Out2gtcha Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, kch130 said: And this detail, very common on 6th Spads, I don’t think I’ve ever seen done on a scale model … https://www.facebook.com/groups/douglasa1skyraider/permalink/2023891847674974/ Looks like a closed FB group....... although I use FB I think that link is going to be impossible for most to see unless they are a member of that specific FB group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kch130 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I’m sorry about the link. It detailed the black anti-skid applied around the gun and ammo doors on 6th SOS A-1s. I’m away from my files, but here is a shot, you can likely zoom in to get the idea. daveculp, Nighthawk Calling 1, KiwiZac and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 So this is the state of the engine after last weekend catastrophe with the paint and its removal this is where I am at with it rebuild, The four cylinders have been repaired and glued back on to the center casing, next up the rocker cover and then fix the oil tubes. It doesn't look so bad, now the cylinder are back on, the main thing will be to get the oil tube ring on correctly as it aligns the engine. I just want to say thanks for all the input so far it has been interesting to read and help with final makings. scvrobeson, MikeMaben, Landrotten Highlander and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 Update the engine is coming back together and has had a coat of silver and then a light coat of black to give it a bit of depth and highlight the detail. This image shows the start of the cockpit, the raised detail has been removed and some of the recessed detail filled in preparation for the Quinta Studio set, the top side panels are now black. internal structure and tail wheel bay in place in the fuselage and the main undercarriage bays in the wing. And finally some of the ordnance made up along with the firewall and engine bearer. Thanks for looking enjoy the rest of the weekend. John1, LSP_Kevin, daveculp and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekon Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Looking good! I just started working on one of these myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 51 minutes ago, Dekon said: Looking good! I just started working on one of these myself. Thanks Dekon, It's not a bad kit with no surprises so far. Have fun building yours. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Afternoon All Slow progress this last couple of weeks, cockpit coming along, first time using the Quinta Studio set and I must say very impressed easy to use and for me who struggles with painting cockpits these are a game changer. Sorry photos are not the best, shaky hands. It still needs gluing together and final details that will go on just before the fuselage haves go together so I don't knock them off because I will. That's it for now thanks for looking. Victor K2, John1, johncrow and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Nighthawk Calling 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekon Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Hi Stuart, quick question. I see you are using the Barracuda Cast prop, is there an issue with the kit supplied one? Just want to know if I can get away with the kit one or if the Barracuda Cast is a lot better. Looking great, keep up the good work. Thanks, Richard PS Used to Quinta Studio IP decals yesterday, wow, like you said they are a game changer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 24 minutes ago, Dekon said: Hi Stuart, quick question. I see you are using the Barracuda Cast prop, is there an issue with the kit supplied one? Just want to know if I can get away with the kit one or if the Barracuda Cast is a lot better. Looking great, keep up the good work. Thanks, Richard PS Used to Quinta Studio IP decals yesterday, wow, like you said they are a game changer! Hi Dekon I am currently at work, when I get home I will compare the to props and get back to you. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Nighthawk Calling 1 said: Hi Dekon I am currently at work, when I get home I will compare the to props and get back to you. Stuart Hi Dekon, This photo shows from top to bottom the following Trumpeter prop from their Bearcat kit, middle is the Skyraider prop and at the bottom is the Barracuda resin prop. The differences are difficult to see but the kit prop blades are slimmer and longer than the Barracuda ones, when made up the Barracuda prop is almost spot on for overall dimension. The other thing about the Barracuda prop is the level of detail is just much better. The reason for putting the Bearcat prop in is according to the Aeroproducts web site the Bearcat and Skyraider props were the same in size and only difference being the number of teeth on the spline the Bearcat had 50 and the Skyraider had 60, so both the props in the kits should be the same and there not. so simply on size and detail the Barracuda prop is the better option. When I get to the point that the prop needs building I will build both so a side by side comparison can be made. At the end of the day it's your model and you pay the money. I'm no rivet counter and if it looks right to me that's fine, there may be people here who may know more that me. Stuart Rockie Yarwood and KiwiZac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekon Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Thanks Stuart, you can see the difference, the Barracuda one is definitely wider. Well, look like I need to order up one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Dekon said: Thanks Stuart, you can see the difference, the Barracuda one is definitely wider. Well, look like I need to order up one of those. The other thing about the Barracuda prop is the fit, the one in the picture is from my Bearcat and it is not glued together just nice and tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 One of the idiosyncrasies of the Skyraider propeller is the ‘kink’ on the trailing edge of each blade. This feature is rarely mentioned because it happens ON THE BACK of each blade. I first noticed it on this Skyraider displayed in a museum in HCM City (Vietnam) because the blades were mounted …backwards! I don’t know whether Barracuda replicated the feature but Z-M had it. HTH Cheers, Quang MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, quang said: One of the idiosyncrasies of the Skyraider propeller is the ‘kink’ on the trailing edge of each blade. This feature is rarely mentioned because it happens ON THE BACK of each blade. I first noticed it on this Skyraider displayed in a museum in HCM City (Vietnam) because the blades were mounted …backwards! I don’t know whether Barracuda replicated the feature but Z-M had it. HTH Cheers, Quang No that detail is missing from all three props, also from my experience that detail is on the back of the blade, looking at the picture that prop is on backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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