John Masters Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 On 9/26/2022 at 1:19 PM, 81-er said: Exactly the right attitude, John You betcha. Let's start this anyway. Cockpit assembly. I'll prime it and give it some Interior Green and pick out the black bits later in the week. The detail looks a little soft around the edges, but I am quit content with what I have in front of me. Did this... Looking ahead...I have already added the camera (80) to the cockpit... These are kind of neat. I think this means I can have the engine covers open. You know me...a sucker for open panels, air brakes, etc... That's it for now. --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Good start, John James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 20 hours ago, 81-er said: Good start, John Thank you James. I hope to do more this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Off to a good start I see! It wasn't until I saw the instructions that I realised how old this model is, showed up in 1978. For it's age after looking over the sprue it looks to be well detailed model, how many models now give you a set of engines! Having a complete upper wing section will really help getting everything to sit properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Thank you @trickyrich. I am away from the bench for a few days this week so I hope to get back to this in earnest next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 Some more here...Last night I gave the cockpit area and the engines some black primer, ten a bit of green for the cockpit. Not too happy with the green so when I pick out the black and silver bits I might go back with something less vibrant using a hairy brush. This morning this is the result after some detail painting and dry brushing some areas (last night to). I'll still try to dull down that green a bit. Once this is all done I can make quick headway on the assembly. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 The shade of green aside (I can see why you want to tone it down), it's all looking good to me, John I'm really looking forward to seeing this one hit the paint stage, your chosen scheme is very nice indeed. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 5 hours ago, 81-er said: The shade of green aside Thanks James. In retrospect, I think it won't matter, but I gave it some muted olive anyway... The engines are setting up in their nacelle halves...the observation windows aren the nose...the small underside piece of the nose is attached to the central fuselage... A familiar shape emerges... --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Nicely done, John James p.s. I haven't really been investingating options for a build in that scheme myself. Honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, 81-er said: I haven't really been investingating options for a build in that scheme myself. Honest Quiet alright. From what I have seen, this was a pretty beat up aircraft. I think I'll be using a fair amount of hairspray for this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Funnily enough, I'm going to be giving the hairspray method a try on my build as well. I've not tired it before, so this'll be fun James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, 81-er said: I've not tired it before It works very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 So I've seen, and I've been watching a lot of tutorials on it. I've also (slightly dangerously) discovered there's a CMK conversion set for the Tamiya F/G kit with the decals included for the aircraft you're modelling, which is cheaper than finding a 1/72 kit and the decals. And I have the Tamiya kit in the stash. I think you might have inspired a wallet-related accident 🤣 James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 5 hours ago, 81-er said: I think you might have inspired a wallet-related accident 🤣 I take no responsibility for your obsession! 😆 The small gaps will need some filler, but despite the look, the edges are all flush--on both sides--except for the underside of the nose. Easily fixed. Tail booms and fuselage almost ready to be fitted together. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 It's definitely becoming Lightning shaped James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 At first glance you had me going there for a second, with that wing and familiar nose extending far too far toward the back! (see last photo) Then my "doodle brain" imagined a couple of Meteor-esque jets where the booms go, and a "proper" aft fuselage and tail... wait, where would I put the landing gear? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 10 hours ago, gingerbob said: Then my "doodle brain" imagined a couple of Meteor-esque jets where the booms go, and a "proper" aft fuselage and tail... wait, where would I put the landing gear? That's over in the other GB, mate! 😁 I attached the nacelle/boom pieces to the fuselage. There will be some sanding and filling needed. You can't really see it from this angle, but there are odd gaps and steps. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Dear John Do you have enough weight in the nose to keep the nose wheel on the ground? regards Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Planebuilder62 said: Do you have enough weight in the nose to keep the nose wheel on the ground? Damn. You're right! I forgot that. I will attempt some minor surgery today to correct that. There's a good spot for some on the starboard side of the camera. Thanks for spotting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hi John Thinking big might work here kike all of the nose, and the engines as well.☹️😳 Good luck regards Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Oops, meant like fill up the whole nose,typo. regards Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Planebuilder62 said: meant like fill up the whole nose,typo. Understood, of course. I think 7gms of lead in the nose might be enough. I can always squeeze some more into the nacelles, as you suggest. Might be wise. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I think you will need more than 7g John, I put 12 in my Airfix P-38 and it still sat on its tail, filing a flat spot on the wheels solved that problem though. AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 7 hours ago, Andwil said: I think you will need more than 7g John, I put 12 in my Airfix P-38 and it still sat on its tail, filing a flat spot on the wheels solved that problem though. Thanks. I'll try to pack as much in as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 she's coming along great John, good to hear that everything lined up, gaps are easy to correct, steps not so!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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