RadBaron Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 This is looking fantastic! mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Not too much time for modelling today, but I managed to get the major elements of the cockpit together - it was a bit like doing a jigsaw puzzle because each piece had to go in the right place and in the right order. I started off by gluing in the IP but fortunately quickly discovered that the floor pan and rudder pedals needed to go in first. The floor pan and sides are simply held in place by the fit of the rest of the components....no glue! The seats are just placed there, they'll go in much later. All the other kit bits are cleaned up, assembled where necessary at this stage and drying. More tomorrow I hope! Landrotten Highlander, denders, LSP_Kevin and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 9:05 AM, Stevepd said: This is just brilliant. I’ve built one before I joined LSP and I loved every minute of it. It builds well and just looks the part. You’ve got me thinking now I might have to put a wanted thread up....... Well you can't have mine, this thread is pure inspiration. I just need to decide a colour scheme. Stevepd, Landrotten Highlander and mozart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Man, this is really making me want to bust out my T8M conversion! MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Man, this is really making me want to bust out my T8M conversion! Just do it Brian! MikeC and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Max and others (if you don’t know). Watch the leading edge outer section that you glue in. You may need a vertical strut to open up the main wing to create a smooth join when you bring the 2 together. Edited October 20, 2020 by Stevepd MikeC and mozart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thanks Steve, a useful reminder! The wing construction isn't straightforward by any means, I'll have to check my Echelon Hunter to see if it's similar. I think it may be since I believe Revell "ahem" used Frank Brown's design rather liberally when doing theirs? Stevepd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Spending an idle moment this morning looking at my intended aircraft, I noticed a scoop half way along the fuselage which I hadn't registered before: This rather splendid photo confirms there is one each side and the aerial aft of the cockpit: Fortunately I kept the "moulds" that I had carved from resin for my EE Lightning so it will be five minutes work to make a couple from lead foil and fit them when all the rough handling is complete. Talking of which; test fitting before fuselage join: and done, just a couple of gaps to fill: and some work to get the best fit possible on the wing join. Landrotten Highlander, Whitey, Stevepd and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Work in Progress!! MikeC, Stevepd, denders and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Love em both! mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Love em both! wot 'e said mozart, Stevepd and Out2gtcha 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Max, with careful and precise work, your two seat conversion is progressing exceptionally well! Alain mozart and Scotsman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Alain Gadbois said: Max, with careful and precise work, your two seat conversion is progressing exceptionally well! Alain Thanks Alain, I’m pleased with its progress. I spent a couple of hours on it yesterday, mostly filling and sanding but I got the tail planes on and the wings nearly finished so today she should be ready for a primer coat. I’m so looking forward to the painting stage! Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 You'll never stop to put a smile on my face Kagemusha, Stevepd and mozart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Lothar said: You'll never stop to put a smile on my face That comment makes everything worthwhile Lothar! Thank you my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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