Gazzas Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Whoa! Fab wiring! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Looking good so far Brett Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 That's looking very nice! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Thanks everyone! As usual, moving at the speed of slow. A week in Disneyland, plus end of year, get everything done at work that we can. I added a hood for one of the instruments on the rear IP, as well as added the hood for the radar scope. Moving on to the front bulk head, I've been adding the Eduard PE, as well as some "wiring" and "piping", not really sure what it is in the images. Helps to make it look a little busier than a barren plastic wall. Rudder pedals were added to the tub, as well as flooring. I have clear plastic sheet to fill the holes in the bulkhead, once everything is painted. Unless someone says there wasn't glass there....but pictures imply that. The Aires bang seat looks like it should look pretty nice once it's put together and painted up. The canopy lift at the back of the seat pushes the seat forward a little further than the kit parts, but I'm hoping I can modify it and move the seat back a few millimeters. Rear IP hood made from extra PE Painted up Bulkhead and extras Rudder pedals Ejection seat fitting Thanks for browsing! Dpgsbody55, blackbetty, Troy Molitor and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 One of my favorite aircraft. Nice work so far! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 As usual, slow to update, but I haven't stopped working on this jet. I made some mistakes and had to order a second set of Quinta decals for the cockpit, so slight delay there. But, as of today it's mostly there. I still need to complete the sidewalls, and have the fuselage already prepped and ready. Needed to wait on installing the decals on the side panels till the cockpit was complete, so I can ensure I have them in the correct place. I also replaced the rear cockpit bulkhead with the Aires part, as it was much more detailed. Also added some cockpit lights, with "wire" I wound with 0.015 lead around a copper wire. Probably never to be seen, but something to learn. Also, picked up an Optivisor......and I don't know how I did this without before. What a life saver. No more tired/twitchy eyes and I can see SO much better. Recommend! I've somehow lost the right rudder pedal in the rear pit and have yet to locate it. Worst case, I have the Aires PE part, which will "work", but won't match the Eduard pedal. Good enough I suppose. I will also be toning down the scuff marks on the rear floor, too much yellow. As usual, comments welcome. Hopefully not a two month break between the next update. Thanks! John1, A-10LOADER, MikeMaben and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Brett the cockpit is look awesome, great job. This is such a big kit, I’m looking forward to seeing it coming together and what you can achieve with it! Good luck Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 One of my favorite airplanes! Loved watching the 105 light the burner and go! Great job so far. Cheers...Ron Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 That's alotta nice detail Brett. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Back from the dead! Or, well, I have more time now that summer is closing and I'm not renovating all of our landscaping! Not a big update, but sharing some progress. I'm still trundling along with the Wild Weasel, and as usual, it's slow for me. Below is the Aires front wheel bay that I've been on working on the past week. Painted, detailed, washed and flat coated. Hopefully somewhat representing a F-105G and how dirty it may have been on deployment to Korat during Vietnam. After this, I should be ready to button it up in the fuselage, along with the cockpit and front half of the engine. The fun part, this probably won't ever be seen once the 105 is done and on it's wheels....but at least I'll have these shots to prove it! Thanks to Bulldog 09 over on ARC (not sure if you're here too) for the detail shots I found they had taken and posted Feel free to critique.....macro shots are great for showing every flaw! Edited September 13, 2023 by Brett M patricksparks, Victor K2, Dragon and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Welcome back! Nice work on the gear bay. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaro Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Nice to see your F-105 alive! I'm pretty sure it'll be a real masterpiece! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 love that nose gear bay !!!! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kong Un Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Brett M said: Back from the dead! Or, well, I have more time now that summer is closing and I'm not renovating all of our landscaping! Not a big update, but sharing some progress. I'm still trundling along with the Wild Weasel, and as usual, it's slow for me. Below is the Aires front wheel bay that I've been on working on the past week. Painted, detailed, washed and flat coated. Hopefully somewhat representing a F-105G and how dirty it may have been on deployment to Korat during Vietnam. After this, I should be ready to button it up in the fuselage, along with the cockpit and front half of the engine. The fun part, this probably won't ever be seen once the 105 is done and on it's wheels....but at least I'll have these shots to prove it! Thanks to Bulldog 09 over on ARC (not sure if you're here too) for the detail shots I found they had taken and posted Feel free to critique.....macro shots are great for showing every flaw! Dang, I shouldn’t look at these threads, makes me want to fold up the tent again. Outstanding Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 12 hours ago, Jim Kong Un said: Dang, I shouldn’t look at these threads, makes me want to fold up the tent again. Outstanding Fold up the tent? Your F-14 looks brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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