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Post by JimD on May 13, 2015 23:21:10 GMT -5
It looks great, Joe. Paint will make it so much better too. Looking forward to it.
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Post by wing_nut on May 16, 2015 10:17:11 GMT -5
That is really taking shape Joe. Well done.
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Post by fightnjoe on May 16, 2015 23:22:32 GMT -5
Many many thanks.
Lets see, six weeks to do this so far. Yep she should be done in say...............oh.....................ten years.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on May 20, 2015 22:27:13 GMT -5
Well there has been a bit of a change. Sometimes you guide a build, sometimes the build guides you. At this moment the build is starting to guide me. I am not able to proceed the way I wanted to. It just will not happen that way. I need to let the build guide me as to what to do next. To that end I am posting a small update. I was painting and assembling the cockpit as well as some of the ins and outs of the build and hit a block. I could not proceed without changing what I was doing. First the pictures. Some long awaited colour for the front sections.       Now for the change. I need to continue with the major construction moving toward the tail. The Bomb Bay is next up. I need to do the major construction. I will be working on some of the stuff left in the sections I have been working on but the bulk of my time will be in the major construction. Once the major construction is done I will go back to tie up all the loose ends. I cannot do that until I am just about ready to close up the fuselage as too early and the parts will break off and the build will become incredibly difficult. Thank you for following along with this, as always, all comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by TRM on May 20, 2015 22:43:00 GMT -5
I am thinking things look fantastic Joe! Digging the wood coloring on the floor of the office!!  All the little bits are going to look sweet once placed!! Get that sucker closed up!!  |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 21, 2015 8:36:53 GMT -5
Got a very long way to go before it will get closed up. The change in my thought process and the change in build direction will help with that though.
Joe
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Post by wbill76 on May 21, 2015 12:08:57 GMT -5
In this case it's good to listen to the voices Joe! Definitely want to minimize the handling headaches on this one with all the work you're putting in on the little (and fragile!) detail components. |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 21, 2015 15:56:03 GMT -5
Very true Bill. I know how the process would turn out so minimal will be key.
Joe
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Post by bbrowniii on May 21, 2015 20:29:34 GMT -5
Great progress so far. I think the voices are making sense. You seem to have a solid plan for to proceed. Can't wait to see more, Joe!
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Post by dupes on May 21, 2015 20:32:19 GMT -5
By "change of direction" I though you meant it was going to turn into a Mitchell or Marauder or something. Hah.  |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 22, 2015 7:50:10 GMT -5
Many thanks.
Just a change in the thought process.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on May 25, 2015 11:47:03 GMT -5
A quick update, two days off and hoping to get a lot of rest as well as just a little bit done on this. So here I am. The next major obstacle to tackle is the bomb bay. As I seem to be going all out on this build I figured why not? How bout a scratched bomb bay. So after a few nights of tinkering here is where I begin my process. The major framework is about 150 pieces. More is coming.    The outer racks are also ready for the detail work.  And finally, for this update, the rack in place with the pit/nav station and the radio station.  And so the next phase begins. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on May 25, 2015 11:55:38 GMT -5
Nice scratch work on the bomb rack Joe! Your scratch work is amazing. |
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Post by wbill76 on May 25, 2015 14:27:17 GMT -5
Now that's a pretty neat addition Joe, looking good from here. |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 25, 2015 15:56:04 GMT -5
You are both very kind. Thank you.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on May 26, 2015 15:30:21 GMT -5
Well my friends, taking advantage of some time off, more has been accomplished. Continuing with the bomb bay, yesterday and this morning were for some of the bigger structures. The forward bulkhead.   The rear bulkhead.   The "walls" of the bay.   And the attachments for the payload.  Not striving for 100% accuracy here but want to give a fair representation of some of the internal bits and bobs. That being said there are still a handful or more of things that require attention yet. however the major stuff is ready. Next major construction will be the radio station. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 27, 2015 12:20:53 GMT -5
Your work always amaze me!!! Keep it coming...
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Post by wing_nut on May 28, 2015 7:51:13 GMT -5
Continued outstandingnessification!
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Post by fightnjoe on May 28, 2015 17:27:50 GMT -5
Very kind. Thank you.
Joe
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Post by Rick on May 30, 2015 21:52:37 GMT -5
Joe, I keep scratchin' my head trying to figure out how your scratchin' seems to just come together. Amazing work.
Rick
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Post by TRM on May 31, 2015 7:47:07 GMT -5
Some beautiful stuff as usual Joe!! Seeing these components all come together is fantastic! For such the fiddly parts, you are moving right along nicely!! Keep at it!!
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Post by fightnjoe on Jun 1, 2015 7:42:33 GMT -5
Many thanks.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jun 3, 2015 21:55:23 GMT -5
Another quick update. Work continues into the Radio Station. Still somethings to research a bit. Looks a bit rough up close like these pics but it does pass the eye test for me. I am tired, enough rambling.      To sum it up. Bomb/Nav Station 90% construction finished. Cockpit 80% construction finished. Access Area 90% construction finished. Bomb Bay 80% construction finished. Radio Station 80% construction finished. This does not include painting. Next up will be working into the Waist Gunner positions and the Belly Turret. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by JimD on Jun 3, 2015 23:07:17 GMT -5
Wow. That's some impressive stuff. it looks great. Sometimes it's hard to see the final result when you have filler, multiple colors of plastic and all that stuff. Paint will tie it all together. Can't wait for more.
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Post by Leon on Jun 4, 2015 3:40:49 GMT -5
Radio station is looking sweet Joe! |
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Post by TRM on Jun 4, 2015 8:29:08 GMT -5
Always some impressive building there Joe!! Love it!
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Post by fightnjoe on Jun 4, 2015 8:51:42 GMT -5
Very kind all of you.
Jimmy you are right on that. Right now it is tough to gauge the progress because of the many distracting colors and such. Uniform color will help to tie it all in.
Joe
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Post by vlpbruce on Jun 4, 2015 11:09:24 GMT -5
Great looking work here Joe. Keep it up pal.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 4, 2015 14:28:12 GMT -5
I'm with Jimmy, once you get it all painted up and detailed it's going to look the part for sure Joe. Keep at it! |
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Post by fightnjoe on Jun 6, 2015 0:06:07 GMT -5
Many thanks all.
I am itching to get to paint but I really do not want to rush it.
Joe
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All the little bits are going to look sweet once placed!! Get that sucker closed up!! 
