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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 7, 2015 12:40:34 GMT -5
My jaw always hit the laptop... I should have known better to move my head farther from the monitor before I open your threads. LOL Always amazing work!
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 7, 2015 21:53:48 GMT -5
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 13, 2015 0:07:52 GMT -5
Well here I am with just a small update. The interior aft the pit is now much closer to finished. The interior is painted Alclad Aluminum but only after the bulkheads had been glued in place. That is all but two. The one with the radio equipment and the one with the O2 bottles.   The details were assembled and painted. They are the O2 bottles which look rougher in the pics that to the eye. The radio equipment. I also fashioned a gyro compass for further aft in the fuse.    All that is left for this area is the plumbing. I need to string some cables from front to aft, run some lines for the fuel and booster system, install the final two bulkheads, and finalize the places for the cable from the compass and radio antenna wire. Coming to the close of this stage. All comments, critiques, and comments are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Jan 13, 2015 1:05:54 GMT -5
Nice work on the wiring and painting Joe  !Starting to come together now.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 13, 2015 1:54:59 GMT -5
Man, it is looking sharp painted... its nice to see all details too.
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Post by TRM on Jan 13, 2015 6:52:32 GMT -5
WOW...some color and this thing just jumps off the bench!! Well done so far Joe! That radio is off the chain brotha!! LOL!! Keep up the great work!!!
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Post by JimD on Jan 13, 2015 11:10:54 GMT -5
It just keeps getting better. Really like the wiring. It really brings things to life, and in this scale I think it's painfully missing in a lot of builds.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 13, 2015 22:29:03 GMT -5
I am honored and humbled by your kind words. Thank you.
Joe
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Post by destrozas. on Jan 17, 2015 7:24:04 GMT -5
good job joe
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 17, 2015 9:21:15 GMT -5
Moving along nicely Joe.The size of this project and your detailing is going to be great.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 17, 2015 23:16:36 GMT -5
Many many thanks. Much appreciated.
Joe
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Post by bullardino on Jan 18, 2015 9:35:51 GMT -5
Awesome job, Joe.
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Post by Rick on Jan 18, 2015 23:52:50 GMT -5
Just checking back in Joe. Yep, still amazed! Carry on.
Rick
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 19, 2015 21:42:18 GMT -5
Many many thanks.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 22, 2015 23:28:14 GMT -5
Well another brief update. I could not wait, I began to work on the major components of the pit. I began with the sides as I needed to fabricate the framework. I did that and then began to mock up the different components. The Starboard side.   And the Port....  And the vent for the Port, the Starboard side is gone with the opening.  I still need to finish off the plumbing for the aft section and I need to fabricate the plumbing for the sides of the pit. The floor part should be pretty straitforward. Another thing I am learning is I am going through my stock of white stock very quickly. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by TRM on Jan 22, 2015 23:33:18 GMT -5
Only comments will be.....Fantastic! Lovely detail work!! This will really pop when the color comes around!! |
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Post by thug626 on Jan 23, 2015 0:26:27 GMT -5
The fact that you're blowing through your styrene stock is a good thing…..repeat after me…."It's a good thing"…..There ya go. Now keep on this awesome beastie.
Dave
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Post by Leon on Jan 23, 2015 4:54:44 GMT -5
Nice start on the pit detailing Joe! This is going to be another fantastic looking bird. |
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Post by bullardino on Jan 23, 2015 4:56:49 GMT -5
Very nice job Joe :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Post by destrozas. on Jan 23, 2015 5:09:02 GMT -5
with all here nice job joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 23, 2015 18:59:59 GMT -5
Many thanks all. You are very kind.
Joe
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Post by JimD on Jan 23, 2015 19:54:12 GMT -5
Man. Nice stuff. Excited to see the cockpit come together. Glad we're finally to that point  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 23, 2015 21:41:56 GMT -5
Jimmy you and I both. Been a long time coming to get to this point.
Thank you for the kind words. You are very kind.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 27, 2015 0:15:10 GMT -5
Just a short update. The construction of the pit is done. Some final pics prior to paint with the major components ready to color. First up was finishing the pit floor and then getting the fiddly bits in place so that I could get some paint on her.     And then the prep prior to the paint.    First up will be a prepaint of Life Color Matt Black. That has been done and is drying as I type. Next will be the RLM 66 also Life Color. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Jan 27, 2015 4:53:03 GMT -5
Joe! The pit is looking really good. |
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Post by bullardino on Jan 27, 2015 4:58:59 GMT -5
Some more excellent progress Joe |
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 29, 2015 10:35:56 GMT -5
Many many thanks. Much appreciated.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 31, 2015 22:31:50 GMT -5
Well when we last saw the subject I had constructed a boxlike structure for the starboard side. When I went to fit it into the pit with all the other things I found that it was much too large for the space. I went back and looked at ref pics and then redid it. Before....  And then after....  I did manage to get everything painted...     And then with all the parts in place. All but the IP and its hood are glued.    I do feel I rushed through the last bit but with everything in place and in the fuse halves it should be ok. Next up will be to finish up the gunsight and then on to the engine and its compartment. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by bullardino on Feb 1, 2015 4:18:14 GMT -5
Stunning job on the office Joe
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Post by Leon on Feb 1, 2015 4:32:46 GMT -5
Very nice work on the office Joe! |
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!Starting to come together now. 
