corsaircorp Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Goofy Alarm !! Goofy alarm !! Don't do what I've done, unless you'll feel the same pain in the rear quarter..... And NO @Dunny, I've never been in a Turkish jail.... I tried to let the jet pipe aside and put it after.... Since it would have been a masking nightmare.... But Dam.... Put it after is also a nightmare... And I still have 3 to do.... See you Wednesday, tomorrow, theatre with Mrs CC Sincerely. CC 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I added a “like” because even if it’s tough to do, it looks great! Good luck with the other three. 🤞🤞🤞 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTiger435 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 You do make a good point Johnny it is looking very good. I just put "sad" because it's still painful to see incidents like this interrupting progress when the model is getting closer and closer to finished. It is looking very nice though CC. Enjoy the theatre! Levi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I would have left out the nozzles until after painting also. Must try to remember when I get around to my GR 3. John. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 10 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Goofy Alarm !! Goofy alarm !! Don't do what I've done, unless you'll feel the same pain in the rear quarter..... And NO @Dunny, I've never been in a Turkish jail.... I tried to let the jet pipe aside and put it after.... Since it would have been a masking nightmare.... But Dam.... Put it after is also a nightmare... And I still have 3 to do.... See you Wednesday, tomorrow, theatre with Mrs CC Sincerely. CC But I've done the same thing... For the same reason... So is it "Great minds think alike" or "Fools seldom differ"... TBH I don't think there is another way... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 10 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Don't do what I've done, unless you'll feel the same pain in the rear quarter..... And NO @Dunny, I've never been in a Turkish jail.... Sorry to hear about your jet-pipe difficulties CC - I believe you can get a cream for that 🤣 Cheers, Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 11 hours ago, corsaircorp said: But Dam.... Put it after is also a nightmare... And it's exactly the same on the 1/72 Airfix GR3... Put it in before and it's a masking nightmare, put it in after and it scratches the nozzles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) G'day people, I actually added my jet nozzles after painting as well, BUT, I omitted the linkage system as I was not going to play with the nozzles once they were installed. I found the fit little tight but it was not too hard to install, so unless you want to play with the nozzles (a very good way to break off other parts of your kit).I would suggest leaving out the linkage system. When dry fitting the nozzles to their inner swivelmech connectors they were already a very tight fit. I alsoI tried usiing the swivel mech without the nozzles installed before I started painting and it worked okay, sometimes one of the nozzles would drag a little and need a some re-adjustment to match, so I comncluded that installing the swivel mech was not worth the effort IMHO cheers, Pappy Edited July 8, 2022 by Pappy 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 12:55 AM, The Spadgent said: I added a “like” because even if it’s tough to do, it looks great! Good luck with the other three. 🤞🤞🤞 Johnny Thanks Spad... Learning from mistakes.... Or going from failure to failure whithout loss of enthusiasm..... That's about the story of my life..... On 7/5/2022 at 1:11 AM, KingTiger435 said: You do make a good point Johnny it is looking very good. I just put "sad" because it's still painful to see incidents like this interrupting progress when the model is getting closer and closer to finished. It is looking very nice though CC. Enjoy the theatre! Levi Thanks Levi... IRL interrupted my workbench time.... I'm eager to finis the SHar.... On 7/5/2022 at 9:04 AM, Biggles87 said: I would have left out the nozzles until after painting also. Must try to remember when I get around to my GR 3. John. 🇺🇦 Thanks John !! Now, Pappy's idea sound smart !! On 7/5/2022 at 11:21 AM, Grey Beema said: But I've done the same thing... For the same reason... So is it "Great minds think alike" or "Fools seldom differ"... TBH I don't think there is another way... Let's say Great minds look alike.... It's at least self reassuring.... On 7/5/2022 at 11:29 AM, Dunny said: Sorry to hear about your jet-pipe difficulties CC - I believe you can get a cream for that 🤣 Cheers, Roger Good one Roger !! But, in this precise case, the cream is more looking like a shovel full of sand..... On 7/5/2022 at 11:39 AM, Johnson said: And it's exactly the same on the 1/72 Airfix GR3... Put it in before and it's a masking nightmare, put it in after and it scratches the nozzles Thanks Johnson... I did sand the nozzles a bit, but the less is the better, and I did it where it will no longer can be seen once the nozzle is glued.... On 7/5/2022 at 12:56 PM, Pappy said: G'day people, I actually added my jet nozzles after painting as well, BUT, I omitted the linkage system as I was not going to play with the nozzles once they were installed. I found the fit little tight but it was not too hard to install, so unless you want to play with the nozzles (a very good way to break off other parts of your kit).I would suggest leaving out the linkage system. I tried using it before I started painting and it worked okay, sometimes one of the nozzles would drag a little and need a some re-adjustment to match and this was before paint was added, cheers, Pappy Thanks Pappy !! It sound like a cunning plan... I never wanted to see the nozzles moving, I glued even the props.... And the wheels too.... Guess how I learned it.... Well, decalling is almost done... Lord !! What a week, today's restaurant !! pleasant evening, and tomorrow theatre again.... Then.... Evening work week again... I'm burning out !! The young colleagues did'nt have the feeling of duty.... So guess who's doing the hard work ?? The Alten Häse..... 