Dragon Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 I still have not found the decal placement sheet, very frustrating. Never fails, if you don't need something, you always see it, but once you do need it, it vanishes! I guess that's one of Murphy's Laws.... After searching the internet the past several days, I think I have enough pics that I can place most of the decals. Plus I have the Daco publications Hornet book to help with some of the stencils. The rest I'll have a guess on their placement. I have removed the masking from the nose and aft areas: I added a wash to the main wheel wells, but they look like they could do with another application. Up next will be start of applying decals. Mike Shawn M, TorbenD, BradG and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 wow thats sharp lookin' Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) Never fails, if you don't need something, you always see it, but once you do need it, it vanishes! It will be next to my ball joint splitter. Mind you, that will turn up now - I just bought a new one Wonder if this works?: <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="dYoZcaE"><a href="//imgur.com/dYoZcaE"></a></blockquote><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> OK, it doesn't. There's a picture of the placement sheet here: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=72097&p=988517 Richard Edited April 28, 2018 by RLWP Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny320 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I've got the sheet. I can send you a pic or scan of them Dragon and RLWP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thank you Gents! @ Richard - Yep, that's a sure way to find something you've misplaced, go buy a new one! @ Lenny - Thanks for the offer, but I've applied the decals I want to apply. I spent the day yesterday working on the build, mostly applying decals. I've got all the significant ones applied, and the few minor ones I didn't, I'm not going to get concerned over since they wouldn't be noticeable once the build is in the display case. I sprayed a flat coat over the tails and wing tips. Last night I worked on the landing gear and wheel well doors. I need to get them dirtied up and finish them up with a flat coat. It's looking like I may make the GB deadline. Thanks for looking in. Mike AceofClubs, Lud13, BradG and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny320 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Looks great Mike. Sorry for the late reply! Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Thanks Len! And no worries, I appreciate you offering to help. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) The build has legs and a pair of tails! I spent the evening installing the landing gear and wheel well doors. Additionally, I added the vertical stabilizers. All that is left to do is install the flaps, wing tips, ejection seat, canopy and some miscellaneous antennas. The build is nearing completion. Mike Edited May 6, 2018 by Dragon Out2gtcha, reconspit, Lenny320 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 I'm calling this build complete, and I almost made to the finish line without breaking something! Last night as I was installing the belly tank, I broke the canopy extender off at it's base. I tried to glue it back, but due to small surface area where the break was, there wasn't enough of it to get a solid bond. Consequently, I broke it off again this evening attempting to install the canopy, so I re-attached it again but with a collar to provide strength. There isn't any PE seatbelts as I bombed on them. I won't be trying those again, too much of a hassle IMO. I'd rather do resin seats already having seat belts. Overall, I'm happy with the build. I made numerous mistakes, but I learned somethings too. It is an interesting scheme, and it really stands out in the display case! Thank you for looking in during the duration of my build. I'm going to skip the next GB as there isn't anything I could find that piqued my interest. Mike Dandiego, reconspit, Out2gtcha and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 ...absoluteley cool....!!! Mega !!! Great job man..., so inspiring... Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Great result, Mike! Kev Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Super finish Mike - love the scheme and the way this one came together so well. Torben Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Love it! Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Awesome looking job! Gaz Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Great work mate. I will add you to the gallery. Dragon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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