marauderdriver Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Kai, That is some mighty fine work going on there! Do you think Aries has a kit in their hands when they make their AM sets, or do they "WING-IT"? Seems to me everyone using their stuff has to grind-off here, shim there to get it to fit. You mentioned cut away on the right side of you fuselage, I thought the same thing, and was wondering how enough air got back to the engine for it to run. Talk about "Over the river and through the Woods". watch'in you jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorKai Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Jack- Thanks! I hear ya and it's definitely a head scratcher when it comes to the Aires stuff. I love the way it looks in the box, but it seems there's always a cloud in the silver lining Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Looks Great Kai! The F-100 stuff From Aires fits better but there is still gaps and filling that has to be done. All of your work looks fantastic, great job and I'm glad to see your new progress! keep up the great work! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlscanplay2 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Kai! That is a great update! You are doing a fantastic job! Lots of details that needed lots of attention but looks like you Aced it !! Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Leduc Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Will definitely going true that built twice before I even start mine..... one day lol. I love your work man. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I can't help myself and repeat it all over again. Precise, clean and detail oriented, great presentation as well, Bravo! Thanks for sharing Kai. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 This is just incredible work....just wow. Very inspiring. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squito2340 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You're turning it into a stunner. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Wow !! This is most excellent work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Really love what you are doing with that bird! Good work so far. Keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghatherly Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Really nice work. I really enjoy watching the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorKai Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Thanks much for the kind words and for stopping by! As before, I've been continuing work on this and have some updates. Once the nose work was complete, I found that there was a gap between the windshield piece and the nose The gap was shimmed with .030 sheet styrene Carved to shape In the same way that the nose bulge was built up, the last bits were added to the windshield piece The instrument panel and dash were glued into place ... and here, the windshield has been glued into place and the bulge sanded to its now complete shape. I'll do a second post with some more... Edited September 15, 2014 by EmperorKai Daniel Leduc, Girlscanplay2, Seversky and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorKai Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Here are some pics from some of the miscellaneous work that was done I was able to get ahold of a set of Contact Resin F-8 wheels which not only add some missing detail, but also address some of the shortcomings of the kit wheels. Many thanks to Kagemusha for his help in making this happen. In addition to addressing the tire shape and dimension issues, the new parts also have the treadlines. Along with the tires, I was also able to get a set of the improved cooling intakes- here, the kit parts versus the resin replacements Started painting some of the peripheral assemblies- here, the Zuni LAU33/35 launchers, which were primed with Gunze Gray 1500, washed and then base coated with a custom USN White mix. Same treatment here with the tripe ejector racks... ...and here with the stabilizers. Masking in and around all the bays took about 2 days and was more tedious than usual All ready to go! The panels lines were washed and the fuselage is now ready for final painting and finishing Thanks for looking! Kai Daniel Leduc, LSP_Paul, Girlscanplay2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Cool stuff and nice progress ! EmperorKai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Glad to see you back working on this BEAUTY Kai Your handling of the bulge around the nose is great, will have to copy when I build mine watch'in you jack EmperorKai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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