Shawn M Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 they may be fiddly to work with, but the results are well worth it. That pit looks fantastic Shaka mpk and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I can only use the RB belts with my magnifying lamp and a healthy dose of patience but they are so worth it, just used them on 3 Spitfires. Cheers Dennis Thats the only way I can see anything !........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 That cockpit looks great. Stitching on the headrest is a nice detail. Sincerely, Mark mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Martin, I know there's some issues with the wheel bays as I've read some builds online about this kit..but I'm unsure if I'll address them. I'll need to see if it's worth my effort on this particular build. Another 90 mins on the shoulder belts...my eyes hurt. And patience tested! Shaka, the pit looks very presentable and the belts will shine once the fuselage's closed. I was asking about the wheel wells, because that is exactly the point where I got stuck. It needs a little bit of strategizing . I know you possess the skill set necessary to tackle that , so that's why I wonder how you plan to do it. No pun intended Exciting presentation, stay strong buddy.Cheers M. Edited February 3, 2017 by Martinnfb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 That is one FABULOUS Cockpit Shaka It's good practice to stretch your skills once in awhile. You will fall back on some of them without thinking about it' I love the "CAT-Mouth" markings and I read that you could see brush marks from when they painted them on the carrier. Some of the Carrier Commanders made them paint over it when they had to land on others carriers after the USS Princeton was sunk Cat's MEOW Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks everyone..I'll see what I can about the gear bay, but it is a lot work to make it look right -- that's for sure. I'm surprise how little AM support there is for this AC in this scale... Bill_S and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Excellent work so far, that cockpit really looks the part...and the seatbelts are definitely worth the work. Have to say I love the headrest too, the stitching and pinching of the leather makes it look so real...and kinda comfy. Richard Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Richard, looks like you were absent for a bit...I finally closed the fuselage. The cockpit is barely visible...The headrest is what the Verlinden cockpit provided, painted black and finished off with a slight sheen (WN Matte thinned with Tamiya acrylic thinner as opposed to their Lacquer thinner which produces a much flatter clear coat). R Palimaka, mpk, kkarlsen and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Very nice cockpit! The seat and belts are always the most visible items.The belts in particular are just fantastic and were worth the effort! mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Jeez, you can hardly see that cockpit ... what's visible looks good though. Jim mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Richard, looks like you were absent for a bit...I finally closed the fuselage. Lol! Yes, I've been involved with a stage show which finished on Saturday. You're way ahead of me now! I got a little done last night, and planning more this week. Still working on the cockpit bits. Richard Edited February 7, 2017 by R Palimaka mpk, BiggTim and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyman1 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looking nice the shape is coming to life. Good job Guy mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 No updates....why? mpk and coogrfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) pfft, slacker pick a hobby eh? Edited February 15, 2017 by Shawn M Shaka HI, Bill_S and mpk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I even posted progress pics...where are yours? mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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