Hamden Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Really coming together now, not too much remedial work on the seams either! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Not bad at all, Simon - little more filling and sanding and you're done Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Hamden said: Really coming together now, not too much remedial work on the seams either! Roger Thankfully not Roger, which is a blessing (she`s a big bird) 27 minutes ago, giemme said: Not bad at all, Simon - little more filling and sanding and you're done Ciao Yep G. have filled in for now and just waiting for it to go off. I might be able to base coat this weekend, hopefully. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Coming along I see. Minor bits of fill and sand. Closer to final paint, set and wow!! Ron VanDerwarker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Thanks @f111guru, yes a few little bits left to do before base coating. OK folks, not much done until now, and that is not a lot. The exhaust pipes, cleaned and drilled out to 0.7 mm (I did not want to go any larger in case I damaged them) Not a good one I am afraid. And them all together awaiting paint. Numbered as well. And that seam problem? We will see after a coat of primer. Just a couple of minor bits to do now. All comments welcome. Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 14 hours ago, Spookytooth said: We will see after a coat of primer. Looking forward to it Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Thanks @john-w, @Hamden and @giemme. Await no longer G. the primer is on and lookin...? Good for base coating gents? Have made my coffee now, so dunking time is here. All comments welcome. Simon. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Looking super smooth, Simon Probably just a bit of touch up on the bottom seam, albeit very minor Ciao Edited November 18, 2019 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Thanks @giemme, will check it out. Well , I added the nose section on temporary to lay down some very, very light grey. Some rough bits need tending to. And on the wings too. Will leave that a while to dry before lightly sanding back and applying a second coat. I still have some work left to do concerning the under wing stores though. There is not a lot of instruction to how exactly they fit on to the pylons. Anyhow some thing for me to mull over with a coffee and biccies. Until then. All comments welcome. Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Well that was a catch up and a half. Lovely work Simon. 🤩 nice and smooth. Love the paint on the Wells too. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Thanks @giemme, @Hamden, @f111guru, @Corsairfoxfouruncle and @The Spadgent, On with the show then, after a quick rub down of the rough areas, another coat of H311 (Very Light Grey). And the nose cowling too. Time for a coffee now I think? All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Smoother and smoother! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Looking really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Thank you @mdauben, @giemme, and @phildagreek, smoother eh G. Decided to take the masks off the wheel bays and this appeared. And the other side too. Damn it, a touch there I see. Also around the guns was not as tidy as I thought. Oh well, a bit more sanding again!!!. I will leave it there tonight. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Thank you @Corsairfoxfouruncle, @giemme, and @Hamden . OK, looking through the box of bits left and noticed that the Arrester Hook was busted. Oh well, C/A it. Not a chance matey, looks pants!!! So will have to scratch something. On we go !!!!! All comments welcome. Simon. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Or you can try and pin it. With a pin inserted both sides you could make sure they are aligned, then you could rework the joint by adding CA + flour or even just CA and reshape accordingly Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks @Corsairfoxfouruncle, and @giemme. OK, not a big update but it`s a posting. Rear wheel/landing gear dotted with X 11 on the bolts etc. The main gear had the discs painted XF 56. I will paint the faces X 11 , leaving just the rim Met Grey. Now that tail hook!!!. I cut a bit of 1.00 mm strip to length (About 23.00 mm), and drilled 0.5 mm holes in either end. I then chose to use longer bits of rod to fit into the holes. Things going well? No !!!. I successfully cut the hook off and the tail fixing bit. Drilled the tail bit no problem (sorry no pic yet) Went to drill the hook bit and disaster!!! It went through the side.... Balderdash and prognostications . So I now need to build a "Hook bit" . Off for a cogitate overnight. All comments welcome. Simon. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 A bit more of scratch building, Simon - keep going! 👍 Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 21 hours ago, giemme said: A bit more of scratch building, Simon - keep going! 👍 Ciao Yeah G. Have started building the hook bit but letting it set overnight.The other end has been fixed this evening . Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 OK, I just took a couple of pics for above. First the "Hook Bit". A sandwich of plastic for carving/filing/sanding. And the other end. Letting those bits dry tonight. The wife is just making mince pies mmmmmmh. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I'm not a huge fan of this aircraft but the work you are doing is truly wonderful. It is really an excellent primer on re-detailing and simple upgrading. In short, I may have to build a Skyraider now just to say I've done it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Excellent scratch building, Simon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Nice recovery on the hook Simon and looking g great under primer now as well. Bravo!👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 22 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: I'm not a huge fan of this aircraft but the work you are doing is truly wonderful. It is really an excellent primer on re-detailing and simple upgrading. In short, I may have to build a Skyraider now just to say I've done it! Why not sir, a large enough canvas to work on with out taking up masses of room. 22 hours ago, giemme said: Excellent scratch building, Simon Ciao 21 hours ago, TheBaron said: Nice recovery on the hook Simon and looking g great under primer now as well. Bravo!👏 Thanks lads, have done a little bit more this afternoon. Side profile. Sorry a bit blurred, will take another later. Above profile. Some blending in to do but its in the right direction. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 That hook looks far superior to the kit original Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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