Mark M Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 ok moving on next you start the cockpit section, tbh im worried about the fit to the main body, so im going to test fit every thing before i paint the tub so the wheel well has a fair amount of detail , however as mines in flight you wont see this so i decided to have a test fit and im pleasantly surprised, there looks to be a few bits to fill and sand but not much fingers crossed now while im test fitting this far, i thought id include shots that everyone is talking about now im no expert, im using the mk1 eyeball compared to photos and it does look a little flat from some angles but not that much in my opinion. However fixing it would not be as simple as some have suggested, the flattest point there i think it would need correcting, actually leads into the canopy, so you would need a new canopy as well, i cant currently take a photo with the canopy inplace as the are soaking in Klear anyway food for thought.. Starfighter, LSP_Kevin, Marcel111 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Is there any sidewall detail to the cockpit to cover that seam? Ryan Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 26 minutes ago, Ryan said: Is there any sidewall detail to the cockpit to cover that seam? Ryan No there is not. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Eeesh, ok. Interesting problem then, forces the modeler to let it go or try and putty and sand right next to a presumably finished pit. Or i guess you could template and fit a thin piece of card to cover. Not nice. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I just dont get whey they made assembly SO complex. It seems to me there could be innumerable other ways of doing it, and most would seem less complex and less work. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Ryan said: Is there any sidewall detail to the cockpit to cover that seam? Ryan I didn't even register that seem until you said, not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 32 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: I just dont get whey they made assembly SO complex. It seems to me there could be innumerable other ways of doing it, and most would seem less complex and less work. It's a joke there is no tolerance anywhere so 1 slight twist or raised injector pin mark and the whole thing is out of alignment Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 ok not much of an update as ive been stuck at work for days but here goes cockpit fits together reasonably, as mine will be inflight the addittion of a Pilot for the Acaademy (thanks mate) minus his legs was added, the seat and deacls are from the kit now the issue, this kit has the option for wheels up, and i know there is a slight step / gap down the side of the gear door but not this much jgrease, Starfighter, Dany Boy and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Wow! Mad props for taking this kit on, but it really seems like a huge train wreck. It really is shocking that we get a kit like this in 2019 from a major manufacturer. Mark M, blackbetty, jgrease and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Yikes. That's not promising at all. This is all looking more and more like a giant PITA nore than anything. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Yikes. That's not promising at all. This is all looking more and more like a giant PITA nore than anything. Tell me about it I need shares in sqn green stuff Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 so before i go on a mass filling and sanding spree, i thought id install the nose and it didnt fit at all..... (sadly i forgot to take photos) but its not as bad as it seems, the whole thing is obstructed by the rear wall of the cockpit tub, you need to remove 3mm from the top and each of the corners, as per the photo (everything above the blue lines) once that is done it all snaps in place pretty well, the seam in the side wall, would be noticed on a static build and would need either filling and sanding or a insert made, however in flight with a pilot it cant be seen sadly when you turn her over.... a chasm appears on either side, more filler please! blackbetty, Starfighter and LSP_Kevin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I know I've said it before, but YIKES. This is a big ol mess. Shawn M and Mark M 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Im with Brian, this is a hot mess and I will be passing on this kit. You're doing great fighting this beast, keep it up! Out2gtcha, Mark M and jgrease 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Shawn M said: You're doing great fighting this beast, keep it up! I forgot to say, you are indeed doing great work here! Making the proverbial silk purse and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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