Guest Peterpools Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Alan Terrific progress on the front offcie. Looking just tremendous Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks Peter! Was able to get a few more hours in at the bench!! Glued the fuselage halves together and cleaned up a few very small areas: I was happily surprised to see how well the major subassemblies went together! The belly of the beast: I learned through trial and error many years ago to always glue a back plate in when using PE screens!! They have a tendency to fall out after being glued in!! Where she stands today... Temporary legs made using extra sprue runners and the forward clear plastic sidewalls glued in! That's it for today.... got an early day ahead of me tomorrow! Catch you later!! Cheers Alan Edited October 29, 2014 by alaninaustria Girlscanplay2, mywifehatesmodels and sandokan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looks wonderfull mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Alan Terrific progress and you seem to be "flying" through the build. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Very very good Alan ! Love your build......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks Gentlemen! Really appreciate the feedback! I'll be having some metal gear cast shortly for this build and some masks made too! Does anybody know if there are any aftermarket stencils??? Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Alan, You could get a set of decals with stencils from ZM on their website. Looking great, Paul Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 That's a great idea Paul! Thanks! Hoping to get some more time in at the bench! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Paul Fisher's 1/32 scale Zuni rockets arrived today - man, do they look great!! Standby.... Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Hello everybody! Just a quick update! I took the plunge and decided to buy videoaviation.com 's LAU-3 rocket launchers! They are beautifully mastered and cast! When it comes to removing delicate parts from pour stubs, I prefer to use my RB fine tooth saw! Works great and allows me to accurately control the cut! More pics to follow! Cheers Alan Edited November 27, 2014 by alaninaustria Girlscanplay2, onosendai and sandokan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Alan The LAU-3 Rocket launchers look excellent. Looking forward to seeing them finished and on the Big Skyraider Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Another quick update direct from the workbench: A close up checking out how the prop fits! Weapons load out: Mk 82 bombs Overall weapons: LAU-3 rocket pods, ZUNI 5" rocket launchers, centerline fuel tank, and SUU-14 munitions dispensers... Close up of the SUU-14 munitions dispensers... Slowly but surely coming along!! It took me an entire evening to unlock the mystery of the multi part exhaust ducting!!!!! Cheers Alan Edited November 27, 2014 by alaninaustria sandokan, Girlscanplay2, allthumbs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Alan Super progress on the stores and loads and the prop looks simply terrific Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Very nice progress mate ! Being working on the exaust right now, I know what you mean... and it took me one full evening so far just to get rid of the flashes on the first set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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