corsaircorp Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I've just remembered that the second kit that I bought ( after an Airfix Spitfire ) was a dual kit of the Skyray and Skynight, probably by Lindbergh , in possibly 1/96'which had solid wheel wells and head ' blobs ' in the cockpits. It's been re-released several times by different companies since then and I still have one somewhere, just for nostalgia's sake. john Hello John, I think that there is a pic of this box in my book ! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: You got me, too. I’ve always loved these 50s & 60s Naval jets - Skyray, Cutlass etc. Glad I didn’t have to fly them, especially to a deck, but they’re very cool in a Jetsons kind of vibe. I kind had the impression you love Naval subjects... Glad to have you on board 2 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I've just remembered that the second kit that I bought ( after an Airfix Spitfire ) was a dual kit of the Skyray and Skynight, probably by Lindbergh , in possibly 1/96'which had solid wheel wells and head ' blobs ' in the cockpits. It's been re-released several times by different companies since then and I still have one somewhere, just for nostalgia's sake. john Wow, I didn't even know what a Skynight was ... 2 hours ago, Gene K said: Hey ... move over, let me in, and share the nibbles, please, Gene K Welcome to you too, Gene Any pointers on scratchbuilding the seamless intakes here, by any chance? 2 hours ago, keefr22 said: Oh dear, we've got two now then. Never mind...!! There's no such thing as too much beer ... Ciao 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 It's in 1/72 so I'll tag along and watch this OOB build . Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 3 hours ago, giemme said: Any pointers on scratchbuilding the seamless intakes here, by any chance? I would take out the sandpaper, files, Milliput, and then follow Sting67's method, Gene K 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Courageous said: It's in 1/72 so I'll tag along and watch this OOB build . Stuart The kit did come in a box, so.... 2 hours ago, Gene K said: I would take out the sandpaper, files, Milliput, and then follow Sting67's method, Gene K Right, but that's not scratch building... Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Hi everybody; last night I completed the masks design with Inkscape, here's a screenshot (literally ) Not very defined, I know, but I thin kit shows what I prepared: walkway bands, insignia, codes, serials (only the biggest ones, the smallest are far too small) and the three MARINES writings. Then I did more dry fitting: cockpit/IP/coaming, on top of the frotn wheel well The fit here is really good Also when tested with the front fuselage halves Canopy and windshield are a great fit too The canopy doesn't fit open, though; I think I'll have to shave some of its thickness off from the back Last thing, I test fitted the tail fin Good (and solid) fit here too. I'm gonna have to get started on the cockpit and seat now, while I also think about the seamless intakes... Comments welcome Ciao 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 That continuous curve intake trunking is going to test your scratch building skills G, you sure you're not tempted by the aftermarket option? I know which I'd go for and it would still take me six months to finish it. John. 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: That continuous curve intake trunking is going to test your scratch building skills G, you sure you're not tempted by the aftermarket option? Of course I am, but I'm also quite stubborn and I have an idea ... 😏 Ciao 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Wouldn't have a problem and just built it OOB Cockpit seems to go together well, can't improve that much could you Stuart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 14:10, Gene K said: Hey ... move over, let me in, and share the nibbles, please, Gene K No problem Gene, got some corn chips and dips, + some hotdogs too. Simon. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Courageous said: Cockpit seems to go together well, can't improve that much could you Stuart, one thing is the good fit, another is the level of detail ... there's definitely going to be some small additions ... Ciao 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Spookytooth said: No problem Gene, got some corn chips and dips, + some hotdogs too. Any cake? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 43 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Any cake? Fruit cake , coconut and cherry or lemon drizzle? Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Fruit cake , coconut and cherry or lemon drizzle? Simon. All of them please....!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 2:42 PM, Biggles87 said: I've just remembered that the second kit that I bought ( after an Airfix Spitfire ) was a dual kit of the Skyray and Skynight, probably by Lindbergh , in possibly 1/96'which had solid wheel wells and head ' blobs ' in the cockpits. It's been re-released several times by different companies since then and I still have one somewhere, just for nostalgia's sake. john Hello John ! Is this this box ?? Ach Douglass !! Sincerely. CC 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 7 hours ago, giemme said: Stuart, one thing is the good fit, another is the level of detail ... there's definitely going to be some small additions ... Ciao Small additions ??? I told you so ! We no longer can make an OOB build !! Sincerely. CC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 15 hours ago, giemme said: Good (and solid) fit here too Glue it! Glue it! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Small additions ??? I told you so ! We no longer can make an OOB build !! Sincerely. CC No, I mean it, it's just a couple of things ... 7 hours ago, CedB said: Glue it! Glue it! The two fin halves might as well be the first things I glue in this kit Ciao Edited October 12, 2018 by giemme 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 And what exactly is your daughter doing on this build...nothing...Giorgio's toy. Stuart 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Courageous said: And what exactly is your daughter doing on this build...nothing...Giorgio's toy. Busted!!! Gene K 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Courageous said: And what exactly is your daughter doing on this build...nothing...Giorgio's toy. Stuart 1 hour ago, Gene K said: Busted!!! Gene K She cut the main pieces off the sprues, helped me in taping them together for the dry fit and will assist me for all the tasks she feels she's up to - for all the rest, she gave me green light .... Ciao Edited October 12, 2018 by giemme 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Viper Tester Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 18 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Is this this box ?? Ach Douglass !! I fell for this back in the '70s. The Addar box proclaiming that these were 1/72 scale, but were in fact a much smaller scale ( I don't think the Ford and the Skyknight were even the same scale). I believe these were originally released by Comet. Sven 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 5 hours ago, giemme said: She cut the main pieces off the sprues, helped me in taping them together for the dry fit and will assist me for all the tasks she feels she's up to - for all the rest, she gave me green light .... So, will she be doing some airbrushing...loved to see that Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 That 's the box CC, or at least something similar, it's buried away in a box in another box in the loft at the moment. Yes they were pretty crude, with the national markings embossed on the plastic , but I was about 12 at the time and didn't know any better. One of our neighbors at the time was a signwriter and he painted the marking for me. Sorry for the thread highjack G. John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 12 hours ago, Courageous said: So, will she be doing some airbrushing...loved to see that Stuart No, no painting at all for her 2 hours ago, Biggles87 said: That 's the box CC, or at least something similar, it's buried away in a box in another box in the loft at the moment. Yes they were pretty crude, with the national markings embossed on the plastic , but I was about 12 at the time and didn't know any better. One of our neighbors at the time was a signwriter and he painted the marking for me. Sorry for the thread highjack G. John No problem John, not feeling hijacked at all @Old Viper Tester thanks for joining! Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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