Big Dave S Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I hope you had a good Christmas Day. Here's the next project, in a customised box. Let trimming commence... 😐 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 (Goodness me! What a turnaround in Bristol this afternoon!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 A dull session of filing and trimming, enlivened by listening to Bristol Bears vs. Leicester Tigers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Almost out of liquid poly. ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Glueing, filing and trimming. Liquid poly getting very low now. Need to order SOON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Right, I'm gonna resurrect the (annoying) musical references in my WIPs. Tonight's cut-file-n'-stick session sounds like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Durbon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Finaly 🥳, Revell stopps producing theese nasty sideopening boxes. Thats must be christmas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 How's the fit 'n' that, Dave? I've got one in the stash and I'm curious what you think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Ooh, Voodoo! Nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 A dry fit of fuselage and cockpit pieces allowed me to stick the latter to one half of the former. The instructions have you sliding the cockpit assemblage inside after the fuselage is glued together, which seemed too great a leap of faith. This approach feels safer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 17 hours ago, Taylor Durbon said: Finaly 🥳, Revell stopps producing theese nasty sideopening boxes. Thats must be christmas! This one is a side opener. I cut it open and taped the ends closed. They are a nuisance, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Big Dave S said: This one is a side opener. I cut it open and taped the ends closed. They are a nuisance, I agree. Especially strange for a Voodoo size kit!!! Let me get you couple advise from my memory. Take attention on intakes assembly. There is a splitter plate that should divide the intake flow from top to bottom but revell did it shorter. I thought it's very visible and added some plastic to close the gaps. Also if you like to make a rotating rocket pod - that should be done with care and dryfitting. The interior "cylinder" does not really match anything. And lastly you may like to decorate main wheel bays with some sidewall structures and wiring. Sidewalls were very useful for me to strengthen the wing. Otherwise should be a pretty enjoyable and quick project despite the size. Cheers, Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Thanks Dennis I'm going to glue the rotating part in place. I appreciate your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Console panels glued into what I hope is the right position. This stage appears to be a very weak link in the construction chain. Be careful: the instructions aren't clear and tell the modeller to build the whole thing before inserting it into the fuselage, after you've glued both halves together. It doesn't look like that will work. This approach is one I'm glad I took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Milestone moment 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Wings on They need a lot of clips and pegs to hold the upper and lower halves together. Fair amount of filler too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Any nose weight needed with this kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, billn53 said: Any nose weight needed with this kit? I added on mine as tail is long and fairly heavy. But no need to be crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Get the clamps ready when the wings go on. And filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Starting to look Voodooesque! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Thank god for the internet for photos of the undercarriage, cos the instructions are RUBBISH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Does this look like a familiar scenario? The hydraulic supports don't seem to fit, so they're likely to be left out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 That's it for today. Bonne année! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Received the same kit for Christmas, mind if I follow ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 Absolutely. It's a long one. About 300mm overall. A few imperfections, which I'm flagging up here. Just hoping the liquid poly lasts to the end of construction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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