will cruise through your 'cats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 cruise - no struggle - probably...dont come visiting when I am coz there will be much profanity..... but I'll get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 cruise - nostruggle - probably...dont come visiting when I am coz there will be much profanity..... but I'll get there As we say this side of the water, keep 'er lit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Great progress Dave. It can go together pretty quickly at times. The video is great, quite a few to watch tomorrow night while I get on with mineJoel Thanks Joel. The videos are for inspirational purposes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 More done today. First step was to mask off the canopy. Took me 3 goes to get the thing to seal to a satisfactory standard!! Then i attached the forward section to the rear fuselage. As this was drying, i broke out the carrier deck and made a start. My word, what a big bugger it is! Much larger than i had anticipated..... The sections went together easily enough, with some heavy duty pegs to get the seal nice and tight. The rectangular gap is where the blast deflector will go. To give an idea of size: Yep, that's two 1/48 F-14's, with room for a third! A few shots of the base of the deflector: The bit that actually rises up is under construction. More photos of this in the next update. I then returned to the jet and tidied up the fuselage joint. I like to add a small bit of filler here as it is easier to tidy up, but this is not essential, just a personal preference: Also, the Royale Resin wheels turned up and they look great! Finally for today, a shot of the half completed jet and the carrier deck: Bloody big! I'll leave you with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9h-WXNWDWg More to follow. 'Freezer' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 when your done, is this going to appear at a show somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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