🐰🐰 See you soon !! Happy modelling week end !! Sincerely. CC 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 G'day CAC, You are so close! Your SHAR is looking the business As for your hectic holiday. it seems you may need to go back to work for a rest, I want to feel sorry for you but I can't cheers, Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Looks fantastic CC, looking forward to seeing the finished Harrier! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Looking ace with decals on, CC! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Hello Dears, Let's have a modelling evening at least.... So yesterday was the day.... Thinking about @Pappy's idea, I tried to thin the inside of the nozzles... And it has worked fine, no need to file the external part... Here we are, still one nozzle to be installed but it has seemingly worked fine !! I let a bit of the locating pin inside the nozzle and the angle look about right.... More to come soon.... Tuesday.... Alas.... Happy modelling week to you all !! Sincerely. CC 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Don't forget that the front nozzle was for cold air so retained its painted appearance, unlike the hot exhaust rear nozzle which got roasted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Bigdave22014 said: Don't forget that the front nozzle was for cold air so retained its painted appearance Not necessarily so Dave. Maybe the early ones but some (all?) of the later ones were left unpainted. A 801 Sqn FRS.1 launches from HMS Ark Royal. a FRS.1 with unpainted front nozzle next to a FRS.2 at Yeovilton. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Great work Alain. I too had to fit the nozzles using skill and dexterity (but mostly brute force)... I am done. Mine is complete and in the cabinet sitting next to a Seafire (Harrier looks huge)... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Great fix, CC - glad it worked out for you! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 9 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said: Don't forget that the front nozzle was for cold air so retained its painted appearance, unlike the hot exhaust rear nozzle which got roasted. Thanks Dave? I'll have a look at that !! 8 hours ago, Johnson said: Not necessarily so Dave. Maybe the early ones but some (all?) of the later ones were left unpainted. A 801 Sqn FRS.1 launches from HMS Ark Royal. a FRS.1 with unpainted front nozzle next to a FRS.2 at Yeovilton. Thanks Charlie, So I'll look twice, XZ457 Is an early or a late one ?? I'll make a research 8 hours ago, Grey Beema said: Great work Alain. I too had to fit the nozzles using skill and dexterity (but mostly brute force)... I am done. Mine is complete and in the cabinet sitting next to a Seafire (Harrier looks huge)... Well Done Man, Feel free to share a pic on here !! Brute force.... Let's say that I've been persuasive.... In other words... The rules of engagement have been largely overlooked at CC castle too..... 7 hours ago, giemme said: Great fix, CC - glad it worked out for you! Ciao Thanks Mr G Then I have a FAW 2 and search for a trainer.... But I'll give myself a bit of respite... finishing a Fonderie kit.... Insane is'nt it ??? See you later Gents !! Take care !! Aaaaand happy modelling... CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 The decals really bring the whole thing to life. But those nozzles are the business. 👏👏👏👏 good to be busy though right. 😫🤪 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Good job CC. You played the pipes like a Scot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 12:12 AM, The Spadgent said: The decals really bring the whole thing to life. But those nozzles are the business. 👏👏👏👏 good to be busy though right. 😫🤪 Johnny Thanks Johnny !! Still a bit of paiting details now ... On 7/12/2022 at 10:57 AM, PattheCat said: Good job CC. You played the pipes like a Scot. Thanks Pat !! May be because I used to have Scotts as friends in my infancy..... Don't ask about my taste for scottish scotch.... Decisions decisions.... I finally elected to paint the cold nozzles with an heavy weathering... Could be a win win deal.... There was paint M'Lurd but..... Sincerely. CC 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 Hello Dears !! Come on.... One last pic before more weathering..... And RFI..... Take care and happy modelling !! Sincerely. CC 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 This is looking really good, CC! Can't wait to see it finished! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 It looks real good and it will be even better after weathering I bet. No jump jet in my stash! Shame on me. You make me want to repair this mistake (Airfix 1/72 probably) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 12:45 PM, corsaircorp said: Decisions decisions.... I finally elected to paint the cold nozzles with an heavy weathering... Always a tricky call CC. I've pondered over the decision myself and there's no right or wrong unless it's clear in a photo. All looking very good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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