Dennis7423 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Yep, I'd say you nailed the stance! But you're absolutely right, it can make or break a model. The first thing I often notice about a kit that's "off" is the stance. I was adamant to correct the stance on my HK B-17G kit... oleos too long and the nose too high, makes the whole thing look off, no matter how good the rest of the build is. Bravo to you, sir, this is an absolutely beautiful build of such a neat little fighter. Looking forward to the finished product! - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib2265 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Saw this in the flesh last night at IPMS, Eric has done a wonderful job bringing it to life - plus convincing a few more members of the need to get a Silhouette Cutter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks guys. I have done a small amount of work to the model, mostly doing some changes to two areas where I had some feedback from mates of mine when I took it to a club meeting a few days ago. The H in Hepcat was always a touch too thick and was something I was happy to leave alone, but it was something that was pointed out to me as above after he saw it online. I fixed it and am yet to redo the sealing coat of varnish, hence the different sheen on the inside of the H. Thanks Dan! The port side chipping was also changed a bit, to concentrate it a bit better in one area rather than how I had it. I have blended that area into the rest of the wing root with the lighter shade if green. Cheers Brent! williamj, Kais, scvrobeson and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 I received a Red Roo sheet of correct CAC logos today and duly replaced the wrong reversed logo on the right side of the rudder. A small but important detail to get right! LSP_Kevin, DerekB, Gazzas and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 A small addition to the kit that I felt added some detail is the prop stencil data. There is none supplied in the kit so I had to turn to aftermarket to source some. Kora make some excellent decals for this purpose. I was mainly interested in the data decals as the manufacturer logo is not something that Was on the sheet that I had. They are a little stark and will need to be toned down a bit with some oils. The next item that needed attention was the gunsight. The kit resin sight is far too big and I felt this needed replacing. Brengun do a small set of RAF gun sights that feature resin and photo etch with a sheet of clear supplied. There are three types covered made of two part size each. The kit sight is placed next to them for size comparison. The Brengun sight is far better detailed and is much more appropriately sized. Whitey, Starfighter, GMK and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Close to the finish line mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 That looks like it might even come back. ericg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 One of my favorite builds this year for sure. The markings are fantastic. All the extra added efforts are seriously paying off for you Eric. Well done mate. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcin_Matejko Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Thanks gents. Happy to report that this is now finished! Thanks to all that followed along. Studio photos soon. Edited March 14, 2019 by ericg Fvdm, Trak-Tor, Piprm and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvdm Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Looking real good. I'm looking forward to the studio pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Awesome! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Excellent as always mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Congratulations! It's looking fabulous! Juraj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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