mpk Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I managed to run out of, what is it, 400 likes or something. Too good guys. Shaka HI and mark31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delayar Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 That looks great! Seems like the Aires stuff at least fits the Academy kit. Your wheel bays and the cockpit look very good. I am looking forward to seeing your complete build. Cheers, Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Superb work on the u/c bays Peter, loving this already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Damn Pete....Ya got me shaking my head here... You're too good for me brother. You and Chuck must come from the same gene pool. G Edited February 1, 2017 by Ironwing Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 This is great stuff Peter I have still a lot to learn to get that level of detail you are going a great job Mark Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghatherly Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Ditto what Mark said....Great Stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcollar Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Wow! That's going to be an eye catcher!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Andy Thank You fort he very kind comments. I was quite surprises on how detailed the Aries casting really was and as I kept getting deeper and deeper into the hand painting, it did seem like it was never ending. In the end, I was quite satisfied with the final presentation. Now gluing it in place permanently, is a whole new adventure Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks Carl Greatly appreciate the heads up on the Quickboost M-61 barrel assembly and after checking it out, no question, it will do the trick. The M61 Gun Barrel is ordered and on it's way Priority mail and hopefully I'll have it by Saturday or Monday for installation. Still can't understand why Academy didn't include the part in the kit that i lists for $175 and sold for around $140. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks Chuck .. There were times I used the Optivisor, times I used the Ott Magnifying lamp and times I forgot I had the Optivisor on and used the Magnifying lamp at the same time. Right now, I only have the Aires wheel well semi secured with SB Medium CCA glue and am borrowing a page from you F-15 build in using some sprue and GEL CCA to lock everything into place. I was originally going to epoxy but the photos and your recommendation gave me confidence to go the thick CCA route. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks JA Took a while a few re-do's but I finally figured out how to air brush the intakes gloss white with no errors or runs. Bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Don, Thank you for the comments and the BIG issue with the wheel well. That exact scenario has been on my mind since I decided to used the casting as there are zero locating pins for aligning the large casting and if it's off the mark, it will be too late to regroup the troops and try and repair the damage. I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Toben Much appreciated and it's steady as she goes Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Tony Very much appreciated. What doesn't show was all the redo's as the old hands aren't as steady as they once were Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thank You Ron Just glad that portion of the build is finished - looking back, the casting is really made for builders with rock steady hands and I'm afraid to say, I'm starting to move out of that category these days. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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