Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 This is my first entry, I am running the same thread over on UAFM forum for their RAF 100 GB (it thought I would share the love if that is OK?) I had already done some prior work on this, assembled the cockpit and engines (well under the 25% rule) So on with the build, the previously assembled engines got a splash of putty to correct my dodgy assembly I added a splash of paint to the cockpit And assembled the out wing sections as I will have to do some surgery to add the new tips with the sensor bulges on them I also did a bit of a test fit and the whole wing assembly to the fuselage and it looks like some gap filling will be required (with card most likely) All this happened at a build night at a mate's place, to my surprise he had a part started Heller B707 kit he no longer wanted. So I had to take it off his hands On inspection of the work already done I noted he had added the Flight Engineer's station and another station to the cockpit. So I thought I would give it a go (so much for an OOB build!) There much better, that empty space now filled. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Watching along 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 I have painted the new additions to the office and added some black decal patches to simulate the different boxes. I also finished up puttying and sanding the engines and added the fences/vortex generators Feeling quite proud of my achievement I added some putty to fair them in a little better, but then something made me check some reference pictures and I realised that Airfix will have you install the fences too far forward on the nacelle! So off they came and repositioning was carried out (left side unmodified, right side repositioned. I also noted that the curve on the leading edge is not quite right, so I will attack them with some flies once they set properly. The final mod was to open up a vent hole on the lower nacelle that Airfix moulded as a raised ridge (one on the right modified) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Arnold Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Hi Romeo The decals in picture 1 are for 8 / 23(R) Sqdn the training arm of 8 Sqdn Geoff Arnold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdsvidioman Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I have this kit in the stash so I'll tag along if that's ok. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Geoff Arnold said: Hi Romeo The decals in picture 1 are for 8 / 23(R) Sqdn the training arm of 8 Sqdn Geoff Arnold Thanks Geoff, I Googled the operating units and the RAF website came up with 8, 54 and 56SQNs. I am a numpty when it comes to RAF units. I will update my thread title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Nice work on filling the cockpit up Ray, it looks a lot better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Thanks, John. So on with the show, the office is in place along with the nose wheel well. Airfix recommend 85grams of weight in the nose! I had 95 grams on hand and installed The fuselage was then assembled, I installed the fuselage clear parts and drilled out a few holes first though. The vertical stabiliser also was attached Dome and main gear parts assembled The engine vortex generators got some more attention. After relocating them I noticed the shape was not quite right The pencil mark shows what I was removing. The right engine (below) has been modified and the left yet to be done. I also took a bit off at the rear angling the rear edge a little. I can't tell from images if this is the case on the real thing but it looks better and more aerodynamic to me. I also thinned the vortex generators as well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Ray, I have this set this of 1/72 SAC metal legs that may work for this, it says that they are for the Heller kit but I suspect that they would be OK for the Airfix kit too. I won't be able to use them so you are welcome to have them, it could just take a little while to get to you in Aus, drop me a PM if you would like them. by John L, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Arnold Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Hi The Heller and Airfix kits are the same moulds so you should have no problems using them on this model Geoff Arnold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 9 hours ago, nimrod54 said: Ray, I have this set this of 1/72 SAC metal legs that may work for this, it says that they are for the Heller kit but I suspect that they would be OK for the Airfix kit too. I won't be able to use them so you are welcome to have them, it could just take a little while to get to you in Aus, drop me a PM if you would like them. by John L, on Flickr Mighty kind of your John, will PM you. If it does not make this build then I have 2 more E-3s to build 14 minutes ago, Geoff Arnold said: Hi The Heller and Airfix kits are the same moulds so you should have no problems using them on this model Geoff Arnold Cheers Geoff, I have both Airfix and Heller boxings of the E-3 in the stash so I was aware they were the same moulds. I actually noticed a Heller stamp on the inside of the fuselage piece on the one I am working on. Thought Airfix might have tried to remove it like I have seen with other manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Not much progress since I had another project to finish over at the Boeing 737 Group Build. But in that time I did tinker a bit with this one. I managed the first round of filling and sanding and the second round is in work now. A bit of a Boeing Fest happening here, with the E-3 about to come back on the bench, More work done now, wingtip surgery started Waiting for the glue to set so I can tidy up the joins and modify the leading edge near the pod to the correct shape and profile. Main gear legs installed And engine vents drilled out and filled so the depression can be reshaped Edited October 3, 2020 by Romeo Alpha Yankee Dead links 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 I have attached the antennas. I checked some images for the aircraft and found the antenna fit has changed a bit since Airfix/Heller released this kit back in the 80s. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 The wing tip surgery is complete, lots of putty to correct the leading edge shape and some rescribing. I have also attached the starboard wing (with a little help from Mr tape and Mr Clamps) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Always get a warm fuzzy when the wings go on a model this big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Looking good Ray. Would like to build one of these but it’s a bit on the big side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, zebra said: Looking good Ray. Would like to build one of these but it’s a bit on the big side! Only one? This No.3 707 (in 1/72) based build for me, RAAF B707 (Complete), USAF E-8C (in paint shop) and this one... Only another 4 (2 B707s and 2 E-3s) left in the stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Looks worryingly big to me Ray, and you are planning eight of these? I'd have difficulty storing one of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another... Edited June 27, 2020 by andyf117 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 She's a big 'un alright...enjoying following this one. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Watch out for the engine pylons. IIRC, they will make the engine pods hang too low if you don't take appropriate measures: slimming down the pylons where they attach to the wings or tilting them to one side... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 It's mentioned in a previous build: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 That's a Big Rascal, Ray. Definitely not enough room in a bungalow for a kit that size, well not until Mrs N lifts the ban on them being hung from the ceilings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 On 5/19/2018 at 3:59 PM, ivand said: Watch out for the engine pylons. IIRC, they will make the engine pods hang too low if you don't take appropriate measures: slimming down the pylons where they attach to the wings or tilting them to one side... On 5/19/2018 at 4:07 PM, ivand said: It's mentioned in a previous build: Thanks, Ivan. I was aware of an issue with the engines and was going to look for the thread(s) that mention it. You have done the hard work for me Need to get back to this one now both wings are attached. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 You're welcome! I have recently acquired one if those myself, so I'm very interested in your build, even if I'm certain I can't match your level of execution! 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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