mgbgtv8steve Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi Eric - thanks for that - so where do I find them? I know a few of my fellow IPMS Bolton members would also like to acquire your stuff so please let me know - thanks. Steve S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 HI Steve, almost all of the parts that I have made so far is available now except for the gun pod. The parts for the Hunter, Hawk and Mirage are available through PM. Anyway, here is the gun pod master finished. For those interested I will be sending this to the resin shop hopefully tomorrow. the master looks a bit patchy due to being made of a few different materials. Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Terrific work on the gun pod Eric! It looks amazing. Perhaps I should get one of these kits after all, just so I can use it! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgtv8steve Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks for that Eric but, and please excuse my ignorance, but who or what is PM? Really great work on the gun pod by the way! Steve S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks for that Eric but, and please excuse my ignorance, but who or what is PM? It's an abbreviation for Personal Message, which you can send and receive from other members using the forum software's built-in Personal Messenger system. Look for the little icon that looks like an opened envelope, top right of screen, near where your name is. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 I sent the gun pod off to the casters today and it came back beautifully. I love how stuff looks when it is fresh from the mould, especially when it was created with my own hand. I removed the small casting block, and then hollowed out the main body to save on weight: I then drilled a couple of small holes and inserted some plastic rod Drew a centreline on the bottom of the fuse: Fitted Looks cool. And here it is, the collection of stuff now in resin that I have been working on over the last couple of weeks, and all of it is for sale in whatever combo you want! PM me for details please. Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Now that I have finished scratchbuilding all of the stuff (or have I?) for this build, I was able to start playing around with the loadout a bit, in between casting my arse off the whole day filling the demand that has resulted from releasing the parts onto the market. Originally I planned on having 4xCBLS, 1x gun pod and 2x sidewinders, which is a `show' loadout. I have been informed that it has flown in that configuration but it is not an operational loadout. I still may do it like that but I am looking for pics of the RAAF aircraft with something different on the outers. Anyway, I painted the gun pod and was most pleased with how it came out. Still got to do a bit of weathering and apply a wash. I reckon this side view looks tough with the gun pod installed. I finished painting 2 of the CBLS pods white, and primed the BDU-33's ready for the blue paint. A test fit shows that the model is starting to come together. Edited May 11, 2013 by ericg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzdavidh Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 There are a few photos around that show the CBLS on the outer stations and drop tanks on the inners, not sure whether the kit includes tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hi Dave, I am thinking of the same loadout as well. Might whip some tanks up whilst I am at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Etic Incredible work and talent Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzdavidh Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Mr Mottram has a photo of it with four CBLS and a gun pod - I imagine you've seen already seen it- all the evidence you need to load it with 4X CBLS and gun pack. I like the metalic blue on the missile too. http://motty.hobbyvista.com/Articles/Motty's-Hawk-A27-01-31-01.jpg Edited May 12, 2013 by nzdavidh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) A couple of my mates have recently brought up the issue of having to mask the insides of intakes to paint them. I had a think about an easy way to do it and here is my really simple solution.... dunno what all the fuss is about! The inside of the intake has been painted white already: Take some Tamiya tape and make a small roll as below. It is important to leave a little `tag' Feed it into the intake with some tweezers (sorry about the fuzzy pic): unroll the tape inside the intake once you stick the tag where it is needed. Burnish it into the intake with a cotton bud: And here is the result: Edited May 15, 2013 by ericg Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Man, you make that look so easy Eric! A ham-fisted kit-wrecker like me would never pull something like that off. After two hours my fingers would be covered in mashed bits of tape and I'd still be no closer to having the mask in place. Great work! Kev Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Eric , no one like a smart ass - even one a skilled and talanted as you...! All joking aside beautiful work as always .. I wish I had a fraction of your skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Perfect solution to the problem at hand Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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