Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) So I decided to sort out the cockpit in preparation for joining it to one of the rear fuselage halves. A test fit with one of the seats made me realise that the instrument panel was too far back. So it had to come out and be repositioned. Panel and console removed Panel and console refitted Some dremelling of the interior of the nose to take the cockpit with repositioned panel. Seats test fit, much more space for the free loaders seats now. I found the control columns! Also realised the rear seats should not have arm rests, might leave them on anyway. Pilot seat in correct position now Edited July 11, 2017 by TrojanThunder Image links updated 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) I finally sorted out some paint for the cockpit, though still not happy with the grey I will have to live with it. I ended up diving into the spares box to decal the consoles. There are also a couple of circuit breaker panels behind the rear seat. As I did not have anything to resemble them I just used some other panel and console decals. After adding a few bits and pieces I gave the back end some paint, though the shade is still too dark. I did some more work on the back end and realised I had made one of the panels in rear right-hand fuselage too big so it had to be cut down. This was done to accommodate the actuator for the ramp. The left-hand side was OK. I have finally started to add some plumbing after I found some wire that was about the right scale thickness, I tried to place it as close as possible to the actual thing but due to some mismeasured and misplaced bits I had to improvise. More wires to be added. Edited July 11, 2017 by TrojanThunder Image links updated 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I'm catching up with this Ray. A mammoth project in terms of time, scratch building, improving and actual physical size ! Reallly inspiring stuff; I'm looking forward to reading it all and to the next instalment . Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Thanks Tony, Slowly progressing, cargo compartment detailing almost done and started to add some paint. I have also been readjusting the shape of the nose, it looked a little blunt to me. Edited July 11, 2017 by TrojanThunder Image links updated 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) I managed to mate the forward fuselage and right rear fuselage section. The right sponson has also been fitted and the obligatory filling, shaping and sanding is underway. Edited July 11, 2017 by TrojanThunder Image links updated 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 What a monster - just like the real thing!! Looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 That`s true modelling mate. Amazing work. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 fantastic to see you progressing on this Ray Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Great stuff Ray The contours you have created are really nice between the fore and aft fuselage. Could I ask; what type of filler do you find is useful for resin kits? Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 I use a mishmash of fillers Tony, at the moment the weapon of choice is Tamiya White filler. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Added a bit of colour and some decals from the spares box and it is almost ready to button up. Edited July 11, 2017 by TrojanThunder Image links updated 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Oh, and I think I'm finished with the flight deck as well, time to glue it in Edited July 11, 2017 by TrojanThunder Image links updated 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Full marks for carrying on with this Ray, I'd have binned it a long time ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Thanks Calum Well, I thought I had finished up with the flight deck section, it looked a little back out the back, so.... Edited July 11, 2017 by TrojanThunder Image links updated 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Really impressive stuff Ray. Is that wonky bottom step an Lockheed design feature? Keep up the momentum, it's looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Gordon Bennett... I hope you have a seriously big display... cabinet hangar! Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Kirk said: Really impressive stuff Ray. Is that wonky bottom step an Lockheed design feature? Keep up the momentum, it's looking great. Yes, must do something about that Kirk. Then again it probably won't be seen once the fuselage goes together 1 hour ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Gordon Bennett... I hope you have a seriously big display... cabinet hangar! Great stuff. Not sure where it is going when done, may have to get approval for the extension pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Only one suitable reply to this thread... Truly epic Ray. Edited July 11, 2017 by Dermo245 Photobucket and their shenanigans 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 With the PB shemozzle, I have been avoiding updating this thread as there are a fair few images in it. I managed to do a little more, I decided to light the cockpit and cargo bay and that has been completed. I added 3 nano-LEDs to the cockpit and cargo bay. Power is from a single 1.5V button battery which will hide on the installed ramp. Not sure where the switch will go, maybe on the ramp as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 The lighting looks superb Ray, very nicely done and to scale. It also shows just how tidy your interior detailing is. TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 So I have finally managed to add the windscreen panels, I cut pieces out of an old cd case and filed them to shape, some were scratched along the way First one fitted, can you pick them? Last ones gone in, had to rejig the centre pillar Puttied up the gaps, too much putty? Putty cleaned up and panels sanded and polished There are still some blemishes I will have to live with. Now I can get on with inserting the cockpit and buttoning up the fuselage after I repair some damage that is. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Great work on the windows Good to see this is coming along, lovely work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 On 06/08/2017 at 4:37 PM, TrojanThunder said: So I have finally managed to add the windscreen panels, I cut pieces out of an old cd case and filed them to shape, some were scratched along the way Very resourceful - I like it! On 06/08/2017 at 4:37 PM, TrojanThunder said: Puttied up the gaps, too much putty? Any putty over transparent parts - you're a braver man than me! Looking good! What tool / product are you using to glue / putty / polish those? You seem to have avoided any 'clouding' or 'fogging' ..? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 I sanded the putty back and then hit it with Micromesh and polishing compound. Not 100% but it will do for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Superb work Ray They look great; they're quite big in this scale, it looks like some of the cockpit interior will be nicely visible. What an awesome beast it is ! Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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