LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 kev Nice way to start the New year. Sure is looking good Keep 'em coming Peter Thanks, Peter. As I said, it's become an annual tradition with me to start a new kit every year on the 31st, and it's always a kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 OK, with everything dry now, time for the test fit. I really don't know why I bother though, the Revell kit parts fit so well, that the wings can easily be attached later, after all the painting and decaling is finished. Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Straight as straight can be. Perhaps I just lucked out, Kev. The one problem that I've consistently had with these 767 kits, is the inboard trailing edge flaps are always bent, I think they have been on every Revell 767 kit that I've worked on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 And the window puttying begins. This will obviously need another coat, maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I've somewhat arbitrarily decided that these GE engines are not so bad, and that with a little effort, they can be made to look quite acceptable. To that end, I've cut the forward portion of the cowls off, so that I can more easily eliminate the nasty seam on interior. While doing this, I cut one too short (the one on the right) and ruined it, so I'll have to scavenge one from one of my other kits. Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jessie_C Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 That's not ruined, that's just in need to a bit of scrap plastic and filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 That's not ruined, that's just in need to a bit of scrap plastic and filler. Perhaps. I'm saving it, regardless. In the meanwhile, I sourced one from another kit. Slightly different color, but it'll be fine. Rick Griewski and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Clever cowl idea Kev. Agreed. I wish I'd thought of it when I built mine! Kev LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Agreed. I wish I'd thought of it when I built mine! Kev Too bad I can't claim credit for the process, as I snatched it from the AM guys, that generally just recast the kit engines anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Looking good! The Revell kit has "General Whitney" engines - neither P&W nor GE, but a little (maybe) closer to P&W. You also need to fill in the odd depression where the horizontal stabs mount. Not a feature of real 767s. The kit represents the relatively rare non-ER 767-300 (104 built). It has the small forward cargo hatch in the belly, which needs to be re-scribed to represent the bigger hatch on the -300ER. I didn't know about the hatch, so thanks for that. As to the odd looking stab mount area, I found these delightful shots (photo credits to Jodie Peeler) over at airlinercafe that shows some sort of flattened indentation in that area, though it does not seem to be exactly the same. Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 You might find the flattened area is also an "area rule" location due to localised supersonic airflows..just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 The reason there's a flattened (vs. indented) area there is that the stab pivots up and down. If it were a curve like the rest of the fuselage there would be huge gaps around the root of the stab when it moved. The trapezoidal shaped part moves with the stab, but the rest of the stab moves against the side of the fuselage. Yep I know the stab is articulated somewhat, and that does certainly account for the flattened area, Revell just got carried away it seems. The kit stabs make no attempt whatsoever to recreate the trapezoidal gizmos you refer to, but I can easily fake them up with some plastic sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Not a lot done here, but at least a little. All windows and major seams have now been puttied up and sanding (lots of sanding) has commenced. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 I somewhat arbitrarily decided to add .100 in length to the cowls, to more faithfully capture the "feel" of the GE's normally associated with these 767's, but had no .100 sheets, so opted for .080 & .020 sandwiched together instead. Once these are thoroughly dry, I'll trim and sand to shape, then putty as needed, probably tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice work, K2! Kev LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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