Azgaron Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks Boris! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks Maru! Been working with hardpoints and weapons. Pics will come soon. I also had to sort which color to use. Think I got that sorted now. HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I've been working a bit both here and there! Parts to the loadout. The main rotor. I glued the rear rotor. Part of the rotor assembly on top of the cockpit. Which also shows the color I've choosed to use. Fitting the cockpit took some work, and I hope I've done enough, as I glued the cockpit to one fuselage half. Next I'll be joining the fuselage halves. I've also dipped the glass in future/pledge. Not easy as an airplane canopy as the windows are large and flat. HÃ¥kan Edited March 2, 2016 by Azgaron BGB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Shawn, I assume by looking at your build, that you had problems joining the fuselage due to the cockpit? Need to check where the problem is and try to sort it. HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 It wasn't as much due to the cockpit as it was due to moulding issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Ok, could be possible, as the casting is part of the issue. I tried to fit the other half, and it turned out like this, more or less. So in order to try and correct that, I painted white on suspected parts of the cockpit. And here's the culprit. I did some sanding like this. I think it is enough, or at least should lessen the pressure some, meaning enough to get the fuselage together. HÃ¥kan BGB and Shawn M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 could be the culprit right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGB Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hello HÃ¥kan , Nice problem solving there! Cheers Boris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks Boris! Still had to use force to glue the nose. Think I maybe missed some problem area. HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks Maru! Yes, I think the details is very nice considering the age of the kit. I think I can make the deadline. Once the body is glued properly, I can start puttying and sanding, and then paint. Good that most parts should have the same color. HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Gluing the fuselage was no easy task as something still was in the way somewhere, but I decided to proceed anyway. I took a pic when I've glued the front and held it together with mild violence! I let it rest during the night and most of the day, before I continued with the rest of the body. I just had to take a pic with the rotor on Looks pretty nice I think! I've also masked all the glass, in- and outside. Still not entirely done with the body, but will be, and can start puttying soon. I also have a lot of small parts like weapons and gear to paint. I'm happy it's still progressing! HÃ¥kan BGB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGB Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Hello, Nice! Soon done then? . Cheers Boris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks Boris! Yes, hopefully! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Needed to use some force on the lower part of the nose too. Been working with various bits and pieces too. Found a bag for the rear door in my Stuart kit. Some putty and minor mod and it's ready to go. I made a retainer for the gun mount, as it's just pushed into place and I wanted it to stay and keep movability. The rear tire had a sink mark and needed some putty. More small parts that needs some attention before paint and assembly. I have do check that radar/recon thing, as I have no idea what colors should go behind the glass. Looks like some kind of lens inside one of them I also don't know the purpose of the glass in the bottom. HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGB Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Hello HÃ¥kan, The force seems to be with you Cheers Boris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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