Longbow_06 Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Cockpit walls are done... fortunately, with the angle of the sidewalls, you shouldn’t see much in there. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Here’s the Mg 131 feed chute and ammo box. Post clean up. The plastic is very soft, almost soap-like. Everting will I’ll be added to upgrade these, using 5 thou card.... Hopefully lol. MikeMaben and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 I was able to get some paint on these sub assemblies, but I must admit I’m having issues with depth perception, with my eye sight. I wear reading glasses, but think I need a magnifier lol. Model_Monkey, LSP_Kevin and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 And, sorry for the bad photo. Using my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Looks great to me! There are lots of guys who use the magnifier headsets. Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRATCH BUILDER Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 You guys that have not built in a while should not underestimate your skills, I have seen a couple good projects so far from folks that have been away for a while and they look great and this is no exception! Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 33 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Looks great to me! There are lots of guys who use the magnifier headsets. Could you recommend one, by any chance ? Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, Longbow_06 said: Could you recommend one, by any chance ? I dont use one, but did buy one just in case, as you never know................but I personally like the ones that are a bit more open and not so closed off on the sides, as it seems more comfortable to me. The more open type also feels lighter on your face, and you can wear glasses under them if needed. I like this type that is a more open style, with full LED lighting, with multiple adjustment points, as well as 5 different lenses (1X,1.5X,2X,2.5X,3.5X) https://www.amazon.com/Headband-Magnifier-Handsfree-Extension-Replaceable/dp/B077D5Z29W I would to some research and read reviews to see which set might best fit your needs. HTH Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Same idea as what Brian posted but this is what I use and can recommend... It's a Carson Magnivisor and I got it from Amazon as well. It comes with four magnifying lenses (1.5x, 2x, 2.5x and 3x) and an LED light. In my experience, the light is kinda useless and I don't use mine. It can be removed along with the battery reduce the weight. I use mine ALL of the time. I can't imagine working without it. Out2gtcha and Longbow_06 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Got a couple of better pix of the pit. Critique and comments are very welcome. i was able to pick up Vallejo paints from Hobby Lobby. Airbrush is a single action Badger. SCRATCH BUILDER, TAG, MikeMaben and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRATCH BUILDER Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) Weathering look great, not to much and not to little. Edited April 27, 2019 by SCRATCH BUILDER Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 looks great! Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 very nicel! welcome back Longbow_06 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Okay... I seem to be having a paint issue. Here is is the firewall bulkhead. im using Vallejo paint, which I’m thinning with IPA, and it’s spraying and drying great. Unfortunately, a single touch on any edge removes the paint. Using acrylic paints, should I be adding a coat of varnish to seal the parts ? should I be sanding every part to add tooth, for the paint ? thanks for looking, and any suggestions !! Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow_06 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 In the meantime, I was able to get the wheel wells painter and weathered, and fixed to the lower wing. I did open up the ejection ports slightly, as they are quite small, and trimmed off the exhaust deflectors. On the kit the deflectors are quite large, but probably usable depending on your references. the grey is probably way too dark, but at the time I was concerned about losing paint, and wasn’t paying attention. Thanks for looking... Lee. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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