Brett M Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Filling has begun. At Woodys suggestion, I’m using thinned Perfect Plastic Putty and wiping in on with a tiny spatula. As you can see, it works quite well though I have cleanup to do. The rivets won’t be perfectly smoothed over as the replacement raised rivets and decals will cover them spot on. More to come soon, progress to be made.....and it’s 101F outside, so more time indoors! Greg W, jgrease, LSP_Kevin and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I noticed that on my kit there are some nasty sink marks on the trailing edge where the ailerons attach. Does your kit have the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, Archer Fine Transfers said: I noticed that on my kit there are some nasty sink marks on the trailing edge where the ailerons attach. Does your kit have the same? Yep, on both wings. And the fuselage....and the tail....and probably in other spots I haven’t noticed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) So would assume by your method that Trumpeter got the riveting pattern correct or mostly correct? Edited July 31, 2020 by nichenson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, nichenson said: So would assume by your method that Trumpeter got the riveting pattern correct or mostly correct? Based on Woodys research for the rivet set, yep. He spent the time to make sure they lined up where they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 16 minutes ago, Brett M said: Based on Woodys research for the rivet set, yep. He spent the time to make sure they lined up where they should. That is good to know. It then makes it possible to use solder balls. Might have to look into that and save my rivet decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Archer Fine Transfers said: I noticed that on my kit there are some nasty sink marks on the trailing edge where the ailerons attach. Does your kit have the same? To give you an idea of sink marks..... LSP_Kevin, dutik, Anthony in NZ and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Well, that’s one side filled. I have a bit more cleanup to do and some repair to panel lines. But, we’re making progress! Tolga ULGUR, Landrotten Highlander, Uncarina and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Nice one Brett, keep at it! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Putting away at this still, just not a lot to really show. Since I've attached the horizontal stabilizers, I figure that's something...... I'm currently ready to spray a gloss coat and start the rivet decals, but am waiting on a circle scribing template to arrive via Amazon......hopefully a day or two more only! I've also ordered Master .50 caliber barrels to replace the pilots guns.....I had forgotten I'd only ordered the rear .30's, so I have to wait on attaching the section directly in front of the cockpit (sat in place for now). Anyway, stabilizers on, neither side was the same thickness as the other and there were massive gaps on the underside. Lots of sanding and CA, we have something somewhat acceptable. Otherwise, I believe I have everything filled and am just in standby mode for the main plane. Off to work on the engine! A bit of white putty stuck in the panel line, I'll clear that later! And, tried to escape the heat of Salt Lake and headed up into the mountains. Even at 10,400 ft, it was still mid 80's. No escaping the heat bubble in the southwest! Our Golden Retriever, Chester, telling me it's time to go back to the shade. Edited August 23, 2020 by Brett M Stefano, Nighthawk Calling 1, Tolga ULGUR and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Looks fantastic Brett. I love the interior. Its always a shame to hide a beautiful interior inside the fuselage. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Nice save on the stabs. Haven't gotten that far on mine. Real clean work... Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REJ Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Awesome build Bret...keep at it! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Brett, that's amazing work! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Almost had a really bad incident this morning! Thankfully, not much hit the Dauntless and what did, I let dry and sanded smooth. Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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