Anthony in NZ Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Well Gents, Today I worked on joining the 2 nose cap ends I cut off together and filled, sanded, filled, sanded......................until I now have a perfectly smooth interior after spraying with Mr Surfacer and buffing, it is now ready to start detailing. You will see I put one of my cast wheels in the pic that I made. I have started putting on the weld seams on my new 400gal tank I made with 0.4mm rod with one side scraped flat, this is tougher than I thought it would be to get symetrical. There is lots of work still to be done with filler caps, access panels, drains etc. I will post a pic when there is more to look at. Thanks for looking Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Anthony, Did you ever get the Tamiya F-16 radar parts you were looking for? If not, drop me an email at: RoofDL@aol.com I've got them for you (just let me know exactly what you need). The Skyhawk is looking awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing this one progress. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Thanks Dave Email sent Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngoMango Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hi Ant, this is some great work you're doing here! The neatness and build quality of your scratch building is amongst the highest I've ever seen. Can't wait to see this RNZAF bird progress. Doesn't feel right saying 'Kiwi bird' cos they can't fly! Cheers and keep up the top work. Ango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Well after a spell away from the desk with family matters to tend to, I have been working on the intakes. These are the Cutting Edge 'Super Fox' intakes with the "M" style bulges that have been carved up. I initially decided to just sand off the bulges but changed my mind as scribing/riveting is easier on plastic than resin. So I used my dremmel and ground off all the exterior down to just the internal trunking. This was then inserted into the modified kit part as per the pic. Now for those building this kit there is a small area that needs addressing now. On plan view the intake pieces dont follow a nice transition from the main fuse. I steadily built it up with super glue until I got a nice profile. The intake was then scribed, primed with white and she is done. All that needs doing now is the engine compressor front fan. Now I had a look at a Tamiya F-16 and the engine front looks perfect (even though it is a different engine) with a little modification would look great . Does anyone have a spare??????? Or a part number? Anyway feel free to ask questions. I am back onto the 400 gal c/l tank again as I found a good shot of all the drains underneath now. Thanks for looking Anthony Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pratt Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Anthony-great work on the scooter.It's coming along great...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks Dave & Ango I have finished my 400 gal centreline fuel tank and will post a pic when I have it primed on the weekend. I am really happy how it turned out but the filler cap was enough to make me go mad! I am contemplating sanding off the vortex generators on the wing as they look a little thick, but am not sure how to go about making new ones. I guess brass or alluminium sheet. But they are tiny and I have to get them in perfect allignment. Any ideas? Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I love the work Anthony! Very exact and crisp! I like it! Can't wait to see her finished up in all her glory... the is something about the scooter I have always liked..... compact, and sleek! Good job! Cheers Alan And I am assuming you will do here up in the flag of the kiwi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 Well a small update today. I have finished scratchbuilding the 400gal centreline fuel tank. I took the pic before priming as you can see all the weld seams, filler cap and drains etc. I know it isnt much to look at but it was a mission to make and get symettrical, and placing it underneath the wing where it will go looks great. It is quite visibly bigger than the 300gal underwing ones. Thanks for looking Cheers Anthony Marcel111 and Greg W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramcdaniel1 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Beautiful work there Anthony! I'm not worthy!!! I had another little nasty cold come along and smack me down but your goodies are on the way shortly! Cheers, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Thanks Robert I appreciate your kind words offer to help with bits. Belynda and I have shifted house and I cant get going for at least 6 weeks while we wait to move into our new house. Hope you are feeling better soon. Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rigor Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 anthony nice work looks awesome rigor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerP Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Anthony, You have done some fantastic work. Really well done. the Skyhawk has always been my favorite jet and I'm looking forward to the rest of the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LSP_Jay L Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 the Skyhawk has always been my favorite jet and I'm looking forward to the rest of the build. even though I am not a fan of skyhawks at all, I think you are doing a fantastic and tidy job here Anthony. Nice work!! Cheers mate, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagledocf15 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 What happened to this build? I would love to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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