robw_uk Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 My build for this will be the very old Fujimi F7U-3p Cutlass (photo-recce bird)... the only plane in my stash.... Probably wont be very good but will try to do an NMF finish..... Photos to follow once the build starts 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 An older kit now perhaps but a good one and still by far the best option for the type 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 My -3M of the same vintage built up nicely enough though the decs were showing their age a bit. Watch out for the nose leg fit/alignment - on mine it wanted to be raked back far too much as it should be just about vertical on the ground. This may be of interest. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 So making a start. Primed the interior stuff ready for brush painting later in the week.... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Takes me back a few years. I built one when the kit came out. It was a nice kit as I recall, typical of Fujimi kits of that period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 50 minutes ago, Mr T said: Takes me back a few years. I built one when the kit came out. It was a nice kit as I recall, typical of Fujimi kits of that period. thanks. not built a plane for many years, and never tried natural metal, lets see how well I do, perhaps I will get another plane if I enjoy it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Some quick progress... Nice little cockpit with panel decals.... And the engine intakes started in the wings..don't know if this needs nose weight, no mention in the instructions but I know othe builds do, so will leave the nose off for now.... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, robw_uk said: don't know if this needs nose weight, no mention in the instructions but I know othe builds do, so will leave the nose off for now.... I filled the nose of mine with lead Rob, it would be a prudent move. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 3 hours ago, robw_uk said: Some quick progress... Nice little cockpit with panel decals.... And the engine intakes started in the wings..don't know if this needs nose weight, no mention in the instructions but I know othe builds do, so will leave the nose off for now.... Hi Rob, When I was building mine I thought it might not need ballast but then I noticed a little "weight" symbol hiding in the instructions. It does not specify how much but mine was fine with 7g - probably 5g would have been enough but it definitely needed some! I guess the photo nose is a bit longer so it may even need less and there will be more room to add it presumably. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, PeterB said: Hi Rob, When I was building mine I thought it might not need ballast but then I noticed a little "weight" symbol hiding in the instructions. It does not specify how much but mine was fine with 7g - probably 5g would have been enough but it definitely needed some! I guess the photo nose is a bit longer so it may even need less and there will be more room to add it presumably. Pete the key has the weight symbol but can't see it in the instructions - will add some... the PR nose IS longer yes BUT it has clear parts and the cameras in it so space is limited. I can get some right in the nose but the rest will have to go over the front wheel well.... just need to find my lead figures that I used to use for weights... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 Now I remember why I am.not a big fan of aircraft, pesky seam lines..... But body all together, bit of extra nose weight added...... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Yeo I can confirm planes are no longer my thing.... But it's slowly getting there, just a few small parts then it's time for painting 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 While they may not be your thing Rob it's coming together nicely Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 Add metal finish to aircraft as a combination I don't like ... But hey ho heading to decals this week ..... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Ok so looks a bit better with decals started..... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Nice clean build Rob. Really starting to look the part. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) A splash of red.... Edited April 20, 2023 by robw_uk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 Wheels on..... Slats on.... Just a final touch up on 4ubber black and the red stripes on the arrestor gear and it is done .... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 Calling this one done..... My stash is now aircraft free...... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Nice work Rob. Are you planning to add any more aircraft kits to your stash now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Col. said: Nice work Rob. Are you planning to add any more aircraft kits to your stash now? Don't think so.... Maybe... Perhaps..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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