stevej60 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Evening folk's,last build will be this kit of the very Typhoon like J10s fighter operational with China's PLAAF. Another kit I took a punt on and got for the only bid,I've seen these at well over twenty quid online.No before anyone asks no way am I attempting the superb box scheme as no decals are supplied it aii has to be painted! Plain old gray I'm afraid! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I like the look of that - what I imagine would result if a Gripen mated with an F-16 Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I agree with Andy. Another fine choice for this GB Steve. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 This is actually a great kit. I bought it hoping to do the aerobatics scheme, too, and was pretty miffed when I discovered I'd have to mask it. So I made the grey version and actually enjoyed the build. According to the internet the design was influenced by the Israeli Lavi project. I saw a bunch of these fly over Beijing at the 2009 and 2012 military parades. Looking forward to your build! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Excellent choice! I've built one of these too and it comes together really nicely ... and looks good in grey 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Hi Steve! This one is not seen too often. Pity, that both kit and aftermarket decals for the Ba Yi-aerobatics team leaves the livery to be masked by the builder. Regarding to the building it would be better to add some support to the wing upper surface and fuselage joint. It is in the model a push fit joint without any support from below. That is literally a weak point of the kit! Cheers, AaCee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 19 hours ago, AaCee26 said: Regarding to the building it would be better to add some support to the wing upper surface and fuselage joint. Thank's for the info AaCee I'll watch out for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Hi folk's with the Flanker done it's number two so here's the cockpit basics we'll see what can be done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Evening folk's,paint,decals and a dry brush then added tape harness for a (to me) acceptable cockpit. Fuselage joined without a hitch,she'a quite a good looking aircraft in reality. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Nice work Steve, looks like a pretty good kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 A good looking jet and lots of plastic for the money AND hopefully Far Eastern buildability, what's not to like? Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 That cockpit looks splendid! No resin needed there... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Some poor fit issues to deal with and a lot of thought's of bouncing it off the wall but prevailed in the end! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, stevej60 said: Some poor fit issues to deal with and a lot of thought's of bouncing it off the wall but prevailed in the end! Erm, cough! Was that my 'far eastern build ability' putting a jinx on things😯 Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 20 hours ago, DaveyGair said: Erm, cough! Was that my 'far eastern build ability' putting a jinx on things😯 Not quite Davey minor issues you don't expect from a modern kit but the more progress the more I like the look of this aircraft, up on her feet u/c doors fitted and a nice fit of the cockpit on a dry run. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Afternoon folk's,fitted the big fuel tank's and decided on which missiles to use,few little touches of filler here and there and I think it's time for paint. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Excellent progress Steve and it's all looking rather splendid! Lovely work in the cockpit. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: Excellent progress Steve and it's all looking rather splendid! Lovely work in the cockpit. Kind regards, Stix Many thanks Stix,she's under a couple of coats of paint now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Hi folk's always a worry with the decals they looked poor on the sheet but the main one's behaved themselves. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I really like the look of this Steve. I've had one on my ebay watch list for ages. Seeing how good you've made it look, I should get to & buy one. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 6 hours ago, stevehnz said: I really like the look of this Steve. I've had one on my ebay watch list for ages. Seeing how good you've made it look, I should get to & buy one. Steve. Well worth a buy Steve it is a really easy build and those panel lines don't come out as good as they are in the photo's plus you get an aircraft not seen very often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodmin Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Excellent looking aircraft you're doing there. Impressive cockpit too, decals or not there's plenty going on in there for the scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Fantastic progress Steve and I'm pleased the decals were okay. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Evening folk's,she's had another good coat of gloss ready for the small stencils to be added so I ran a home made wash into the panel lines I'll let it dry overnight then give it a once over with a moist cloth to remove the excess. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just the canopy to fit and paint,tart up the missiles and a matt coat should be done for the weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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