Eraucubsfan Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Gents- After my wife decided I needed to get back in to building (or dorking as she likes to call it), we went to Hobby Town. After picking up the Kitty Hawk T-28C, she insisted I buy it. I have been out of the hobby for more than a year. We downsized apartments and I got rid of most of my supplies. Our apartment does have computer nook, which she has allowed me to set up a new "workshop". However, I can't airbrush, so most things will be hand painted. I decided to do this as a restored Warbird T-28, so I'm not striving for 100% authenticity, this works cause the decals are for Warbirds. Just a few pics to get started. Here is the cockpit mostly assembled. I did use the decals for the instrument panels. They look great, but I wish they would have left them with a clear background, allowing us to match the grey a lot closer. The seat belts are the kit parts but I used bandage tape for the fabric. It works pretty well. Sorry for the quality of the pics, they are taken with my phone. You'll notice that the front seat has no belts, I am planning on placing a pilot in there. Gazzas, MikeMaben, Uncarina and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klinejg Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Good luck on this project! I'm At the decaling stage now and it has been a grind, but despite my inadequacies, is looking good. Since my goal is a decent representation of the plane I flew for my initial carrier qualification, I having to make my own decals (tiger mouth/eye) and conjure up the correct numbers/letters. Out2gtcha and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 You'll notice that the front seat has no belts, I am planning on placing a pilot in there. Cool ! we like pilots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Good luck on this project! I'm At the decaling stage now and it has been a grind, but despite my inadequacies, is looking good. Since my goal is a decent representation of the plane I flew for my initial carrier qualification, I having to make my own decals (tiger mouth/eye) and conjure up the correct numbers/letters. Thanks man, I wish they had better decals for it, including the ones your talking about. Cool ! we like pilots I think it adds a sense of real life to the kit, plus keeps me from having to do belts LOL Looking good so far! Welcome. I have several build threads up on these with more than a few tips if you're in the slightest bit interested. The kit builds nice. Any issues, feel free to drop me a line. Ernie Thanks Ernie, I have read through your build threads and I hope mine turns out half as good as yours. I appreciate you posting them and I have taken copious notes MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Well Sir, That looks very IMPRESSIVE indeed Glad to see your build. Post more soon please.. Love to see what you've done. thanks Man, slow build but I'll keep posting as I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Cool! The KHM T-28 actually builds up quite nice with just a couple niggles. Great to see another one! Not sure if you've mentioned it yet, but have you decided on a scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 sharp looking cockpit. Small co2 tank doesn't take that much room to airbrush with and its really quiet, that might be your answer to start airbrushing again. oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 sharp looking cockpit. Small co2 tank doesn't take that much room to airbrush with and its really quiet, that might be your answer to start airbrushing again. oliver Thanks Oliver, your MH-60 is unbelievable, I wish I could paint like that, especially the pilots. Unfortunately it's not just size and volume, the main concern is ventilation and being in close proximity to the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Small update today. Been working on the engine and accessory section, still need to add some hoses to the accessory section I have discovered Tamiya's panel line Accent, stuff works great. MikeMaben, Trak-Tor, LSP_Kevin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 A few updates, progress is slow. As for the scheme, I'm thinking the all yellow one. Then engine looks good once it's painted and assembled. Finished up the accessory section. Added some wiring and hoses to make it look "busier" thanks for looking Go Cubs! LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha, Shawn M and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 That engine set up looks grand! Nice job. As to just a couple of the minor niggles this kit has two of them are in this area, both fairly minor IMHO............. - The prop shaft is substantially too long. A small cut piece of brass/aluminum/plastic tubing takes care of that. - The gear reduction housing on the front of the engine and the governor that hangs down does impede ones ability to mask and paint the inner lip of the cowl. It hangs down right above the inner lip of the cowl, and can really get in the way in the paint stage. I see you have attached it, but I did as well in my build, but found it broke off the engine housing fairly easily. Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Got some work done on my Trojan Fit is okay, some probably my own doing. I did add more weight to the nose, hopefully it's enough Out2gtcha, Jim Barry, Harold and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraucubsfan Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 For those who have built this kit, how did you paint the black exhaust "panels" on the sides? Is there a template for masking etc? Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 For those who have built this kit, how did you paint the black exhaust "panels" on the sides? Is there a template for masking etc? IIRC I thought the KHM kit came with the decal panels. I'll check my kit unless someone else can confirm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Looks good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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