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Post by scruffy on Nov 5, 2023 15:38:42 GMT -5
Current project, the Clear Prop Bayraktar drone in 1/48 scale.  Clear Prop has also released several upgrade sets that I acquired as well; masks, etched, and resin wheels.  The parts are well done with very fine panel lines and details.   |
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 6, 2023 11:45:31 GMT -5
Very cool! I want to get one of these!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 7, 2023 6:57:06 GMT -5
Very unique. And that looks like a very nice kit as well. Looking forward to it.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 7, 2023 7:23:21 GMT -5
Oh heck YEAH!! I'm bookmarking this one. Good to see you building and posting scruffy. |
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Post by Joe Rix on Nov 7, 2023 8:27:15 GMT -5
Sweet choice scruffy. I am interested to see how this builds up for you. I have a Clear Props Mig-23 and I'm curious how their fit tends to be. It will be fun watching you build this.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 9, 2023 22:20:14 GMT -5
NICE! You definitely have my attention too especially that I haven’t seen one built before.
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Post by brandonk on Nov 10, 2023 10:44:25 GMT -5
Don't see much on subjects like this. Very cool. I'm looking forward to this.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 2, 2024 14:31:49 GMT -5
Current project, the Clear Prop Bayraktar drone in 1/48 scale. Got anything on this one scruffy? |
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Post by jmarc on Mar 3, 2024 12:43:34 GMT -5
NNNNNNNNeat , looking forward to follow the build !!
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Post by scruffy on Mar 11, 2024 20:48:32 GMT -5
Current project, the Clear Prop Bayraktar drone in 1/48 scale. Got anything on this one scruffy? Soon Joe; work took a turn for the busy and I haven't had much spare time, but things should be leveling out a bit now. |
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Post by handiabled on Mar 12, 2024 1:41:11 GMT -5
Hope things settle down for you soon so you can get some bench time
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 23, 2024 7:21:21 GMT -5
Got anything on this one scruffy? Soon Joe; work took a turn for the busy and I haven't had much spare time, but things should be leveling out a bit now. I definitely hear what you're saying about work being busy. It's just that way everywhere now it seems. Lookin' forward to havin' you in here building bud. |
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Post by lyle on Mar 23, 2024 7:30:32 GMT -5
That “work” can be pesky, if I remember correctly….really neat project, Scruffy.
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Post by scruffy on Mar 25, 2024 21:37:49 GMT -5
So, got a little spare time over the weekend to get started on this, main fuselage together, needs some very slight seam work and some photo etch added before continuing.  The model is going to rather small; I was surprised by just how tiny this is even in 1/48th scale! |
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Post by handiabled on Mar 27, 2024 9:15:52 GMT -5
Great to see you back at it scruffy! It looks like it's going together nicely. Do you have anything to compare it with size wise so far? It's hard to judge in the picture, I would think 1/48 scale the wingspan would be decent size |
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Post by jmarc on Mar 30, 2024 11:16:19 GMT -5
Great start ...carry -on !!
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Post by Medicman71 on Apr 14, 2024 17:35:44 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by handiabled on May 12, 2024 3:54:17 GMT -5
scruffy, Any progress to share on this one?
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Post by scruffy on Sept 3, 2024 20:08:00 GMT -5
While I have one project waiting for paint, I picked back up on this one. The control surfaces on the wings needed to be lightly rescribed, so I was able to accomplish that without too much trouble. Scribing is not an activity I enjoy; I have about a 35% to 40% success rate I would estimate. If it was closer to like 85%, I would probably enjoy it more and create far less work for myself fixing mistakes. Anyway, the lines have not been cleaned up in the picture, just given a light wash of Tamiya Extra Thin and a light sanding. I have also tweaked the joining surfaces of the wings and fuselage to help the fit a bit.  |
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Post by handiabled on Sept 4, 2024 8:51:47 GMT -5
I agree 100% about scribing panel lines. It looks like you handled these with a great result!
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Post by jkim on Sept 4, 2024 17:03:29 GMT -5
I hear you about scribing! I hate when that scriber jumps the panel line! Do you use a guide? I use Dymo label making tape to help guide my scribing tool on straight lines...  |
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Post by spook on Sept 4, 2024 19:28:18 GMT -5
Very unique aircraft .
I've heard that Clear Prop kits are really nice and build nicely .
Scribing is not my favorite task, I feel your frustration.
I use the tape made for scribing as well, it does help.
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Post by scruffy on Sept 16, 2024 15:03:19 GMT -5
I agree 100% about scribing panel lines. It looks like you handled these with a great result! Thank you, prestience paid off in this case! I hear you about scribing! I hate when that scriber jumps the panel line! Do you use a guide? I use Dymo label making tape to help guide my scribing tool on straight lines... Thanks John, I do have several rolls of the Dymo tape as wells as the more flexible clear panel line scribing tape. It really just comes down to more practice to hone the skill. Very unique aircraft . I've heard that Clear Prop kits are really nice and build nicely . Scribing is not my favorite task, I feel your frustration. I use the tape made for scribing as well, it does help. Clear prop kits are very nice, the scribing is very refined. They usually go together well, I have had no real issues with this one, and will definitely build more of their kits. I have multiple rolls of the clear panel scribing tape alos, it is not so much an equipment issue for me as a skill issue!  The tails have been added, they fit pretty well and considering the small diameter of the tail booms, end up forming a surprisingly sturdy assembly. I will let them firm up for another day before addressing the seams and blending them all in. This completes the major assemblies of the model, just small detail items to add now. |
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Post by handiabled on Sept 17, 2024 1:15:26 GMT -5
It's coming together nicely!. The overhead profile shot highlights what you said about the delicate looking tail booms.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 17, 2024 9:52:50 GMT -5
Your progress report is a good one indeed. I'm glad that the tail assembly is nice and sturdy after seeing the size of both of those tail booms.  |
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Post by scruffy on Nov 10, 2024 11:55:56 GMT -5
About ready for paint  All filling, rescribeing, etc. finished. Just a bit of masking and several delicate parts to add and off to the spray booth it goes! |
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Post by Medicman71 on Nov 13, 2024 13:04:40 GMT -5
I hear you about scribing! I hate when that scriber jumps the panel line! Do you use a guide? I use Dymo label making tape to help guide my scribing tool on straight lines...
I think I'm the only one that likes rescribing. I find it therapeutic. I have a ton of the Dymo tape too.
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