Wild Weasel78 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) Hi Guys Ok here we go :unsure: ,the PP Aeroparts Kit is a long time out of Stock . I found my on ebay for a small Money . It is a Multi-media Kit with Vacu Fuselage ,Wings and Canopy. White Metall ,Etched-Parts and Resin the other. 148 Etched Parts , 22 Resin ,75 White Metal. The Vacu Parts are good but to cut he goes a long of Time. Whit Sandpaper , Saw, Cutter and a Dremel ,cut the Parts and make the holes in the Wings for the Wheelbay and other. Edited December 25, 2007 by Wild Weasel78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted December 25, 2007 Author Share Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) The Cockpit make form Resin ,Etched and White Metal-Parts. Whit Super-Glue fixed the Parts. The Etched Parts are good to glue,Etched-Parts are not my friends but thes ok :unsure: . Edited December 25, 2007 by Wild Weasel78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted December 25, 2007 Author Share Posted December 25, 2007 The next step is a brushed the Parts with Filler. Next step color the Cockpit etc........ More comming soon :unsure: greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Making rapid progress Michael, glad to have you onboard ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Thanks for the nice welcome ;) . I am very happy to much here :) . I know some of you still from the KWGB 2006. Time see how long it lasts the model to finish. Nowadays I still have holiday so that I more time to build the Firefly. greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Something tells me you'll be finished your Firefly long before I get through my one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 nice subject, I will follow your wip closely :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Ok here we go ........ On the Main undercarriage legs and Wheel/Leg Covers came Etched Parts and White Metall Parts. Whit wires i made the Brakecable . The Wheelbay detailet up with Etched and wires.The Splitter plates cut from Plasticsheet. On the Wings drill the Hole for the Wing folding hooks and glue a wire in it. The next step is Filler all parts an make ready for paint........ greetings Michael :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jo020 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Making rapid progress Michael, glad to have you onboard Well, this is the reason why he´s called "wild weasel". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) Big update today <_< I glue the Wheelbay into the Wing, a little bit sanding here and here and he was ok . The Fuelintake make srcatch. With the Woven Brass Mesh i make this...... Test and he looks good. Edited December 30, 2007 by Wild Weasel78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 More from Brass Mesh..... I cut the Flaps/Airbrake out of the Wing ,i made the other Parts sractch with Plastic sheet and Wires. Test I saw the Ruder out and make later in down positon Basic Color is on the Parts ,the Details comes later . greetings Michael <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Your rapid progress continues apace my friend, looking good so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Happy new Year !! It is time to glue the Cockpit into the Fuselage . Before the Cockpit fixet in the Fuselage ,glue the Fuselage and pull the Pit under the open Hole who cames later fixet the Wing. First the Observer and than the Pilots Pit, i make a other way and hat a little bit problems. I glue first the Pilots Pit and than the Observer Pits glue...... Glue the Wing and fixet. Wires for the Boxes ,a little Oelwash cames later. However the PP Kit is good to build ......better than Hasegawa <_< :lol: More comming soon .... greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 hey Michael, nice to see your aboard. firefly is looking good. i wish i had one of these in my colection, but i guess im going to have to wait till one comes out from a mass media company before i get one. what nationality/markings are you putting on this one?? sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hi Sean Yes the Firefly is a cool Bird , unfortunately Grand Phönix came only with the Mk.1 and no with the Mk.5 . I buy the new Model from AZ-Model the ex Grand Phönix Firefly Mk.1 with ASH Radar . My PP Aerokit Mk.5 bulid as an Korean War Aircraft from the 821 Squadron Code WB410 Number 200 on Board HMS Glory. greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) So ,i glue the Rockets with Superglue, the Fines are Etched and the Body White Metal-Parts. Today i glue the Ruder and Wings on the Airframe,for the Ruder i drill a hole and make a wire for more sturdiness. And here glue ,i used Superglue for the Ruder. Here glue the Wings and fixed with Tape for the V-Position, i was a little bit tricky. Here i made the Rocket Rail Base new , the White Metal Parts are to big. And here with the Rocket Rails greetings Michael Edited January 7, 2008 by Wild Weasel78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 The new basic for the Flaps,the Details cames later. Today i works on the RATO Rockets ,i made he from old Parts other Kits Filling with Tamiya Putty and later sanding................... Thanks for looking ,greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Superb work as usual Michael!!! I like the RATO bottles. I was thinking of doing the same for my SeaFury, but I opted to keep it simple. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished, I've always loved the looks of the Firefly. I have the Grand Phoenix MK1 kit but I'm waiting until my skills improve before I tackle it . Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Mark Thanks but you can this made http://hsfeatures.com/features04/fireflyfr5mp_1.htm :D . Its a conversion from the Grand Phönix Mk.1 to a Mk.5 . greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 The Firefly is sanding and ready for Primer The Ruder fixed with a Wire and Super-Glue Many Parts a glue on the Firefly ,here and here a little bit sanding and ready for Primer . I use Revell Basic Primer ,he is a good Filler for small scratches. greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hi Guys After some discrepancies I have reworked a few parts. Pictures of the Orginal helped, on this occasion. Now, finally, it can go to the priming. The little Intake under the Prop/Spinner was to small ,i made it bigger and he locks better. I glue the last Etched-Parts on the Airframe befor priming. The Exhaust glare shield hat not all Fireflys. Thanks for looking ,greetings Michael <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Interesting Wip, keep it going :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Update today I paint the Firefly with Revell filler and sanding with 1000 Paper. Engraved the lost Lines . I mask the Canopy with the good old Tamiya Tape ,later i cut the Canopy for open Postion. Shaded the later sky paint job with black Tamiya Color The next is panit the black/white Korean War Strips greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 small update today: I glue the Canopys on the Fuselage ,with Tamiya Putty and Mr Mark Surfacer1200 filling the little breaks. Sanding with 600 Paper and Test paint job. Test No 2 and he is ok 3 Days on Night working and than 6 Days Holiday ;) ......... greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Update: Today i paint the black/white Strips on the Wings and Fuselage,its not easy by a Firefly. He must be not 100% correct ,on the Firefly give many Versoins to paint the Strips. The next is panit Sky . greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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