Anthony in NZ Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Hi Guys, well this is the first time I have ever posted anything of mine "in the works", but someone was asking about the Beading Tool on Discussion forum. I had a look around my pics on file and found these of my Skyhawk I had photographed several months ago with it in. This TA-4K has been completely rescribed with the slat areas filled to a smooth upper contour, new front/rear fuse attach bolt points, redesigned NACA intakes, new positions for slat rails and rollers installed etc etc... Everythng so far has been rebuilt or modified, I have started installing the CE intakes by grinding off the outsides and slotting them in the kit ones then filling & sanding them smooth, along with a box full of scratchbuilt items. I hope you like progress so far. Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 I have paused on the project at the moment as I am doing the masters with a well knowen patternmaker whose work is first class on a Skyhawk superdetail set and 'K' conversion. It wont be out for a little while yet but I am sure it will be worth the wait, there has been an amazing amount of research, photos and hours of measuring stuff. Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 There is still a lot of work still to be done on the surface details yet, but its one of those pick up and put down projects between others Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 Well I guess there isnt a hell of a lot to look at but I just wanted to imput something of my own after seeing everyone elses great inspirinational work, thanks guys it keeps me inspired! Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Will this be for the Pre or Post Kahu Scooters? I'm planning on doing my Single Seater as a pre-Kahu Kiwi Skyhawk with the luggage rack still on the spine. Will there be a cockpit upgrade for this version?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rato Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Anthony, I wish my first time was that good. Remarkable work! And very clean. The nose opening is impressive. Keep up with the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thanks guys for the comments, As regards the cockpit upgrade this will be compatable with Black Boxes one which will incl the HUD & mods etc for the front and rear cockpits. The pre KAHU ones were pretty much like an E/F already, so if you get the seperate 'K' conversion the idea is to have the new cockpit bits that will go straight onto BB's ones. I think I will have the rest of the detail bits as a seperate set like wheel wells, LOX compt etc as a generic set so anyone doing an E/F or TA-4J could also use it. Cheers Anthony Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngoMango Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Hi Anthony, it seems we have another Antipodean large scale wizard in our midst! Well done mate. I'll be waiting with baited breath to see how this puppy develops. That hatch opening on the nose looks sweet. Much work involved in it? Top stuff mate. Ango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 Thanks, no not really a biggie to open up those hatches. The ones on the other side are open too as well as the LOX compt in the rear fuse. After opening the panels I edged them with very thin plasti card and mek'd them just below the surface opening as per the actual plane rubbed them down th the correct(well to the eye) width and presto! Just take your time, and I find that if I gaze at lots of pics for long enough then you get a mental picture of how it should look, then for me one day at work a week later (when I am not thinking about it) it comes to me how to make it, strange but true! Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saso Knez Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Okay, okay, so If I understand this one correctly: -this is the Hasegawa TA-4? -32nd scale? If so Anthony you are now my best friend, but you speak nonsence (or is it just me)? -What CE intake? -Isn't Black Box set only in planning stage? (or is it just me?...again) Anyways please count me in for any and all sets you are preparing for the A-4. I would be especially interested in the wheelbay sets. Have fun Saso from a locally confused Slovenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saso Knez Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Top Gun...the real thing. Mugs McKeown's (CO) A-4E. Check Kill Migs for the other side. I would really love some up-date sets for the Scooter. (or did I say that already?) Have fun Saso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi Saso Yes this is the Hasegawa 32nd TA-4. Also there is quite a lot more surface detail to add like re-doing the rudder hinges etc... Yes there is a Cutting edge Skyhawk bulged intakes & tailcone set. The intakes have only been bulged from the outside and the inside still has the original intake curves. You only need to grind out the excess exterior and simply slide them into the plastic ones. I did this because I can scribe more evenly and cleanly on plastic than resin. As for the detail set it will be compatable with the Black Box ones as the patternmaker will be one and the same person. We are working to be able to add on the nosewheel bay if so desired to the BB pit. Incl will also be a new tailpipe with accurate detail as well as many more bits. We are not rushing this set as it needs to be done properly. Perhaps when a few items start coming out early next year then they could be released individually. The mainwheels are done by myself already and look stunning (if I do say so myself)and it includes all new hub detail, brake discs, and new tyres with scribed tread detail. Sorry for the long winded post. I hope you eventually like it Saso as your work is VERY inspiring and well executed. Goodness knows how many hours have already been spent photographing and measuring!!!! Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saso Knez Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Hello Anthony, One can't get long winded if you talk about pleasant things. And your post was indeed full of good news. Do not rush things, make them nice. Another set would be a nice set of intakes. Mail us when they are on the market. Have fun and keep upt the great work. Saso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 25, 2004 Author Share Posted October 25, 2004 Thanks Saso, LSP guys will be the first to know when it is ready. Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saso Knez Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hiya Anthony, Can you tempt us with some more images? How about your wheels? Please, please.... Have fun and keep building the masters. I have some Top Gun machines to build.... Saso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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