Nikola Topalov Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Some progress with the office: Uncarina, Landrotten Highlander, Fanes and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Some more office work: MikeMaben, KiwiZac, rafju and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Beautiful work, Nikola! I love the effort that's gone into the cockpit. As for the red rudder or white tips problem: were it me I'd do both! Nikola Topalov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Argudo Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Hello Nikola, wonderful paint and weathering job, however be aware about the seat, that model was used in F2 versions, on F4 the production it became the standard used in the ongoing variants. Edited November 27, 2022 by Antonio Argudo Nikola Topalov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 9 hours ago, Antonio Argudo said: Hello Nikola, wonderful paint and weathering job, however be aware about the seat, that model was used in F2 versions, on F4 the production it became the standard used in the ongoing variants. Hi Antonio. Thank you, I am glad that you like it so far. As for the seat, it was a tricky question for me as well so I searched around for some answers. It looks like the early F4s had the same seat as the F2s. Hasegawa only shows this option in the instructions, although you get both seat types in the kit. Here is a picture of Marseille with clearly a high backrest seat sticking out behind him: Paul in Napier, Antonio Argudo, D.B. Andrus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 You are certainly doing the build justice Nikola! The work you have done on the cockpit is outstanding. Ernest Nikola Topalov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Nice start Nikola. Thanks for sharing this with us. Nikola Topalov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Hi gents, Some slow progress with Fritz. As you can see, the rudder and the vertical stabilizer are bent slightly. Does anyone know what would be the best way to remedy this? Best, Nikola Memphis, LSP_Kevin, Isar 30/07 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Nice work, Nikola! The rudder is meant to be that way. The real planes were like that to offset engine torque. Jay Nikola Topalov, Paul in Napier, TAG and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 45 minutes ago, tucohoward said: Nice work, Nikola! The rudder is meant to be that way. The real planes were like that to offset engine torque. Jay Ah, makes sense. Didn't cross my mind. Similar to how P51 has its rudder offset. Thanks for the info Jay! Appreciated! Best, Nikola tucohoward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Looking good Nikola! Looks like you did a good job getting the upper panel sanded to eliminate the panel lines that should not be there. Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 54 minutes ago, Greif8 said: Looking good Nikola! Looks like you did a good job getting the upper panel sanded to eliminate the panel lines that should not be there. Ernest Hi Ernest, Are you talking about the cowling? Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Hi Nikola , in the last pic, that rod in the middle of the chin scoop is a drain pipe and should have a drain hole at the bottom of it. Paul in Napier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, MikeMaben said: Hi Nikola , in the last pic, that rod in the middle of the chin scoop is a drain pipe and should have a drain hole at the bottom of it. Hi Hi Mike, Thanks for the tip. There is a small circular indent in the kit part so I guess I should drill it out completely. Does the rod go all the way to the hole? Edited January 13, 2023 by Nikola Topalov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Yep Nikola Topalov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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