hatchet Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 I've been gathering up parts here and there, so I will see if I can get a Jaguar A done before the deadline. If I get it done, it has the added bonus of annoying keef and Mike Sorry guys, just messin' wit' ya So, with massive help from Andrew, including a single-seat Italeri fuselage and Hasegawa 'A' nosetip, an Italeri 'E' I just bought today and a lot of putty I presume, I hope to get a Daguet or similar Jaguar A done, armed with a Phimat chaff pod, AS-30L missile, ATLIS II targeting pod, gasbag and Barem/Baracuda/Barax/whatever ECM pod. I'll see if I can somehow gather some decals for it too. Let's see how it goes. BTW, I will submit a few pictures to see if it is eligible or too far along.
Antoine Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) If you need some French decals, just let me know, as I don't think I'll do a French jaguar. Never say never, but... Got the haseg decal sheet, the italeri E, and the international jag from model alliance. Edited January 23, 2008 by Antoine
hatchet Posted January 23, 2008 Author Posted January 23, 2008 If you need some French decals, just let me know, as I don't think I'll do a French jaguar.Never say never, but... Got the haseg decal sheet, the italeri E, and the international jag from model alliance. Thanks Antoine, I might just take you up on that!
Antoine Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 I might have also an old Carpena sheet. Make your choice on an aircraft (At least for the Escadre, 7e EC or 11e EC), and then let me know. Don't forget to drop me an MP with your address.
hatchet Posted January 23, 2008 Author Posted January 23, 2008 Here's the startup pics: The items Sorry for the blur, apparently it needed flash. Italeri E kit, Italeri GR.1 fuselage, Hasegawa A nose and some other choice parts. The fuselage Again, sorry for the blur. Decided to make reasonably certain it would be elligible This time with flash! I wonder what glue Andrew is using, it's quite porous. The rest of the build, save for the nose tip, will be the Italeri E. I might have also an old Carpena sheet.Make your choice on an aircraft (At least for the Escadre, 7e EC or 11e EC), and then let me know. Don't forget to drop me an MP with your address. Thank you Antoine, let me get back to you
hatchet Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Looks eligible enough to me mate Thanks mate!
Andrew Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Hi Martin, Gee, some of that looks familiar! Great to see that you're already putting it to use, and indeed that it will be useful. Best of luck with your build. I wonder what glue Andrew is using, it's quite porous. What? You expect me to remember stuff? Actually, what do you mean by 'porous'? I think it was Tamiya liquid cement (the standard product, not the ultra-thin style), but it's going back a ways, and well....... where am I now? Why am I wearing a straitjacket? Anyway, keep up the progress. Andrew.
hatchet Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Hi Martin,Gee, some of that looks familiar! Great to see that you're already putting it to use, and indeed that it will be useful. Best of luck with your build. What? You expect me to remember stuff? Actually, what do you mean by 'porous'? I think it was Tamiya liquid cement (the standard product, not the ultra-thin style), but it's going back a ways, and well....... where am I now? Why am I wearing a straitjacket? Anyway, keep up the progress. Andrew. It might be the fancy tan plastic then, it fairly explodes along the joins when you put a bit of pressure on it.
hatchet Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 A bit more done. Fuselage assembled and wings attached There's gonna be some PSR here Let's see how it plays out
periklis_sale Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Is there a gap on the sides where the cockpit meets the hull?
hatchet Posted January 25, 2008 Author Posted January 25, 2008 Is there a gap on the sides where the cockpit meets the hull?A bit, yes. Filler's my friend it seems
alrite Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Im building that kit now, not too distant from painting, and it needs filler on just about evry joint lol To build the A variant I went with the hasegawa kit, much easier to buildso far lol.
AndyL Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Good work so far Martin...looking forward to the finished article! Andy
hatchet Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 First layer of putty on First sanding done with 240 wet 'n dry and DEFAs attached Gaps around the DEFAs too. Lots of putty will be needed.
hatchet Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 More done! Fairing the DEFAs in Some work there yet. Also attached the rear lower fuselage panel thingy That'll need some work too. Notice they're marked with the positions for the chaff-buckets the RAF use. The French have the conformal Alkan dispensers, which are included in the two-seater kit and will make the job on the lower wing-fuselage join a bit easier
Andrew Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks for the update, Martin. Looks like you're trundling along nicely, despite the kit's inherent desire to be covered by putty. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Andrew.
hatchet Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks for the update, Martin.Looks like you're trundling along nicely, despite the kit's inherent desire to be covered by putty. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Andrew. So am I! Whoever made the moulds for Italeri must have shares in a putty-making company
periklis_sale Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 its coming along nicely my friend!!! But too much filler for me!!!!!!
Antoine Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Decals on their way, Martin. What do you use for putty, and to apply it?
hatchet Posted January 28, 2008 Author Posted January 28, 2008 its coming along nicely my friend!!!But too much filler for me!!!!!! I'm not exactly a big fan of it either Periklis! Decals on their way, Martin.What do you use for putty, and to apply it? Thanks mate I use Tamiya putty, usually the normal one but occasionally I'll use the light-curing one. I apply it with a rose-wood stick, which I think is usually used for nail-grooming somehow, or if it's a small area I'll use a cocktail stick that has been cut at an angle.
Antoine Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Then, Martin, perhaps you should try to thin down it with, say, acetone, and then apply it with a (Old) brush. Gap will be more easily covered, and you will be more precise. There will be putty only where it is needed. Just try it. And of course, take care not to damage the plastic, putty/acetone must be well mixed before the application. Mr Surfacer can also be used.
hatchet Posted January 28, 2008 Author Posted January 28, 2008 Then, Martin, perhaps you should try to thin down it with, say, acetone, and then apply it with a (Old) brush.Gap will be more easily covered, and you will be more precise. There will be putty only where it is needed. Just try it. And of course, take care not to damage the plastic, putty/acetone must be well mixed before the application. Mr Surfacer can also be used. I've thought of that. I've also considered Gekko_1s homemade filler. I wonder if that works with Testors needle cement I've also seen some Gunze Mr. Dissolved Putty or something like that. I'll see if I can't make it work like this first tho', but thanks for the tip mate!
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