IanHx Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 (edited) This group build seemed like the perfect time to get round to building this one. Been hankering after one for years, finally bit the bullet a few years ago and bought it, but hadn't summoned up the courage to try a non-injection kit.... until now. I mean, So, the kit - unstarted, still the plastic bag: Looks like there aren't too many major pieces....fingers crossed. Edited August 28, 2022 by IanHx . 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Welcome to the GB Ian with what I am certain will be a unique entry. 1 hour ago, IanHx said: Looks like there aren't too many major pieces It does doesn't it, should be finished within the week then.😁 Joking aside I am very interested to see how this goes together. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 wow fantastic Ian. This will be super interesting both to see construction and to see one of these completed. good luck. i think its really cool you share your first resin kit build with us in a gb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Well done for being the brave soul brining us a Rapier Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Good luck with this one! Not to cast any doubt on your skills, but if you need some help with this kit, I got pretty far with it as part of my Mach 3 project here: [edit: skip this link, @Space Ranger's link to @Whirly's thread is way better!] It's certainly not a walk in the park but a really impressive kit in 1/72! Good luck with the build 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 See here for details on correcting the major flaw in this kit: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Alan P said: Good luck with this one! Not to cast any doubt on your skills, but if you need some help with this kit, I got pretty far with it as part of my Mach 3 project here: [edit: skip this link, @Space Ranger's link to @Whirly's thread is way better!] It's certainly not a walk in the park but a really impressive kit in 1/72! Good luck with the build 👍 Thanks for the link, that's some impressive painted detail you've done in the cockpit. Figured the seats were the same ones as used in the XB-70. The instructions - like the subject - seem to be from the 1950s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 6 hours ago, Space Ranger said: See here for details on correcting the major flaw in this kit: Awesome work there. I'm happy enough to simply end up with something that just looks like an XF-108, so will likely go down the OOB route rather than repositioning the wheel wells. Compared with some of the crazy ideas being dreamt up in the 50s, asymmetric landing gear seems eminantly plausible ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Removed the rear fuselage parts from the wrapping, and its already clear I've got a battle on my hands. There's some major warpage going on, so much so I first thought it was a gap to slot the wings into ! Wondering if there's some way of softening the resin eg soaking in a bowl of boiling water ? If not, its going to have to be glued a few cm at a time https://imgflip.com/i/6jesub 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Spent the last week wondering what to do with the warping, and after some experimentation with the kettle I now have a hint of a shred of a plan ! Going to get the insides of the intakes painted up, maybe paint on some compressor fans. Then when its ready to seal up, will use steam from the kettle to soften the upper half, splodge CA over the lower bit, and press firmly together.... once glue holding, maybe bung it in the freezer to set resin firmly. Fingers crossed.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, IanHx said: Spent the last week wondering what to do with the warping, and after some experimentation with the kettle I now have a hint of a shred of a plan ! Going to get the insides of the intakes painted up, maybe paint on some compressor fans. Then when its ready to seal up, will use steam from the kettle to soften the upper half, splodge CA over the lower bit, and press firmly together.... once glue holding, maybe bung it in the freezer to set resin firmly. Fingers crossed.... sounds like a plan. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Things I have learned today : 1. Humbrol enamels don't dry as quickly on resin as it does on plastic. 2. This kit has more flash than The Justice League 3. This kit was designed by 2 people who spoke different languages ! Take for example the front section - designed with lugs at the back to slot into the rear section. And the rear section, with a flush face where the front section mates.... 🙄 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Oh dear Ian, sounds like this one will be serious test to get built. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 So what's been going on with this build ? Here's the warpage I was mentioning earlier.... Got it glued together. Never before has gluing 2 pieces together felt such an achievement. And sanding. Lots and lots of sanding..... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Very good work on sorting out the warping and getting those halves glued together, definitely an achievement. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 2 hours ago, IanHx said: Here's the warpage I was mentioning earlier.... factory quality control by stevie wonder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Im impressed you got the 🍌model glued together, its looking good. I just wish I could afford one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Great job on both, glueing the parts together, and its description 👍🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 Two shots of "the office" : Looks better in real life than the photos. It's also apparent having looked at pictures on t'web that the panels in the kit look nothing like the real ones, and instead were probably lifted from a Phantom ! Once again, took the path of least resistance and painted them - won't be able to see them when canopy closed up so no great shakes. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Neat work on the office, looking very good. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 The eagle-eyed may spot a tiny bit of filler.....or is that a tiny bit that isn't filler ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 #NeverComplainingAboutInjectionKitsAgain "Banana Wings" in the box.... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 A LONG TIME LATER..... Going to take a few goes to get BananaWing #1 attached.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 There's a fair bit of filler isn't there Ian, and a fair bit of warping that you're having to deal with but it looks like you are getting the upper hand on what will be a fairly unique model. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Scratching my head at the moment - CA alone doesn't appear to be doing the job holding those heavy wings in place. Some form of dowels may be required... will see what its like after 24 hrs of drying. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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