LSP_Kevin Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 This is really shaping up nicely, David! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I agree with Kev, the cockpit and particularly the belts look great. Thanks for the info on the paints for the engine. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Cockpit is almost completed, I should be able to close the fuselage in the coming days. The IP a piece of resin with a film glued behind with tiny levers in resin. Not much will be seen after the fuselage is closed as the IP is pretty deeply recessed inside the tub. With the stick dry fitted, which bears an uncanny resemblance with a Spit stick. And with the seat bulkhead dryfitted. I also added a few airscale placards on the side walls and IP, adds character . Till next time. Thanks for watching. David Rick Griewski, Kagemusha, BradG and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Nice looking IP! Nice cockpit too! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 That looks FANTASTIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 That looks FANTASTIC! Agreed. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I know they're a lot of work, but I really like those build-em-up belts look. Great work on the build. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Hakan, Shaka, Kev, thank you for the kind words. I have closed the fuselage with 5 minutes epoxy, after flat coating the cockpit. One more shot of the cockpit before closing: And the fuse will now dry overnight before sending but as you can see the seem is pretty minimal and what is more important the panel lines between the two halves of the fuselage are perfectly aligned. No credit for me here, the two fuses had pretty hefty locating pins and the fit is quite impressive for a resin kit. So far this kit has been a pleasure to build. Cheers, David BradG, AndersN, MikeC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Moving along quickly, I really need to make a start soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Impressive work David, I like it a lot. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Looking good! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Great cockpit detailing. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thank you for the kind words. Made some more progress. I primed the fuselage with Mr. Resin and proceeded to fill the central seam. Quite a bit of work but this is not a large airplane. I also rescribed the panel lines lost in the sanding. I then glued in the lower wing with 5 minutes epoxy. Fit was really good so sanding of the wing root will be minimal. tail is just dry fitted for the moment but the fit is pretty good. I also glued the main wing with five minute epoxy, fit was good but I needed to use a small jig to get the correct dehydral on the wing. Here it is with the ailerons glued and the central seem filled and sanded and the panel lines rescribed I also continued to prepare some other elements such as the wheels carriage. Fit was good but there was a large seam in front which need to be puttied. Next step, masking the wheels and priming the wheels carriage. I have purchased some Aber MG17 to replace the kit part which was not too convincing. This is going to look much better and it is worth the investment since they are so apparent on this aircraft. I have also prepared the ventral tank and the four fifty kg bombs which will be installed under the lower wings. Does any of you know what color these bombs should painted? I can't seem to find a definite answer. That's all for now, thank you for following this build. David mywifehatesmodels, dmthamade, BradG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Nice looking build. It's looking great and makes me want to jump into my build too. I really hate building bombs, so more power to you! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Very nice progress! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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