Jinxman Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 ..and a bit more progress. Re-shaping the fuselage bit by bit. The nacelles have progressed, and some detail started to be added to the rear. The jet pipe will be tomato paste tube, grooved and rolled up - it will just slot in. The intake bullets have been started - I think they work ok, and all the faults with them can't be seen once they are in place. 😀 The parachute housing has been started as well. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I love builds that make you delve into the spares box or (possibly as in this case) the kitchen cupboard! Looking better with every update, so keep at it, she’s a beaut. Cheers.. Dave 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: I love builds that make you delve into the spares box or (possibly as in this case) the kitchen cupboard! Looking better with every update, so keep at it, she’s a beaut. Thanks - so far we have; Yoghurt pot - plastic card for nacelle fins, Zhengdfu Flanker - intake bullets for missile, Tomato puree tube - jet pipes, Eduard etch for F14 - afterburner rings, Airfix Bf 109 - WGR 21s for jet pipe exhaust bullets, Sprue for shaped fairings on wings & nacelles, Matchbox Fury - Pilot, Heller Sabre - bang seat, ..and some bits from the kit. The great stuff about vacforms is you get a spare bit of plastic card to use as well..😀 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Really looking like a 188 now! The intakes and exhausts look good. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 ..and more plodding along has got us here. Fill, prime, sand process continues on the fuselage/wings - it's not looking too bad now. Every time something is improved it highlights shape mismatches on the fuselage halves, and so on. Slot has been cut out for the tailplane to fit into. The nacelles & bits have had a squirt of Alclad - they haven't turned out too badly. Nothing fixed yet - just for show! Also started to cut a slot into one piece to allow it to slide over the wing. Measure twice and cut once - hopefully it will all line up. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 ..and a quick shot with some of the bits cobbled together - nothing fixed, and at least it looks like the Type 188. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 That looks a treat mate. Inspiration to get me going on my vac kit (Maintrack I think). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Rob G said: That looks a treat mate. Inspiration to get me going on my vac kit (Maintrack I think). Cheers! I think the Maintrack vac has the nacelles moulded as one with the wings and you get a few metal bits with it? Hopefully it won't fight you like this one has fought me - we shall prevail though...😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Jinxman said: Cheers! I think the Maintrack vac has the nacelles moulded as one with the wings and you get a few metal bits with it? Hopefully it won't fight you like this one has fought me - we shall prevail though...😀 I wasn't even close- my kit is by RVF (I looked it up on my spreadsheet). IIRC there's no extras in the bag, just sheets of plastic and a page with an exploded view. One day, one day... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That's looking lovely and certainly worth all the effort put in so far, although I'm sure you've had second thoughts at times! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: That's looking lovely and certainly worth all the effort put in so far, although I'm sure you've had second thoughts at times! Cheers.. Dave Second, third, and fourth! It's time to crack on now - off to Japan for some F4 action at Hyakuri in a couple of weeks, time's a wastin' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 This is looking excellent. Well worth the effort you're putting in! Looking forward to the next instalment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 hours ago, zebra said: This is looking excellent. Well worth the effort you're putting in! Looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers - struggling a bit at the moment with a trapped nerve which has left me looking even older than the old man I normally am, and has made me even more grumpy - something that people thought was impossible! However, trying my best to get back in the saddle this afternoon all being well! 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 All the extras are making this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Get well soon Jinxman and don't worry about the "Grumpy" bit, its a trait we older men get when others either want more money or no one agrees with your point of view, how can that be your (our) fault? Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 11 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Get well soon Jinxman and don't worry about the "Grumpy" bit, its a trait we older men get when others either want more money or no one agrees with your point of view, how can that be your (our) fault? Cheers.. Dave Well said! Feeling much better this morning, so a bit of an update. I did some work to the stand - it's an old Tri-ang one, and using an altered scan of the Bristol 138A 'Trailblazer' transfer I have Lightroomed up one for this kit - Frog should have released the Type 188 as a kit shouldn't they? The nacelles have progressed, apart from dropping one of the bullets, which fell on the pointy end of course - now tidied up, (again). Have also had a problem with spraying the black primer - it seems to be taking an age to dry - both Alclad's and Humbrol's - I'll try a different thinner next time out. Exhausts will be glued on next, still some alignments to sort out, but nothing that some judicious cutting and filing won't sort out. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 What a cracking looking machine. You must be well motivated to finish this one. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 6 hours ago, Colin W said: What a cracking looking machine. You must be well motivated to finish this one. Colin It is a spectacular looking thing, just a pity it never really did its job. Definitely motivated to get it done, but it is a slow process given the amount of work required, and my usual snail's pace approach. 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 This is where she is at the moment. Main nacelle bits fitted on both sides, fronts still to do, canopy mould almost ready for action. Still plenty of fill, sand, fill, prime, etc, but at least it looks something like. The stand needs a bit of touching up. It's a bit of a carry over from the FROG GB, must get it out of my head! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 My god that looks so good and a nice Frog GB carryover piece with that stand. Can’t wait for the NMF effect. This is looking tops! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Looking great now. Don't forget to take a picture of in in the gloss black undercoat. That will be awesom. Colin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Colin W said: Looking great now. Don't forget to take a picture of in in the gloss black undercoat. That will be awesom. Colin Will do - it's a while off though, as I am off on Tuesday until the 17th with no modelling. 😐 It is probable that the build will migrate seamlessly into the KUTA GB, unless the modelling pixies do a bit for me whilst I am away. 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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