Guest Smitty44 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Ok gents, some good news and some bad news............ pray tell? Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 The good news: - I lied. There isnt any of that. The bad news: - I have to admit, that the physical nature of HpH kits, even for as much passion as I have for the T-Cat, takes its toll on me. All the cutting, sanding, fitting and scratch building is having an effect on my enjoyment with my beloved. I have had to have so many delays for things that dont fit, fit poorly, or just plain have to be scratch made (even for as little progress as I have made with the kit) that its wearing on me. I will however NOT be defeated by my love. I will persevere. So here we go...................As K1 and others suspected, and as myself hoped would NOT be the case, I have heard from Jiri @ HpH models on the Tigercat lower starboard wing error I found, and it is definitely NOT what I wanted to hear: "Hi Brian, I am aware of this error, but unfortunately it is already on the master model - original. The replacement does not solve the problem. The original mastrer model has been completely hand-made and certainly there are other inaccuracies on the model.I apologize for the error, but the model in its complexity was so complicated that it was not the power to make a new wing. Unfortunately this error must be tolerated. Thanks Best Regards JiÅ™Ã" *SIGH* Ive been working on the nose well, and am about to start detailing it, so I can at least have some inkling of completion so I can find some continues motivation to stay in the fight here. More work to come. Martinnfb and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Ok gents, some good news and some bad news............ The suspense is killing me............ Dan Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 The good news: - I lied. There isnt any of that. The bad news: - I have to admit, that the physical nature of HpH kits, even for as much passion as I have for the T-Cat, takes its toll on me. All the cutting, sanding, fitting and scratch building is having an effect on my enjoyment with my beloved. I have had to have so many delays for things that dont fit, fit poorly, or just plain have to be scratch made (even for as little progress as I have made with the kit) that its wearing on me. I will however NOT be defeated by my love. I will persevere. So here we go...................As K1 and others suspected, and as myself hoped would NOT be the case, I have heard from Jiri @ HpH models on the Tigercat lower starboard wing error I found, and it is definitely NOT what I wanted to hear: "Hi Brian, I am aware of this error, but unfortunately it is already on the master model - original. The replacement does not solve the problem. The original mastrer model has been completely hand-made and certainly there are other inaccuracies on the model. I apologize for the error, but the model in its complexity was so complicated that it was not the power to make a new wing. Unfortunately this error must be tolerated. Thanks Best Regards JiÅ™Ã" *SIGH* Ive been working on the nose well, and am about to start detailing it, so I can at least have some inkling of completion so I can find some continues motivation to stay in the fight here. More work to come. They are gonna have to offer mental health insurance with the B-36... Out2gtcha, MikeMaben, marauderdriver and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Yeah, not going to be fun. I guess I should feel lucky that one underside of the wing is ALL I have to re-do. Bleach. I didnt sign up for re-scribing on this job....................but apparently that is what it is going to take so it appears that is what I will have to do. Martinnfb, Harold and Daniel460 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 at least its only 1 wing half, on the bottom take a break, build a Meng Cute series somethin and come back to the Tcat Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) I'm sure it will be a stunner when you are done Brian! I'm not really sure I like the response from HpH, that's a pretty darn expensive kit, you would think he would offer a fix for the issues. Not real good advertisement. I'm not one for spending the big bucks on a kit but the ME-410 and that TA-154 have been calling my name......but this has put a damper on it. Dan Edited November 22, 2017 by Daniel460 Martinnfb and Lee White 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks guys. It's kinda how I feel too. + $300 kit that has significant parts that don't fit, or have to be scratched, fixed or altogether replaced is not a good sign. I'm going to forge ahead with the fuselage, and stick to my guns...... I'm just going tackle 1 problem at a time. Martinnfb, Harold, Lee White and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 That's a bummer about the wing, Brian, but not unexpected. Soldier on, and take a break when you need to. Kev Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys. It's kinda how I feel too. + $300 kit that has significant parts that don't fit, or have to be scratched, fixed or altogether replaced is not a good sign. I'm going to forge ahead with the fuselage, and stick to my guns...... I'm just going tackle 1 problem at a time. I would have to say bummer for sure, big time! These are unfortunate problems, but your love for the aircraft and your skills will see you through. What is REALLY a bunch of ca ca is that they just basically said, "just deal with it". Makes me not want to give them my money. Edited November 23, 2017 by Smitty44 Harold, Out2gtcha and Dragon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Sheesh... Out2gtcha and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Thanks guys. Yes, much of a huge bummer, but it is what it is. In an actual good note, I found some excellent pics of an unrestored F7F wheel wells which will go a long way in the detailing process! Martinnfb and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I think they have one at Chino planes of Fame Air Museum Martinnfb, Harold and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I think they have one at Chino planes of Fame Air Museum ...and they had two flying at their airshow last year! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Neat! The unrestored pics have been very useful Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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