Guest Peterpools Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Rick Holy Cow ... Looking absolutely gorgeous. Keep 'em coming Peter
scvrobeson Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 That looks fantastic Rick. The paint work is vibrant without being overpowering. Really a cool scheme for the Thunderbolt. Matt
Rick K Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 TOUCH UP ON COWL AND RUDDER A little touch needed for the cowling and rudder. Certainly an improvement. I am counting on weathering will blend the offenders I could not fix. The windscreen was replaced as well. Bill Cross, Zero77, Anthony in NZ and 4 others 7
Rick K Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 DECALS Decals applied using Kits-World War Birds # 132028 for Perego's mount and EagleCal #107 for national insignia and stencils. Kits-World decals went down beautifully and the carrier film almost disappeared. EagleCal went down beautifully with no issues as well. Both responded very well to setting solutions. Only issue was with the national insignias as the setting solution gave me fits by leaving little deposits of "crystallized" spots. 50" national insignias for both side of lower wings. I threw on the (almost completed) Hamilton Standard 13' prop for a test fit. Will also finish the Curtiss Electric 13' prop so I can switch out from time to time. I like the look of the stubby prop boss on the HS. "Slick Chick" finally showed up and is all settled in and currently finishing her photo shoot. daveculp, leoasman, Lars Befring and 4 others 7
LSP_Kevin Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Terrific progress Rick - it looks great! Nearly there, eh? Kev
Guest Peterpools Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Rick One Gorgeous Jug .. and her glamor shots look fantastic Keep 'em coming peter
alaninaustria Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Stunning! Great finish! One small critique if I may... The leading edge of the engine cowling has several latches that should be filled in and sanded as the real latches actually transition the panels. Otherwise an outstanding build so far! Cheers Alan
Rick K Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 Terrific progress Rick - it looks great! Nearly there, eh? Kev ha, thanks Kev. those remaining details: M10, bombs, landing gear, drop tank are far from finished. but I do see light at end of tunnel. Rick One Gorgeous Jug .. and her glamor shots look fantastic Keep 'em coming peter thanks Peter Stunning! Great finish! One small critique if I may... The leading edge of the engine cowling has several latches that should be filled in and sanded as the real latches actually transition the panels. Otherwise an outstanding build so far! Cheers Alan thanks Alan. about those latches. shh, do not tell anyone...our secret, ok?
Rick K Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) SHE CAVED AND GAVE IN After begging, pleading, whispering sweet nothings and plenty of setting fluid Slick Chick gave in to my charms and laid down just the way I like it. Kudos to Kits-World for their very workable decals. Due to the panel size on the Hasegawa kit the nose art right edge will be touching the cowling flaps. I considered trimming the top and bottom so I could move forward and pull the nose art away from the cowling flaps. Several test cuts on copies resulted in altering the nose art in an unacceptable way. So, FICE. Enjoy. Overall gloss varnish and the weathering will begin soon. Edited March 2, 2015 by Rick K alain11, daveculp, Lars Befring and 2 others 5
MustangManiac Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 She's one beautiful jug Rick! Keep up the awesome work. Brady Rick K 1
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