kg4kpg Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Here's the first pic. Some more surface work to do before painting. Started the engines and was going to to the wings but the starboard wing has a little warping out toward the tip so I'm going to run some real hot water over it and tape it down and hopefully that will take care of it. I tried flexing it with no luck. Edited May 24, 2012 by kg4kpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Well, since I got home Sunday I got the windows filled, weights in, landing gear done, except I snapped off the nose gear half way up. I got the fuselage closed up and some sanding done. For the nose gear, I have only drilled out holes to pin it back together but that won't happen until later. They need to make the kit where you can install the gear later. I saw a write-up somewhere on a way to do it but couldn't find it so I had to go in instruction order. I'll finish sanding tonight then get to the wings. I'll post a couple pics later. C'ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looking forward to this Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Okay, I need to know the secret to painting the swirl in the intake??? I did one and it isn't as bad as I thought, but I think it definately could be better. I can post a pic of it later but I want to know your techniques. Chris Funny, I just realized the kit decal sheet has the swirl decal so that it what I'll use. I'd still be interested in knowing what you do with your kits that don't include it though. Edited May 11, 2012 by kg4kpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 except I snapped off the nose gear half way up.....They need to make the kit where you can install the gear later. This is a common fault with revell kits. Personally I never stick the nose hear in as the instruction says - I know I'd snag it and break it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeds Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I've not done it to mine but I read somewhere that if you cut a chunk out of the mounting points, you can put the undercarriage in after the fuselage is assembled. So instead of a circular mounting point, you end up with a upside down 'U' shape if you see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 makes sense to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I've not done it to mine but I read somewhere that if you cut a chunk out of the mounting points, you can put the undercarriage in after the fuselage is assembled. So instead of a circular mounting point, you end up with a upside down 'U' shape if you see what I mean. I saw that build report once as well hut can't find it on the web now. I thought I printed it out. Oh well, live and learn. One engine done. The front ring is drying. A little scale action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Got one engine done and the wings glued together. Check out how big it is next to a 737. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 try a 737 peering into a GE 777 engine...... looking good kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Okay now, 22 wheels??? Did the A380 designers not think of us modelers when they designed this plane? My hands hurt, time to stop for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Did the A380 designers not think of us modelers when they designed this plane? nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Okay now, 22 wheels??? Did the A380 designers not think of us modelers when they designed this plane? My hands hurt, time to stop for the night. Wimp! You ought to try doing armour. I've got kits that need 40 tyres, and well over a thousand to paint, all told! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 obviously the designers of said armour didnt think of modellers either.....how inconsiderate..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Well, the kit is shelved as I'll be out of the net until July due to some quality military stuff. C'ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 ...and I wanted to know who 'Pam' was..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you are on about pam Ann shhe is a stab up about airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 ...and I wanted to know who 'Pam' was..... Tee hee. I never noticed that and can't believe it took this long for someone to call me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 you'll have to finish her now...... and brad - how do you know ??????? (what HAVE you been watching on tv....?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Facebook and YouTube. She done a tour in London two weeks ago. She just does stand up on Airlines. Using very bad stereo types. YouTube it, it's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 true ^ ....but the reference to Pam in this case was Kg typed Pam Am instead of Pan.... and I still say he has to finish it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4kpg Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Okay, finally making progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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