Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thanks David, it’s very informative observations here! 3 hours ago, David H said: 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. It’s very interesting and leads me to conclusion that I just need to assembly the flaps in the neutral position, also I noticed that they are not looking well in other positions. 3 hours ago, David H said: 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. @David H, @bentwaters81tfw - can’t wait to put my hands on the paints... 🤤 Cheers! 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Yay or nay?! This position looks very attractive: What you think? Oh, my Little Black Friend brings me the new cutting mat: 😺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 That’s me again 😎 In the case of decreasing the fit issues and preserving the mojo, I set the flaps in a slightly «sluggish» position... The left wing: The right wing: The rear view (the left wing, again): Well, the next level is these little PE parts behind the splitter plates 😜 Cheers! 🙃 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 All looks good to me! Good luck with the next bit 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said: All looks good to me! Thanks, Rob! 20 minutes ago, rob Lyttle said: Good luck with the next bit 👍 Yeah, these bits are not small - they are microscopic 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 See how you get on.🔎🔭🔍👓👀 Mine are still in the box...☺ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 3 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: See how you get on.🔎🔭🔍👓👀 Done. Just implanted four of all - can’t fitting more because of the small seams between the splitter plates and the fuselage - thanks to an ophthalmologic tweezers 😅 There are the night, so I’ll take a pictures on the morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 i like it!! If anybody gives you pushback, just pass along what i told you. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 6 hours ago, David H said: i like it!! Thanks David! 6 hours ago, David H said: If anybody gives you pushback, just pass along what i told you. I think that the everyone understands here, that sometimes it’s all about a compromise solutions in a modeling job 🤝 OK, let’s move forward... Monkey say, monkey do! 🐒 A little bits of PE implanted now, the top view: The bottom view: The front view: It’s not so amazing, but for me an intakes looks «alive» now (subjective): A bit wrong placing, but overall very interesting experience 😎 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I think everyone here will agree that you've gone above and beyond in rehabilitating what is generally agreed to be the weakest part of the kit. -d- 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 18 minutes ago, David H said: I think everyone here will agree that you've gone above and beyond in rehabilitating what is generally agreed to be the weakest part of the kit. Thanks for this kind of words David. This kit is ambiguous, now everyone knows it 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hello guys! Just finished the work with some wing details: The left wing: Here - under the left wing - you can see the traces of the unsuccessful paint test with Gunze Sangyo MC218 (Aluminum), I hope I find the paint that fits for my hands, soon... The right wing: Thanks for watching! 🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 nice work all round Nikolay, very impressed with the photo etch. I just used a sliver or two of plastic card instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Silver Fox said: nice work all round Nikolay, very impressed with the photo etch. Thanks @Silver Fox! My mistake that I placed these bits a bit further... 1 hour ago, Silver Fox said: I just used a sliver or two of plastic card instead. I readed the «silver» instead of «sliver» and was a bit confused Nice decision, I think I need some plastic cards and rods, too. Cheers! 😎 Edited July 23, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 Hello friends! 🤝 The build goes on, but nothing spectacular to show you at the moment. I rescribed the panel lines on a fuel tanks (looks like I can do it now 👍), so I need to place them on the belly soon (still thinking about the strong fixation technique). Also I started painting the upper sides of the wings, the fin and the «keel». I think I’ll insert an instrument panel in the cockpit, soon. I said «started» because I’m a hand brusher, so I don’t want to show you the intermediate results. P.S. Just got my F-101 B kit and I like it a lot! Cheers! 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Hello! I think I can post one... The flaps’ mechanics are painted in red, not the best result, but looks OK and will look better after some weathering: Cheers! 🙃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 Hello guys! 👏 @Silver Fox shows us his great work today and I got something to show you, too... An arrester hook is glued on its place: The panel lines on a fuel tanks is finally rescribed: And the main landing gear struts assembled and ready for an installation: Cheers! 😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Good work, Nikolay. It's all progress. Are you going to improve the tank attachments to the fuselage? They're a bit weak. With mine, I had foil on everything, so it was crucial for me to remake them to have any chance of attachment, but even for plastic to plastic joint you may want to improve the fittings. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 6 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Good work, Nikolay. It's all progress. Thanks Rob! 🤝 6 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Are you going to improve the tank attachments to the fuselage? They're a bit weak. I’ve planning to drill the holes in the fuel tanks and drill the Bird’s belly with the right angle, then insert a wire or a plastic pipe to proper alignment and strong fixation. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) Hello guys! The saga continues... I spent some morning time with the sanding stick and the air brakes, and now I understand why @Silver Fox can’t won the fight with the sink marks. They are so meddlesome: OK, the next attempt: Also, I have no painting progress yet, all the paint are washed out and I need to get a second attempt, too... It’s very good that I use a Aqueous paint, so it’s not a big problem to perform a step backwards if needed. Thanks for watching. Cheers! 🙃 Edited August 2, 2018 by Nikolay Polyakov 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Yes, the doors.... !! They're something else, aren't they? I think I did more rubbing down than building up on those. Have you checked in the 2seater kit, to see if they are the same? Or have they fixed the problem?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, rob Lyttle said: They're something else, aren't they? Yes, the time-consumptive build brakes 🤨 1 hour ago, rob Lyttle said: I think I did more rubbing down than building up on those. Yes, they are very thin now... It looks that I need to use a liquid putty instead of the standard, but I don’t. 1 hour ago, rob Lyttle said: Have you checked in the 2seater kit, to see if they are the same? Or have they fixed the problem?? Not the same on the «B» kit, but looks much better: Thanks! 🤝 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mess Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) Nikolay, check your references, there's no hinge on front flap edge, it moves backwards during opening, as can be seen i.e. in D&S No.21, page 7 and 63. This is my interpretation on Monogram RF-101B. M. Edited August 2, 2018 by mess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, mess said: front flap edge, it moves backwards during opening, as can be seen Oooooo-kay! That's interesting @mess What does that look like from behind? Like, inside? Might have a go at re-doing what I've got. Edited August 2, 2018 by rob Lyttle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 9 hours ago, mess said: Nikolay, check your references, there's no hinge on front flap edge, it moves backwards during opening, as can be seen i.e. in D&S No.21, page 7 and 63. Thanks @mess, looks like you’re right: More to say, looks like the flaps on the Voodoos have three possible positions: closed, half open, open... I hope that @bentwaters81tfw can easily explain it. 9 hours ago, mess said: This is my interpretation on Monogram RF-101B. Excellent work, very tasty colors 👍 7 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Might have a go at re-doing what I've got. I don’t think so... We can build some Voodoos again! 😎 Looks like I need to buy this one: The F-101 Voodoo: An Illustrated History of McDonnell’s Heavyweight Fighter. Cheers! 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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