richdlc Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Hi Alan you are correct, USAF aircraft had the 'drop down' lights, and USN ones had the light on the leading edges of the wings. The USAF simply faired or painted over these. The antenna / beacon on top of the tail was applicable to both USN and USAF machines. Some USAF machines has different antenna variations, so some of them had a small antenna just forward of the tail beacon. It was 'beer can' shaped and can be replicated with simple plastic rod. If you are building a specific machine, be careful to check whether it has this feature. ps the 'H' kit does have the armour plating. My assumption is that Trumpeter has simply provided different box art for their 'J', although I'm really hoping that they would have corrected the missing / inaccurate pieces. I don't wish to ruin your build thread by any means, but these inaccuracies may or may not be of interest to you. Note also that the 'H' kit's cockpit (and as a result, windshield and canopy) is a bit too wide. That's why, if you use the Aires cockpit set (designed for the accurate ZM kit) you'll notice that the instrument dashboard is too narrow. But you are correct, in most other areas the detail on this particular series of kits is really excellent Edited September 13, 2014 by richdlc sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Quick update: started the engine... and, I have to say that Trumpeter didn't really capture the real essence of the Wright R-3350 engine.... But, the good news is that it will be buried deep in the engine cowling and with all the wide chord prop blades etc. the conical cylinder shapes won't be noticeable! I can't believe they didn't get this right!! However, with that said the kit is still very nice and goes together well! I also corrected the wing leading edge taxi/landing lights!! Since I will be building a US NAVY bird - it is appropriate to stay with the wing leading edge lights!! Thanks again for all the feedback, direction and help guys!! Cheers Alan Jack: the kit prop needs a replacement.... Trumpeter didn't retool the prop blades unfortunately!! Rich: yes, it does look like Trumpeter just re-boxed the H kit into a J kit!! sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Looking forward to the results mate allthumbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Quick update! I have now received all the paint I ordered for this build (plus for my Tempest)!! Just need some time off to hit the bench -at month's end probably!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Nice start Alan, one thing the Yankee system was only used on the Air Force aircraft, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Nice start Alan, one thing the Yankee system was only used on the Air Force aircraft, sorry. Some Navy had them too. http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2013/11/ad-1-skyraider-standard-vs-extraction.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thanks for the info guys! I too had read earlier that the Yankee extraction system was found in "some" US NAVY birds.... I've since corrected the LE taxi/landing lights! Cheers Alan ... One of the many aspects of the hobby I really enjoy: learning about the machine I'm modeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Excellent scratchbuilding , just the right amount. Nice choice of subjet too, Go Alan !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Nice to hear you're back on the project Alan! I look forward to your progress my friend! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looks Great so far Alan Looking forward to some up dates and pics of the engine watch'in you jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks guys! Some more progress completed.... Pics to follow! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 I've finally been able to fix a few screw-ups on this build and to lay some Tamiya primer down on a few parts! I'll try to get this build updated shortly! Cheers Alan Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi Alan, like your approach to the "home made" detailing, that's the way to do it in my book Btw, saw your search for the Zuni pods, can't help you there, since another LSP'er already got the pods i didn't use on the Crusader, but maybe i can find another set. great build, Jack. alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks Jack! Still looking, but no worries I'll find some somewhere, sometime!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Finally found some time to finish off the cockpit... ... Airscale cockpit placards used to spice up the cockpit sidewalls! The original kit instrument panel was used and I only added Airscale cockpit decals and a drop of Future (Klear) to mimic the instrument glass! The gunsight glass is a drop of 5 minute epoxy!! The real aircraft had a curved gunsight glass but this is the best I could do!! Gunze clear green painted on the edges to add some realism! Slowly but surely!! Next up is closing the fuselage up and rescribing a few panel lines, and beginning the painting of the engine! This kit is a real treat, and I'm enjoying the build immensely! I just wish I had more time to work on it!! Cheers Alan Edited October 29, 2014 by alaninaustria red baron, sandokan and shbemo13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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