dmthamade 3,498 Posted March 27, 2016 I had the right side panel give me some issues on my build. Found the Oil pump p/n x17 was interfering. I removed it and tossed it as i was doing a closed cowl build. After that everything was good, until i dropped it (again!!), fit was off after that.... Don 2 MARU5137 and mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 14,520 Posted March 28, 2016 heck..that does not sound like much fun for you Carl. Anyhoo what I have seen the last 3 pages is EXCELLENT work... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,608 Posted March 29, 2016 Hi Don, it wasn't X17 as I didn't install any if the engine details. I think I must have induced a slight twist somewhere. Maru, it wasn't too bad. Just more unexpected was all. I finally got to the bench and made a bit more progress. I masked off the wheel wells and sprayed a coat of Gunze Sky . It might need another coat but I'll check later and see. Carl 6 sandokan, MikeC, geedubelyer and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,645 Posted March 29, 2016 I had the right side panel give me some issues on my build. Found the Oil pump p/n x17 was interfering. I removed it....... Don Yep, that oil pump is a piece too far for me too Don, I'm going to fit it but I've had to "engineer" a way of doing it and it will be slightly out of position. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaka HI 5,228 Posted March 29, 2016 Carl, clean that work bench! 2 BloorwestSiR and mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer 1,273 Posted March 29, 2016 Interesting notes regarding the villainous X17 I shall endeavour to be on my guard when I reach that stage. Lovely, smooth underside Carl. Good job. Cheers. 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,645 Posted March 29, 2016 Interesting notes regarding the villainous X17 I shall endeavour to be on my guard when I reach that stage. Lovely, smooth underside Carl. Good job. Cheers. The key question Guy is when to try fitting it, I think if you fit it to the pipework and bearers early on, you'll have problems like I did with it fouling the aft end of the engine. Max 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,608 Posted March 29, 2016 Carl, clean that work bench! Since you asked so nicely, I gave it a shot. How's this? 6 MARU5137, Shaka HI, Bill Cross and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,608 Posted March 29, 2016 Interesting notes regarding the villainous X17 I shall endeavour to be on my guard when I reach that stage. Lovely, smooth underside Carl. Good job. Cheers. Thanks Guy! I'm out to a movie tonight so I'll probably have more done tomorrow night. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaka HI 5,228 Posted March 30, 2016 LOL...didn't expect that, but..thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennismcc 4,463 Posted March 30, 2016 Nice to see some paint appear, it's really on the way now. Cheers Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,608 Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks Shaka and Dennis! I remembered this time to first spray a coat of interior green on the canopy. I forgot to do so on my FR IX build. It's not a great shot but I sanded off and then polished the mould parting line off the centre section. So one more step closer. Carl 2 Bill Cross and MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaka HI 5,228 Posted March 31, 2016 Looks good, check that mask on the windscreen/top -- looks like it's peeling off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,645 Posted March 31, 2016 Cripes Carl, that bench is almost tidy! Like your Spit too!! Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,608 Posted March 31, 2016 Looks good, check that mask on the windscreen/top -- looks like it's peeling off. Thanks Shaka! The mask was indeed peeling off. The Montex ones really don't like compound curves much. I've replaced it with the over from the kit along with the one for the sliding section. Carl 2 MARU5137 and monthebiff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
