pappy1 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well I got my fabric wings today from Grey matter figures , and man they are slick.I know that I already entered a F6F-5(N) but when I saw these wings I just knew that I would have to build two planes for this great build. I am using the Revell Hurricane MKII since the fuselage is the MKI and the wings will be scraped. I also have the old Warbirds Wheel bay, and the Watts two bladed prop, and an aftermarket cockpit. I will post some pictures this evening once my camera gets charged (Thanks Honey) :angry: Pappy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well I got my fabric wings today from Grey matter figures , and man they are slick.I know that I already entered a F6F-5(N)but when I saw these wings I just knew that I would have to build two planes for this great build. I am using the Revell Hurricane MKII since the fuselage is the MKI and the wings will be scraped. I also have the old Warbirds Wheel bay, and the Watts two bladed prop, and an aftermarket cockpit. I will post some pictures this evening once my camera gets charged (Thanks Honey) :angry: Pappy1 Here is a picture of the Grey matter wings and the kit, with the wheel bay parts and cockpit.More to come...Pappy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Most excellent to see an early wooden airscrew Hurri...and Paul Richey's to boot (his two books are great reads). Looking forward to this build! Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Looks like a nice kit and nice extras Pappy! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Two One Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 pappy, Who's interior do you have? I've been looking for a couple to replace the kits' Cheers and Thanks Itch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 pappy, Who's interior do you have? I've been looking for a couple to replace the kits' Cheers and Thanks Itch I am not really sure,I bought it on Ebay but I'm not really happy with the detail of it so I have put in another order with Grey Matter Figures for their Hurricane cockpit.I am real pleased with the detail of their products and their fast shipping, 6 days to california.I hate to sound like their spokes person but I am pleased so far with their service...Pappy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Here is another picture of the wings after being cut and ready for trial fitting along with the old warbirds wheel bay set....Pappy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I converted the Revell kit into a fabric winger a few years ago using the Warbirds resin parts. Did it with Belgian markings printed by LSP Ray Beware of the weight of the resin wings on the plastic LG. It holds, but only just ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 I converted the Revell kit into a fabric winger a few years ago using the Warbirds resin parts. Did it with Belgian markings printed by LSP Ray Beware of the weight of the resin wings on the plastic LG. It holds, but only just ! Tooo Sweet Erwin, now that's what I'm talking about ....Pappy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Just a quick update,here is a picture of the Grey Matter cockpit with partial assembly.The instrument panel was finished with some left over gauge decals from my MDC Tiffey. More latter....Pappy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruzlkampf Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Nice looking after-market additions! I like em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Nice looking after-market additions! I like em! Thanks The grey matter cockpit is lightyears ahead of the revell one,and the guage decals help because im not that good with a brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Here is a picture of the completed cockpit and the fuselage joined.One word of advise for anyone using the old warbirds wheel bay and the new cockpit is that large amounts of resin must be ground off of the top of the wheel bay in order for it to clear the bottom of the cockpit,and to allow the wings to join up to the fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy1 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Here is a picture of the Grey matter wings trial fitted in place.More latter when some things are filled and sanded....Pappy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pratt Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Neal from the start of this build I knew I had to give Grey Matter Figures a shout and ended up getting the two-blade prop,fabric wings.I already have the cockpit form when it initially came out.If you run out of kit parts let me know,I have a bunch of them.Great work on the old girl...cheers...Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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