LSP_Kevin Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Thanks, Carl. I don't expect to receive my order for a couple of weeks, but I don't expect to be back at the bench before then either. I'm going to give it a try on my P-39 instrument panel when the time comes. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Hopefully it works out for you Kev. Made a small bit of progress. I wired the main IP using 0.3mm wire. The wire was then painted RLM 04 yellow. I can't believe how fiddly this was. But I think it's sort of needed with all the glass in the cockpit. Edited May 13, 2016 by BloorwestSiR blackbetty, BradG, AndersN and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Yeah you pretty much have to go with a lot of detail in the pit on the 234. Wouldn't look right without. It'll look great when you're done. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Carl Awesome work on the panel .. looking fantastic Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Carl, just caught up with your build. You're really turning out an excellent model, great fixes where required and attention to detail is way above par. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Yeah you pretty much have to go with a lot of detail in the pit on the 234. Wouldn't look right without. It'll look great when you're done. Don That's very true Don. It's just that this is my first try at doing any sort of cockpit wiring and it's very visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Carl Awesome work on the panel .. looking fantastic Keep 'em coming Peter Thanks Peter! This has certainly been the most challenging cockpit I've built so far. Carl, just caught up with your build. You're really turning out an excellent model, great fixes where required and attention to detail is way above par. Paul Thanks Paul! I'm glad you dropped in on this build. LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Well, the moment of truth: mounting the canopy. I started by gluing it on one side and then the other as it was a bit narrow compared to the fuselage. Then I was able to test fit the IP and found out that the wires were too short. So I redid them making them longer than necessary this time so that I could trim them shorter instead. The replacement wires were then painted and once dry, I started test fitting it until I was able to get it in the right spot. I used CA as there was no way that cement would have dried in a reasonable time. From underneath: Once that sets up, I'll finish off the cockpit. There's a couple small panels to add plus the seat and control column. Then the front office will be done. Carl BradG, AndersN, LSP_Paul and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Daaaayum! Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Lovely work, Carl. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Looks very nice! Also good advise to build my own copy. Regards- dutik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Very nice work with the panels! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Carl Looking mighty good. brilliant work on the front office Keep 'em comning Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Thanks everyone! I haven't worked on it too much over the last couple of days but the cockpit is now finished. I added three last couple of parts which were the control column, leather pouch, breaker panel and the finished pilot's seat. I had to remove and reattach the IP as it was crooked when viewed from dead above. That was a bit nerve wracking but went OK. There are a few pieces to add to the upper canopy which I'll do after I check the fit of the canopy to the fuselage. Carl Edited May 15, 2016 by BloorwestSiR Wurzacher, Piprm, dmthamade and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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