reserve
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Post by reserve on Dec 10, 2023 18:35:15 GMT -5
Very nice sir
Always a milestone when you close the fuselage
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 12, 2023 22:17:18 GMT -5
Echo reserve's comment!
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Post by thug626 on Dec 14, 2023 2:15:42 GMT -5
I am impressed with this build and all that you are putting into it!. I am all caught up on this build of one of my favorite aircraft. Build On!
Cheers
Dave
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Post by handiabled on Dec 14, 2023 2:45:29 GMT -5
With the seats installed that office will look wonderful under the canopy, watching for more!
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 14, 2023 10:39:34 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I've learned how to tint the canopy so I'll be trying that out. Thankfully it came with a spare canopy to test it on.
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 19, 2023 14:44:33 GMT -5
Gloss coated the cockpit so that I can weather it.  |
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 20, 2023 10:39:55 GMT -5
And here it is! I used Tamiya Black Panel Liner.  |
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 30, 2023 16:59:21 GMT -5
Got the cockpit flat coated and installed in one side of the fuselage. Fits great everywhere except one back corner. Can't for the life of me figure out why it's like that. And there's no way to get it in position without screwing everything else up. Any ideas?   |
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Dec 30, 2023 18:19:19 GMT -5
Try building up the short spot with styrene strip? Perhaps a better question is how visible is this gonna be with the canopy in place?
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 30, 2023 18:21:28 GMT -5
Try building up the short spot with styrene strip? Perhaps a better question is how visible is this gonna be with the canopy in place?
Not sure how much will be seen. It'll obscure some of it.
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Dec 30, 2023 18:26:19 GMT -5
Me, I'd try a dry fit to get an idea...if the gap is hidden well enough it won't be worth messing with
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 30, 2023 18:40:17 GMT -5
OK I think I found a fix. I'll see if it'll work.
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Post by jeaton01 on Dec 31, 2023 2:30:22 GMT -5
I have a project like this in mind and have the cutting Edge wing fold set. I'll have to look for the Wolfpack and Aires sets, they look pretty good. Just one more kit in the line, but I like the tadpole looks of the EA-6B.
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 3, 2024 9:25:55 GMT -5
I have a project like this in mind and have the cutting Edge wing fold set. I'll have to look for the Wolfpack and Aires sets, they look pretty good. Just one more kit in the line, but I like the tadpole looks of the EA-6B. I have the Avionix wing fold set for it and it looks great. |
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 3, 2024 16:50:00 GMT -5
The gluing of the fuselage has begun.  |
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Post by reserve on Jan 4, 2024 17:51:37 GMT -5
All right, fess up how'd ya fix the problem?
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 5, 2024 16:17:07 GMT -5
All right, fess up how'd ya fix the problem? Absolute brute force!!! Actually I'm not. I don't think anyone's going to see it and if they do, oh well. |
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 5, 2024 20:43:20 GMT -5
Most of the fuselage is now glued up. Just have a couple of bottom inserts to add.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 6, 2024 14:39:57 GMT -5
Looking sweet! 👍👍
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Post by stikpusher on Jan 6, 2024 18:18:57 GMT -5
Closing up the fuselage is always a big step!
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 6, 2024 21:50:51 GMT -5
I've got a lot of sanding and filling coming up. Need to add some of the resin updates parts.
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 7, 2024 15:27:06 GMT -5
Got the two main resin pieces glued on. The rest are mostly antennas and air scoops. I forgot to sand away some spots on the bottom that I'll have to get to next.   |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 7, 2024 16:01:22 GMT -5
Coming along really nicely!!
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 7, 2024 17:00:33 GMT -5
Coming along really nicely!!
Thanks! Still gotta long way to go.
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Post by reserve on Jan 7, 2024 19:21:17 GMT -5
Yer makin' the old beastie look pretty sweet already
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 7, 2024 19:44:51 GMT -5
Ok I gotta question. There's a spot on the bottom where I had to cut out a section for the update. I put a piece of plastic card on the inside of the part but I still need to fill the hole. What do you think is the best way to fill it? I've thought about Milliput. Oh and the black mark is super glue.  |
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Post by reserve on Jan 8, 2024 6:43:15 GMT -5
That would work. I'd use Squadron green putty but only 'cause that's what I have on hand
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Post by themongoose on Jan 8, 2024 7:00:16 GMT -5
Ok I gotta question. There's a spot on the bottom where I had to cut out a section for the update. I put a piece of plastic card on the inside of the part but I still need to fill the hole. What do you think is the best way to fill it? I've thought about Milliput. Oh and the black mark is super glue. I would suggest filling most of it with a piece of styrene. That will reduce the risk of the putty cracking later. It’ll also save you some time since you won’t have nearly as big of an issue with the putty shrinking back and having to refill it. A littly of that black ca you have there over the top of it and it will sand out really nice and be invisible 👍 |
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Post by tcoat on Jan 8, 2024 7:26:43 GMT -5
I would use a piece of super thin sheet styrene and cover that whole section right to the panel lines. Once the glue was well set I would them sand the edges down to almost nothing so the patch matches the rest of the panels.
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Post by Medicman71 on Jan 8, 2024 12:41:29 GMT -5
Ok cool. Thanks for the ideas.
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