Volture Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Volture, Nice job getting those pesky Aires wheels wells to fit. On my Scooter I just went with the kit parts as it's a display model and will never be turned over. Only those areas that can be seen while on it's legs are detailed or corrected. As for the well known issue of the leading edge slat step, there are several ways to go about removing it, or just leave it if it doesn't bother you. I opted to add strip plastic in steps, then file, putty, and sand to completely remove it, and maintain the proper angle. It was a major effort, and did take some time to do with several redos as needed.The most popular method is to cut out the under slat wing surface, add sheet on both sides to offset what you cut away, and then decide if you want the leading edges to meet. If so, you need to add some strip plastic the the back of the cut off slat surface. Here's a picture of my reworked slat surfaces. When I run my fingers over those areas, there is absolutely no trace of the step. For me the effort was well worth it, but for others they just left if as is. (Which I did on my 1/48 scale Hasegawa Scooter). Joel Thank you very very much Joel.....you help me a lot showing to me whats waiting me !!!!!!thank you i will check this out Joel_W and Marcel111 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Nice start and looking good! Marcel Volture 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volture Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Hi my friends ok...the microscopic photoeched belts are ready for painting....8 clutches of 2mm each ..adjusted to the "fabric" by bending....thank you god that you keep my eyesight in good condition!!! .So...the small "office" of the Scooter is almost ready to join the fuselage!!what do you think? Starfighter, Doctorgaz, HerculesPA_2 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Just an impressive pit. Joel Volture and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volture Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 ok...The cockpit joined the fuselage....and closed!!The beautifull lines of this aircraft ..are barely visible!!! Doctorgaz and Joel_W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Lovely progress as always mate, and especially good work on the cockpit! Kev Volture 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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