petrov27 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hard to say how much aftermarket there will be for this one; hoping for the usual suspects to produce stuff but fairly quiet so far. That is vs. the HK B-17 where I am pretty sure there has been aftermarket available before the kit was generally released lol. Slowly having progress on my build - taking me forever to finish the pit. Hope to get more pics up in a day or two. Yep, definately need GRU5s if doing the A version; not sure when or if they were retrofitted; I believe most remaining A versions were updated to E in the early 70s - maybe thats when they all got the GRU7s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csavaglio Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Looking good so far. Its nice to see a brand new kit being dug into. I have pics of the A-6. I'm pretty sure I have cockpit photos but I can't remember how much was in there and what version it is. I can take a look after work and see. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csavaglio Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have a handful of pics of the exterior and wheel wells, but the pics of the cockpit were through the pretty dusty and weathered canopy since it sits outside. I believe it's an E. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 How does the kit build? Is it as good as it looks? Hope to see another update on the kit! Does anyone know when the E would be available? Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermes_Trismegistus Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I've started cleaning up the cockpit parts, and I noticed there's no throttle. I can't tell if the little bump molded into the throttle tracks is supposed to be the throttle (if so, it's way too small) or if they meant to have a separate piece and just didn't bother. I'm hoping Aires steps in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 yep - no throttle other than the little bump there. Though I think the plastic provided is not bad there is huge scope with this kit for the resin aftermarket should they wish to tackle it. Man I gotta get some pics up of my progress - maybe 2nite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I've started cleaning up the cockpit parts, and I noticed there's no throttle. I can't tell if the little bump molded into the throttle tracks is supposed to be the throttle (if so, it's way too small) or if they meant to have a separate piece and just didn't bother. I'm hoping Aires steps in. I have a feeling the cockpit we get from Aires will be the E! A few Photo Etch parts fro the intrument panel is really all thats needed. Trumpeter got it about 70% right, the rest of the cockpit I can't make heads or tails over what they were thinks or guessing. The Tub itself is wrong so! Hope the aftermarket gods get it right! Painted my cockpit lastnight and just had to bite my toung and paint it!! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Well, if one wants to do an A-6A, none of this sounds encouraging. I didn't buy an "E." I bought an "A." Hopefully the AM people will figure that out! Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermes_Trismegistus Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Let the aftermarket flood begin! Intake covers from AMS. http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/ams32087.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Let the aftermarket flood begin! Intake covers from AMS. http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/ams32087.htm Personaly I think the intake trunks are the least of this kits problems! Not a very long seam and with the time it would take you to clean up a resin intake or cover you could just have it seamless! At least Trumpeter added a nice PE set of blades. The exhaust pipes will be more of a challenge, they bend and twist! and you'll see the seam big time! If your going to cover the intakes to get away from the seam than you might look into making some can covers as well!! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Still waiting to get mine. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio taira Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 wooww.. Big project ... I´ll be here ... looking to this... good work man... rgrds... FT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecaptain Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 TWO builds going on and NO pictures......you guys are killing us!....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperfixer Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 TWO builds going on and NO pictures......you guys are killing us!....lol What he said!! Waiting....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 ha - apologies - I am being bad about pics - maybe tonight or tomorrow. pit is done except I am so stuck on painting the ejection seat handles in the proper yellow with black stripes - this has always been a pain spot for me - just cannot get results that I am satisfied with (my black stripes look like crap...) On my third attempt this evening - going to try something different to get neat stripes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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