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Another story of putty and sanding F3D-2 Skyknight


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On 3/23/2020 at 9:16 AM, Biggles87 said:

Doing a good job so far.

Thank you, it help in these shaky days !!

 

On 4/1/2020 at 12:32 AM, Space Ranger said:

Mmmmmm! Chili looks delicious. As to that amorphous blob, however, I can't rightly say what that might be, although it does somewhat resemble the indigenous Globular Narthrax of the planet Posita. I'll have to see if I can capture one on my next patrol in that sector.

So, Thank you Ranger... Keep me in touch...:rofl2:

Chili was... They emptied the plates... It must be a sign...

 

On 4/3/2020 at 9:46 AM, The Spadgent said:

I’m loving that underbelly. Chilli looks pretty fine too CC. 🤩

Thanks Dear Spad !

 

Well Now, back at Willie the whale !!

You know now that I like the size comparisons...

Did I hear @CedB's most famous "Fnaar, Fnaaar "??

I mean Scale Aircraft comparisons...

The Skyknight was a huge beast...

Look, Sje's almost as long as a Harrier !!

 

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The RFI is approaching now... 

Fingers crossed to avoid another :poo:

And the beast is on her legs now Hoooray !!

NOT A TAIL SITTER !!!

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The main gear bracing is... Well annoying...

That's where I'm working now !!

Well take care of yourselves !!

When I listen the virus tally in UK and US... I'm sad and I pray for you !!

Here we are in our 4th week of confinement and the amount of declared cases start to slow down.

Of course, it did'nt mean we are out of these S... but, still a little light at the exit of the tunnel !!

For me, it was business as usual.. But the stress of knowing or wondering if my customer is safe or not ???

Really though times, the half of my colleagues are at home, so much workload for the ones who stayed on the streets...

Take care Gents !!

Sincerely.

CC

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You and your family take care also CC, I don’t envy you being out and about at the moment. We are extremely lucky living here, we have about 4 hectares of fields so we don’t need to leave our own property, although we do walk the dogs in other areas ( within 1km ) because there are very few people around here and we keep our distance if we do see anyone.

 

Stay well

 

John

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Hello Dears,

First rest day...

It was quite time...

Good new !! Mrs CC is growing better, still goughing a bit...

Still no viral load on the second test... But she produce specific Antibodies...

So, Still extra carefull for 15 days.

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More to come soon,

As I'm tired to the bone, the mojo is a bit low...

Slow strart...

CC

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18 hours ago, Biggles87 said:

Good news on Mrs CC.

Look after yourselves.

 

John

Thank you John !!

We are extra carefull,

 

16 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

I just did a catch up. This is looking very nice indeed. You and your family please take care. This site needs you!

Thank you Pete !

I still have 400 1/48 kits to do...

And a full load of banters...

And still there is so much beer to taste !!

 

15 hours ago, RichieW said:

Model's looking great but more importantly best of health to you and your family.

Thanks Richie !

The same for you and yours !!

 

14 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Fingers crossed for a speedy

recovery CC. 🙂

I hope too, she cough less frequently, and have a good deal of natural stuff !!

And I take great care no to catch it !!

 

I added the refuelling points on the fuel tanks !!

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Now she has wheels !!

U/C gear finished !!

Still some bits to add...

Have a great modelling sunday Gents

And moreover Take care of yourself !!

Sincerely.

CC

Did anyone have a NBC suit ???:cheers:

 

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19 hours ago, AdrianMF said:

Model is looking good and I'm glad to hear everyone seems to be getting better!

 

Regards,

Adrian

Thanks Adrian !

It's a great relief...

See below..

 

14 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Those fuel tanks are huge, and up on her wheels to boot. Bravo sir.

 

 Johnny. 😇

The fuel tanks are as huge as my 1/48 Fokker Dr 1...

Thank you Dear Spad

 

Here's a pic of the huge beast on her wheels

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Sincerely.

CC

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  • 2 weeks later...

One of the last post on this thread Methink...

And you know what ???

I'll be glad to let it drift away in the BM Styx....

More detailling on the beast...

I added the guns in the blast tubes...

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U/C doors are for tonight...

Just a pic to show how far one can weatherizing a model about the Korean war....

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Glad to help some of you feeling a bit better !!

Sincerely.

CC

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The End is approaching... At asthmatic snail pace...🐌

 

Now, she is a mean machine...

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Flat varnish is done too !!

See you later !!

Take care and happy modelling !!

Sincerely.

CC

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Hello Dears,

I'm not very glad about the windshield, A lot of painting rectifications...

Then, the transparencies were full of plastic bits and dust...

So, I create a special tool to clean it up...:rofl2::rofl2:

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Opening the hatch was finally a great idea.. 

Bend Q tip... :whistle:

Part of my shim is still visible, but I will live with that... To repair it, I must reopen all the transparencies... NO WAY !!

It's a lesson learned and Basta !!

Then, I add another detail...

There was no Landing light...

Now there's one... Thanks to the pics...

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Of course... the hinge are not the right shape, but luckily, it will no longer be visible when glued in place...

Aaaand last bit of luck, I started to create a windshield wiper...

But thanks again to the pics, the Leathernecks in Korea did'nt use it...

I saw one on the #15 only...

One more thing sorted !!!

See you tomorrow !!

Sincerely.

CC

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1 hour ago, corsaircorp said:

Hello Dears,

I'm not very glad about the windshield, A lot of painting rectifications...

Then, the transparencies were full of plastic bits and dust...

So, I create a special tool to clean it up...:rofl2::rofl2:

IMG_20200427_213301

Opening the hatch was finally a great idea.. 

Bend Q tip... :whistle:

Part of my shim is still visible, but I will live with that... To repair it, I must reopen all the transparencies... NO WAY !!

It's a lesson learned and Basta !!

Then, I add another detail...

There was no Landing light...

Now there's one... Thanks to the pics...

IMG_20200427_231745

Of course... the hinge are not the right shape, but luckily, it will no longer be visible when glued in place...

Aaaand last bit of luck, I started to create a windshield wiper...

But thanks again to the pics, the Leathernecks in Korea did'nt use it...

I saw one on the #15 only...

One more thing sorted !!!

See you tomorrow !!

Sincerely.

CC

Nothing like do-it-yourself custom tools.Q-tips are better than duct tape.

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Hello Dears !

The RFI is here !

But I missed the disaster from a hair...

When I took the pic, I noticed that I forgot the position lights...

Sooo, I took the F3D back to the bench, where it slipped from my hands...

An U/C door, a fuel tank and the antenna... Add to this the spilling of my red paint jar...

Well, everything is repaired, but my missus fled from the kitchen when I start swearing...

This kit is cursed !!

Have a great modelling sunday !!

Sincerely.

CC

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I think that is something that happens to all of us. All of a sudden the model has a mind of its own and says..... Fly away! Be Free! and Sir Issac strikes his revenge and NO! Splat!Cue Porky and... scene.

 At least in the end after the commercial break it all came back together. Great Save!

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8 hours ago, LorenSharp said:

I think that is something that happens to all of us. All of a sudden the model has a mind of its own and says..... Fly away! Be Free! and Sir Issac strikes his revenge and NO! Splat!Cue Porky and... scene.

 At least in the end after the commercial break it all came back together. Great Save!

CC

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