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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 1, 2016 22:51:21 GMT -5
On to the Starboard side of the cockpit. A little of detail but to be honest I missed a couple of things that I will have in the next update. Radio boxes, a light, and the canopy handle dominate this side.    Now let me back up a bit, playing with different camera settings. Here are a couple of shots of the Port side using a different background and different settings.    Next up will be the top of the wing/floor of the cockpit. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by martslay on Apr 2, 2016 3:35:00 GMT -5
Very cool!!! Good luck!
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 2, 2016 17:19:53 GMT -5
Many many thanks all. My friends most of the cockpit is now ready for paint. There are a few things that I have not worked yet but they can be done at paint. I added a box on the starboard side, reworked the frame a bit, reworked the instrument panel to add some detail that was lacking, and added just a couple of things to the floor/top of the wing.     This section is now far enough that I can move on. Next up will be the firewall and the engine compartment moving into the engine. Many thanks all for sticking around this long. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 17:35:45 GMT -5
Most excellent Joe! 
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 4, 2016 8:58:34 GMT -5
Many many thanks Bruce.
Joe
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Post by Leon on Apr 4, 2016 11:08:14 GMT -5
Great job on the scratch work Joe!
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 8, 2016 7:53:00 GMT -5
Very kind my friend.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 8, 2016 20:23:06 GMT -5
The final phase of construction is to work on the firewall and the engine area. The engine will be an entirely separate thing and will be covered while I install it permanently. The firewall included a couple of tanks as well as a base for some plumbing and the throttle linkages.     And with it inplace in the fuselage.   Now I have also added just a few stringers for detail on the interior of the fuselage. Next for me will be to begin to paint. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Apr 8, 2016 21:03:53 GMT -5
Nice work on the firewall Joe! Looks like a perfect fit.  |
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Post by wouter on Apr 9, 2016 0:45:46 GMT -5
Wow, that's some great scratchbuilding there chap!
Cheers
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 10, 2016 7:43:24 GMT -5
Very kind. Many thanks.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 16, 2016 11:51:32 GMT -5
Ok folks I have reached a point where it would be advisable to start the paint work. All the prep work is done, I think. Bulkheads are installed, with the exception of the forward most as they need to be removable yet. The little bits and pieces are prepped for paint. The tail wheel assembly is in place.     Paint was sprayed starting with a flat black base. I wanted to try something a bit different and changed midstream to putting a coat of Model Master Aluminium Plate on then I sprayed the interior colors. I did however forget to take pictures of that. I wanted to see if the Aluminium changed the Interior Green and the Yellow Zinc Chromate. It did but not so much as you would really see it.    I also began to paint and detail paint the interior pieces.   That is where it stands at the moment. Now the challenge will be to work on the firewall more and on to the engine work. I am choosing to not install the bits and pieces as of yet as they could break free during the process and I do not want to lose them. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 16, 2016 11:55:53 GMT -5
Nice to see the paint flying here Joe, off and running! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 17, 2016 6:46:32 GMT -5
You do good work Joe. Looks great to me.
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Post by Leon on Apr 17, 2016 9:08:19 GMT -5
Nice to see the paint going on Joe! |
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 18, 2016 8:59:34 GMT -5
Many many thanks.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 23, 2016 20:13:19 GMT -5
Update time: Engine compartment and Engine work. The engine is the kit parts, added are hoses and such.    The firewall.   With some additions.   And just how much will you actually see when done???   Well not much really. Again this is not 100% accurate. Some issues occurred during the process and some things did not get installed. Maybe the next time. This took a while so my goal was not reached. I had hoped to get this weathered but that did not happen. Also I have not finished the exhausts yet. That will have to wait till the next update. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 26, 2016 8:07:36 GMT -5
I guess all that's going to be visible is through the exhaust and air intake openings on this one eh?
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 26, 2016 20:31:49 GMT -5
Yes and through the top. But it does give me ideas for the next one.
Joe
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Post by Leon on Apr 27, 2016 4:29:56 GMT -5
Looking really fantastic Joe! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 27, 2016 6:20:36 GMT -5
You could always build a stand alone engine for it to display on a stand/ wooden crate next to it. I do open a lot of stuff up when I do a build but I'll never go as far as you do with your builds. Good show so far.
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 28, 2016 15:43:14 GMT -5
Many thanks. Stang that is not a bad idea.
Joe
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 28, 2016 16:48:58 GMT -5
Catching up as I have been away for a while... your work never cease to amaze me! I am afraid you are getting tired of me saying this! LOL
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 29, 2016 23:04:25 GMT -5
Many thanks my friend. An update, a rather quick moving one. First up is finishing up the engine. Exhausts are now added.   Next up is to actually begin the painting process. Some may ask why, why do that prior to gluing all of the bits and pieces? Well simple really. I am a bit scared when it comes to painting around that cut away bit. For that reason I choose to paint it now and then when I get it all together I can go back over the bits and touch up. First up is my usual, a coat of Flat Black.   Next up is to break this up just a bit. I choose to use Model Master Aluminium Plate. This is sprayed on randomly. This is to break the monotone of the top colors.   I then sprayed Pollyscale colors, Dark Earth, and Dark Green. I used homemade paper masks. To be honest they worked ok but they could have been so much better. The paints on the other hand again do not impress me. They are some of the most difficult I have used.     Being up front about it, any tone modulation in the paint are strictly because I either sprayed too heavy, not heavy enough, or otherwise screwed up. It might just work for what I intend though. Next up will be to begin the reconstruction of the interior and the permanent installation of the assorted pieces. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Rick on Apr 30, 2016 15:14:15 GMT -5
Joe, amazing the patience and eye for detail you have.
Rick
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 30, 2016 19:19:13 GMT -5
Whether intentional or not, it looks like the camo is coming together nicely despite the paint fighting you along the way Joe.  |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 1, 2016 23:36:05 GMT -5
Thank you both.
Joe
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Post by Leon on May 2, 2016 3:58:53 GMT -5
I think the camo looks good Joe! |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 2, 2016 18:32:46 GMT -5
Camo look pretty good on her!
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Post by fightnjoe on May 3, 2016 22:37:17 GMT -5
Many many thanks.
Joe
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