corsaircorp Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hello Giorgio ! Really enjoyed the pics ! So next move will be a really faded Aermacchi ?? I hope that you enjoyed the trip, the wine Aaaand the Wild boar... Wild boar ? Sound like a vengeance about the A-10... Did'nt it ?? After all that sanding I eat your cousins or Something like that ?? And yes these are Elevons... Great job, now your daughter is trying the airbrush ?? Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) On 06/11/2018 at 10:15, corsaircorp said: Wild boar ? Sound like a vengeance about the A-10... Did'nt it ?? After all that sanding I eat your cousins or Something like that ?? I didn't think of that, but yes, it could have been some sort of revenge ... On 06/11/2018 at 10:15, corsaircorp said: Great job, now your daughter is trying the airbrush ?? No way .... Some modelling, at last: before gluing in the outer intakes, I wanted to reproduce the two supporting rods that connect the front plate to the fuselage, as seen here (from http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/waSry.html😞 so drilled two holes in them using a 0.4mm drill bit I'll cut the rods from the 0.4mm brass pipe you see in the above pic. The starboard intake wasn't lining up properly, so I did put a tape shim on the fuselage After that was done, I could glue them in (using Tamiya Green Cap) They both need a bit of filling and faring in, as you can see from this view I left them to set overnight, tonight I'll start the fairing in. Comments welcome Ciao Edited November 8, 2018 by giemme 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hello Giorgio, I put a like for the progress and a Biiig laugh for the comments ! Sincerely. CC Poor daughter, No airbrush for her, You're maybe missing the chance to reveal a brand new Michel Angelo in your house Just saying ! CC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Good attention to detail there Giorgio. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 More good progress G! It's a somewhat strange but at the same time lovely looking jet! K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Wonderful progress G. The cockpit details are especially good. ETS eh. I might have to make one of those. 😃 Jont 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 22 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Giorgio, I put a like for the progress and a Biiig laugh for the comments ! Sincerely. CC Thank you, CC 22 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Poor daughter, No airbrush for her, You're maybe missing the chance to reveal a brand new Michel Angelo in your house I don't think so, I saw her art class homeworks.... 22 hours ago, Courageous said: Good attention to detail there Giorgio. Cheers Stuart, thank you 8 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Wonderful progress G. The cockpit details are especially good. ETS eh. I might have to make one of those. 😃 Thank you Johnny The ETS is a must-have, I've been using it ever since @Gene K talked me into it Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Love this so far. Reminds me of my builds (apart from the level of skill, of course. In comparison, your build makes it look like the only tools I have available are a hammer and some garden shears 🔨) It's just like the builds I do 'with the kids' - I spend weeks ensuring they are 'as involved as possible'. * It's also just the same as the 'OOB' build I'm doing on the tank. 🤣 Now, where did I put the popcorn. * you can do whatever you like - as long as you don't touch it. ** ** fnar fnar Edited November 8, 2018 by Matt_ typos 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Ever the one to find those details Giemme. She is coming together very nicely sir and daughter. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Matt_ said: Love this so far. Reminds me of my builds (apart from the level of skill, of course. In comparison, your build makes it look like the only tools I have available are a hammer and some garden shears 🔨) It's just like the builds I do 'with the kids' - I spend weeks ensuring they are 'as involved as possible'. * It's also just the same as the 'OOB' build I'm doing on the tank. 🤣 Now, where did I put the popcorn. * you can do whatever you like - as long as you don't touch it. ** ** fnar fnar Thanks Matt, and welcome on board I actually allowed my daughter to touch some parts of the model, she really assisted me at some point during the build - with a lot of caution, of course ... 3 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Ever the one to find those details Giemme. She is coming together very nicely sir and daughter. Simon. Thanks Simon, much appreciated Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hi everybody! Massive update today, I'll probably break this down in two or more posts. First, I tidied up the intakes, doing some filing/sanding/ETS-ing and also some filling with PPP The bottom side didn't require much work, actually: Then I super-glued in the supporting rods, like this: cutting them to size with this tool and securing them in place with CA, that was later sanded and polished flat Here's how they look like Before gluing the tail fin in, I decided to add some depth to the panel lines in the elevons and pitch trims area, using a razor saw and a scriber Then, for ease of masking, I decided to paint the tail metallic part before gluing the fin in so I airbrushed AK Extreme Metal Steel straight on the bare plastic While that was drying, I masked the windshield outside and inside Then airbrushed with Tamiya Flat Black I then removed the inner masking and glued it in place, using CA gel And eventually, glued the tail fin in (with Tamiya Green Cap) Some job to do along this join (probably my fault): Sleek, ain't she? Anyway, after some sanding and PPP PPP applied also around the windshield Next post for the rest of the update 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 OK, she's now almost ready for prime, but I wanted to prep all the remaining bits and bobs before that, so here we go: tail bumper and arrestor hook assembly, dry fit I painted the actual hook with Model Master Titanium Metallizer and glued the bumper to its door Then I did dry fit the main struts; all good with starboard one not so much with port one ... Not sure what happened here, but I had to do a lot of trimming on the mounting pegs to have it sitting straight. Next is going to be some masking, then priming. Comments welcome, meanwhile Ciao 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 A brilliant idea for the splitter plate supports G,. It's the obvious thing to do, but I would never have thought of it. Looking forward to the paint. