Uncarina Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Peter, Thanks! It sure is a rewarding build so far, and despite the relative lack of aftermarket it seems like Trumpeter has taken pride in offering this kit, from its detail, fit, and accuracy. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Great Work Tom! I love the Plumbing department coming to the rescue! A sure sign of a talented and resourceful modeler. Your front office there looks very capable and well detailed my friend! Great work! I finally got my camera issues fixed and posted some more pics. Man I hate computer issues.! But I LOOOOOVVVEEEEE building models! Paul Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Paul, Thanks!! Your builds look great, and I subscribe to your enthusiasm as well! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlscanplay2 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi Tom, Looking GREAT!! Looking forward to more. Teresa Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Teresa, I will keep on keeping on! Thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Tom, I really like the splash of color in your cockpit with that orange cusion on ejection seats Uncarina and Uilleann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Pit is looking great. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Tom, I really like the splash of color in your cockpit with that orange cusion on ejection seats Mike, thanks! I've seen some varied opinions about when they were this color with the early Intruders, but I received confirmation from someone who strapped into them! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Pit is looking great. Kevin, thanks! Light grey oil paint blend, sharpened toothpick, and an Optivisor! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Busy week, but I've managed to make a little progress. I assembled the nose wheel well, the central keel assembly, the exhausts, and put the fuselage halves together. The fit so far has been amazing, and the assembly of the ventral fuselage has been problem-free so far. We'll see how it goes with the rest of the assembly. In the meantime, the fit of the fuselage halves on the dorsal side has been better than I've seen in a long time, comparable to a Tamiya or WNW assembly. Even so, I added reinforcing strips to the inside to add a little strength. Thanks for looking in! Cheers, Tom Edited May 11, 2014 by Uncarina Derek B, Harold, Bill Cross and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Very nicely done !....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Harvey, Thanks! It strikes me that aircraft of this era had some unconventional shapes, whether its the cokebottle of the Thud fuselage, or the broad taper of the Intruder! In any case, I'm having a lot of fun with this build, and I really enjoy learning more about the aircraft and their aircrew. Cheers, Tom Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Nice work on the Intruder. One tip I've found while dry fitting the wings. The clips on the wing tabs need to be filed off or once they clip, they're there!!! It is a very sold build. My first build flew for about 4 feet, landed inverted and nothing really broke! 150lb Rottweiler is no longer allowed in the shop! Great progress. Paul Uilleann and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Really nice Progress on the A-6 Tom! I'll be putting an A-6 detail photo collection online on Photobucket later today, I'll give you the info on the link when I have it in PM. Your Intruder is looking really nice! Paul Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Nice work on the Intruder. One tip I've found while dry fitting the wings. The clips on the wing tabs need to be filed off or once they clip, they're there!!! It is a very sold build. My first build flew for about 4 feet, landed inverted and nothing really broke! 150lb Rottweiler is no longer allowed in the shop! Great progress. Paul Paul, thanks for the tip! Your episode proves that this was something produced by Grumman Ironworks! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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