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Trumpeter MIG-15 Red Falcons....but a Blue Red Falcon- Done 3/1/18


Shawn M

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I wanted to get the Gun tray fitted to one half of the fuse to make the build go a bit smoother.

 

Needed a little persuasion

 

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Then onto the intake splitter, wrapped the reshaped "vanes" with some strip stock to improve fit

 

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then onto the intake lip, these tabs that protrude are visible in the opening and need to go

 

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gone

 

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filled some ejector pin marks and primed the interior

 

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I felt I needed to close off the top of the gun tray to prevent any light getting through the shell ejection ports I opened earlier.

 

Cut to shape and prime in black

 

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Fit and glue, this will also hid more of the visible crap inside the intake

 

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Not willing to create intake trunking, and needed a "firewall" for the cockpit tub I made a bulkhead.

 

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It all fits perfectly and time to prime and start painting the intake stuff.

 

I need to build out the IP then fit the tub, pilot/seat and stick together.

 

Almost time to seal up the fuse!

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Mark that does look very nice, thanks for the link!

 

I've got the squadron VAC replacement for mine, having never used a vac canopy before I felt this would be good experience.

 

That said, if I mess it up I will be getting the HAD one :)

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Vac canopies are not difficult to use, but time must be taken to test fit and not remove to much material. It just takes more time than an injected one. I use little scissors to cut excess material a bit at a time. At that point the vac part becomes very flexible so be careful when handling. Sandwich sandpaper between kit and canopy to achieve a good fit.

Good luck!

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