Duncan B Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 I always find it strange that a build plods along for ages and nothing much seems to change and then in the space of a day it seems to take a gigantic leap forward. Yesterday was one of those days despite me only spending the morning working on it. tailfeathers, an engine and cowl, top wing and wheel hubs all attached (one of the lower wings also was added as you see in a moment). I think it actually looks quite nice as a parasol winged fighter! And this is where I find it this morning. Today I will add the other wing and then set about the final assembly of details. Duncan B 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 I do have a fancy jig for doing this but the way the Accurate Miniatures kit is engineered the wings and struts can only fit in the one position (he hopes!). Duncan B 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Great work Duncan, it's coming together really nicely. It will be a very nice looking model, and I for one am glad that Academy have plans to re-release this kit. Watching your build progress should give me the spark that I seem to be missing since the Christmas break, so keep up the good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 It’s beginning to look a lot like an F3F now. Duncan B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, nimrod54 said: Great work Duncan, it's coming together really nicely. It will be a very nice looking model, and I for one am glad that Academy have plans to re-release this kit. Watching your build progress should give me the spark that I seem to be missing since the Christmas break, so keep up the good work. I didn’t know Academy were going to re-release it. I would definitely build another one so will keep an eye out for it. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 31 minutes ago, Duncan B said: I didn’t know Academy were going to re-release it. I would definitely build another one so will keep an eye out for it. Duncan B According to the Rumourmonger pages, it is listed in their 2019 catalogue as a New Tooling, but general consensus seems to be that it is probably the Accurate Miniatures kit. I will definitely be picking one up.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 The PE rigging was interesting. I remembered some long forgotten swear words and invented some new ones too (next time I’m going to use EZLine like a sensible chap would). Once done though the effect is quite pleasing. I have hashed on and have it all but finished. Just the bomb racks and pitot tube to add in the morning and that’ll be it. It’s not perfect by any means but I’m quite pleased with it. I will have another go at one when Academy release it later this year. I’ll get this one finished in the morning and will get photos up soon. Thanks for the encouragement along the way. Duncan B 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Duncan B said: It’s not perfect by any means... If you say so, but it looks perfect Nice job mate, look forward to seeing the final pics... Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Beautiful job Duncan, and well done with the etch rigging. I remember rediscovering a few long forgotten swear words when building my F3F-1, it still didn't help me to get it on as straight as yours though. It has been a pleasure watching this model come together, and thanks for the helpful photos you provided for my build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Bravo! Outstanding work! It was fun to watch this colorful bird come together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, nimrod54 said: Beautiful job Duncan, and well done with the etch rigging. I remember rediscovering a few long forgotten swear words when building my F3F-1, it still didn't help me to get it on as straight as yours though. It has been a pleasure watching this model come together, and thanks for the helpful photos you provided for my build. 12 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: If you say so, but it looks perfect Nice job mate, look forward to seeing the final pics... Cheers, Stew 58 minutes ago, dnl42 said: Bravo! Outstanding work! It was fun to watch this colorful bird come together. Thanks Gents, it has been a fun build and I want to build another soon. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Beautiful Grumman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Well the Academey release one is definitely on my to get list after watching your build Duncan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hi, I saw this in the gallery and just wanted to drop in to say what a cracking build this is. The colours are superb; you've created quite a stunner!! Cheers Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Really good job done. Great finishing on the flying surfaces and the rigging looks excellent. Excellent work on this Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Excellent work there Duncan. Those early Navy birds are so colourful. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 In my rush to get finished I forgot to say thanks to the organisers of this Group Build and for letting me join in at the last minute. I really enjoyed taking part and wished I'd known about it earlier as I have lots of suitable subjects that I could have added to this one. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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