Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Hello Gents! Well, with 2 down and one to go on the triple build, I thought I'd get something else moving along. The F-2 grinds along, but this project should be much easier.. Here is the first stage of my 32nd scale Polish block 52D: The CFT's are from Skunkmodels. The spine was built up from sheet styrene and fine grain Milliput. This is just roughd-in and requires some adjustment. The parabrake extension is from the Academy kit I scaled up the Hasegawa D model using these scale rulers and a micrometer. The cutout for the aft cockpit required a little head scratching. I couldnt make the full sweep-out to the cutback, because the CFT's come up too high, and would interfere with the cockpit sil. Thankfully, the CFT's block this portion of the sil anyway, so should be good. The hump behind the aft cockpit was cut down from a 370 Gal. wing tank from the Hasegawa F-16. Had to add this vent and change a few panel lines. The vent is part of a panel that sits on top of the fuselage skin-still needs to be faired-down a bit, but should be "raised" like a stiffener.. Canopy is vac-formed from plexiglass. For those of you who remember my other D-model, the canopy will be built up the same way This one should actually go pretty quick-Most of the hard part is behind me. The spine will get a vac-formed skin. I'll use this skin to make the individual panels on the spine. Thanks for looking! Pig Edited March 25, 2008 by Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Freak Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Looks good so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Winter Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hello Pete... another master piece... I will follow closely, I just love your scratchbuilding kits parts... greetings Rafael WInter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyking Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Ahhh he's at it again. Interesting looking bird Pete. What's all the lumps and bumps on the back and sides for? One of these days I'll break down and do a jet thingie, if I can figure out where the front and back is. This prop guys needs that fan out front to tell which end is which you know... Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Ahhh he's at it again. Interesting looking bird Pete. What's all the lumps and bumps on the back and sides for? One of these days I'll break down and do a jet thingie, if I can figure out where the front and back is. This prop guys needs that fan out front to tell which end is which you know... Cheers Mike Hey Mike! Well, lessee- The CFT's are Conformal Fuel Tanks-those grey things on either side of the fuselage. The big spine is full of secret-squirrle black boxes. The grey thingie on the back...over the top of where the tailpipe will be...holds a dragchute-In F-16 vernacular it's a "parabrake" I think a straight wing jet would be good for a prop guy-like a F9F Panther, perhaps? Regards, Pig Edited March 25, 2008 by Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PavelS Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Nice job Pete, in 1/32 it is a really challenge About that panel bellow the canopy on the right side - I don´t think it should be a raised (even a little), according to my fotos, it is just another panel... P.S. look closely to the front part of spine, it is a little bit complicated than you (or CMK :D ) did - that connection to behind-canopy bump... Edited March 25, 2008 by PavelS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Nice job Pete, in 1/32 it is a really challenge :) About that panel bellow the canopy on the right side - I don´t think it should be a raised (even a little), according to my fotos, it is just another panel...P.S. look closely to the front part of spine, it is a little bit complicated than you (or CMK ) did - that connection to behind-canopy bump... Pavel, ...Not sure about your references, but take a look at these. The panel is clearly raised: Regarding the spine, again, this is simply roughed-in, and isn't nearly completed. Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Dude do you ever slow down . You should market the spine and canopy and sell them, wait I know I am invisioning you and Zacto combining together to make ZactoPig's resin model accessories!!! Just remember who came up with the name for royalties Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Oh, my Gosh, what are you up to now????? This is gonna' be great! I've got the perfect spot for it in my office, so when you finish it, send it on over, would ya??? Pavel, I agree with Pig. That panel is definitely raised, at least on the Polish jets I've photographed. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 YOU CRAZY! It's a woundefull job! bye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Niiice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 nice scratchbuilding! very impressive!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Gosh, you didn't waste any time putting that parabrake to use did you? Looks great by the way. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Can't wait to watch this one Pete!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 P.S. look closely to the front part of spine, it is a little bit complicated than you (or CMK :P ) did - that connection to behind-canopy bump... Yes! Pavel, I see what you mean-the "ears" on either side need to come farther forward. A little Milliput will fix that! Thanks- Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Gosh, you didn't waste any time putting that parabrake to use did you? Looks great by the way.Aaron Yes! Thanks Aaron-You saved my bacon on that one! Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Can,t wait for more !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stealth Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Every pieces in order like a jigsaw puzzle, you did it again man! That should put more pressure on Tamiya & Academy to release a 1/32 two seater Viper! Stealth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skuki Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 This is really really awesome. I know it's gonna be a stunner. Thanks for showing. Hope to see more pictures soon. Cheers !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Lovely! I'm with Erick, Pete- cast those bad boys and sell 'em. Question- which kit did you cut the second hole into? Judging by the color of the plastic it looks like the Tamiya C/J. You know, when I joined this forum the Tomcat was my favorite fighter, but now...looks around and says quietly... the F-16 is without a doubt, my favorite. Its a pleasure watching you work your magic, Pig! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Question- which kit did you cut the second hole into? Judging by the color of the plastic it looks like the Tamiya C/J. Hey 'Burner, Hmm-Guess I forgot to mention that essential piece of information Yes, it's the 32nd scale CJ, with the intake and tailpipe from the Thunderbirds block 32 kit- Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 beautiful and creative work Pete! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PavelS Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Pavel, I agree with Pig. That panel is definitely raised, at least on the Polish jets I've photographed. Really?I have not perfect pics, but now I believe you - if Viper guru says so... Really need third Reid air Viper guide!! Yes! Pavel, I see what you mean-the "ears" on either side need to come farther forward. A little Milliput will fix that! :) Thanks-Pig You hit the nail... Again, great job Pete :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cemical Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Nice, I was wondering how did you make that went? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signals Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Any chances that someone offers the 2 seater canopy to the wider audience? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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