1/32 Tamiya GT Resin Intakes and Avionix Resin Cockpit

[WheelsUp]

I’m looking for feedback on exactly where to cut the kit fuselage to add these two aftermarket sets.

The instructions for both are a little less clear than I’d like, especially the GT Resin Intake set, and I don’t want to mess up the model by cutting it incorrectly.

any help is greatly appreciated:)

[dsahling1]

I think you forgot to mention which plane/kit it is for...

[WheelsUp]

Sorry, this is for the Tamiya 1/32 Scale Aircraft Series No.5 McDonnell F-4C/D Phantom II Item 60305*8800

[Tony T]

I've only used Cutting Edge sets but I believe the principle is the same (albeit that the GT set has the interior vari-ramp integrally moulded with the inlet, rather than relying on the kit parts): 

The intake flanges or inner rims on the big fuselage piece need grinding back so that these are fuselage shell thickness. There is no cutting as such IIRC. The inlet parts may then be dry-fitted and any further trimming or sanding performed as necessary. 

 

HTH 

 

Tony 

[WheelsUp]

Tony,

Thank you for the advice, I think I will simply do a trim/dry fit repeat sequence, moving a little at a time to continually check the fit. 
John

[BloorwestSiR]

Although I used the DN intakes, they're similar to the GT Resin ones as far as what needs to be removed from the fuselage. 

 

 

 

Hope that helps. 

[WheelsUp]

It does help, thank you very much!

Did the final fit give you what you wanted?

Would love to see your work, either in progress or finished product!

Thank you again:)

[BloorwestSiR]

You're welcome! 

 

I did some test fits before commiting to glue and that just about eliminated the need for filler. I found that it best to make sure the intake is flush along the top so as not to get a step when you attach the wing. 

 

Here's the E  that I used the DN intakes on. 

 

 

I did a D using Rhino intakes but the work is pretty much identical as far as the cutting and installation of the intakes. 

 

[BloorwestSiR]

Here's some better pics of what needs to be removed. 

 

 

Depending on the intake, you may need to remove more material from the inner edge. You can see the difference between the two fuselages here. The one in front has more of a step cut into it versus the one in back. 

 

[WheelsUp]

I see what you are saying. This just reinforces that I should remove a little, test fit and repeat until all is good.

You do very nice work, both the E and the D are beautiful. You must have quite a collection. Thank you so much for the follow up, it is appreciated!

John