slick95 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Very nice Aardvark! I love this plane soo much! Can't wait to see the finished product! SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 This baby is coming out sweet! You're doing excellent work on it! Can't wait to see it finished. BTW - anybody know what color the wing-glove seals are supposed to be painted? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor01 Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Here are some better pix of the seals after last nights adjustment. The upper portion overlaps the lower slightly when the wing is in the forward position and appears slightly bulged. Assuming this is on a seal that is newer and has not had years of wear and tear. The gap only starts to develop when it is nearing time for replacement. Studying photos shows many variations, but I like this one best. I just used the PE template and another strip of surgical tape and made the upper portion again for both sides, stuck it in place, coated it with Tamiya Clear, allowed to dry then trimmed the upper edge slightly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Looking good John... Nice solution for the wing seals too. Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Awesome looking wings and those wing seals are outstanding. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longmc Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I have 17 years of maintenance exp. on the Vark, myself CNI/EW. Lots of cussing and many beers. My time was mostly on the E & EF, but have some FB/G & cough D. John, When and where did you work on the Vark? It was my first assignment. I worked RHAWS and COMM/NAV at Lakenheath from '91 to '93. Had many good friends at UH as well. I will be following your build very closely as I've been working on again, off again on my F model for years. I must've missed it, but what model are you doing? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) My time was mostly on the E & EF, but have some FB/G & cough D. What was wrong with the D? I've read somewhere that it was one of the most capable Vark variants (or was it the E?), but that it was a maintenance pig though. Care to elaborate? Edited July 3, 2007 by J.C. Bahr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor01 Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 What was wrong with the D? I've read somewhere that it was one of the most capable Vark variants (or was it the E?), but that it was a maintenance pig though. Care to elaborate? From a CNI/EW POV, nothing, the systems were all similiar with a few exceptions. The bomb nav systems were constantly in the backshop for repair. TAC requirements meant mobility, and when you had to prep your test station and have it fork lifted to the flightline and have it forked back to the shop, lots of things broke down. It was *** holes & elbows for a couple weeks after every exercise, 1 step forward and 3 backward. The real gripe for me and a lot of other folks was it was Cannon AFB, eastern NM is not the cultural center of the US, especially after a tour in Oxfordshire, so needless to say I was England bound after 14 months at Cannon. The only memories I have of Cannon are: my daughter was born there and I had my first wisdom tooth pulled there by a female dentist who gave me 5 shots of Novacaine and finally got the tooth out in 4 pieces. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor01 Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Still building and very close to primer and paint. Compass Sail antenna & KB-18 strike camera window. Forward spikes in place & wingroot glove filets Formation lights are thin strips of plastic strip, lightly sanded to soften the corners. These will be painted Testors Zinc Cromate Yellow (small bottle) and the scribed dividers picked out with a wash. Stabs & Gloves with styrene rods. Paragon AB Nozzles and Monograms F-14 cans to give depth. Various location holes have been made for positioning the CNI blade antennae. Definately a fun build for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Awesome...I love watching this build...keep it up. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Very nice work so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 John! This looks friggin' awesome! I love it-Great work! Looking forward to the rest :) Now if we could get one in 32nd scale! Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eaglebeagle Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 That is one smooth looking bird! cant wait to see it finnished! Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Fantastic build mate, I am so inspired :blink: One piece of constructive critisism is the flaps don't appear to be on a steep enough angle... Might just be the pictures though.... Kinda shows how far down they should protrude in this photo here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 BTW - anybody know what color the wing-glove seals are supposed to be painted? The side seals are generaly speaking, olive green/drab. HTH Nimrod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor01 Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 It's been a month and I have made some progress during the dog days of summer. The USAFE camo pattern was a bear to get where I could leave well enough alone and the red high lift surfaces were a royal pain to mask. Yes the flaps are not full down, technically inaccurate, but if you decide to use the Paragon flaps and slats you will understand. At any rate I'm pleased so far and still excited about the build, here are the latest pics as she sits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Holy Moly! I just found this thread. This aardvark looks GREAT! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Fantactic job, Realy looks amazing Thanks for keeping up posted !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scot M Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Looks great! Are you intending on entering this into the contest in Moore in Sept.? Just curious,would love to see this great work in person! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor01 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 Looks great! Are you intending on entering this into the contest in Moore in Sept.? Just curious,would love to see this great work in person! Scot If I finish, yes, but I haven't had much time to model lately. It's all the little stuff now that will be time comsuming. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hey Raptor01 Any progress?? :) Nimrod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azgaron Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wonderful work on the F-111, Raptor01! Love to see more. Azgaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henk Koppelaar Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi John, Undoubtly... This is the best F-111 i have seen. The detail you make is really amazing. Keep on going Regards Henk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 awesome job, Raptor01! Nice paint job, can't wait to see it done. Well Done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor01 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 I've been working on the Vaark over the last couple weeks and it is getting closer. It is clear coated and waiting for a wash and some detail painting. I have to get to work the externals and the canopy, can't cut corners so here are the latest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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