Nikolay Polyakov Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Lucio P said: nice beast, how to do with those big rivets? Thanks, Lucio! I think these rivets will partially gone during the fuselage cleanup, because it’s a lot of seam lines and other things. It would not be having to recreate them after that! 😬 3 hours ago, Lucio P said: a good primer? Maybe, but I’ve never used it. 3 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I can’t believe I’ve only just found this. Beautiful cockpit. Thank you John, welcome aboard! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hello Britmodellers! 😉 Thumbs up! The sanding nearly finished and now all the things looks much better. The tail cone attached and cleaned: The forward section of the fuselage: And the trickiest part - the spine - was sanded and now waiting for the panel lines to be rescribed: I don’t know what to do with the lost rivets, but I think I can back to them after the scribing works. Thanks for looking! 😎 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just catching up with your build, some good progress. I do like the cockpits... Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, heloman1 said: Just catching up with your build, some good progress. Thank you, Colin! 😉 I’m glad that I (almost) passed an intensive sanding phase, so it’s time to move forward! 1 hour ago, heloman1 said: I do like the cockpits... Yes, looks not bad I think. I hope the resin seats will be a cherry on a pie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Nikolay, Sorry I missed this from the start up. Appears to be a great looking kit. Your methods are outstanding on supporting the center section of the fuselage. All is coming together wonderfully. I'll sit in the back and wow your progress. Ron VanDerwarker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, f111guru said: Sorry I missed this from the start up. No problem Ron, it’s never too late to join this build! 😀 1 hour ago, f111guru said: Appears to be a great looking kit. I hope so! 1 hour ago, f111guru said: Your methods are outstanding on supporting the center section of the fuselage. All is coming together wonderfully. That was my first thought and absolutely right (and easy) solution. I hope I sanded the fuselage well... 1 hour ago, f111guru said: I'll sit in the back and wow your progress. Thank you Ron, you’re always welcome! 🤝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 great progress on your Vigilante! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, exdraken said: great progress on your Vigilante! Thanks, Werner! 🤝 I hope that I’ll finish her someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Lovely sanding! 👌 good luck with the rivets and re scribing. 🥳 johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 5 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Lovely sanding! 👌 good luck with the rivets and re scribing. 🥳 Thank you, Johnny! 🤝 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I'm thinking maybe 3 twists with a #80 drill bit for each fastener ( i don't think they were intended to be rivets.... except maybe on the wing skins). -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Very nice build nikolay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, David H said: I'm thinking maybe 3 twists with a #80 drill bit for each fastener ( i don't think they were intended to be rivets.... except maybe on the wing skins). Yes, looks like I’ll need to drill each sanded-out rivet... 😬 1 hour ago, Hewy said: Very nice build nikolay Thanks, Hewy! 😊 Anyway, it’s a small pause for this build and I think I’ll get my hands on this beast soon. Thanks for looking and your thoughts, guys! 🤝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Hi Nikolay, I have just caught up with your build. I will follow you with great interest as I have have this beautiful aircraft in 1:72 and 1:48 scales in my stash. Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Serkan Sen said: Hi Nikolay, I have just caught up with your build. Hi Serkan, welcome aboard! 🙂 6 hours ago, Serkan Sen said: I will follow you with great interest as I have have this beautiful aircraft in 1:72 and 1:48 scales in my stash. Thank you! These kits require a lot of the patience and your extraordinary engineering skills. Not a lot of the parts, but a lot of the fuss! 😐 I take the box from time to time and do some work when I feel the mojo. I hope it’ll looks good after all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hello, guys! 👋 I started to rescribe the fuselage panel lines and lost the mojo on it, then decided to attach the wings and intakes before riveting and application of putty, because it needs some time to cure the glue and get the mojo back: I haven’t had any serious issues here, but the lower fuselage section intake area needs some attention: Now the Vigilante looks bigger and closer (just closer) to completion: That’s all for today, thanks for looking! 👍 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dog Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Keep the mojo going Nikolay, getting there. I feel your pain with losing detail because of sanding. I keep looking at mine in the stash with apprehension because of the pain others have felt due to the engineering and fit (or lack of fit) of parts. You are an inspiration to all of us with one in the stash. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Very nice stuff done there Nikolay. Just grabbing a coffee and donuts to follow this build sir. I to remember the old Airfix kit. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: I started to rescribe the fuselage panel lines and lost the mojo on it, then decided to attach the wings and intakes before riveting and application of putty, because it needs some time to cure the glue and get the mojo back Hi Nikolay, Maybe you can give a try the Hasegawa fine saw blades to rescribe the straight panel lines. It is very useful tool and does the work perfect. Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 great progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Red Dog said: Keep the mojo going Nikolay, getting there. I feel your pain with losing detail because of sanding. Thank you, @Red Dog! 🤝 The more I sand, the more detail needs some work... 2 hours ago, Red Dog said: I keep looking at mine in the stash with apprehension because of the pain others have felt due to the engineering and fit (or lack of fit) of parts. Yes, this kit needs a lot of patience or just a wish for building it! 2 hours ago, Red Dog said: You are an inspiration to all of us with one in the stash. Great work. Thank you! With a lot of the interest and good words from all of you, I think I’ll finish her someday. 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Very nice stuff done there Nikolay. Thanks, Simon! 👍 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Just grabbing a coffee and donuts to follow this build sir. I hope your coffee doesn’t become cold due to irregular updates here! 😬 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: I to remember the old Airfix kit. Ah, it was a great kit! I bought mine twenty years ago and was so happy to find this rare in our shops kit. Still saving it (builder and brush-painted) in my mother’s house! 😊 1 hour ago, Serkan Sen said: Maybe you can give a try the Hasegawa fine saw blades to rescribe the straight panel lines. It is very useful tool and does the work perfect. It’s a very interesting idea, Serkan! 🙂 I saw these in your thread and will get them one day. 1 hour ago, exdraken said: great progress! Thanks, Werner! ☺️ Thank you guys for all the comments here! 👏 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: I hope your coffee doesn’t become cold due to irregular updates here! 😬 Don`t worry about that Nikolay, my updates are just as sporadic. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Don`t worry about that Nikolay, my updates are just as sporadic. Yes, we’re still waiting for your F-22! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 No worries kid. All progress is good progress. 🙌😇 Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 15 hours ago, The Spadgent said: No worries kid. All progress is good progress. 🙌😇 That’s true Johnny, that’s true! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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