A-10LOADER Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Steve Terrific progress on the Big Cat. Some mighty fine work on a very tough project. Keep 'em coming Peter Thanks very much Peter, I appreciate all your positive feedback. I'm hoping to be back soon. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Life has a funny way of throwing a wrench in the works, every time I think I can get some bench time in, BANG, something else comes up !! Hopefully not too much longer. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Life has a funny way of throwing a wrench in the works, every time I think I can get some bench time in, BANG, something else comes up !! Hopefully not too much longer. Steve Don't I know it! Hopefully you can get back to this one soon, Steve. Kev A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I just re-read the entire thread and realized that I don't only want a 1/18th scale Tomcat but that I NEED one! Seems that they are pretty hard to come by these days. A-10LOADER and 109 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) wow...welcome to the 18-club steve! great job...I can really feel the sutisfaction!.... Edited April 3, 2017 by Menelaos A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 wow...welcome to the 18-club steve! great job...I can really feel the sutisfaction!.... Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by and having a look. Steve Menelaos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I wish we had more of those 18ers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Greetings all, My son's room is almost finished and I am finding some small chances here and there to sand some spots, add more primer, sand some spots, etc. Hoping to have something worth posting soon, fingers crossed. Steve Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Greetings everyone, Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there. I finally had some "bench time" this weekend and an update that's worth posting. Today's update focuses on addressing all the minor problem areas that came to the forefront after priming. I managed to get all those areas re-sanded and some re-scribing put back in some areas. First up was the area just in front of the windscreen, Before, very bad gaps and lumpy areas around the forward windscreen. and after, much better IMO. Another area is where the port side intake meets the body. A large gap that I tried to fill with super glue left some lumpy areas and some gaps. The starboard side needed attention as well. I decided to try some Vallejo Plastic putty for these areas. It was my first time using this product and I am very happy with the results. We'll see how it looks when primed. Another area that I think I'll use the Vallejo Putty on is when I attach the TCS pod back onto the nose. When I removed it with my saw I took a little too much off and I'm left with a nasty gap. I made a shim out of .010" plastic and it helps bridge the gap. The plan is to re-prime the areas that are sanded thru to plastic and get the airframe is one uniform coat. Then I can spray a little Light Ghost Gray around the TCS attachment point, re-mask the TCS pod and get it glued in place. Once the glue dries then I plan on using the Vallejo putty to blend the pod to the nose, that's the plan anyway, we'll see. Thanks to those who are still following along, Steve Starfighter, HerculesPA_2, F`s are my favs and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Great work, Steve. Good to see your attention to the small details that make a real difference to the final outcome. F`s are my favs and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Thanks for stopping by and having a look Chek. I appreciate your kind words as well. Steve F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Steve, I wouldn't worry too much about the TCS pod, I've got references where its slathered in sealant with no attempt at tidiness, so that's an option! A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Great to see you are back at the bench. Fabulous work, you are really bringing this "toy" to another level! A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Steve, I wouldn't worry too much about the TCS pod, I've got references where its slathered in sealant with no attempt at tidiness, so that's an option! Thanks Breaker and I have pics of that as well. Great to see you are back at the bench. Fabulous work, you are really bringing this "toy" to another level! Thanks very much Ben. Coming from someone of your caliber and what you can accomplish with plastic, means a lot. Steve Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Steve , great to see an update... good to see you keep going the extra mile on this, boy it sure is an incredibly work-intensive project. Cheers, Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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