Shaka HI Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 No progress, really..just mulling about/researching what to do if anything to the GB.... mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Now I feel enormous amount of guilt falling on my shoulders..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 I need to feel like I'm progressing..so I CA''d the the upper wings and the horizontal stabilizers, followed up with some Tamiya Extra Thin...I'll probably add some detail to the LGB and engine, but won't go completely overboard...this is a big plane! Leaning_Dog, BiggTim, DougN and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Shaka Bravo on the front office - some mighty fine work for sure. Completely agree the belts whether RB or HGW ( I use both) are a PITA but they are absolutely worth the time, eye strain and the accompanying head ace. Look real good Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looks great all together and strung up for paint - keen to see it with some colour on. Will you use masks or decals? Jim Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi Shaka. I missed this thread. I rarely venture into the GB section. I don't know why..... You're doing such great work. Really inspiring. With all the ribbing you're taking, you might as well put some in... I'd say it looks pretty damned good! Agreed. Minor work, though I noticed that I spent nearly 3 hours on it. Cleaned up the Cockpit components and test fitted them -- quite good actually. The PE parts for the cockpit opening actually made the front windshield fit better -- to my surprise. Unfortunately, I' noticed spider cracks in the canopy. I might have to actually try the Vacuuform machine to copy the canopy now...Most of the riveting/scribing is done and I'm quite happy with it. I was going to offer you a vac canopy but see this is long since passed. Sure does look the part Shaka ... can I also say how convincing that cushion on the headrest is?Great stuff mate.Jim Yeah I reckon it looks real. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Now I feel enormous amount of guilt falling on my shoulders..... I wanna give that dog a hug. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hey Martin, if you can help with your Google-fu, I could really use some great close ups of the main gear bay. I found a couple, but not very good. Or if anyone can recommend a publication, I'd appreciate it. Thanks Peter, I appreciate you stopping by...but don't waste any time on mine, please continue with your wonderful builds! Dale, no worries, buddy...not much to see here, to be honest. After a whirlwind 2016 (for me), I'm finding it hard to stay motivated for some odd reason (probably the new job and starting at the bottom)! Jim, I'll be using masks and I still plan to hand paint the cat mouth -- it doesn't seem all that difficult to be honest (and I do have some background in art and my hand is fairly steady -- I hope). But I plan to really weather this build and I find it more convincing with painted markings than with decals. Thanks all, for stopping by! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Dale, no worries, buddy...not much to see here, to be honest. After a whirlwind 2016 (for me), I'm finding it hard to stay motivated for some odd reason (probably the new job and starting at the bottom)! You're probably just tired after such a tough year mate. Nevertheless your modeling is great! Shaka HI and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Shaka I think The trumpeter F3F3 has the mouth decals in the kit maybe someone can verify for you mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Shaka No way ... Never a waste of time following wonderful builds and learning. I thoroughly enjoy your work and wouldn't miss a single update. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just to prove that I'm still working this when I can...I assembled most of the engine and ever "wired" it! (Stretched Evergreen rods, which are much more flexible and super easy to cement with Tamiya Extra thin...I think this will be my go to method for engines I feel that I can paint after full assembly (because it won't be really exposed with the cowling installed). mpk, Leaning_Dog, TorbenD and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Shaka Super work on the P&W for sire and just love the idea of using Evergreen rod - next chance I get, I'm going to give it a try. Looks great Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Thanks Peter! This method welds those "wires" on...I got frustrated with copper wiring that popped off so, I thought I give the Evergreen rods a try -- and I had a billion of those thicker ones that I know I'll never ever use! Test fit into the cowling with the prop attached...I admire some of you guys who detail something "because you know it's there", but that's just not me. I decided to pass on the gear bay...leave it stock, but I might add more detail later. Assembled the wheels/tires and even engraved the threads with my scribing tool. I really need to get this finished! mpk, MikeMaben, Leaning_Dog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Great work, Shaka. Great execution with those styrene 'wires', too. Very skilful! Kev Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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