Bandwagon 106 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I don't usually WIP, mainly because I work at a quick pace, but I think you all ought to see how this one is coming along. The first thing you would notice is the sheer size when the fuselage is together and wings are on. Nothing can prepare you for this, not even if you have ever done a Corsair in 1/72 or 1/48. The A-7 is one of those aircraft which surprises you when you make the jump to the big scale. Here's a comparison with a Hasegawa A-7E, 1/48 The cockpit, nicely detailed, but might get an Aires set for the next one(s). The seat needs adding at this stage The Avionics bay, nice details, and an easy fit into the fuselage. Eduard do a photoetch set for this area The fit if the kit is very good, despite having to squeeze 3 wheel bays, the gun, 2 avionics bays, the air intake, the cockpit and the tailpipe before the fuselage goes together, but a bit of juggling and careful glueing gets a good result. I applied glue at the front and allowed that to dry, and worked my way back. It only needs a small amount of sanding to get a good finish. Thanks for looking, any and all comments and questions are very welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Nice crisp and clean work so far, keep it up mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Having got one of these in the stash, I'm going to follow this with interest, keep those photos coming. Cheers Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Will do Ant. Glued the wing on (it was dry fitted before), and it seems to be a better and snugger fit than the same assembly on the Hasegawa Corsair. The wheel wells are a good fit too, once you figure out how they go in. I'm having mine with the control surfaces in the up position, but I can't see too many problems if you wanted drooped flaps. A little patience is required, especially in gluing the fuselage together, but there are no real problems. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I've got this one on the wish-list. Very nice work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 How's the intake/trunk/lip fit?. I seem to remember that being a bit of a PITA in the Hase 48th kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Does the green wheely-bin come with the kit too? I know it's a big kit but still....... Good work so far btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Fitting the intake to the fuselage is pretty painless really, a little juggling to make the upper part snap into place under the nose is all it needs. Trumpeter provide a ring type structure for the edge of the intake, I think its a better solution than Hasegawas as all the sanding can be done on the outside. Patience and dry fitting is the key to enjoying this kit. When I first tested the main wheel bays, I had no idea they would fit, but after a few goes, it all clicks into place. As for the wheelie bin, thats just a handy base, the modelling desk is a bit small for this one! Makes you wonder how big the Intruder will be! Thank you for all your kind comments, I'll keep you updated. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 As for the wheelie bin, thats just a handy base, the modelling desk is a bit small for this one! Makes you wonder how big the Intruder will be!Thank you for all your kind comments, I'll keep you updated. Joel Have you seen the Warthog? HEEEEYOOOOJ!! Looks like it has to be 1/24 but it isn't.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Nice work so far, Joel, keep the pics coming. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 I'll post some more pics very soon, but I would like to give a few tips and pointers for this kit. Firstly, the etched parts are very easy to work with, they keep their shape after cutting them from the frames and are easily positioned. I had a little trouble with placing the right main landing gear into the bay (the back frame came loose!), but I got it back after a few terrifying minutes. If anyone is unsure, it would be possible to assemble the undercarrige before glueing the fuselage together, I will do this on my subsequent corsairs. The landing gear comes in both metal and plastic, I'm using plastic for this one. I am really enjoying this this model, and will recommend it to anyone who is thinking about one I'll get some photos up soon. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 nice work so far mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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