LSP_Kevin Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 As promised folks, here's the opening salvo to my HK Models test shot build. This kit arrived without a box or instructions, and with test decals that I'm told do not meet production standards in terms of colour fidelity. I have some rudimentary assembly instructions in PDF format, but no painting and marking guide. So, here's a teaser shot of a pile of sprues: For more photos and sprue shots, check out the preview I did from a couple of weeks ago, and also the associated forum discussion. The reason I'm starting this thread now, rather than when I've got some actual progress to show, is that I have no idea what colours to paint the cockpit. And of course, that's where I'd like to start! As best as I can determine it appears to require a combination of black and interior green, but I'd love to hear from anybody with some definitive info. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Satin Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 As I said on FB, both the Classic Airframes 1/48 kit and the Modellers Datafile on the Meatbox indicate black for the F.Mk.IV. I don't see any indication of interior green. Looking forward to the build! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Satin Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 BTW, would you like a scan of the CA instruction? They might help on the build. Let me know! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 BTW, would you like a scan of the CA instruction? They might help on the build. Let me know! Michael Thanks Michael, that would be most useful! Can you email it to me? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Kevin, Will be following your build. I got one of these on the wish list. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Satin Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 On their way! Let me know if the resolution is OK. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 On their way! Let me know if the resolution is OK. Michael Thanks Michael - all good! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Satin Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Excellent! Looking forward to seeing you work your magic! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Thanks Michael. This will be pretty close to OOB, just so we can all see how it goes together. Though I wouldn't mind a set of aftermarket seat belts. Any suggestions? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Satin Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Looks like a pretty standard Sutton harness, though I may be wrong on this one. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghatherly Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Looks like a neat kit. I plan on watching. Merry Christmas, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oletcherfred Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 If you need Sutton Harness hardware and correct instructions, check out: Thanks in advance fo looking ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hi Fred, Is there meant to be a link in your post somewhere? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 OK, I've started snipping plastic off the sprues. My sample shipped with extensive bubble wrap, but in a relatively flimsy plain cardboard box, so the trailing edge of one of the wing roots suffered some crush damage: This shouldn't pose too much of an issue, and I'd imagine the final retail package won't suffer from this possibility. One thing I noticed immediately is that the sprue attachment points are on the mating faces of the parts, rather than their outer visible surfaces: This is a double-edged sword. On the positive side of the ledger, it means that clean up - when done carefully! - should not mar the visible surfaces of the kit. On the negative, injudicious use of the sanding stick will produce a local depression in the plastic that could result in gaps come assembly time. On the whole though, I think I prefer this approach than the other, which risks damage to surface detail. Here's the fuselage taped together after cleaning up the sprue attachment points: The fit is pretty good, though not completely crisp along the mating edges, and there's a notable 'unfinished' look to the plastic either side of the seam line: This will be taken care of during the clean up of the fuselage seams, but it did strike me as a little odd. Here's the wing assembly similarly cleaned up and taped together: And then the two assemblies brought together: Fit is pretty good, though the trailing edge of the wing roots will need careful assembly and clamping to ensure there are no steps: I suspect a little bit of filler will be required, but nothing too dramatic. Next up I'll start work on the cockpit. Kev frogman13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I will follow that one for sure ! Great start Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now