Youngtiger1 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Now this is a cool project. I love the squadron you chose to do and from looking at what you done so far is totally awesome. So, it is a must follow thread for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusbke Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 cheers guys thanx for the kind words! Hi guys here's another update, there are a few things you need to know about the Aires cockpit set in order for it to fit! Nothing major but still worth the hassle, the cockpit tub itself was surprisingly easy to install remove the blocks and presto it just dropped right in, juts a quick heads up to remove the raised ledge on the top part of the wheel bay as this is in the way of the cockpit floor! the rear deck is another story all together! remove the block a tad further on the bottom side and the first set of location pins need sot be shortened on the back end so you can move the rear deck further to the front. pictures explain this much better if you don't do this it will look like this the tube isn't corresponding and the rear deck doesn't line up with the aft bulkhead fixing it makes it all line up nicely next the rear end I told you guys I was shooting a few picture on where to cut here you go while the Ca is curing on the repairs I had to do on the lasts cuts for the exhausts I decided i have a go at the weapon pylons nothing definitely decided but I intend to add the phoenix sparrow and two bol rails then the two bomb racks on the belly looks cool that way might end up arming the sparrow not sure yet! a inert winder and a acmi pod are loaded on for sure! The phoenix pylon got a lot of work done in terms of detail, hollowed out the nose and added the rail detail on the bottom side. Till next time guys Cheers Frederick Jacobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Up to a great start I see. I love all the details in the wheel bay. top notch Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elboogie Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Very nice build on my favorite aircraft. I will start my build in March once I get done with moving into my new house. But I will watch your build with great anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elboogie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I changed my username Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Richard, In fact, you created a brand-new account! If all you wanted to was change your display name, you should be able to do that from your profile editing page. If not, I could've done it for you. Do you want me to merge the two accounts so it doesn't confuse people? I recommend it... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elboogie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yes I would but keep my username to be Tomcat-Lover. I'm sorry I was use to ARC and when I changed my username I had to create a new account. Thank you Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yes I would but keep my username to be Tomcat-Lover. I'm sorry I was use to ARC and when I changed my username I had to create a new account. Thank you Kevin OK mate, I'll take care of it. By the way, ARC uses the same forum software as we do, so should have the same ability to change names as we do. Whether they allow it is another matter altogether. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elboogie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 OK mate, I'll take care of it. By the way, ARC uses the same forum software as we do, so should have the same ability to change names as we do. Whether they allow it is another matter altogether. Kev Thanks Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 OK, accounts merged! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Smith Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hello Fred, I'm happy to find your build! Great work,go go go!!!!! Vampire is on! JL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elboogie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'm sorry for dumping on your thread stusbke. I am very interested in your build. I had some questions about the Aires cockpit and I see the way that you have to make the cuts to adjust it. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Looking Awesome and can't wait to see more. Staying tuned on this one, Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusbke Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) hello back again It's been a while but I managed to have a giggle while figuring out what to tackle next on the tomcat. I plan on putting this along side the tomcat just to add something and it took my mind of the current build I'm doing, I was going cross eyed in cutting masks anyway.I got the Verlinden nitrogen navy cart a while back and it made for some fun modelling! Alas no instructions :angry: on to the pictures!the seta quick Google and looking through the references there still was room for some improvements especially at the back of the front panel! I used copper wire to make the hoses so I can remove the panel for painting! Sure was tricky though! turns out there's also a shut off valve missing, they only provide you with two instead of three! Still need to add that! everything that ain't resin is added afterwards the tie down rings are made out of lead wire loops so I could make them look abused more easily!I then decided to open up the stowage box on top just to add interest and make it more in use!taking pictures of white styrene on a white background isn't all that but I hope you get the idea!anyway still need to add the third valve and the tube they use to fill the tires up with does any of you have a picture of it I would be a happy man! so I can add that along with the wheel chock in the stowage box on top!I placed a tomcat wheel next to it so you can have a idea on the size of this thing one thing is certain it ain't that big!All for now folks hope to have more done soon!CheersFrederick Jacobs Edited March 14, 2013 by stusbke geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 It's great to see so much GSE in our scale these days. There's little doubt this sort of background clutter adds depth to the aircraft settings. That'll look superb next to your kitty Frederick. I'm eager to see the distressed and weathered yellow paint. Please keep us posted. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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