Gidge Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Installing the seekers in the Mavericks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 I managed to wreck those lense pieces removing them from the casting blocks. I could probably order replacements from Eduard but with the current state of Australia Post I don't like my chances getting it in the next couple months. Looks like I'll be experimenting with resin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 The position lights turned out better than I thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 I can taste the finish line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Front bay done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 That's two out of three sets of bay doors done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Nearly there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 And now we're reaching the point where lack of sleep is catching up with me and I'd better call it quits before I ruin something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Looking very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 6 hours ago, phildagreek said: Looking very nice! 5 hours ago, James G said: Great work! Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Getting there. Still have to wait for the UV resin kit to arrive to do the front of the AGM-65's and replace the kit ones but other than that I should be finished tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Almost there. Just letting that last sidewinder dry a little before taking it off the stands to add the cans and stabalators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Almost there! Just waiting on the resin to be delivered to fix those last two missiles. Then it'll be time to remove the masks and have a photo shoot. Here's a sneak preview: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Making the lenses on the front of the AGM 65's with UV cured resin. Not going to win me any competitions but it's a serviceable result. WARNING!!!! UV cured resin and UV curing lamps can be hazardous to your health. Use appropriate PPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Installing the pylons before mounting the AGM 65's onto the rails was a mistake. It's a very tight fit that requires you to be quite brutal so that's left me with a little repair work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 All weapons (re)attached! Now all that's left after the things have fully cured is to remove the masks. Stay tuned for the final reveal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 So this is the Final WIP post. Removing the canopy and landing gear light masks. Now all that's left is for a photo shoot and an RFI post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 And we're done! Here's the RFI gallery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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