Guest Peterpools Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Brother Bear Brilliant progress on the front offcie .. your detailing and creativity, as always is remarkable. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 I've been found out! I know, what I've done looks nothing like the real deal. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) MARU, I'm wasn't offended. It is I that must apologize to you if I gave that impression. Please accept my apologies. It indeed does help. Sincerely, Mark Edited October 8, 2015 by dodgem37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 It seems my little Coolpix has taken the day off, so I used my iPhone instead. The cyclic has a box configuration added to it, with a button and wiring. Added rod to the foot rests. Rebuilt the rudder pedals and linkage. I couldn't let that go. Added some sort of box in front of the seat adjustment knob. At least I think it's the seat adjustment knob. 2-part epoxy arm rests. Another view. Rebuilt pilots' rudder pedals and linkage. Control stick. Started work on the rear bulkhead. I suppose the wiring terminates in the circuit breaker, but imagery isn't very clear. Wiring is coaxial cable sheathing. Another angle. Control stick action. Lost a solder button. Will get back to that. Cushion action. I see the map case is a little blown out. Time for a field repair. Thank you for dropping by. Sincerely, Mark KiwiZac, Girlscanplay2, Ripaman and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Wow, Mark, you've really tamed those wires. I can never manage a result like that. Photos are also pretty sharp for a phone camera. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Thank you, Jim. I'm surprised by the quality of the iPhone pictures as well. The auto-focus capability of my little Coolpix no longer seems to work. Just as well. I've been waiting years for it to conk out so I can get a digital SLR. It's going to have to do for awhile, tho. I'll see if I can get an SLR for Hannukah. Then I can join the Big Leagues! Finished up the rear bulkhead. Wire retainers to the right are too big, but I'm going with them. Circuit breakers are channel. I drew a grid on them, imprinted the intersections with a needle to make it easier to locate the solder balls, .3mm, and super-glued them in place. Attached to the 'sitting area'. Other side. Squeezed into the fuselage. Other side. Somewhat of an overview. Removed the nose of the AH-1W and replaced the kit nose. Other side. I'll be taking a break from this to see what I can see about the painting of the Hungarian and Tropical Messerschmitts and Sinai Mustang. Thank you for looking in. Sincerely, Mark Edited October 27, 2015 by dodgem37 KiwiZac, mywifehatesmodels, Girlscanplay2 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Brother bear Not an update goes by that I am not knocked over by your abilities and creativity. beautiful work on the front office. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Brother bear Not an update goes by that I am not knocked over by your abilities and creativity. beautiful work on the front office. Keep 'em coming Peter +1, that's some really neat scratch work. I'm awestruck, love the way you've done the circuit breaker switches (if that's what they are, I mean the rectangular panels with the grid of toggle switches on them). Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Brothers, you're CHAMPS. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thank you, Maru. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Very nice detailing work on that pit, Mark ! Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 What a great looking conversion - I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thank you, Gentlemen. Appreciate you stopping by and your good words. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 I haven't done anything in a few days, Maru. I've had chores and errands to attend to for a few days so all modeling has had to take a back seat, but I'll post later today what little I accomplished last week. Thank you for asking. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Minor tidbits. Nothing special. Exposed fasteners to fasten wing to fuselage. Punched disc. Under wing tie-downs. Universal whatchamacallit. I thought I would make one original, make two castings, and doll up each one for its' respective side. Tape is location for wing insert. Lost a few fasteners. Dorsal 'fin' is an older style formation light. It is phosphorescent. Rear is modern formation light. Other side. Punched some holes in the corners of the closed opening so I would know from where to remove the resin for the wing insert. Worked a little on the gunners' seat and pilots' instrument panel cowl. Added a two part epoxy seat cushion and armor to the gunners seat. Head armor needs replacing. Pilots' instrument panel cowl. Thank you for stopping by! Sincerely, Mark Out2gtcha, Starfighter, Ripaman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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