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Post by JimD on Dec 14, 2014 2:01:19 GMT -5
I'm not qualified for critiques. I'm a mere mortal who builds kits as they come out of the box. I can say it looks really pleasing to the eye. The time and effort is really paying off
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 14, 2014 17:20:17 GMT -5
WOW! I am with Jimmy... amazing work there!
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 14, 2014 18:09:26 GMT -5
Many thanks. You are very kind.
Joe
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Post by TRM on Dec 14, 2014 20:00:57 GMT -5
WOW Joe...yeah, pretty much that is all I got!! WOW  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 15, 2014 8:47:52 GMT -5
T many thanks.
Joe
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 16, 2014 22:02:11 GMT -5
This is some ambitious project but you're handling it just fine.
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 18, 2014 17:48:52 GMT -5
Thank you my friend.
Joe
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Post by Leon on Dec 18, 2014 18:42:50 GMT -5
Nice work on the resin casting Joe. |
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 20, 2014 15:21:57 GMT -5
Leon many thanks.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 24, 2014 0:03:05 GMT -5
Here we are. The eve before Christmas Eve. My present is................ A finished wing. Yep. That stage is done. Well except for the light on the tip and that will not happen till later anyway. The finishing process was a gloss black coat and then Model Master Steel, a misting of Alclad Airframe Aluminum, and then Furnace tape on the leading edge. I did have to reinstall a line for the landing gear hydrolic (spelling was never my strong suit) lines.   I also added just a little bit to the rudder.  I used some reference pictures and fashioned a fuel tank.  And I made a choice. I choose to do the following aircraft markings.  Well my friends that brings that part of the build to a close. Is it perfect....not by a long shot. Blemishes are present but I am happy. Next up is to be honest something I am truly looking forward to. Tackling the interior. I have been wanting to do this since I got the kit. That will begin this week. Til the next time. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Dec 24, 2014 1:53:03 GMT -5
Joe! The finished wing is looking really good.Looking forward to you starting the interior.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 24, 2014 18:15:36 GMT -5
You are truly making a good process... fuel tank looks great!
Merry Christmas!
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 24, 2014 23:11:31 GMT -5
Many, many thanks.
Joe
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Post by sturmbird on Dec 25, 2014 12:13:55 GMT -5
what I see is a Z.M. 109 in progress. Nice work Joe!
gary
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 26, 2014 17:41:30 GMT -5
Gary many thanks. Much appreciated.
Joe
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what to build, what to build . . . Ok THAT one!
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Post by Rick on Dec 27, 2014 10:32:10 GMT -5
It's amazing watching you create all these great results from nothing. You have a unique set of skills that in my world defies logic. Not sure how you keep up with the voices in your head, just glad you are listening to them! Great job Joe!
Rick
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Post by thug626 on Dec 27, 2014 11:55:35 GMT -5
Good morning Joe,
OK! Now I'm caught up on this amazing build. When I saw all of the white plastic being shaped into the finished result I was hooked.
Dave
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Post by beast on Dec 27, 2014 16:37:34 GMT -5
Awesome work here chap, your vision on this build is incredible. Really looking forward to the cockpit and engine stages, bring it on! |
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Post by JimD on Dec 27, 2014 17:50:54 GMT -5
Absolutely awesome. I too can't wait to see what you do with the cockpit and engine.  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 28, 2014 8:32:17 GMT -5
You are all very kind. Thank you.
Joe
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Post by sturmbird on Dec 28, 2014 16:19:15 GMT -5
Gary many thanks. Much appreciated. Joe What I see here is amazing, and gives a headache thinking about all the research alone! Reminds me of when I was a kid trying to build "stick models". Don't think I got more than two finished; if even that many! gary |
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 30, 2014 0:00:27 GMT -5
You are very kind Gary.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 30, 2014 0:01:08 GMT -5
Just a small status update. My starting point for the interior. Ribs white glued in place for the moment. Roughed MW 50 tank.    Now the plan has also evolved to include the fueling lines and the lines for the booster system. For that I needed to open up some panels.   Thank you to those who have helped to get me to this point. Without mentioning your names I want to say that I would not have gotten this far without your help. I most likely will not get to the bench in the next couple of days. Other commitments have taken the priority at this point. I hope to have them out of the way by this coming weekend. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 30, 2014 11:48:18 GMT -5
YIKES! I didn't realize the pilot was sitting on or right next to the fuel tank...
As usual fantastic update... your scratchbuilding always amaze me.
Happy New Year Joe!
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Post by JimD on Dec 30, 2014 12:14:13 GMT -5
Very nice work. I can tell this is a labor of love for you. I'd be insane at this point. |
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Post by dupes on Dec 30, 2014 17:44:29 GMT -5
Totally with Jimmy...I don't have the patience to do what you're doing. Hot!
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Post by fightnjoe on Dec 30, 2014 20:28:07 GMT -5
You are all very kind. Thank you.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 1, 2015 21:54:25 GMT -5
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 6, 2015 23:50:07 GMT -5
Well my friends another short update. What you will see here is just a quick mock up, something that I am doing an awful lot of, to make sure the interior will fit as I build up the detail. First up a couple of individual items. A roughed out set of O2 tanks for the pit.  And the first rendition of the FuG 16 Radio equipment.  I do not like the frame for it. I actually redid that, you will see that in the pictures upcoming. Now to make sure it all fits as it should I again mocked it up with white glue and added the pipping for the cables. I mocked up a new frame for the radio equipment. All mocked up....      And all together....  I like this frame better. You can see more of the equipment. Going to let this sit overnight and then tomorrow see if it looks as good. If it does I will start with the touch up on the O2 bottles, the framework, and get working on the plumbing. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Jan 7, 2015 4:25:20 GMT -5
Joe! your making some awesome progress.Nice work on the O2 tanks and radios.  |
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