keefr22 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 50 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Yeah, we were going to have a take away but that didn`t happen LOL Non existant pub lunch for us....!! 🤣 51 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Congratulations on that Keith. Thanks Simon Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Thank you @giemme and @keefr22, back to it today. Some of the pylons got a wash . While the ECM pod had it`s masking removed. I still have some silver bands to apply there. The engine is slowly getting there, a bit more filling here and there. Coffee next and then see what else I can get up to. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 The pylons and pod look really good Simon. Not sure I'd have the patience tobother with the engine if it's hidden away in the fuselage! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 on all counts Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Wonderful work Simon. Happy anniversary too. Looks like you had the weather for it. 🌞 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thank you @keefr22, @Andwil, @giemme and @The Spadgent, we had a quiet anniversary but that`s life. Right, I decided to check some bits over and found more remedial stuff. One drop tank needs a touch up before another coat of varnish. Talking of varnish, the other drop tank had a lump of it. Still not dried yet... sand a re do. The canopy has a lovely seam running down it`s length to be removed and polished. The rear part shows how far to go. And ECM pod was unmasked. A touch here and there also some silver bands to paint before any other work to be done to it. So, I have had enough of it for now and giving it a break for a while. Stay safe. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Wow, that pod looks so real! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Yep, really nice pod! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks @Dr. Quack, @bbudde, @giemme, @The Spadgent, and @keefr22 . Well folks, I have been away from this build for a long time. A lack of mojo and life getting in the way has not helped matters, but after losing my mojo with the Skyraider I decided to get back to this build, but simpler, not too many parts out at once, less stressful then LOL. Anyhow, to ease myself back in a little work with the hairy stick. The AIM 120 C`s got their fins a lick of paint XF 56 with a touch of Mr Hobby H 8. I also painted the bands on the centre line pod Mr Hobby H 8. And I tried out my new ETS on a very rough lump of Gloss Varnish that appeared on one of the drop tanks. That just leaves the rocket motor cones to paint on the Harms and Sparrows before Varnish time for decals. The drop tanks need a splash of Grey before varnishing as well. Anyhow coffee break now. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Good to see you back at this, Simon! Smart move on the ETS, Simon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) Looks fine Simon. Also in need for a bottle of mojo like Ced? Cheers Benedikt Edited September 14, 2020 by bbudde 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks @giemme, it`s been a while but things are heading in the right direction. Another quick update. Engine parts given some details. Using these and one other X 32. Part 15 still to be done yet, but no rush.... All comments welcome. Simon, 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Great to see this back on the bench. I know what you mean about life getting in the way. It’s been an age since I hit the plastic. 🤨 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Thanks @Dr. Quack,, @corsaircorp, @giemme and @bbudde. On 16/09/2020 at 22:16, The Spadgent said: Great to see this back on the bench. I know what you mean about life getting in the way. It’s been an age since I hit the plastic. 🤨 Johnny Thank you sir, it has been a difficult few weeks but things are gradually getting there. Well, tonight I managed to get the front air intake semi sorted. I got the right fit to the lower fuselage but forgot to take a pic. Then attached the "Lip", after a reasonable bit of fettling. I had to cut a bit out of the lip to make it fit so so. I am leaving that to set overnight before attempting any sanding. You all have a peaceful evening. All comments welcome Simon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Intake looks good to me, Simon Maybe just a quick swipe on the inner top side of the lip (looking at your last pic) and Bob's your uncle Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Thanks @giemme, @Dr. Quack, @bbudde, @TheBaron and @corsaircorp. Yes @giemme, I have just given part of it a smear of gloop, may sand it later. While things set, I decided to get on with those little jobs, like masking the demarcation on the upper surfaces, easy on this one. I cut a couple of templates. Laid some tape up and quickly drew around the templates and fitted to the front half of the fuselage. What next ? I don`t know yet, a lot of the sub assemblies have been done and await fitting, so... Coffee. All comments welcome. Simon. PS Have a great weekend. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Well done Simon !! Then, I spresume that all the sub assemblies will be assembled !! And you will have a pristine viper !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Clever masking, Simon! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Thanks @TheBaron, @giemme, and @corsaircorp. Right, a bit more done. The bottom lip of the intake hewn to shape. And the top with added gloop. Sorry for the soft pics, my phone does not like close ups. Anyhow, I noticed that I have posted over 500 pics on this build, another milestone I suppose. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Intake and undercarriage looking most convincing Simon. Excellent progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Losing e-mail notifications from BM due to Outlook 'developers' ineptitude has made picking up activity on interesting threads like yours a bit difficult Simon, so apols for the tardy reply. As the others have said, great to see this one back underway, and some good progress being made! Hope you and your good lady wife are keeping well Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Agreed, top job on the intake Simon Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Lovely work Simon. Happy 500 pics day. 🥳 She’s worth it. 🤩 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Some lovely skill here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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