Rick K Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 This build has been on and off the SOD for well over a year. Back to the bench and I hope to finish this before the apocalypse . MikeMaben, Kagemusha, Gazzas and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 One of my favourite aircraft, pity you only have a little over three weeks to finish it... Rick K and Alburymodeler 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 59 minutes ago, Rick K said: Is that one of those 'rolling' tools I see online occasionally? Kev Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Hobby Boss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 14 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Is that one of those 'rolling' tools I see online occasionally? Kev yes, Mandrel Bending Tool D.B. Andrus and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, Rick K said: yes, Mandrel Bending Tool Thanks, Rick. Worth getting? Kev Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 2 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Thanks, Rick. Worth getting? Kev Absolutely! Well, for me at least. This is a great PE tool as well Brass Assist Roller Set. Thing about these tools is they sit in my drawer for a long, long time and I sometimes question why I spent the money for these. Then that moment comes when the tool is handy and saves the day. LSP_Kevin, MikeC, Kagemusha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 18 hours ago, Kagemusha said: One of my favourite aircraft, pity you only have a little over three weeks to finish it... build speed is not a strength of mine. alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rick K said: build speed is not a strength of mine. Even with the end of the world nigh..? Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I edited the title to Hobby Boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Go Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 2:50 AM, Flipper said: Hobby Boss? Special Hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Just looking at that box art makes me want to build mine. Cheers Dennis MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Interior detail added. Flare rack installed, ejector marks filled with Mr Surfacer and sanded. Lothar, Kagemusha, Gazzas and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) Working on the cockpit tub is a test of will. The fit and parts are fiddly. Parts removed and cleaned. This is the HiTech kit with some really nice resin parts. The throttle is fragile so be careful with trim and clean. Gators Grip for the resin parts then Tamiya extra thin throughout. Primer session Gunze Mr. Surfacer 1500 Black. Paint using MRP NATO Black and RAF Interior Green. Added a dark brown panel line wash to pick out details. Some Belter action. Kit supplied textile Sutton Harness, assumption it's HGW. I love this medium. However plenty of angst until completed. All details have been picked out with Vallejo Model Color. Covers and levels with exceptional results. Also, no bleed when used on lacquer finish. Win, win. While glue cures I tape fuselage together and use as a jig for the cockpit to dry while achieving proper shape. Everything dried in proper position. Now to add some plumbing. Yahu IP is a quasi fail for fit. I only used the Yahu center IP panel as the port and starboard IP panels are too big. Kit offerings with decals worked just fine. A little MIG dusting on the floor runners. Edited July 23, 2019 by Rick K sandokan, scvrobeson, Fvdm and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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