VIPER0177 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I started my Bone at 12:01am at work. I haven't got much done yet still waiting for decals and PE to arrive but thought i'd post pics of what I have so far. Wings, stabs, tail and fuel tank glued together started filling pin marks in the intake trunks and sink marks in the intake faces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 A bone -cool ! :lol: whats going in the bombay(s) ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 AGM-69s in the front two bays and the fuel tank in the aft bay what comes in the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Great start! Not one of the easiest kits to build and you have done a fantastic job so far! RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks Ryan. This will be my fourth one so I know it's a really fun build. With the molds really starting to show there age this one is going to be a real joy to finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks Ryan. This will be my fourth one so I know it's a really fun build. With the molds really starting to show there age this one is going to be a real joy to finish. Four !?! :wub: Where do you keep them? Your start looks great by the way. I remember building the 1/72 from Airfix just when it came out. And I had some trouble placing that. /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Marlin the first three have gone to shall we say the bone yard. I'm hoping that four times is the charm for me...LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ok so a little more done on my Bone. Wing filled and sanded. Intakes filled amd sanded. Still have to make the vanes.(They look better in person.) AGM-69As 2/3 built. Tires glued together.(Anybody got a set of the rubber ones not being used?) I have a picture of the decals but I'm not sure if I can/should post them. Well that's all for now. Hope to have more done soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkW Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The new box has plastic tires? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Yep plastic. I was shocked myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Ok I've made some head way on my BONE. RCS vanes added to intakes. I've desided to add photos of the decals both kit and the ones I'm using. First the kit decals. Now the FOX ONE decals. Sorry for the poor photos but I suck with a camera. I've also started on painting landing gear and weapons bays. I'll post photos when I get more then just white on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Just a quick update. Not much work done waiting for parts. My SAC metal gear should be here today and I finally got to order the Eduard PE set I thought I ordered today that should be here in a couple days. This has been a couple of firsts for me. This is my first group build and my first orders form Sprue Brothers. When I get all my parts and get some work done I'll post pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ok I've gotten more done on my Bone. I need to redo the wings and engine pods I forgot just how bad the seems and sink marks are. Anyway on to the pics and what I have gotten done. Main landing gear bays. Nose gear bay.(Sorry for the bad pic.) Weapons bays. Exhausts. Well that's all for now. Next time I'll let you know about the SAC metal landing gear. I'm not sure about them just yet I need to play with them some more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Outstanding work, so far! The Bone has to be my favorite aircraft of all time. I can't wait to see more! RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azgaron Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Excellent work so far Viper! Looking good! Cheers, HÃ¥kan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Bump! Any progress? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 I've gotten the forward two weapons bays and the main landing gear well glued in. Some of the PE in the aft bay popped off and the carpet monster has hidden it. If I can't find the PE I think I'm just going to close the aft doors and leave the fuel tank out. With any luck I should have the center section together this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Awsome work so far! Just bumpin back to the top. RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Ok so I got a little more done. I finished the cockpit. I didn't used all the PE since it can't be seen. Nose weights added. I used .30-06 shells cut down and packed with lead shot. I have the forward fuselage glued together and have started to paint the wings and stabs. I'll post more pics later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Love the bullets idea but dont put too much you might crush the landing gear looking good Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Thanks Neo. I'm using metal gear so I'm not really worried about the weight just as long as it don't sit on it's tail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Ok I have gotten some painting done. Top right wing. Bottom right wing. Top left wing. Bottom left wing. Top of stabs. Bottom of stabs. That's all I've gotten done as of late. I hope to have these parts clear coated decaled and installed in the next few days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Ooh! Camo! I've rarely seen these camo versions being built. Keep up the excellent work! RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VIPER0177 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well guys I have bad news. I won't be able to finish my Bone on time. With only seven days to go I just don't have enough time to finish without rushing. It's been a combination of work, kids and problems with the model. I will be getting it finished just don't know when. I had fun in my first group build and look forward to another. Thank you for all the kind words from all who commented. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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