aldur Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi Phill, The engine is coming along nicely. Looks like a wonderful kit. groeten, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks for the comments everyone! Oil wash applied around cylinders, baffles drilled for ignition leads and started wiring the plugs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spads57 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Wow that's one sharp looking aircraft.Looking forward to seeing more updates. Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Looks good Mustang. I have just finished the engine assembly steps on mine, but I didn't drill out the plugs. I like that idea. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 More progress..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzacher Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Most interesting to see these technical details of a futuristic aircraft. And a very good job from the modelling side of view, by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Life caught up with me so I didn't get a lot done over the past few days. Here's the progress so far.... Frame and cannon bay now has a lick of paint. The cannon bay also has a small amount of shading applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 More progress. Cannons assembled, barrels drilled then the lot shot with some primer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Cockpit floor and seat complete.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hi Phill, Great work. groeten, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Starting to now get the cockpit and gun bay finished. The instruments are Mike Grant decals btw. I'll also give the inst panel a light wash to tone it down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Beck Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I am leaking my fingers..... What a kit, what a modeler ! Please, allow me a question: After having studied some photos of the Shinden, I came to the conclusion that all models of this aircraft missed the shape in one respect. I am almost sure that the main wing changes its airfoile (profile) outwards the vertical stabs. The leading edge wing nose seems to make a kink downwards (similar to the Suchoi Su-15), while the wing underside seems to become more "flat". A photo from 3/4 from behind also indicates that the main spar has a kink down (1° or 1,5°). Sure, this is not much, but it is clearly visible. Any I idea if I got wrong ??? Cheers Andreas Beck, Berlin, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 I am leaking my fingers..... What a kit, what a modeler !Please, allow me a question: After having studied some photos of the Shinden, I came to the conclusion that all models of this aircraft missed the shape in one respect. I am almost sure that the main wing changes its airfoile (profile) outwards the vertical stabs. The leading edge wing nose seems to make a kink downwards (similar to the Suchoi Su-15), while the wing underside seems to become more "flat". A photo from 3/4 from behind also indicates that the main spar has a kink down (1° or 1,5°). Sure, this is not much, but it is clearly visible. Any I idea if I got wrong ??? Cheers Andreas Beck, Berlin, Germany Thanks for the compliment. When I get the wing together I'll see if I can take some photo's for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Looking great Phill. Mike's decals are the cats pajamas! Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Thanks Rocky. Okay, here are some pics of the engine temporarily fitted. I had to do some major surgery on the reduction housing so the engine would actually attach to its mounts. So far this is the only drawback I've found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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