Shaka HI Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks Hubert..Understood. I've been reading "Scratch Built!" and it seems to indicate that non-tensioned rigging as a "sin", but don't recall if sagging was the reason.. I'll do more reading. Decals have arrived and oddly enough, the green Peashooter appeals to me so I'll do that scheme! I ordered that exact book from Amazon just last night for less than $5! MikeC, sandokan and Leaning_Dog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Are you done yet Shaka Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Ugh..no Shawn...I just saw John's quality 2 day progress and Karim's two RFI posts (and that Zero from I can't recall whom)..and your George and of course Peters (plural) builds and well...a bit disheartening. I'm somewhat competitive, but I know when I'm not at the same level. I just got the cockpit parts primed and may be I'll close up the fuselage. Thanks for watching. Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Ugh..no Shawn...I just saw John's quality 2 day progress and Karim's two RFI posts (and that Zero from I can't recall whom)..and your George and of course Peters (plural) builds and well...a bit disheartening. I'm somewhat competitive, but I know when I'm not at the same level. I just got the cockpit parts primed and may be I'll close up the fuselage. Thanks for watching. Don't be disheartened Shaka, slow and steady can (and often does) win the race. Compared with my recent (lack of) progress you're a regular Speedy Gonzalez and every build I've seen of yours has got better and better. Looking forward to seeing this one eclipse the P40.... No pressure Torben MikeC, mozart and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 No much done this weekend due to work, but started painting the cockpit. Seat belts came from bits/pieces of unused PE and totally inaccurate, but will suffice... Laters..looks like I'll need to head into work! Tnarg, sandokan, Shawn M and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Don't know how I missed this Shaka, a third build, my goodness. Pretty little plane with lots of scope for a gorgeous paint scheme, but I so agree with Torben's post above: work at your own pace, look, admire and learn from others' builds but do your own thing and be proud of it! Max MikeC and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Not much done. Finished the IP...and ready to enclose the Fuselage. Fit of the cockpit components? Not so good as I needed to build up the area where it met the fuselage sides with plastic card. Not sure how how I'll handle the rigging yet... TorbenD, Tnarg, mozart and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Lookin' good so far Shaka Torben Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 yes it is! Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Thanks gents...added the wings. The fit's pretty good, but some minor filling will be required. Size comparison with the P-40. I need to get a display case soon. Edited September 15, 2016 by Shaka HI mozart, TorbenD, Leaning_Dog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Well...I primed the model and now I noticed this: Didn't even have clue with that bright yellow plastic. No plan of action at the moment. I was hoping for color coats real soon. You guys with the same kit might wanna check yours. (Edit: that molding issues is on both sides.) Edited September 21, 2016 by Shaka HI Leaning_Dog and sandokan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaning_Dog Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 HI Shaka - Just checked my kit and the wings have the same issue... John. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Man..I'd kill for plain'ole gray plastic....some of that fine surface detail in very visible areas will be lost. Leaning_Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Same on all kits, but not too hard to fix. You won't lose much detail, and what you do lose won't be visible with the wings being yellow Doug Out2gtcha, Leaning_Dog, Shaka HI and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 NOW I see what your talking about !.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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