Radleigh Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Love your builds, but this is by far the best yet! Think I've said that before... Looking forward to seeing it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Love your builds, but this is by far the best yet! Think I've said that before... Looking forward to seeing it finished. Maybe another year till finished project. This was started last September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 This just gets better and better Oliver. Top draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) Thanks. I'm trying to do new stuff. I messed the interior ...badly warped cockpit floor won't fit in fuselage..I did not check after I was finished with it..my mistake. Remaking the interior cockpit.. I tried to fix it but it's pushing on the back of the cabin wall and messing up all the scratchbuilding above the cabin roof. Edited May 11, 2016 by shark 64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Here's the beginning of the new one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simmerit Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks. I'm trying to do new stuff. I messed the interior ...badly warped cockpit floor won't fit in fuselage..I did not check after I was finished with it..my mistake. Remaking the interior cockpit.. I tried to fix it but it's pushing on the back of the cabin wall and messing up all the scratchbuilding above the cabin roof. I'm glad its not just me! That is pretty much where I ended up, although I've not had to re-start some of the Wokka. I guess that is the risk with scratch building so extensively, and the problem is test fitting gives you some reassurance, but at some point you run the risk of things not fitting. On the bright side, Academy look like they turn out better molds than Trumpter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon 1 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Oh my giddy Aunt, do you mean you're building a whole new rear cabin floor area as well as the pilots area?, and was that a subtle message in the rear of the photo. You must have the patience of a Saint !!! I take my hat off to you as you've more determination than me to simply sit back and start again. Keep going it's a brilliant piece of work. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 thanks guys, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcc1 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'm glad its not just me! That is pretty much where I ended up, although I've not had to re-start some of the Wokka. I guess that is the risk with scratch building so extensively, and the problem is test fitting gives you some reassurance, but at some point you run the risk of things not fitting. On the bright side, Academy look like they turn out better molds than Trumpter! Watch out for the front windscreen, had massive trouble joining the top of the doors to the clear roof piece with massive gaps either side. All fitted nicely before glue was applied as is usually the case with my models. My seahawk might be the first to take flight (out of the window) been a long hard fight with it and have nothing but admiration for your skills and patience. Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Watch out for the front windscreen, had massive trouble joining the top of the doors to the clear roof piece with massive gaps either side. All fitted nicely before glue was applied as is usually the case with my models. My seahawk might be the first to take flight (out of the window) been a long hard fight with it and have nothing but admiration for your skills and patience. Keep up the good work Hi Thanks for the warning on the windshield. This kit is fighting me every inch of the build. I had heard it was challenging but I do plan to win the fight. Thanks for the kind words. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rapie Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) Thanks. I'm trying to do new stuff. I messed the interior ...badly warped cockpit floor won't fit in fuselage..I did not check after I was finished with it..my mistake. Remaking the interior cockpit.. I tried to fix it but it's pushing on the back of the cabin wall and messing up all the scratchbuilding above the cabin roof. Jeesz, after so mutch work back at square one! Keep in mind that you inspired me to do a lot of extra work to the cabin, using some of your techniques. So far it goes well for me and I love building the seahawk. I'm at the part that I'm gonna replace the hinges on the rotor for the ones I received from Shapeways. Are you now using a PE ground plate? Edited May 11, 2016 by Rapie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) Jeesz, after so mutch work back at square one! Keep in mind that you inspired me to do a lot of extra work to the cabin, using some of your techniques. So far it goes well for me and I love building the seahawk. I'm at the part that I'm gonna replace the hinges on the rotor for the ones I received from Shapeways. Always happy to hear that I can inspire you on your build. I wish the hinges were available when I cut all the blades hinges from the kit..please post your progress. I am using the PE as ground plate. Edited May 11, 2016 by shark 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Knaupel Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 very cool! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamboRamage Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Absolutely stunning work. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 A shame about the cabin floor but you seem to making a fine job of getting it sorted out. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Thanks. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 There you go, no one would ever have known you had had a problem with that cabin floor. Nice recovery. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapie Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Be aware of the included decal set. They are awful! I'm at the stage of finishing this model but they simply won't stick without the use of set. They certainly don't conform even with the use of sol. Nevertheless it ended up being a very nice model, thanks for your ideas in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Ouch, good rescue... Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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