Lawkraft Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Hello everybody). I really like this plane and I chose it as the first project that I would like to complete). I took out of the cache the Academy set itself, cockpit, landing gear bay and Aires nozzles, sprinkled it on top with etching on the exterior and interior from Eduard. I started with the nose landing gear. A little photo-etched and wire. Edited February 10, 2021 by Lawkraft Translate English 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amkeltorr Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) O, great! I am begin to build f/a-18a in 1/48 too! Look at my nose leg! p.s. Eaahh! A am do it! Edited February 10, 2021 by Amkeltorr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) The nose landing gear bay now looks like this. Added a photo-etched detail. Edited February 10, 2021 by Lawkraft 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 So you said: chose his first project that I would like to complete). I took out of the cache the Academy kit itself, the cockpit, landing gear compartment and nozzles from Aires, sprinkled it on top with etching on the exterior and interior from Edward. I started with the front landing gear. I'm trying to insert a photo. . So Hello and Lawkraft, Looking good work. How to upload Pictures using Free hosting site IMGUR. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) HOUSTON, thanks for your rating and for the tutorial video! Also a few comments. I repaired the hole in the back light that Academy had left. And added to the cylinder at the bottom of the landing gear a little thing from a stretched sprue, guided by a photo from the DACO book. Thanks for reading. Edited February 10, 2021 by Lawkraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Yahhuu, I learned how to insert photos here! I will take this opportunity to show you what the Aires cockpit looks like. So far I just pasted the airplane control stick and pedal suspension. Also the results of trying to fit cockpit and bay together. In fact, the plastic cockpit looks very good, I bought the Aires for the rear equipment compartment. Edited February 10, 2021 by Lawkraft 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Hey! Comparison of box dashboard and resin Aires. There is something to think about ... I think Aires has more correct LCD frames... Edited February 11, 2021 by Lawkraft 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone! I continue to work on the cockpit. Added pedals, glued the back (turtle deck) and added hydraulics. Edited February 13, 2021 by Lawkraft 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuNo02100 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Quite a first project but you’re doing great! BW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Nice work, great details! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPDPenguin Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Nice work so far I've got an italeri 1/48 hornet in the stash. I think I might get it out and contemplate starting it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 An excellent choice of kit and subject. Very nice work so far, the extra details are well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Hi, friends! I try to make time for my favorite hobby. First of all, thank you all for your feedback and support! I'm very pleased. So, I'm approaching the painting stage and I need to decide on the color of the cockpit. The whole problem is that I'd like to apply etching to the dashboard, which has yet to be adjusted to the resin. As you can see, its color does not coincide with the canonical color of the cockpit. That's why I have a dillem. Pick up a color for etching or try to repaint etching (oh, no, not that) Please don't be afraid of the places where the etching is attached to the frames, they will still be processed). Edited February 15, 2021 by Lawkraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Hi, guys! I have the opportunity to share my progress again! I blew out some details of the tamiya with black nato as the basis. I hope this will help to add a volume when painting with the base color. Oh, yes, I added another tube to the front landing gear (I looked at it in the photo). Edited February 20, 2021 by Lawkraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 And a little more 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) Hi, everyone. Bown out after black in white. After that, there was an offwhite. Edited February 21, 2021 by Lawkraft 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hi everyone. I post the progress so far. I worked on the nose gear, redesigned one hose. And at the same time I am making a cockpit. Had to bite the bullet and paint the etching in the desired cockpit color. And customize the etching to the resin. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Hi everyone! This time I painted the nose landing gear and the rear equipment compartment. It turned out to be little visible) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone! I continue. The docking of the cockpit with the fuselage halves is not ideal. This is my mistake, it was necessary to start the assembly from the upper over-cockpit part and fit it to the fuselage. Now you have to fight the cracks. The side parts of the photo-etching had to be sharpened to fit together with the side panels of the cockpit. I don't really like how it turned out. in front of the cockpit, I made a cutout in the fuselage, now I can install the dashboard with the cover later, after all the work on the nose of the fuselage. The side panels of the cockpit are still waiting for the color of the buttons. Edited March 15, 2021 by Lawkraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) While I'm taking a break from the cockpit, I decided to introduce etched grilles and main landing gear bays. A model knife helped me with this. All my fingers are cut now)). Edited March 15, 2021 by Lawkraft 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) After trying to attach the lower bow panel, I was in for such a surprise.)) When I regained consciousness, I called for help from the white plastic of Evergreen. Numerous fittings and trimming ... It turned out something like this. You will also need work with a fine sandpaper. And putty... Edited March 15, 2021 by Lawkraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) I glued the ducts of the air intakes, blew it out with white and glued it into the fuselage. You will also need to process the seams from the inside. And since I'm impatient, I blew a little white right away to see what the gratings looked like (for developing) I definitely need to work with sandpaper. Edited March 15, 2021 by Lawkraft 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Hi Lawkraft, this is a really good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Loving the detail. Good work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawkraft Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Colleagues, thank you so much for your comments. They are inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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