OldTroll Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Brian and Derek, Some notes and warnings... Windows 12G (step 14), 3G (step 15), 4G (step 16) and 5G (step 18) are all bad fits. I had to scrape and sand them down to size. The brake lines (3F, 2F - step 6) attach to the fuselage in steps 16 & 18 at two small dimples slightly under the fuselage NOT into the holes on either side of the fuselage just aft of the gear legs. Those holes are for wing struts 1D (step 24.) Rudder control horn identified as 9D (step 19) is incorrect; it is actually 28F. (Part 9D is part of the engine bearer in step 9.) Elevator horn 26F in step 19 is misidentified. It is actually 27F. 26F is a door handle. Map pouches 2D mount to the starboard fuselage half 2A in step 15 and to the door 17C (incorrectly identified as 2C) in step 17. While there is a mounting location for a third case on the port fuselage half 1A (opposite the one on 2A) there is no third case provided. The engine defeated me so I buttoned the cowling up and will jury rig attachment points for the prop and exhausts. I will give the engine another go on my second kit. Biggest complaint so far is the lack of POSITIVE part locations/connections. This is especially true of the engine and firewall/engine bearer assemblies. Many locating holes (when present) are too small or too big for the attaching part's pin(s) (when present.) Very frustrating (at least for this half-blind, gorilla-fisted, grumpy old man.) Happy trails... Edited January 14, 2017 by OldTroll Viking73, rafju, johncrow and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Ron Thanks for the heads up - it's a shame on such an anticipated kit, there are some many issues that need to be dealt with. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Brian Looking real good and you have surely captured the feel of the Bird Dog. Hopefully Ron's warning s will allow your build to avoid the pitfalls. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Great heads up Ron. Thank you.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Wow thanks alot Ron I am very sure it will be most helpful. I agree with Peter i did not anticpate such issues my self.... the last roden kit i built was the pc-6 it was ok only for the funny plastic... but this release looks problematic ....i too like Ron hope my ham fisted ways will work on this. Anyways i have finished the cockpit. Next will be the seats. Instruments are the lovely Airscale ones. Brings the panel to life. Wires etc copper type n plastic rod Thanks guys and Ron.....thanks for the headsup. I hope i can get as far as you. The window problem scare me as i always have issue with tht area Rgds Jan_G, MikeC, 109 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Brian, that is awesome mate. Great to see aircraft like this being produced. Love watching your workmanship, especially your painting on this one Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Great show. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking73 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Looking great Brian! Thanks for the updates, keep them coming. Really nice job on the radio equipment and wiring. Those Airscale Instruments do bring the IP to life don't they?! Thanks too for the notes Ron. I'm about to start my own WIP in a few minutes although I don't have much to show yet. -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 the interior is looking great - really fine work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr b Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks alot guys next will tackle the seats and the cabin clear parts.....I think.................... Anthony - Cheers mate............each time I see your Skyhawk it reminds me how I should be building a NZ bird.......any ideas as to the high viz roundels and 3 tone camo for a skyhawk trainer in 1/32.....a mate gave me his to build for an upcoming local g/b Best Regards and Happy Modelling.........all Brian Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Brian Super work on the interior; looking so good Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr b Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks alot guys much appericated I got some work done and the cabin is more or less done The belts are done. Please note they are not based on the real thing. I have just put them in to make it look busy. The front belts can only be completed once the wing is in place. Started testing the clear parts Looks ok....now will be the dreaded task to paint the frames yellow. I might just skip it not too sure. Ok now i need advise guys please help me. A mate has agreed to help me draw the decals for this lovely scheme. There are two i have put here. This looks grey This looks blue. Any ideas of color matchs, i would not mind either or is it one in the same. Advise really appericated. Thanks guys. If the pics are not suitable. I will take them down n hyper link them to the flicker site i got them from Thanks again Rgds Mr b MikeC, Whitey, Jan_G and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking73 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Looking great Brian! Glad to see the update. I need to do one on my build today as well. I'm not as far along as you, I seem to keep getting bogged down in the cockpit details Plus I'm still waiting on my seat belts, which should be here this week sometime. Your belts came out great btw! How are the window fitting? Too big as Ron pointed out? I'm not looking forward to that... As for that Thai AF O-1, I'll bet it is painted in standard USAF ADC Gray, same as USAF O-1s. Must be the lighting or film processing in that second photo making it look too blue. -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi Brian Nice progress on the interior and glad she is ready to be buttoned up Pretty nice scheme Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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