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Post by imatanker on Jul 23, 2014 3:33:36 GMT -5
That's why I'm waiting to see how it comes out Bud. That will determine open or closed  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 23, 2014 3:47:25 GMT -5
Looking good Jeff.  |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 23, 2014 3:53:08 GMT -5
Good Morning Leon. Thanks Man |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 25, 2014 3:36:22 GMT -5
Good morning Lads. Picked out some details in the cockpit and seat, so that's done     The plan for today is to join the two halfs of the fuselage and let them set. ACW |
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Post by Leon on Jul 25, 2014 3:52:06 GMT -5
Nice work on the mini office Jeff,Looking good.  |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 25, 2014 18:58:35 GMT -5
Most gracious Leon. Thank you Sir |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2014 23:11:03 GMT -5
Hey Jeff I know you heard all of the comments about the size of this model but I just had to add my 2 cents ...........  Some tight detail on the little I.P. bro . |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2014 3:08:13 GMT -5
Thanks Carl, I'll put them in the "tips" cup |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 26, 2014 3:23:25 GMT -5
Carl, if you put your 2c by the side of the cockpit it will disappear  Jeff, very very nice. I suppose you're going to keep the canopy open... |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2014 3:31:13 GMT -5
I'm still on the fence with that one Lu. Looking at the instructions I just noticed that the inside frame work of the canopy needs to be painted the cockpit color if left open. Don't know how I'm going to handle that yet  |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 26, 2014 3:32:33 GMT -5
Mask the external part, paint it the internal color, then, over it, the external one. looking from the inside the frames will be the right color |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2014 4:12:45 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jul 26, 2014 4:18:39 GMT -5
Looking really good Jeff,nice and clean. |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 26, 2014 4:19:46 GMT -5
LOL, it's not mine. It's just I'm a former wingy builder, that's a common trick. It works best in small scales, where the size helps to hide you have not Painted the internal part. In large scales it can be much easier to spot the trick, so they have to mask the inside.
It looks like it falls together quite well, great job.
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2014 4:44:17 GMT -5
Glad you're liking it so far Leon. I'm having a good time doing it so far. Luigi, that's O.K. Bro, don't care if it's not yours. It's a great idea. I'm NOT a wingy builder by any means and everything you guys come up with is a help. As far as how the kit is going together, it has been good so far. I gotta thank Matt (Doogs) for helping me out with this pick.  |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2014 7:39:14 GMT -5
Reaching out again. What color should the landing gear bays be ? There seems to be no set color with all the pics I've looked at. So I may have just answered my own question |
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Post by TRM on Jul 26, 2014 7:56:34 GMT -5
Looking great Jeff!! Office looks tops! I think you are kind of right on the color on the inside of the wheel wells. A lot of the "trophy relics" have been repainted for show and no one really cares it seems from that standpoint...they just paint them and stick em on the lawn! But, two colors do seem to stand out as a commonality...the same green/green-blue interior color...same as the cockpit and a medium grey. Both appear to be used. I think the green would look better if you ask me as it would stand out better against the exterior finish...but your call my friend!! Bring it on!!
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2014 8:23:41 GMT -5
Hey Todd, thanks Bud. Every pic I look at is different I was thinking like a zinc chromate color, you know greenish yellow. Don't seem like I could go wrong with that. |
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Post by TRM on Jul 26, 2014 8:46:53 GMT -5
Think it would be perfect!! Even being as small as it is, its nice to bring out the points of interest...color would do that!!
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Post by dupes on Jul 27, 2014 6:49:46 GMT -5
Just think, by the time you're done with this, 1/72 will seem BIG!
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Post by imatanker on Jul 27, 2014 9:14:02 GMT -5
Don't know about THAT Marc. They is what they is I guess Small update this morning. Filling some seams, not bad really.......  Landing gear bay assembled and awaiting paint  ACW |
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Post by TRM on Jul 27, 2014 12:02:45 GMT -5
Any progress is good progress!! Still looking good! Keep it going!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2014 15:59:00 GMT -5
Looking dang spiffy Jeffy !
You know them Russians some times paint the inside of the landing gear doors red .
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Post by dupes on Jul 27, 2014 16:31:39 GMT -5
If you get a chance, can you throw a ruler down next to this guy in one of the pics? I know it's small, but I don't think I have a good concept of HOW small. Like 2 inches? 3?
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Post by imatanker on Jul 27, 2014 16:32:51 GMT -5
Todd, thanks Bud. Got some paint on the bay, should be dry in the morning. I'll be able to get it looking like a plane then Carl, those Russians, what a wild and crazy crew. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2014 19:46:53 GMT -5
I know , crazy right ? They even have them Red stars all over ........ |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 28, 2014 2:28:36 GMT -5
Marc, you got it Bub. I plan on putting the fuselage together later this morning, so I'll put some piccies up later today |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 28, 2014 8:14:40 GMT -5
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 28, 2014 9:19:06 GMT -5
Looking good so far! See - told you these little guys were winners! Eager to see what scheme you're going to go for. For all those looking for a sense of size - here are two of the little buggers on a business card.  |
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Post by mrt51 on Jul 28, 2014 9:50:02 GMT -5
Outstanding!!! Terry |
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