Guest Dekenba Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 It's taken me longer to find parts on a sprue than it's taken to get this far! Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 This project is partly a test exercise for me - I have far too many kits in the stash - but intend building most at some point... However my build rate is fairly poor (nobody mention Connie please! ) because I'm always sweating the little things - things that I then don't really see when they're sat in the cabinet... What I'm trying to prove to myself is that a neatly assembled model - with a nice paint job - can look great... And I just need to apply that 'don't sweat it' approach to my other projects... I know I'm rambling - it's my age. I'll start dribbling next! Just about to start on the main gear bays/cowlings - but having a beer first - one of our locals 'Hobgoblin' from the Wychwood brewery Iain Uilleann and Shawn M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 The cockpit looks great, Iain! What I'm trying to prove to myself is that a neatly assembled model - with a nice paint job - can look great... And I just need to apply that 'don't sweat it' approach to my other projects... I call this a "regaining my sanity" build. We all need one, from time to time. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) I hear ya, eveyonce in a while you need to do an OOB box just to enjoy the process without sweating the research, mods, aftermarket, etc. Edited November 7, 2012 by Shawn M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTR Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Mentioning the Connie would be really unfair... ...how are the Lightning parts coming along? Seriously, your pace is really stunning. I thought, I have a good run at the moment, but that is still snail speed in comparision. And the quality is, fine, too, judging the pictures... ... I'm looking forward to see the final result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Coming along nicely Iain. I've given you "Thread of the Week" in the current update, so get crackin'! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks folks! 'tis laters and I have update... Some weight: This is a widget the instructions say to add - I *think* I have it the right way around: At this rate - I may almost - nearly - have a complete airframe soon - how did that happen? Back soon - I *need* food... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Looking good 32 SIG, I hope the `weights' that you put in the fuselage weren't what you had leftover after you assembled whetever they came from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thanks folks! 'tis laters and I have update... Some weight: Iain You have a virtual Ikea hardware store going on there! LOL Looking good, I can't wait until this kit hits North America, it looks like a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Pssst 32sig did you fall asleep? it's 5:47 in the morning and no update. Looking good so how much weight to at in the tail hehe Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 It is 05:21 here in the U.K. Right now I expect Iain I getting up shortly to crack on with her? Tigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Nah - I'm a slacker today... I do have an almost complete airframe though - having worked on her 'till 01:30 local! Piccie after I've taken the boy to school. Will have to stop work soon mind - have a few bits I need to sort for Telford Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 As promised - this is where we're at - not bad considering I started her at lunchtime on Tuesday! Wings are just slotted on at present - good fit once the flash removed. Some sanding this am - and a little filler in places - then I need to pack for Telford... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 lain, I eat dinner, run errands, take a nap, work on my own plane and you're STILL not done? I thought sure you'd have it in the display case already! Good lord man in a couple of weeks at this pace you could build an entire rote from an NJG LOL Keep up the excellent and entertaining build, and dont forget to rest once in a while! All the best to you and your build, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heico Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Looking really great so far! A little refference next to it would be nice to see how bit it really is... How is the fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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