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Post by dupes on Jan 18, 2017 10:00:00 GMT -5
Man, an entire week? I'm going to need to step on it if this is the pace I'm setting for '17! First up - ordinance. A lot of times (for me, at least) this stuff gets done as an afterthought at the end of the build when I'm already tired of it and ready to move on...figured I'd better get it out of the way first. Also a good opportunity to test my choice of paint for the underside color on the pylons. All Trumpeter parts to replace the Revell pieces.  Also banged out the resin FOD covers and landing gear. The FODs got bent-brass grabhandles added, otherwise just out of the package. Landing gear coulda/shoulda been replaced with SAC stuff, but it doesn't look toooooo bad. I'm going to need to adjust the white balance on my camera, I think - very wonky in this shot for some reason.  After that stuff was done, I moved on to relocating the holes for the pylons. Trumpeter's stuff is sized slightly differently, and has the pins in different places, so I had to mount the ordinance and figure out where they should be in relation to the wing. Everything fits nice and tight, ready to snap in when the airframe is painted.  |
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Post by bbrowniii on Jan 18, 2017 10:10:10 GMT -5
Nice progress there, Dupes. Ordinance looks good!
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Post by dupes on Jan 18, 2017 10:37:29 GMT -5
Thanks Boyd! Now I just need to finish all of the fuselage sanding so I can get all of the wings+things attached...on to paint shortly after.
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Post by Tobi on Jan 18, 2017 12:00:49 GMT -5
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Post by dupes on Jan 18, 2017 13:45:15 GMT -5
With the plethora of AM for this build, may I suggest you also replace the static dischargers on the wings with turned brass from Master Model Poland? Pitot tube is also available I'd certainly look into them - at this point it's a matter of how quickly I could get them here. Can you check your link? I think it's redirecting back to this page. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 18, 2017 15:52:49 GMT -5
Great update especially the ordinance!
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Post by Tobi on Jan 18, 2017 17:10:21 GMT -5
With the plethora of AM for this build, may I suggest you also replace the static dischargers on the wings with turned brass from Master Model Poland? Pitot tube is also available I'd certainly look into them - at this point it's a matter of how quickly I could get them here. Can you check your link? I think it's redirecting back to this page. Sorry, it's working now. Already had this phenomenon twice now...  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 18, 2017 17:32:27 GMT -5
Nice progress Dupes! The ordanace and landing gear look good.  |
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 18, 2017 18:50:31 GMT -5
Looks good but you'll never hit the 40s with week long breaks,
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Post by TRM on Jan 18, 2017 19:21:03 GMT -5
You would think it was "butter season" Dupes!! Ordinance is looking the part! |
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Post by dupes on Jan 18, 2017 20:34:24 GMT -5
Looks good but you'll never hit the 40s with week long breaks, I know, right? I knew that one of these years when my collection of shelf queens started to dwindle and I started tackling some of my bigger projects that my production numbers would drop off...Unless I can offset with some smaller, faster builds. Still got 11.5 months, I can catch up! |
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Post by dupes on Jan 29, 2017 13:18:52 GMT -5
Data dump time! Very productive past couple of days. First up - the cockpit. Final shots before she gets covered up for good. HUD and a bit of weathering applied, ejection seat permanently affixed.  All the horizontal bits have been attached - the vertical stabilizers fit well enough that I'm going to attempt to leave them loose until after all of the painting and weathering. Will make that phase MUCH easier. Canopy masked.  Cockpit interior color sprayed onto the clear parts.  Did the heat-proof sections and exhaust cans while I was spraying some other metals. My white balance is still jacked up, because these three sections look quite distinct from one another when viewed in person.  Base coat! Decided to try some Mr. Paint. So far I like this stuff a lot (for not actually being an acrylic). Man that was a long spray session.  First camo color - Tamiya sprayed freehand to match the decal sheet.  Second camo color - same deal. More Tamiya...my go-to for this sort of thing.  Got to mask off all of the RWR panels and a couple of bare metal parts...then it's on to the decaling! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 29, 2017 15:45:09 GMT -5
Nice progress Dupes! The pit,cans and camo look great. |
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Post by thug626 on Jan 29, 2017 19:10:16 GMT -5
Very nice progress indeed Dupes. The metallics can be a bit tricky to photograph at time.
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Post by bbrowniii on Jan 29, 2017 21:05:51 GMT -5
Great progress. That freehand camo is pretty impressive!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 29, 2017 21:53:42 GMT -5
Lovely camo!!!
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Post by dupes on Jan 29, 2017 22:30:25 GMT -5
Thanks dudes! Bit more work done this evening - masking and painting all of the different panels (RWRs,NMF bits, the antiglare panel up front).   Hoping to dip a few decals before I pass out tonight. More tomorrow! |
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Post by dupes on Jan 30, 2017 9:12:13 GMT -5
Did I say a few decals? I meant all of the decals! Luckily the Ukrainian birds aren't festooned with stencils, so I was able to get the ~20 stickers attached, sol'd, and clear coated.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2017 9:41:19 GMT -5
I think I had this kit many moons ago... didn't think it was 1/32 scale. Going to have keep eyes on this one. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 30, 2017 9:50:39 GMT -5
Great camo pattern,going to look real nice
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Post by dupes on Jan 30, 2017 13:38:09 GMT -5
I hope so! Starting the lengthy panel-line washing process once I get home.
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Post by dupes on Jan 31, 2017 14:19:28 GMT -5
Getting down to the wire! Didn't want to take the time to move the whole operation downstairs to take a pic, so you're getting the upstairs bench "in situ" version. Heh. Lengthy panel line wash process completed - time to attach allllllll of the loose parts that have to go on. Landing gear, wheels, gear doors, pylons, ordinance, clear bits, etc. etc. etc. Still might make it in time for the January MoM!   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 31, 2017 14:22:24 GMT -5
You can make it!! 9 hours and half til end of the month. Go Dupes go!
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Post by dupes on Jan 31, 2017 14:58:49 GMT -5
Thanks Andy! Got the vertical stabs and landing gear drying now...starting in on the final parts as soon as I can blow out of here. Dry faster, glue!
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Post by plasticjunkie on Jan 31, 2017 15:45:32 GMT -5
That paint job looks sweet. I'm not a fan of Russian planes but I have to say that the Fulcrum is a very sleek and sexy looking jet.
Some of the older Revell and Monogram models are actually pretty good and need some tlc as you are doing with yours. Looks great!
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Post by dupes on Jan 31, 2017 16:34:56 GMT -5
A lot of times they're (still) the only game in town! Although that's slowly changing. Trumpeter keeps threatening to release a new-tooled Fulcrum A and UB... wouldn't that be nice!
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Post by Leon on Jan 31, 2017 16:59:41 GMT -5
Looking fantastic dupes! |
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Post by dupes on Jan 31, 2017 19:31:58 GMT -5
Thanks Leon!
So I sorta/kinda snapped the nose off of the model trying to attach some other bits. Wasn't a big deal to fix, but it set me back enough that this beast won't be done until tomorrow some time. February MoM ho!
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Post by dierk on Feb 1, 2017 12:00:38 GMT -5
Looking very impressive dupes! Loving the free-hand camo!  |
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Post by Leon on Feb 1, 2017 12:05:23 GMT -5
Bad news on the minor mishap Dupes! Glad you got it fixed.
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