nzdavidh Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 That shot next to Showtime 100 just shows how big the F-117 really is. Amazed to open the 1/48 box and realise how big it is. Is the kit ejection seat underscale - it looks a bit that way,the top of the seat should be up above that last lightning hole? An impressive model... the weapons look good finished. Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi Dave, I used the Quickboost seat, and next to the kit seat it is certainly smaller. I think I have a pic of the 2 side by side in an earlier post. I raised the seat by about 3mm to what you see it now. Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzdavidh Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi Dave, I used the Quickboost seat, and next to the kit seat it is certainly smaller. I think I have a pic of the 2 side by side in an earlier post. I raised the seat by about 3mm to what you see it now. Good plan, it's beautifully paint but looks noticably underscale when down that low. Looking forward to seeing it at QMHE... it will take up a whole lot of real estate on the comp table. Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Unfortunately, Trumpeter haven't depicted the throttles!! As a pilot myself, there are a few things that are a MUST HAVE in my model cockpits. Some of the nicest aircraft that I have flown over long distances didn't need a throttle Eric, but you had to pick the day though. Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Dave, Looking at a few more pics you are right, I might rip it out and take it up a bit higher. The only problem will be the sides of the seat may be too high compared to the side consoles if you know what I mean. I may even just leave it where it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Another cracker there mate - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzdavidh Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Dave, Looking at a few more pics you are right, I might rip it out and take it up a bit higher. The only problem will be the sides of the seat may be too high compared to the side consoles if you know what I mean. I may even just leave it where it is! At his point, you're just asking for trouble ripping it out. If it were me, I'd leave well enough alone. Do what everyone else who enters QMHE knowing something should look a little different does, omit the relevant reference photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Dave, I usually ask for trouble on all of my builds and end up coming away a better modeller for it!. Look forward to catching up with you at the event. Will be there most of the weekend. Glad I finally made it to Dave's model pages on facebook by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Hi ericg. The canopyglass on the F-117 has a slight golden-colour. Did you paint yours? Edited October 21, 2012 by RNoAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi mate, No Ieft it alone. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi mate, No Ieft it alone. Eric Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 if i wish to paint it with a transparent gold colour, does anyone have any ideas about how to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heico Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Really nice work! I saw this kit standing at the Euro Scale Modelling in Nieuwegein Holland last saturday... Big box!! But it was a bit too expensive for my wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Top notch work my friend.... Shep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpastern Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Future the inside of the window before you close it up, and especially if you will be using super glue. My experience is that future protects the plastic from fogging. Sincerely, Mark Firstly, great build Eric. You've inspired me to buy this kit and build it some day. Mark - can you provide a link to this product? A google of future + modelling doesn't really help me much ;-) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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