Fvdm Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 This looks great! Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 ok next episode in this saga! at first i thought it was me... but after 2hrs!! yes 2hrs trying to install 2 pieces i come to the conclusion my modelling skills arnt that bad pieces R19, 20 are the inner exterior intakes,, this is where they fit naturally look at that gap! you have to warm and twist the plastic to sit in the proper place on the exterior (thank god for EMA plastic weld!!) however this leaves a hell of a gap on the interior, but this is actually correct as the instructions tell you to fill the gap can you see all the other seems ive had to pull slightly apart to get this done so after that monumental battle, the sides come next and guess what? im telling you this kit will send me to a loony bin!! on investigation, this bit fouls the side on BOTH sides and has to have the top section trimmed back and now she fits well near as damn it more soon if i can take the stress alaninaustria, LSP_Kevin, Shawn M and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Yikes! With a competing kit that seems to have more accuracy and way, WAY less fit and buildability issues, and only holding a scant advantage in the PP dept................I cant see this kit taking off sales wise. chrish and Mark M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Yeah, you might want to kill that kit with fire before it lays eggs and breeds. So glad I’m not wanting a Hornet in the stash. Mark M and Lothar 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 wow, I knew this wouldn't be shake n bake...but damn! chrish and Mark M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 guys i do have to put the disclaimer it may be me...... but i dont think im that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I'm not convinced its a turd yet, please continue Mark. Ryan Mark M, Out2gtcha and Starfighter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ryan said: I'm not convinced its a turd yet, please continue Mark. Ryan im not giving up, i spent too much money on this to give up now blackbetty and Ryan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ryan said: I'm not convinced its a turd yet, please continue Mark. I agree the end result may look no different...............I mainly was thinking about buildability and how much of a PITA the manu makes any one kit to put together. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 watching with interest! Out2gtcha and Mark M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Great start, I want to build this kit eventually, so watching with interest! Cheers Alan Edited March 19, 2019 by alaninaustria 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 ok here we are again so whats changed, well not much the fit is stall appalling The ECS? vents are ment to be a drop in piece, however they dont, you have to remove a chunk to get them to sit flush, then still the fit isnt great and will need a small amount of filler to sort it i have no idea how accurate these are by the way next was time to fit the shoulders and the inner wings, if im totally honest, the fit isnt as bad as id expected it, you have to treat it like the old airfix Buccaneer and glue 3 inches, clamp, then move on and repeat the process the green around the gear doors, is mainly to tidy up, ive never found a kit yet where the gear doors fit properly there is a small gap on both sides that needs filling but considering the rest of the kit, that's nothing Victor K2, Shawn M, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 i couldnt resist blackbetty, Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 quickboost makes very nice late ACS vents for the trumpy kit. i used them on my build since the trumpy ones are real bad...wonder of they fit the revell kit 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 they deffinatley need replacing, however im not sure its worth the effort for this kit im dreading the cockpit to main body join Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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