Youngtiger1 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hey Pig, Nice work on the main wheel well. On the spine/bondo work.......did you mean the scotch-bright......that green scrubber that ladies use to clean dishes and such? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hey Pig, Nice work on the main wheel well. On the spine/bondo work.......did you mean the scotch-bright......that green scrubber that ladies use to clean dishes and such? Mike Yes. And husbands too Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Awww,......nuts! I don't know whether to be inspired or broken by your latest pics Pig. Those Aires bays look fantastic Yup, definately going to use them if I build another Viper. It's always a pleasure to see what you've been up to. :P Please try not to leave it too long before you get back to us with more eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iraqi Hawk Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Dear Pete pig, your work is awesome.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 WHOAAAAAH...that is a stunner!!!!! amazing job Pete...really lovely! Cheers and cant wait for more! :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Hey Gents! Thanks for all the encouragement! I appreciate it! So close to closing the fuselage halves. Here is another dry fit attempt, and clearly a little more adjustment is in order to get all of this to line-up properly Funny that it all fit really well before it was painted! You know, I've got to say, I like the look of this jet better without the CFT's..What do you guys think? CFT's or no CFT's? Here's most of the cockpit components..The IP's still need a bit more work..The EHSI's need a spot of clear- The intake is now installed as well as the Aires main gear well-No wash on the nose gear well yet Thanks for visiting! Regards, Pig Edited September 20, 2008 by Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Always look forward to your updates Pete. Fantastic inspiration for us mortals. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illithid00 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Looking great Pete! I'll throw my vote in FOR CFT's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonB Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Pete Continued great work, one day I hope to follow your lead on a 2-hole F-16... Another easy option for filling gaps is 2 part epoxy putty like Magic Sculpt. Mix it together, mash it in the gap, scrape off the excess with scrap plastic or a shaped wooden skewer (my sculpting tool of choice) and smooth it up with a wet finger or moistened cotton swab. No sanding needed, and the stuff doesn't shrink at all. I use it for all my gap filling. Oh, and ya gotta go whole hog and slap on the CFT's. I look forward to your next installment Jason Edited August 2, 2008 by jburch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Winter Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hello Pete, your cockpit is amazing... I just love your paint job and technique cheers Rfael Winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tavendale Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 You're onto a winner there. Looks outstanding as always! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) No CFTs...dont make it look like a bulbous fatty like the Sufa :) Other than that...the pit and everything looks...phenomenal as usual Edited August 2, 2008 by AnthonyWan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) Hey Gents, Well, after a few bad words, I got the fuselage halves closed up and mounted the CFT's. I wasn't sure about adding the CFT's, but my 10 year old, whos opinion I respect, said "Dad-do it-they look wicked-cool" So, here are the wicked-cool CFT's: There is a seal that goes around the CFT's that I still need to add..as soon as I figure out how to do it! There is also a sugar-scoop vent under the fuselage that I almost missed-Also looking at this pic, looks like I need to tighten up the intake to fuselage join :) Thanks for looking! Pig Edited August 22, 2008 by Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf_el_Real Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 OUTSTANDING JOB!!! If you need some detail pics juts pm me :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Just amazing!!!!!! fantastic work!!! Cheers :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Looking great Pete, love the CFT's looking forward to seeing paint on this Erick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 He's right, they are wicked-cool! Keep up the great work, Steven L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illithid00 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Awesome! Those CFTs look great! Let's see some more pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herr66 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Excellent Jastab, especially cockpit!!! Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Wow Pete! What a stunning job! Again I should add! About the sealing around the CFTs: in an article on "Sky Model" nr. 41, a very talented italian modeler called Cesare Pigliapoco described how he built his Israeli F-16. Speaking about the CFTs he said he added a thin copper wire all around them to simulate the sealing. From the pictures published I can say the result is spot on. I hope it can help, and keep up the good work!!!! /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Your ten-year-old was right, dude. Those do indeed look wicked-cool!! Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Man that is cool. I think it's going to be the best F-16 yet! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonB Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 sigh... hopefully one day we will see one of these for the less talented masses For the seal, I would use epoxy putty, like Magic Sculpt. Mix it, let it set up a bit, then roll it into thin 'worms' and apply. If I recall correctly, the sealent around the CFT's sorta looks like a bead of caulk, and thats how the putty will look. Sort of like applying raised weld beads to armor kits,without so much texturing. I have also seen the technique of applying a bead of acrylic tube paint using a syringe. The paint dries quickly and very much looks like a caulk bead. Now back to ogling your work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Your ten-year-old was right, dude. Those do indeed look wicked-cool!!Jake I agree with Jake and your ten year old, wicked cool! How big are the seals Pig? Are they similar to those on the F-15E? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 How big are the seals Pig? Are they similar to those on the F-15E? Yes Guy-about the same-How did you do them on the F-15E? Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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