Girlscanplay2 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I am excited for you Loic! This is going to be so much fun! Great choice! It's ALWAYS good to have an instruction sheet isn't it? Who would have thought Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 All right, I've been "distracted" by some remaining things to do on the Corsair kit but I am back at this one... starting with the seat LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Loic - I'm building the exact same kit (as you know) and already have several hundred photos, as well as all the available books (except for one or two). I've also identified which areas of the Trumpeter kit need work let me know if you need any reference material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hi mate, Paul has already supply me with some very valuable intel but if you have anything that might help, I will be pleased to have a look at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 All right friends, after lots of talking, delays from here and there, questionning and wo,dering... I finally managed to start working on the Skyraider I started from the yankee seat that I tried to replicate and update to the Trumpy kit. Might not be the most accurate bang seat on earth but this build is ment to be fun so if it look OK, that well enough for me So, DRUM ROLL ........ starting from sheets of styren.. making a bucket and adding a few details to it Also made some rails and structure from styren stripes Then started on the back of the seat and the result (parts not glued together) Hope you guys & gals like it Thanks for following ! Girlscanplay2, red baron and Harold 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Loic, Glad your able to get started on your "Raider" and looking forward to your progress Seat looks great so far watch'in you jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Thanks Jack ! This is rather new for me as I usualy mostly (almost "only" in fact) build WWII aircraft and ejection seats were not that comon (or at least much more simple). I am enjoying this and I hope I can propose an improvment over the trumpeter offering : Ok... my 4 year old daughter could improve this seat I guess So... continuing with cushion made from putty I also have add some more details and some of you may have noticed I am going to re-use Trumpeter head rest so all in all, this kit seat is not a complete waste I'd say Thanks for following ! Edited July 30, 2014 by Loic Harold, Girlscanplay2, LSP_Paul and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 That is simply a marvelous piece of scratch-building, Loic. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Loic, You are truly gifted. That's a gorgeous seat my friend! Keep up the great work! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Loic What a start on the seat .. love the cushions. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Guys, any idea what kind of seatbelt was used on this aircraft? Would a WWII belt be OK? Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlscanplay2 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Woo Hoo Loic! You got started and on top of it all your seat looks fantastic!! I agree you are gifted and I can't wait to see more! Glad you are having fun! Do you want to scratch build me a new dinning room set and send it to me? Hee,Hee :-) Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlscanplay2 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 HGW makes a set specific to the Skyraider Loic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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