Nikolay Polyakov Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 15/06/2018 at 18:34, rob Lyttle said: Hi Nikolay. You like the 101 Voodoo, so how about the 104??? Hi Rob! I think about a Starfighter build, but the local hobby shops haven’t had Hasegawa’s one... On 15/06/2018 at 18:34, rob Lyttle said: Have a read😃 Thanks, it’s very interesting! I like when these Birds are flying and alive 😃 Cheers! P.S. Sorry guys, I’m on a summer vacation at the moment, so my answers a bit delayed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) A great builder at my club did one in 1/32 scale a few months ago. Wow! Looked fantastic!! So now I think I want to try one, but small.... 48 would be great but probably1 /72 to start. Have a great vacation there, Nikolay 😎 Edited June 16, 2018 by rob Lyttle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 17/06/2018 at 01:58, rob Lyttle said: So now I think I want to try one, but small.... 48 would be great but probably1 /72 to start. Yay Rob, has the same idea today! But which one is choose for the build in 1/72?! Many years ago I have built an Academy’s one, but can’t remember anything great about this build... On 17/06/2018 at 01:58, rob Lyttle said: Have a great vacation there, Nikolay 😎 Thank you! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Any progress Nikolay? I know you are on vacation but I have missed your updates.. I'm working away from home so I have made no progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Silver Fox said: Any progress Nikolay? I know you are on vacation but I have missed your updates.. Hello @Silver Fox, thanks for an interest in my work! I returned from the vacation, but I lost the mojo at the moment and had no progress yet. I’ll get back to work soon, I think. 1 hour ago, Silver Fox said: I'm working away from home so I have made no progress. We need a little creative rest, sometimes! All the best 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hello friends! 👏 Just got some kicks from @Silver Fox for my unfinished work 😶 OK, I need to move forward! The small seams between the wings and the fuselage are filled with a Liquid Surface Primer: The fit is very well. On the right side of the image you can see a drop of the glue above the back of the splitter plate - this is where I have some problems after the wings was attached: An overall progress at the moment: Actually, I get the right Weber seats from the Squadron Products, they looks amazing: Cheers! 😎 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 What..? World Cup nearly finished...?;! ⚽🏆⚽😎 Good looking joints there on the plane. And the seats look great. You'll have a spare one, for the next one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: What..? World Cup nearly finished...?;! ⚽🏆⚽😎 Yay, my creative rest was a slightly longer than I expected 🤔 And the Championship goes unpredictable... 7 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Good looking joints there on the plane. And the seats look great. You'll have a spare one, for the next one! Thanks Rob! Looks like the seat must be a cherry on a pie 😎 I think I must complete the work with the kit’s seat before and seeing how it looks. At this moment the seats are placed in the spare kit’s box. By the way, I saw the Kitty Hawk’s F-101B in the hobby shop today, but it was pricey (about a £55). Enough Voodoos I think. Thanks for the interest 🙃 Edited July 14, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Nice work Nikolay! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Hello guys! Looks like the problems with the splitter plates are fixed now: But the small seam between the fuselage and the wing still need some attention: While the primer dries, I need to start the flaps assembly - the last thing in the wings’ construction process. Cheers! 🙃 Edited July 15, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) On 14/07/2018 at 00:25, Azgaron said: Nice work Nikolay! Thanks Håkan! But these little sanding works here and there are slowing down an overall progress a bit... Edited July 15, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Indeed they do. Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 The flaps... Assembled today, but before its attachment I need to reduce their thickness: Cheers! 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Great work Nikolay ! I like your attention to details, did you have tried the PPP for these little seams ! It work pretty well ! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Great work Nikolay ! Thanks @corsaircorp! 2 hours ago, corsaircorp said: I like your attention to details, did you have tried the PPP for these little seams ! Sorry, what is «PPP»? As I understand, the second two Ps is stands for the Plastic Putty 🤔 @bentwaters81tfw, do I need to install the flaps in the neutral position or I can place it up or down? My Voodoo would be on her legs. Cheers! Edited July 15, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) PPP Deluxe Perfect Plastic Putty. All my photos show flaps up when parked, up when taxiing after landing. Flaps are dropped for pre-flight checks and taxi out. I only have one photo of a machine parked with the speed brakes deployed. No pictures with the IFR probe extended, so in essence, the machine is parked in 'clean' configuration. Canopy position is optional. The tailplane is at a 10 degree tail down configuration when the aircraft is parked, i.e. 'Stick forward of neutral'. Edited July 15, 2018 by bentwaters81tfw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: PPP Deluxe Perfect Plastic Putty. Thanks for clarification 🤝 19 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: All my photos show flaps up when parked, up when taxiing after landing. Flaps are dropped for pre-flight checks and taxi out. I only have one photo of a machine parked with the speed brakes deployed. No pictures with the IFR probe extended, so in essence, the machine is parked in 'clean' configuration. Canopy position is optional. Oh, I intend to show the IFR probe 🤔 The tail plane pivot is another disappointing thing in this model: we can see an aperture in the tail, so it would be another (actually, the moving) part between the rudder’s halves. Thanks, @bentwaters81tfw! P.S. Have you purchased the «B» box or you waiting for the forthcoming RF? Or would you skip both? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 When the tailplane is at rest, there is a hole visible through the fin at the base of the pivot. Which decal scheme are you using? I have a 'B/F' coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: When the tailplane is at rest, there is a hole visible through the fin at the base of the pivot. Yes, that what I have to said. I needed to cut the hole earlier; the second kit is on the stash... 4 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Which decal scheme are you using? I want to use a three-color decal scheme with NMF and ADC Gray color scheme: Love this red intakes edging 🤗 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This shows the tailplane. Note: The fin top is NMF, not painted. No blue paint above the pivot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 13 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: I have a 'B/F' coming. Oh, looks like we can build an RF-101B from this box. Now I want it 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: The fin top is NMF, not painted. No blue paint above the pivot. Yes, and I need to skip these little decals on the pivot, as you said before. P.S. The flaps is in the bottom position on this image, looks like a 10 degrees, too. Edited July 15, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: Yes, and I need to skip these little decals on the pivot, as you said before. P.S. The flaps is in the bottom position on this image, looks like a 10 degrees, too. That is aileron deflection, as is the rudder. Possible the control lock is fitted. I have no other pictures with aileron deflection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: That is aileron deflection, as is the rudder. Possible the control lock is fitted. I have no other pictures with aileron deflection. OK, I understand. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 A couple of observations about control surfaces. If the -101 had a dual, fully powered hydraulic control system, ailerons tend to return to very close to a neutral position when powered, when the stick is released. As the hydraulic system ages and the seals leak slightly, its not unusual to see ailerons "droop" slightly when de-powered. Very often manufacturers incorporate a differential to the aileron bellcrank system (if used) so one aileron, usually the one going downward goes down less than the one on the opposite side going up. As for the tailplane, it seems the de-powered state for the tailplane was leading edge nose up, just like an F3H Demon or an F4H Phantom. With rudders, if there is any sort of a crosswind, it will push to deflect the rudder as pressure bleeds down in the system. However, since the system is irreversible wind coming from the other side will not push it back in the opposite direction. And it has to be fairly strong wind too. As to the fairing above the stabilizer, i don't think its bare metal. I think its a fiberglass/composite fairing, painted a glossy light gray...possibly the same as ADC gray. Just my thoughts... david 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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