bcauchi Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Great looking bird man. I am not into jets but this looks really nice. I like the method you use to fill in the gaps. Ihave never tried this out but it looks easy enough and the results speak for themselves. Great stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 thanx for the comments. the method is something i learned on arc in the tips section, not my idea i did the outer wings next i want them folded, because on the carrier the wings are folded most of the time and it looks kinda mean also saves space on the shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 the sidewinder rails came next you have to be carefull, the instructions mix up the upper and lower parts (dont ask how i found out ) the eduard instructions for the photoetch give the correct numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 these instruction are for fitting the little fins that have to be cut off first and replaced with the etched parts, four of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 a coat of primer and - voilá, ready for preshading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rigor Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Blackbetty,Iam not a jetguy but that is one nice looking bird you got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 thanx rigor just a small update: i started fiddling with the little cockpit parts from the resin kit and monted them to the kit parts, then primered them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 then fitted the rudders to the fins - these only fit after some "persuasion" with sandpaper then, while checking the fit of the fins to the fuselage, i managed to drop em :angry: :angry: :angry: (both fin and fuselage) deeeep breath..... it seems that i always drop things during assembly at least once well, its repairable and i did just that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusbke Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 thanx rigorjust a small update: i started fiddling with the little cockpit parts from the resin kit and monted them to the kit parts, then primered them I noticed you added some the timer watches to the Ip coaming however these two units are for a blue angel f-18 just letting you know mate the rest of the build is looking verry great mate Greetz STB Frederick Jacobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 uh, oh... now i get what BA in the blackbox instructions means, thanx stusbke for pointing that out just removed them and now have a nice little hole in the coaming nothing beats reworking a part that you ruined first :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 after temporarily closing the geardoors i primed the undersides it is really hard to mask the front gear, but its impossible to mount it after the fuselagehalves are closed a touchup of the painted assemblies is in order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 i then glued the rezin nozzles to the rear of the engine torsos and shot them with MM metalizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 after a little polishing they look quite good a little tamiya smoke and they will be ready for use as always - comments welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Great job so far! Especially the nozzles look great! But I'm almost sure that I've mounted my Hornet's front gear after assembling the fuselage, so it must be possible. But honestly, I don't know how I did it... Anyway, I can't wait to see more progress of your Bug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 HI Looking good on the exhaust nozzles. Great Job Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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