Guest Peterpools Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Kev Right with wolf and amazed the how well the repairs are looking. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I still don't know whether Aires after market is poorly designed, or designed without compromises according to the 1:1 model, in which case it's certain not to fit in thin-skinned areas like, typically, wheel wells, where plastic thickness will not be scale like. Whichever the reason, they certainly defeat'the pupose of AM stuff, which is to improve on the original kit without resorting to lengthy scratchbuilding. Pity really. Whether it is intestinal fortitude, or balls of steel, your persistence is certainly admirable, Kev ! Hubert Edited March 26, 2017 by MostlyRacers LSP_Kevin and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks again, fellas. I got a bit impatient and started sanding the Apoxie Sculpt early, which didn't seem to faze it. In fact, it was as hard as a rock! I think this stuff is harder than Milliput to be honest. I don't think I'm done, but I need to put down a coat of primer to check my work before I can continue. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 So, primer is down and it looks like I'm pretty close with the upper wing repairs. Still have to deal with those intake inserts, however. I'll try to get some photos later today. Kev Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Hi Kev Nice going on the repairs. Looking forward to the pics Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Holy Crap Kevin,Hope you still have all your marbles after that hicup. You just keep pressing on though and don't give up the fight. Just Don't screw up anymore OK Buddy. Chris LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Drastic situations call for drastic measures. I like what you're doing here Kev. Even though it may be the hard road, you're showcasing a perfect example of an often overlooked facet of modelling, that is, problem solving! Starting with parts that may or may not necessarily go together, using every bit of your skill to coax them into a finished product. Respect! Craig LSP_Kevin and ClumsyDude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Holy Crap Kevin,Hope you still have all your marbles after that hicup. You just keep pressing on though and don't give up the fight. Just Don't screw up anymore OK Buddy. Chris Thanks, Chris. I'll have to apologise in advance, though, as I can absolutely guarantee more screw ups! Kev ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Drastic situations call for drastic measures. I like what you're doing here Kev. Even though it may be the hard road, you're showcasing a perfect example of an often overlooked facet of modelling, that is, problem solving! Starting with parts that may or may not necessarily go together, using every bit of your skill to coax them into a finished product. Respect! Craig Thanks, Craig. This one's definitely blurring the lines between skill and stubbornness! Kev ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 All I can say Kev is that you are a glutton for punishment. It doesn't seem to have been much fun. It's akin to watching somebody stab themselves in the leg with a fork. Repeatedly. I'd have binned the bloody thing by now - congratulations on your sheer bloody mindedness, it must be an Aussie thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I'd have binned the bloody thing by now - congratulations on your sheer bloody mindedness, it must be an Aussie thing! Maybe, but the fact is I'm obliged to complete this build, as per the rules set down by my Anonymous Benefactor (AB). These boil down to the following: Must use what I find in the box, and no more; Must build and finish it online; Must return all unused parts. So, think of it as a commission build that someone's already paid for, and I can't return the money. Kev Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Maybe, but the fact is I'm obliged to complete this build, as per the rules set down by my Anonymous Benefactor (AB). These boil down to the following: Must use what I find in the box, and no more; Must build and finish it online; Must return all unused parts. So, think of it as a commission build that someone's already paid for, and I can't return the money. Kev Whoa - that's a bit harsh. When I send kit's, I don't give a monkeys what people do with them, totally up to them. Certainly don't expect a WIP thread! I've vague memories of sending you a Hase Fi-156 Storch kit a couple of years back - or am I imagining things? Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Wow, Kev! A monster for sure. You are persevering, though, for sure! LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Whoa - that's a bit harsh. Not really. It was a challenge given to me at the outset, and I accepted it. I could easily have turned it down. Can't resist a challenge! I just didn't realise it would be this difficult... I've vague memories of sending you a Hase Fi-156 Storch kit a couple of years back - or am I imagining things? Again. I think it was the Me 163 kit. One day I'll round up some AM for it and take it for a spin. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 A Mt Everest, or, considering the difficulties, a dive at the bottom of the Mariannas chasm ? Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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