BloorwestSiR Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 How much detail do they provide with the kit as far as the pit goes? I remember an old Wings Magazine had a feature on the Smithsonian(?) bird and there was a LOT going on in the pit. Don Hi Don, There's a fair bit of detail for the cockpit. Each of the instruments has a separate piece to attach to the rear of the IP. The pedals are in PE, the periscope is resin. The only possible let down might be the belts. I'll be replacing mine with ones from HGW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 I've started painting the cockpit using Gunze RLM 66. The moulded on cables have been painted with yellow on the starboard side and I've started on sooner of the dials and switches. I've also broke out my second workstand to put the plane on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Progressing nicely! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Thanks HÃ¥kan, although a bit slower the last coupler of days. I've started work on the seatbelts. I'm using HGW belts as previously mentioned. This will be my second go at using their belts. My first try on my Tamiya Mossie was less than successful due to my not removing the backing sheet. I won't make that mistake this time One trick I picked up is to thread the belts through the PE buckles while they're still on the fret. It's much easier to handle and less likely to lose the buckle. Both shoulder belts assembled and in place on the seat. I'll do the lap belts tomorrow. MikeC, Shaka HI, dutik and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Nice work on the seat belts, Carl! Threading the belts while the buckles are still on the fret is an interesting idea. I'll have to give it a try! Kev MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Very nice work with the belts and good tip too! HÃ¥kan MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Nice one on the seat belts such a simple idea, I must try it on my next one. Cheers Dennis MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Nice work on the seat belts, Carl! Threading the belts while the buckles are still on the fret is an interesting idea. I'll have to give it a try! Kev Very nice work with the belts and good tip too! HÃ¥kan Nice one on the seat belts such a simple idea, I must try it on my next one. Cheers Dennis Thanks everyone! The instructions for the Wako fabric belts have it as part of their instructions so I can't take credit for it. It does make sense since you're then holding a much larger piece rather than the buckle itself. Edited April 23, 2016 by BloorwestSiR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Cockpit is looking nice Carl, very interested to see the front end come together on this one. Thanks HÃ¥kan, although a bit slower the last coupler of days.I've started work on the seatbelts. I'm using HGW belts as previously mentioned.This will be my second go at using their belts. My first try on my Tamiya Mossie was less than successful due to my not removing the backing sheet. I won't make that mistake this time Hhmmm..........I did just the same on my HK Mossie Carl and by the time I realized there was no going back Regards. Andy BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Cockpit is looking nice Carl, very interested to see the front end come together on this one. Hhmmm..........I did just the same on my HK Mossie Carl and by the time I realized there was no going back Regards. Andy Thanks Andy. Did you use the Eduard version of the belts on your Mossie? That's what I had and their instructions didn't mention the backing sheet. Carl, EXCEPTIONAL work . The seat belts etc are mighty IMPRESSIVE. Keep on doing super build. Thanks Maru! Hopefully tonight I'll have some more time at the bench. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 good tip there on the HGW belts - I have a Spitfire Sutton Harness set that I have been dreading trying to put together (has to be 30parts) but that tip should help. Your 234B is coming right along and looking great! BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Freaking genius on the belts! BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) good tip there on the HGW belts - I have a Spitfire Sutton Harness set that I have been dreading trying to put together (has to be 30parts) but that tip should help. Your 234B is coming right along and looking great! Thanks Petrov! I really wish they would work on their instructions a bit. I think that would take some of the challenge out. Freaking genius on the belts!Thanks Shaka! The only problem is, it only works if the buckle is attached to the fret by the sides and not the ends. Edited April 26, 2016 by BloorwestSiR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I finished up the lap belts and attached them to the seat. I then started the detail painting on the cockpit. BradG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I also started to add some wiring to the cockpit as it will be very visible. I'm using 0.25mm wire that I painted RLM 04(?) yellow. I still have to add some thicker wire underneath. BradG, Out2gtcha and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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