Starfighter Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I mean, if you were at least rewarded with an accurate model at the end it would be worth the pain, but accuracy is a huge issue as well... nevertheless, you are doing a great job and I am really looking forward to seeing the finished model! Marcel111 and Mark M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 so ive spent 2 days filling and sanding the tail, and although a small amount of tidying up is still needed, these to my eyes at least look much better Durangokid, Shawn M, johncrow and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 so i got bored with sanding and for a break i decided to add the outer wings in this process you have to build the wing fold mechanism, for wings out you build it flat, for folded at 90deg easy!! worng!!!!, well they build easy however when inserted into the opening they are too long this is how they come and this is how they SHOULD fit you have to take, about 5mm off the length, i did try both sides and its the same anyway moving on so when you add the outer wings (each needs to be checked for flash, seems as there is 0% tollerance), you then put a cover on the fold, but it wont fit!! the fold mechanism is too big and fouls this so out with the dremmel then at least the cover goes flat, even though it leaves a gap i have to say my mojo is struggling with this build Starfighter, F-4Phanwell, blackbetty and 4 others 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I dont think anyone would blame you on that Mark. I think this would have not only ended most guys mojo, it would have ended with the model in the circular file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Is there anything right with this kit? Seems like a pure waste of plastic to me. Mark M and Lothar 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Starfighter said: Is there anything right with this kit? Seems like a pure waste of plastic to me. ive not found anything yet, ill let you know when and IF i do Shawn M, Out2gtcha and Starfighter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 32 minutes ago, Mark M said: ive not found anything yet, ill let you know when and IF i do Think of it this way Mark.............. You may have a very rare model when done; possibly one of only a handful of Revell Bugs built to completion ever! Jolly Roger and Mark M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Think of it this way Mark.............. You may have a very rare model when done; possibly one of only a handful of Revell Bugs built to completion ever! if i ever complete it Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 You've come this far mate................ Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 dont worry ill finish it, but i may need sedatives first Out2gtcha and Shawn M 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvdm Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I really admire your perseverence. Try to keep at it. Once the painting begins the difficulties are behind you. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelingbob Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Please don't bin it like my buddy did. I'd like to see someone actually finish this kit. But this does sound like some sort of S&M experience (if you're into that sort of thing!!!!). Out2gtcha and Mark M 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, modelingbob said: Please don't bin it like my buddy did. I'd like to see someone actually finish this kit. But this does sound like some sort of S&M experience (if you're into that sort of thing!!!!). It does feel like some sort of scale modeling torture exercise. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 You're a better man than me. I'd have built a steam catapult to launch the bloody thing off of my now. Probably launch it straight at a brick wall too. Lothar, Mark M and Out2gtcha 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, ade rowlands said: You're a better man than me. I'd have built a steam catapult to launch the bloody thing off of my now. Probably launch it straight at a brick wall too. If it ever does come to that, I find the good ol foot stomp on hard concrete or tile woks best for me. Something very satisfying about stomping the living @&*#! out of a model that has given you nothing but problems. Did it with one of my HK B-25 canopies Id worked forever on to cut out a window, only to get to the last stages of polishing it and crack it. Was very therapeutic. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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