easixpedro Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Keep it up and you will make it. I have been through this kind of difficulties on both my Tempest and Kate build, you may want to have a look at those build Loic, I looked in on your past builds. You and all the others that do all the crazy builds are why I wanted to try this build! That Kate was downright awesome! Dude, this is really shaping up nicely!! I'm impressed! Jake Thanks Jake. Of course if you'd stop stalling and get a book out, then I wouldn't spend so much time going through my old photos looking for a detail photo that I know in all reality I never took in the first place! Does hot water help perhaps? Cees It might--problem being, I don't have a pan big enough to fit it. I can barely fit the sheet of plastic in the oven! On my third attempt, I used an iron at one of it's lowest settings. Worked for awhile, but like I said, I rushed it. On a better note, I went and picked up the styrene. Also found a great aluminum tube that I turned into the refueling probe last night. I'll post photos tonight hopefully! -Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks My target was for you to have a look at the process I used for the centre section of the wings. There is some pre-shaping and then, lamination: I am sure this would be helpfull. I'll try to fond the exact corresponding post and send you the link easixpedro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Great progress on the cockpit, Peter. I think carving a wing section from balsa might solve your problem. And perhaps you could build the leading edge as a separate part? You could use a styrene rod and file/sand it into shape, so there would be no need to bend the styrene sheet round the leading edge. Cheers Rainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks! Still mulling over how I want to tackle the wings. In the meantime, I tackled the IFR probe. You can see my first effort that looks close but the coupling is completely wrong, hence the second effort I gave it a good coat of primer which is drying as I type. I'll post photos of it once that's done. -Peter A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Looks just great to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Awesome work, just love the scratch building lessons. Keen to see where you get to on the wing. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 OK, here's the finished IFR probe. I used white out dabbed with a sponge to replicate the seam sealant. These probes took a beating and are often dented and rather dodgy looking. My sealant will get knocked down a bit before painting, but looks good IMHO. I also left the ALQ-126 fairing at the base rather rough looking for the same reasons. They're fiberglass and took some punishment as well. -Peter Starfighter and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 WOW it looks great !! Some very serious skills going on here with this project, looking forward to more. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 +1 that probe is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 always a pleasure to follow your update. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 incredible work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks everyone. Small update--have been working on her,but not what you'd think. Took a break from plastic to get into some wood working! Realized that before the wings can go on, I need to ensure I can mount her on the base. I'll let the pics due the talking: I carved a plaque out of basswood. My goal is to replicate squadron plaques that were so prevalent following Vietnam. In most of my builds, I paint the squadron patch on a base. This time, I thought it would look better carved. I chose the classic Prowler patch, as it just screams late 60s-70s! Sitting on the base And with the first coats of paint Am traveling again, hope to update some more when I'm home -Peter A-10LOADER and Starfighter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 I almost forgot this pic--you can see what she'll look like. You can also see that I've been working on the wings blackbetty, A-10LOADER and Starfighter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Great job, Peter - this is going to be a huge bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 So impressed ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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