andy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Check ebay, you'd be surprised what you can get! Almost all of mine are from there! AND THE FOR SALE SECTION ON HERE Had two fujimi 72nd kits on back in november no takers and still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 AND THE FOR SALE SECTION ON HERE Had two fujimi 72nd kits on back in november no takers and still available There we go folks, two nice kits and helping out another BM'er! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 AND THE FOR SALE SECTION ON HERE Had two fujimi 72nd kits on back in november no takers and still available Aargghh!! Note to self - always check BM For Sale section on a regular basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 TOO LATE!!!! They're mine! MIne I say! MINE, MINE, MINE!!!!!! (sound of manic laughter echoing around the ship) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 TOO LATE!!!!They're mine! MIne I say! MINE, MINE, MINE!!!!!! (sound of manic laughter echoing around the ship) Two more for the GB then eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 well....possibly....but possibly not.....but then again...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 well....possibly....but possibly not.....but then again...... You know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 depends on time, the three I have on the go now, a sea king, a mustang, at least one concorde, a Hunter, and other sundry matters of a transport nature ...and boring things like real life. but apart from that, I'd love to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 depends on time, the three I have on the go now, a sea king, a mustang, at least one concorde, a Hunter, and other sundry matters of a transport nature...and boring things like real life. but apart from that, I'd love to. I wish you luck! My shifts in work are being pretty good to me so i have some decent time. Seems like a lot more than it actually is mind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 ty tiredness is the trouble.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 tytiredness is the trouble.... plenty of coffee usually works for me. Work, fitness routines and modelling really do tire you! Looking forward to seeing your builds finished mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 not much of a big coffee drinker actually but I identify with the other bits plus also having to crack on with two mustangs and a concorde.... Hunter GB starts soon as well...... fun tho aint it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 not much of a big coffee drinker actually but I identify with the other bitsplus also having to crack on with two mustangs and a concorde.... Hunter GB starts soon as well...... fun tho aint it Big commitment! I think the four F-14's is enough for me for now, though i have signed up for the F-16 GB and the Close Air Support one. Might get a few F/A-18's done for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLoB Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 How is this one going? Am interested in your progress as I have the Academy F-14A and Revell F-18F with decals to do the two Swordsmen CAG birds - outgoing and incoming. I do not intend to superdetail either (mainly OOB) but I am aware that the F-14 ought to be the B version. I am also going to put crew in the seats so some of the cockpit will be obscured anyway. Being relatively new to this modelling lark what aftermarket will I need to make the Academy F-14A into a B? What aftermarket would be a sensible compromise to improve the kits without going mad? It looks to me like you are doing an A and presumably you will convert to a B and I therefore wondered what you were doing/using? Thanks. SLoB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 How is this one going?Am interested in your progress as I have the Academy F-14A and Revell F-18F with decals to do the two Swordsmen CAG birds - outgoing and incoming. I do not intend to superdetail either (mainly OOB) but I am aware that the F-14 ought to be the B version. I am also going to put crew in the seats so some of the cockpit will be obscured anyway. Being relatively new to this modelling lark what aftermarket will I need to make the Academy F-14A into a B? What aftermarket would be a sensible compromise to improve the kits without going mad? It looks to me like you are doing an A and presumably you will convert to a B and I therefore wondered what you were doing/using? Thanks. SLoB Haven't started this one yet mate, third in line this one!! The kit I have is a Hasegawa B model. Essentially, the B model is an A model with a few upgrades, noticeably the GE-110 engines as opposed to the TF-30's on the A model. Internally, the B has a square screen in the rear as opposed to the round radar display that i think comes with the Academy kit. The B also has a double glass plate HUD. You may also need to change the main wheels, as B models had a different hub to early A models. If you have the 'bombcat' boxing, all the weapons, racks and parts for the targeting pod should be there, along with the late style NACA gun vent. One thing you will need to add is a small dome to replicate the GPS on top of the fuselage. The best way to update the Academy kit is to use this: http://store.spruebrothers.com/148-steel-b...190-p23675.aspx Hope that's of some use to you. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLoB Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks very much for the link. They are out of stock at present but they look just the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks very much for the link. They are out of stock at present but they look just the thing. No problem. They usually restock every month. Click the 'notify me' link and you'll get an e-mail when they are back in stock. Anything else, just let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Brief start on this today. Built up the wings: Tail fins and Beaver tail: Added the gun vents (poor fit again): The ordnance. Going for the 'quad bomber' (4x GBU-12's) configuration. All parts from Hasegawa weapons sets: Main fuselage is also built. As i'm using FOD covers on this build, i can leave out all the intake work which means that the fuselage goes together in no time: Waiting on a Blackbox deluxe Bombcat set arriving, so when it does, i'll crack on with the cockpit. (Swapping out the Aires one for this) More to follow. 'Freezer.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Bit more done after work today. One problem when building an A+/B/D from the Hasegawa kit is that the exhaust shrouds are those that are used with the TF-30 engines of the A model, not the GE-110's of the A+/B/D. The former has engraved panels running from the exhaust up to the base of the shroud, whilst the latter is a sort of wrap around carbon fibre panel with no lines. TF-30: GE-110: So to correct this for a B model as i'm doing, one must fill in the lines. (or you can get aftermarket shrouds if you prefer that). I used tamiya putty: An hour later after some sanding: Looks messy, but it is very smooth. Tamiya putty is great for wee jobs like that! The Dr Pepper resin GE-110's. (pinched from another kit) Engines inserted, shrouds attached and beaver tail on: Defunct hole on upper fuselage filled. This hole only needs filled when adding the GPS dome, which is on all airframes from 2000 onward. Once the blackbox set arrives, i'll crack on with the cockpit. More to follow. 'Freezer' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 He he, Really 'flying' together! My A+ is at about the same stage. Looking good. Rip-Cord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 He he,Really 'flying' together! My A+ is at about the same stage. Looking good. Rip-Cord Thanks mate. And good use of the pun there They go together fairly quickly when you get stuck in. It's the painting, detailing and finishing that takes more time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 nice work on the exhaust nozzles ! Hasegawa has not done great in this area, although it must be said that variable geometry exhausts are complicated things with a lot of parts. I've yet to see a plastic part I was completely happy with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 nice work on the exhaust nozzles ! Hasegawa has not done great in this area, although it must be said that variable geometry exhausts are complicated things with a lot of parts. I've yet to see a plastic part I was completely happy with Thanks Giorgio. The Wolfpack resin GE-110 shrouds are the most accurate in terms of detail, but their fit isn't great. Maybe the Steal Beach ones are better in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) Have you tried the Aires GE-110 set yet? I've got some on order... Edited March 1, 2012 by Parabat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Have you tried the Aires GE-110 set yet? I've got some on order... I haven't mate. I've a set on the way too but not even sure it comes with shrouds! I've heard some mixed reports on them. Of the ones i've used, the Dr Pepper pieces are by far the best fit. Might order a few more if your interested to save postage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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