Wee Beastie Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 3 hours ago, DDELK said: Build the model however you please!! It's yours., and I think it looks wonderful. Can't wait for mine to get here. Dave I intend to Dave, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Nice WIP. I agree you shiuld build it the way you it. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Very nice job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Janremco said: Nice WIP. I agree you shiuld build it the way you it. Jan Remco 52 minutes ago, matteo44 said: Very nice job ! Thank you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Welcome to the Kittyhawk Fitter nose-job!The HAD Models resin corrected Mach-cone has arrived. This is a superb piece of casting. Crisp detail, and needs no trimming, or sanding.So on with the task of fitting it.I found it easier to remove the locating pegs and locating holes, from the intake area. It also cleans up the intake in the process. Using a piece of white-tack, I pressed the nose into it, so it's held in position. Then I adjusted it to get the right alignment, dry fit the other fuselage half, and a final adjustment. Remove the fuselage half, spot some medium Zap onto the rear of the nose, where it meets the intake walls. Let it set, then run some more Zap along the join. Hey presto, it fits!! Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingdutchman Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Well that's a very well made investment for some resin. It looks like it fits like a glove!! Evert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 On 12 May 2017 at 9:07 AM, Flyingdutchman said: Well that's a very well made investment for some resin. It looks like it fits like a glove!! Evert Thanks you Evert. Yes the fit is brilliant. HAD Models have certainly made a superb piece of resin here. I've used some of there stuff before, and the quality is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Having got the Mach-cone, cockpit, and engine installed, the fuselage halves have been brought together. The fit is pretty good, with not much filling required. All the remaining "lumps, bumps, and pointy things" are now fitted.So now it looks a lot like primer time! Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDELK Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Looks good. I just received my fitter in the mail and I was really pleased with the quality of detail. Most of all, I love all the weapons to choose from.. I've been told that the swing wings fit so good that you don't even really need to glue them in place. Was that the case with yours? Thanks dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, DDELK said: Looks good. I just received my fitter in the mail and I was really pleased with the quality of detail. Most of all, I love all the weapons to choose from.. I've been told that the swing wings fit so good that you don't even really need to glue them in place. Was that the case with yours? Thanks dave Thank you, Dave. Glad to hear yours has arrived. This what I did with my wings. You'll notice I cut a slot, and opened up the locating hole. This means can push-fit the swing wings after assembly. It'll make make masking and painting easier. Edited May 17, 2017 by Wee Beastie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDELK Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Sounds good, I think I'll give that a try. dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvy5 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 How will you solve the missing racks? Will it be a variant with the KKR? 2 hours ago, DDELK said: Most of all, I love all the weapons to choose from.. I do not know, but these weapons are laughing. And at least 1/2 is unusable on Su-17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 26 minutes ago, harvy5 said: How will you solve the missing racks? Will it be a variant with the KKR? I do not know, but these weapons are laughing. And at least 1/2 is unusable on Su-17! You have a real issue with my build, don't you! Take it up with Kittyhawk, not with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDELK Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 55 minutes ago, harvy5 said: How will you solve the missing racks? Will it be a variant with the KKR? I do not know, but these weapons are laughing. And at least 1/2 is unusable on Su-17! sure they are usable weapons,, you just glue them on!! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvy5 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, DDELK said: sure they are usable weapons,, you just glue them on!! Dave Bad dimensions and shapes, OK it could be accepted for you. But where's the target pods for the missiles? Su-17 / 22M-3/4 has integrated only the KLEN-54 laser targeting system. Its for Kh-25ML,Kh-29L.For other missiles must have a marker pods 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDELK Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 57 minutes ago, harvy5 said: Bad dimensions and shapes, OK it could be accepted for you. But where's the target pods for the missiles? Su-17 / 22M-3/4 has integrated only the KLEN-54 laser targeting system. Its for Kh-25ML,Kh-29L.For other missiles must have a marker pods I thought modeling was supposed to be enjoyable.. at the end of the day, if it looks like a SU-17 I think that's all that really matters. I like accuracy as well as the next guy but really man.,, just sit back relax and enjoy the build!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvy5 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, DDELK said: I thought modeling was supposed to be enjoyable.. at the end of the day, if it looks like a SU-17 I think that's all that really matters. I like accuracy as well as the next guy but really man.,, just sit back relax and enjoy the build!! OK, I'm probably weird, but I like reality. In Bagram I'm from US wepons man heard enough criticism for bad data pods I'm build F-16C block 55 from Okinawa ... Yes I'm stupid idiot from AF and for mi is Accuracy Accuracy! Now I'm working on the line as a technician for the A-32x family, I do not look details? Edited May 17, 2017 by harvy5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) So, a little bit of colour is added. Hataka paint used. Edited May 18, 2017 by Wee Beastie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingdutchman Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Very nice Ian! I like the clever idea of attaching the wing by cutting the locating hole. The painting progress has begun! Is that a bit of a metallic color or grey? How's Hataka spraying? Evert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDELK Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Looking good, it's always nice to get some paint sprayed. Makes it feel like progress is being made.. Dave🇺🇸 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Flyingdutchman said: Very nice Ian! I like the clever idea of attaching the wing by cutting the locating hole. The painting progress has begun! Is that a bit of a metallic color or grey? How's Hataka spraying? Evert Thank you Evert. The wing idea I stole from Spencer Pollards YouTube build. Very simple, but it'll make masking and painting much easier. The paint is their Light Blue RLM65, and they spray really well. I've used UMP thinner in the past, but I tried Hataka's own thinner time. Sprays even better. 1 hour ago, DDELK said: Looking good, it's always nice to get some paint sprayed. Makes it feel like progress is being made.. Dave🇺🇸 Thanks Dave. Yep, makes you feel like you're almost in the final stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Looking really nice! You almost got me tempted to buy a model from Kitty Hawk! Really looking forward to the painting stage! Remy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, Remy said: Looking really nice! You almost got me tempted to buy a model from Kitty Hawk! Really looking forward to the painting stage! Remy. Thanks Remy. Go on, get the KH Fitter.....you know you want to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 That's the first two camo shades airbrushed. I had to use Vallejo's Burnt Umber, for the dark brown. The Hataka colour I had planned to use was not dark enough. The other colour is Hataka's Sand-Yellow (RLM-79).The greens will be Hataka's Field Green and Dark Green. These have been applied over a UMP black primer, marbled with a light grey.Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDELK Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I love it!! Great technique on the painting, I will keep that in mind.. I got to work on mine a couple days ago.. no complaints so far except I can't stand how the sprue gates are connected to the pieces.. the detail on this kit is amazing.. keep up up the good work.. dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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