Cheesey153 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I started this build asking for advice in the Jet forum - http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=111473 - and as it now looks like this build is going ahead I thought I'd continue here. I've had a go at making a little detail for the cockpit - it's rather crude but I'm fairly pleased with the effort and it will hopefully look better than the stock kit's bit. I need to add one more lever to the quadrant - flap lever?? And I may have another go at making some better knobs and buttons. Not sure where to go from here! I don't want to over-stretch myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Throttle quadrants are really tough in this scale, but you've pulled it off. Let us know how you make your buttons. They're not hard to make, but lining them up properly can be challenging. I haven't figure that out yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Citrico Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 nice scracht building. What markings are you going to use?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Are you sure you want to build a a relative of the T-37 with some of the talk around here?! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 nice scracht building. What markings are you going to use?? Thanks. I think I'll use the kit's USAF decals. I like the look of some of the Central/South American planes but I'm not willing to pay for an aftermarket sheet of several options, of which I'll only ever use 1! Are you sure you want to build a a relative of the T-37 with some of the talk around here?! That hadn't escaped me! :D Anyway, a little more progress: My detailing of this cockpit is like a Hollywood movie that claims to be 'Based on a true story' - what they mean is 'We've stayed true to the fact that the story happened somewhere on planet Earth, and we made up the rest.' This cockpit is very loosely based on an A-37 cockpit, but most of it is pure invention on my my part :) My aim (at this early stage) is not to create a totally accurate model, but to try my hand at adding detail to a kit - even if that detail is spurious! A little more to do, and it'll be ready for paint. Regards, Jon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) Looks great & exactly like what I do when I scratch build 1/72 cockpit detail. I get reference pics off the net & add the main features, but these pits are too small to add every bit of detail, so I only ever end up putting in 50% of the bits roughly represented. Even so, it really makes a difference. Your throttle quadrant is much better than anything I've achieved. Edited February 13, 2007 by Thommo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 May be "based on a true story" but it looks beaut! Nice work :o :o MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Nice work, Jon. Like Thommo said, I also identify the most prominent features and then attempt to represent them in scale. Once that's done, I may go back and add more of the smaller details. Representation, not duplication! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Neat video of the T-37 on YouTube in case you want inspiration. Others can be found via a search. I was amazed at their acceleration upon takeoff. What a great little airplane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 A little more progress: Adding some colour has made me feel more optimistic about this little build! There's still quite a way to go on this cockpit but I'm relatively pleased so far - it's enjoyable and I'm learning all the time! Comments and constructive criticism always welcome. Regards, Jon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Looks good, Jon. Since you're relatively new at this aircraft stuff, my only advice at this point is that you remove the masking tape on the nose before you paint the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Looks good, Jon. Since you're relatively new at this aircraft stuff, my only advice at this point is that you remove the masking tape on the nose before you paint the model. Thanks Steven! It's those small details that I so often overlook Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mycole Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 that cockpit is looking mighty fine, sir!! and don't let these jokers give you a hard time about building the venerable dragonfly, snicker snicker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 that cockpit is looking mighty fine, sir!! and don't let these jokers give you a hard time about building the venerable dragonfly, snicker snicker. Thank you! I promise you, the next plane I build will be a mightier one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'm getting slightly fed up with this wretched thing now! I've gone just about as far as I'm prepared to go with this one - just 2 oxygen hoses to add. By and large I'm pleased with the cockpit. It's better than I expected it to turn out but there are some very silly faults that planning and care would have (should have!) prevented. I'm looking forward to getting it installed in the fuselage and then making the remainder of the kit. Regards, Jon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaburaya Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'm getting slightly fed up with this wretched thing now! I've gone just about as far as I'm prepared to go with this one - just 2 oxygen hoses to add. By and large I'm pleased with the cockpit. It's better than I expected it to turn out but there are some very silly faults that planning and care would have (should have!) prevented. I'm looking forward to getting it installed in the fuselage and then making the remainder of the kit. Regards, Jon. Looks good John, just think of the satisfaction you will get when its done knowing its all your work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Looks good John, just think of the satisfaction you will get when its done knowing its all your work! oh yeah!! I remember that feeling Cheesey153, keep those updates coming! :D Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Well yes, it is kind of satisfying isn't it! :o I've done as much as I want to now. I know I could have done more (like buckles for instance) but one step at a time for me. This may be the first cockpit I've detailed but it won't be the last! I'm glad I decided to take the plunge! If there are any comments and/or suggestions about the general look & 'feel' of what I've done, please let me know. Cheers, Jon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) That's looking great! I especially like the detail on the instrument panel! :) Edited February 22, 2007 by Aussie747 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Looks smashing to me, considering most of its scratchbuilt. Well done Jon, keep 'em coming :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nice work! What did you use for the quilting on the sidewalls? Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Jon, the final result there looks really good. Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesey153 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks gents! Andre, the sidewall quilting is made from thin foil - I used the foil that wraps Swan Morton scalpel blades - with lines scribed in with a pin. They're not very accurate, I know! Next up is the nose gear. It didn't go back together quite as easily as I had hoped it would!! 2 quick before & after shots: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 The cockpit looks great. Nice progress. Keep it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Damn, son, you're quite the machoist! I would've left the nose gear as-is and painted in the areas that you've drilled out! Of course that's why I'll always be a second class modeler.... Nice work. Really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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