IainM Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: Thank you neighbor (you know I almost came over and put it in your letterbox to do for me! Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Front office getting closer Finishing up modified sidewalls now Derek B, geedubelyer, patricksparks and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Passion Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Brilliant! Anthony in NZ and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Jet Passion said: Brilliant! Thanks! Few more details added to the rear bulkhead to match Brit FG.1 layout in late mod state. And sidewalls have also been changed quite a lot, sorry I dont have a pic of what the Avionics parts looked like before I started removing stuff and adding extras. But this is pretty much what an FG.1 front sidewalls should look like, locking mechanism connecting rods to be added and then hopefully this weekend I can epoxy the front tub in Righty....off to bed Cheers Anthony patricksparks, RadBaron, geedubelyer and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 That is real progress! Well done Anthony. Derek Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Stunning work, Anthony! Derek B and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Brilliant stuff, Anthony! Kev Anthony in NZ and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 x2, very nice pit! Derek B and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Absolutely brilliant, Anthony! Derek B and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 12:30 AM, Derek B said: That is real progress! Well done Anthony. Derek Thanks mate...I feel like the cockpit is getting near the finish line now! On 11/11/2022 at 3:09 AM, MARU5137 said: EXQUISITE Work Anthony. I knew you would do an AMAZING job on the Cockpit. Thanks MARU, means a lot buddy since I hate doing them....although these comments are giving me a confidence boost and making it seem like maybe they arent so bad after all???? On 11/11/2022 at 5:32 AM, RadBaron said: Stunning work, Anthony! Thanks but I think the resin and aftermarket, coupled with crappy photography are making things look better than they actually are LOL On 11/11/2022 at 9:14 AM, LSP_Kevin said: Brilliant stuff, Anthony! Kev Thanks Kev! I REALLY want to finish this before the new kits come from Turkey! 15 hours ago, blackbetty said: x2, very nice pit! Thank you sir!!! means a lot coming from a master like you!! 13 hours ago, Starfighter said: Absolutely brilliant, Anthony! Thanks Ben, I have been using your 'S' cockpit pics for inspiration! Actually you did a lot of mods in that too I notice. Beautiful work Now this post is specially for those guys planning this conversion unless the new 1/32 Phantom range from Turkey include Spey powered ones... in which case I am the only fool going to do this There seem to be all sorts of different coaming styles (Brit ones only) and they depend whether they are FG.1 early or late RAF, FGR.2 and 'J' UK's. We will focus on 'late mod' RAF Operated FG.1's for the purpose of this build as the rest of the cockpit is configured that way. Initially I was going to use the coaming for the F-4C but there were features of the 'J' in it. After much scratching of the head I decided to go back to the Aires 'J' coaming and modify that. The shielding over and around the scope is different and shorter. So here is stage one Cut the coaming back and sand and scrape to the correct shape. Also round the corners or shoulders on the resin side edges This is to show you how far back this must come, oh and ribbing removed Modified side And now both sides done and a check that it looks correct for the next stage Hope this is useful to anyone contemplating this build. I have to say, I spend more time studying and researching than I actually do building On to stage two of the coaming...whatever that is as I am figuring it out as I go! Thanks again for your generous praise, it is clear there is a real LOVE of the Brit Spey powered Toom's here and I am not disappointing obviously. Your help along the was have been invaluable! Cheers Anthony Brett M, IainM, John1 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Loving your work on that cockpit. You’re definitely matching your investment in the cockpit with your efforts on the fuselage. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen_R90S Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 8:52 PM, Anthony in NZ said: Thanks Jeroen! Yup all better now and pointing in the right direction I found that if I just pulled them out a little to expose the 'curls' I could manipulate them better. I used tweezers but my sausage fingers for gentle bends, dont know if that helps?? Thanks! I'll give it a go again -> I work in IT so no shortage of power cords to strip for copper Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amurray Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I may have missed this point earlier in the build but how did you pick out the light gray on the switches against their charcoal gray/black background? Did you paint the switches individually or do the detail sets come pre-painted? Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I just can't get over the patience you've got! I mean it's amazing what you've done so far with all the mods. Cheers Bevan Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Wow! Big time progress and it all looks fantastic. It's good to see you on a roll like this. Derek B and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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