jenshb Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Wonder why the canopy emergency release window was positioned differently on the F.3...? Will have to do something similar for my Greek F-16, so were there any issues with making the window bond with the black marker as a barrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 With the lack of gun on that side, and the retractable refueling probe, I suspect there will have been some internal structural changes (the access panels further back are very different). The panels around the AOA probes are different too - square on IDS, round on ADV. Note - my conclusion re. position is based upon looking at photos - both IDS AND ADV - and comparing with the kit. I have no dimensional data - but position looks a lot better to my eyes - and bear in mind, once masked, it will be smaller diameter than at present. No issues with permanent marker and thin super-glue/cyanoacrylate - which is why I use that combination. Maybe an update this evening... Iain Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Its been a good while since i did my F3 using Meindert's resin conversion pieces that needed thumping into shape. 3d Printing looks like a gamechanger and as has been highlighted, this conversion will be ideal for the revell kits. Keep up the great work, specially as its a mojo restorer! Derek B and Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Thanks for that Iain. So any permanent marker will do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 I think so - been doing this 20+ years and never had an issue with any brands. Adding a black edge not only makes for a neater joint, it also makes the clear part look thinner. It's a good 'cheat' IMHO... In breaking news I've successfully printed a photo of the canopy release panel to go behind the clear cover - should give the desired effect. All the decals I've seen done for this fail miserably. Iain Derek B, Mark M, scvrobeson and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Oooh - just extracted from the autoclave airing cupboard, having dried overnight - I have a complete forward fuselage ready for sanding and panel engraving. Pretty impressive it is too - and immensely strong thanks to Tim's design of the conversion parts. Photos to follow... Iain Derek B, wunwinglow, jenshb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 OK - some pix. Bear in mind this has involved some major modifications so I'm very pleased with how well everything lines up! Assembly done with Revell Contacta (the one with the needle applicator) for maximum strength, and minimal shrinkage. Aires cockit tub bonded with thin superglue... I've just spent 5 mins with some sanding sticks and everything mostly blended together beautifully! Now, that emergency canopy release - here's a photo of the real thing - printed out and bonded behind the clear cover. Looks OK I think - remember, this is only about 4.5mm diameter... And some initial assembly of undercarriage assembly halves, and under-nose intake. Note that the oleo section on the nose leg has been separated - this will be shortened later to improve the 'sit' of the final model: Back later, perhaps... Blue skies! Iain Derek B, Daniel Leduc, johncrow and 17 others 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Stage 'The Next' - missile fin cut-outs. I had an idea - strange, but true... The layout/spacings for the holes mirror those in the front insert so, I thought, put that on the scanner, scan, then mirror. Print out on paper, trim to size and we'd have a template. Simples! This is the mating surface of the front fuselage insert/3D print: And the scanned/mirrored/printed template. Positioning is straightforward - align centre - then rear edge of second slot from rear lines up with panel line - see arrow. I've scribed through with a sharp blade, so next I'll cut out the slots. Iain Anthony in NZ, BiggTim, Kagemusha and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Whilst I'm here, the intake trunking has been taken out of the airing cupboard for a coat of looking at, and a bit of sanding. Looks crude after three dips (it's household emulsion paint, so it will be) - but sands easily and should give some nice smooth trunking: Sprue handle is a press fit into a previously drilled hole - stops me getting too messy whilst I dip the part. And the important bit - a little sanding to be done later: Making good progress now - may have a full airframe by next weekend! Stay safe! Iain Derek B, johncrow, BiggTim and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Wow, great work here Ian The job you have done on the front fuselage section is clear and the look and shape of the nose is amazing CIAO! Piero Iain and wunwinglow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Thanks Piero - I think Tim's done an excellent job with the shapes! Spent about half an hour last night sanding joints - and this is the result (quick photos taken on mobile): And, well, I couldn't resist (rear hinge area needs a little trim) Iain Daniel Leduc, phantomdriver, Derek B and 21 others 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 This looks superb - really enjoying following along, Iain! wunwinglow and Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Yes that is amazing, absolutely love what you are doing here...and well done Tim! Cheers Anthony wunwinglow, Iain and Derek B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Gotta love the F3 Iain and wunwinglow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Well - the household emulsion paint I used on the intake trunking failed - broke up on sanding. I've used a similar technique before to smooth intakes and it's worked fine, but this was a really cheap white emulsion that I had to hand - and it's obviously not up to the job! Funnily enough, a five minute soak in warm water removed it all really easily - so probably no bad thing that I decided to remove. I'll smooth with sanding and a coat of car primer, and we'll see where it goes. In the mean-time I've created the cut-outs for the fins on the rear missiles and Tim has given me position details for the rear missile fairings, so I can drill out mounting holes, that's tonights' job! Iain johncrow and Stevepd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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