Courageous Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Here is my choice for the GB. Don't build many jets but acquired this a few years ago after going to Axalp, Switzerland which was cancelled...gutted. All I need is a pilot figure. Stuart 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Welcome to the GB Stuart, and with a very nice choice. The Patrouille Suisse are great exponents of the F-5 and their displays are always great to watch, added to a great colour scheme and whats not to like! 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Oh, very nice - and thanks for the reminder ... There is a 360 degree video of Patrouille Suisse in the reference thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Good to see you building a jet Stuart and a great choice of F-5. I suppose I could join this GB as I have a few (Esci/Italeri) in the stash, but the big question will always be, can I build one in 3 months 😱 Will follow along of course! Terry 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Terry1954 said: I suppose I could join this GB as I have a few (Esci/Italeri) in the stash, but the big question will always be, can I build one in 3 months 😱 Give it a go, you'll be very welcome. Besides, an F-5 should be an easy build after that Gamecock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 9 hours ago, Terry1954 said: I suppose I could join this GB as I have a few (Esci/Italeri) in the stash, but the big question will always be, can I build one in 3 months Just get your finger out and do it and if it ends how you say, then you can finish it off in the KUTA GB later in the year . Stuart 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Nice, was going to do this one myself but wimping out due to the white paint, so go a watcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Lovely scheme to go for Stuart,best of luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 So, away we go and have a little time at the bench before life calls. First port of call is usually the cockpit and it's no different here. Very little clean up required except the join of the ejection seat. If I was displaying this area as 'open', I'd add some engine throttles to the quadrant and enclose the area behind the headrest as pics show this as enclosed but seeing that I'm adding a pilot with cockpit shut, I won't bother. I've only just realised that this kit has raised panel lines , hate them and they're are going and not being re-scribed. Again, if I was displaying this as 'open', I'd add the canopy opening lever and while we're here, would the area behind the seat be closed off? Stuart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Courageous said: I've only just realised that this kit has raised panel lines , hate them and they're are going I'm with you on that Stuart. That's one thing that puts me off that particular kit, although that said, I did make an Airfix F-5E which is also raised panel lines. Rubbing them down and scribing a couple of major straight lines on the wing worked ok though. In this case I reckon it will look better with the raised lines off, than with. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 The area behind the pilot's seat has a box, possibly a radio, on a shelf, very reminiscent of the P-51B (which shared the same chief designer). Take a look at instructions for AFV Club's 1/48 F-5E for clues (link). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 21 hours ago, Terry1954 said: In this case I reckon it will look better with the raised lines off, than with. You're right it does, raised lines are off. According to Scalemates, this same kit was also released by Testors, Revell and Tamiya, your Airfix one was from a different stable. 19 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: possibly a radio, on a shelf It definitely looks that way, this link http://www.primeportal.net/the_airstrip.htm shows it but as I've got the canopy shut with a pilot, I'm not going to bother but it was worth looking just in case @Terry1954 decides to build a proper one . Stuart 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Courageous said: but it was worth looking just in case @Terry1954 decides to build a proper one He already did 😂 T 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I had the same "aargh" moment last night when I realised the panel lines were raised, it definitely looks better with them all sanded off! One point I will mention, the two small clear pieces for (I assume) the landing lights in the bottom of the fuselage fit badly. I ended up having to manipulate them with a cocktail stick before the glue dried, with the added bonus that the solvent softened the plastic enough to get them fitting. James 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 11:05 PM, Terry1954 said: He already did 😂 T Man, those colours!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/19/2022 at 9:38 AM, 81-er said: landing lights in the bottom I spotted these and decided not to fit them, will whack some Formula 360 canopy glue into the holes when it's all but finished. Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Have been waiting for my pilot... Tub, seat, console and pilot all painted up. Dude in his seat. Canopy glazing on although I had noted a small bubble in each of the parts...and there is always a spec of dust that manages to get in, ho-hum. Stuart 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Good to see this progressing, Stuart. And like it that your dude has his hand on the stick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: has his hand on the stick. Where else is he supposed to put it... Stuart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Very nice work Stuart, the pilot and cockpit look great and it looks like the kit is going together very well. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 Slowly, slowly, catch a monkey... Top and bottom halves joined but the cockpit floor may be interfering with the lower innards. Never mind, the clamp is holding things while the glue dries, then it'll be a little filler and sanding. Also fitted the intakes which are a teeny-weeny underside, so lined everything on top and will sort out the lower. Stuart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Courageous said: Slowly, slowly, catch a monkey... Different frogs, different times! 😂😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 21 hours ago, Courageous said: Dude in his seat. Hope that guy knows what he's doing as he looks as though he would be more comfortable flying a Grippen ..........🤪 T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: more comfortable flying a Grippen As it happens, he is a Swedish pilot on loan draft, besides, a jet is jet... Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 At least your jet has a driver, Stuart. Looks like good progress, hope there isn't too much filler needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now