wingman47 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Here some inprogress photos, as for the instrument panel I used the kit decal. I also used my Waldron punch and die set to punch the decal and finally epoxy for the lens. Here the markings Lt. Robert Yeager, 40th FS, 35th FG Bubble Here the bubble markings, Fuerza Aerea Mexicana Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Very cool. Love the markings, and nice to see both of them built! I own both and had a hard time deciding, but I went with the razorback. Can't wait to see more! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragonfly Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Really nice work!! Especially the IP'S. Keep it coming. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire88 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 What brand of paint and color did you use for the cockpit?...I really like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 'Spitfire88' the paint is gunze sangyo H-80 Khaki Green. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Very nice, excellent IP - keep 'em coming. Geoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tbolt Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Made more progress to the interior used mike grant decals, kit decals and paint a few of the placards. Removed the molded detail from the seat bulkhead and added it to the seat frame. Also added detail to the back side of the instrument panel used plastic rod and brass wire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Looking great! I can't wait to see what you do with the armament! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 great work on those dials and interiors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
POMPEO Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 awesome detailing job, the side panels, and gauges are great, i love the mexican air force markings, this jug ill be great cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Made more progress on my bubble top. I reworked the throttle by removing the molded in detail and adding my own I also added the linkage. The belts and harnest is from eduards also adding more detail to the gun sight. Thanks for looking. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 that cockpit looks fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 that cockpit looks fantastic! I agree, beautiful work so far Wingman,....cockpit looks fantastic, especially the IP! ;) Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Completed the cockpit on my bubble top and like the way it turned out. Tamiya did a great job on interior for the jug you don't have to go and get a bunch of aftermarket parts. The only aftermarket is the seatbelts anyway here is a few photos. Here is a better photo of the throttle quadrant the levers are photo etch scraps and the knobs were made with white glue. The linkage is strech sprue, placards are decals and painted some. The gunsight I added the harnest and cable with wire and replaced the reflector and mounting bracket. I used stretch sprue for the bungee cord on the seat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Lookin' great! Any chance of putting some paint on it soon? Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Made more progress,added ducting for the intercoolerexhaust and block off the oil cooler exhaust. Because I glued the tail to the fuselage first I had a small gap, that I fill in with a thin strip of plastic. On the belly I filled in the drop tank inserts the kit parts don't fit very well and I will not used a drop tank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Started painting and masking the nose cowl, made a template with folder paper used the decal (red trim) as a guide. With water I was able to lay it on the cowl, I the gave it a light coat of paint removed the paper and let it dry. I masked the cowl again with tamiya tape and painted the cowl again. I'm going to let the white dry for a few day then paint the red trim, the decal went to pieces on me. Thanks for looking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 nice masking, I like the cowl paintjob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottD Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragonfly Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Excellent progress....keep it up! Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Made more progress painted the red trim on the nose cowl. Added the cabin air conditioning intake duct. Started work on the engine added ignition leads and oil lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ham Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Very nice and an inspiration to keep at mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingman47 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Did some work on the razorback did the same thing to the razor that I did to the bubble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 You are a master of masking tape Ben. I'm really enjoying seeing your in-progress work. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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