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 A very nice large update there Giemme. As @Biggles87 said a neat way to fix the supports for the intakes sir, spot on. All in all , looking good mate. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) Outstanding in all respects, Giorgio!! I am reminded of a Carly Simon verse: Nobody does it better Makes me feel sad for the rest Nobody does it half as good as you Baby, you're the best It would be great if you could post a picture of you and your helper daughter with the Ford! Gene K Edited November 12, 2018 by Gene K 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Biggles87 said: A brilliant idea for the splitter plate supports G,. It's the obvious thing to do, but I would never have thought of it. Snap! That's exactly what I was thinking. It's easy when you know how. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Very nice and clean build!!! The shape of this aircraft is so different and beautiful!!! And you're doing a great job!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 12 hours ago, Gene K said: Outstanding in all respects, Giorgio!! It would be great if you could post a picture of you and your helper daughter with the Ford! Gene K Yes please, perhaps in RFI John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 15 hours ago, Biggles87 said: A brilliant idea for the splitter plate supports G,. It's the obvious thing to do, but I would never have thought of it. Looking forward to the paint. John Cheers John, thank you The plan is to get to the painting stage by next WE .... 15 hours ago, Spookytooth said: A very nice large update there Giemme. As @Biggles87 said a neat way to fix the supports for the intakes sir, spot on. All in all , looking good mate. Simon. Thanks Simon! 10 hours ago, Matt_ said: Snap! That's exactly what I was thinking. It's easy when you know how. And thanks to you too, Matt I learned watching builds here on BM that the little details can make a lot of difference in bringing a model to life - especially when you implement them following the "simple, yet effective" way ... 😉 8 hours ago, massimo said: Very nice and clean build!!! The shape of this aircraft is so different and beautiful!!! And you're doing a great job!!!! Cheers Massimo, thanks! And I totally agree on the shape, especially thinking that it's an airplane from the '50s! 13 hours ago, Gene K said: Outstanding in all respects, Giorgio!! I am reminded of a Carly Simon verse: Nobody does it better Makes me feel sad for the rest Nobody does it half as good as you Baby, you're the best It would be great if you could post a picture of you and your helper daughter with the Ford! Gene K Thanks Gene, way too kind You do like that song (and singer ), don't you? 47 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: Yes please, perhaps in RFI John That could be an idea! Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) Quote so I airbrushed AK Extreme Metal Steel straight on the bare plastic Giorgio, That looks brilliant (literally). I assume you recommend this paint? Gene K Edited November 13, 2018 by Gene K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, Gene K said: I assume you recommend this paint? Absolutely! Superb finish, and you can airbrush it right out of the bottle (just shake it well first, as it says on the label), no thinner needed. It is, of course, enamel based, so care must be taken in terms of protection from fumes. One bonus feature, that I could verify in one of my recent builds, is that you can also brush paint small areas (like touch ups) and it will self level nicely. I haven't tried larger surfaces (no need to, so far), but I'm curious to see what would happen in that case. HTH Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Really great build so far Giorgio, and seeing how that AK paint has gone on, I am very tempted to give that a try on my next metallic build. Onwards! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I also bought some recently and now can't wait to try it. I have also brush painted Alclad burnt metal and exhaust but not on bare plastic. john 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Very nice Giorgio, she's looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 16 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Really great build so far Giorgio, and seeing how that AK paint has gone on, I am very tempted to give that a try on my next metallic build. Onwards! Terry 16 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I also bought some recently and now can't wait to try it. I have also brush painted Alclad burnt metal and exhaust but not on bare plastic. john Go ahead guys, you won't regret it 10 hours ago, CedB said: Very nice Giorgio, she's looking great! Thanks Ced Last night I chopped off almost all the remaining bits from the sprues (tanks, pods and pylons) and glued what needed to be glued. Now the chore of removing seam lines from said tanks and pods ... No pictures though, I'll post some when I'm done. Primer stage approaching fast ... Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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