Dandiego Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Yup, got the brass gear. With the weight of the model I thought it was a must. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) Progress continues... I have added some plumbing in the tail bumper. And some hydraulic lines to the main gear. Wheel hubs painted. Some main gear well retraction springs. The main gear doors are split and when on the ground the forward door is closed. So all of this detail will not be seen. Also the kit door did not fit very well so I made a replacement that fit exactly. And a little gloss black for the nose cone. Thats all, Dan Edited April 29, 2018 by Dandiego LSP_Kevin, sandokan, Starfighter and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Looking great Dan! Iain Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) And a little more progress. Wheels have been painted and assembled. Nose gear door assembled. Navpac pod, I added an electrical connection at the back of the pylon. Fins still need a little work. Rudder, fits quite nicely but a bit of a gap at the top. I added a thin shim to make it just a wee bit taller. There is still a gap but this is where the fuel dump will go. Main gear painted. Thats it for today, Dan Edited May 7, 2018 by Dandiego LSP_Kevin, johncrow, sandokan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) More work on the gear. Final details on the gear are complete. Painted and weathered. Main gear door super-glued in place. Other side... Nose gear door glued in place. Getting close to paint! Dan Edited May 13, 2018 by Dandiego LSP_Kevin, johncrow, KiwiZac and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Those LG look sweet, Dan! Really like watching your builds. Gaz Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) Hey, I'm baaaaack, Ok I have been working on a small improvement to the rudder/tail interface. The kit gives you a basic butt joint but on the actual aircraft the rudder fits into a slight recess. I am trying to duplicate this. I have super glued a small strip the will provide the correct look and am now trying to get a clean joint.You can see the original installation in post 20. Second putty/sanding attempt. And some pre-shading on the bottom. I am just a rookie when it comes to this. I have applied a light grey. This will then have thin coats of gloss white applied over it to tone everything down. Panel lines have been enhanced with a pencil. Later, Dan Edited May 26, 2018 by Dandiego sandokan, Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Schweet! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 looking good. Your modulation of grey and white for the bottom is looking sharp. I will enhance the panel lines with something else that a pencil.. I think a wash will give you a better definition. Oliver Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Nice. The closest I ever got to a model of one, was the 1:48 Tamiya kit that I once had. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Dan Amazing progress on the Skyray ... details to the gear looks superb. Pre-shading looks just fine and should do the trick. Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Looks great, Dan! Kev Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Very 👠Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Nice !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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