Ken Middleton Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 I usually mask the spotlight myself Ken. Otherwise, looking great bud!! thanks Tilt! Do you usually have the spotlight cover as part of the kit you are using, or have had to make your own? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tilt Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 thanks Tilt! Do you usually have the spotlight cover as part of the kit you are using, or have had to make your own? The little plastic/glass piece that comes in the hasegawa kit is what I use on the outside. However, I scratchbuild the lens in behind the glass. To try and make it look like the real thing. The real one is an actual light bulb behind a glass cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 The little plastic/glass piece that comes in the hasegawa kit is what I use on the outside. However, I scratchbuild the lens in behind the glass. To try and make it look like the real thing. The real one is an actual light bulb behind a glass cover. thanks for the info Tilt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tilt Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 One of the better images showing the bulb behind the clear panel... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Tilt - thanks - I have that exact photo already printed out and on my workbench :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 asking Tilt about the Hasegawa kit made me check my F/A-18C, and I could see the circlular, thinner plastic on the left fuselage piece. I then checked the clear sprue and there was the light cover that goes flush with the fuselage. It also looked like the light itself, and these parts are marked as not to be used in the instructions. I didn't see any structure that goes behind to hold the light - not a big deal. I had to make the hole slightly larger and it popped right in, secured with Microscale Kristal Klear. I will have some pics tomorrow hopefully. thanks Tilt for the brainstorm! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hasegawa kits should only be used as donor kits for Monogram kits. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hasegawa kits should only be used as donor kits for Monogram kits. Cheers, Sean :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tilt Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 thanks Tilt for the brainstorm! Always happy to storm brains. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Always happy to storm brains. :) here are some shots these are the launchers that come in the klt for the HARMS. I need to compare them with ALF's references to see how they compare with AIM-7 launchers and some sanding done, and added the tail braces Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spit1A Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Looking good! Good job on the search light! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Looking good! Good job on the search light! thanks! Was not too hard once I knew and used the Hasegawa parts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 here's the forward fuselage with the cockpit partially done, and the blade antennas added and the forward part attached. Seam cleanup is still needed. With a pilot and closed canopy, I won't be super detailing the cockpit. I did take a panel decal from Revell's F/A-18E that shows a color display, and put that on the bottom screen, and painted the top ones green. I am still working on the seat and pilot. Testors cockpit sits too low, and I had to add some plastic to the bottom of the seat to raise it up. I also test fitted a Sparrow to the fuselage station, and won't fit because of the way the station is made. So they will be going on the outer pylons thanks for looking Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Ken this is a really cool build using a not very desired kit, just goes to show ya what a little elbow grease and TLC can do eh. I like the scratch tail brace detail.... :) Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Ken this is a really cool build using a not very desired kit, just goes to show ya what a little elbow grease and TLC can do eh. I like the scratch tail brace detail.... Emil thank you Emil! Selective photography helps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Coming along nicely Ken! One thing though (and I might be wrong), but a Hornet with the "bird slicers" would almost certainly have the swept back antennae on the spine and the rear of the front gear door. I just so happen to have a pic of same from a world renowned aviation photographer here: :lol: http://www.kenmiddleton.net/real_aviation/...eb_DSC_7292.jpg Edited January 18, 2011 by chuck540z3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Coming along nicely Ken! One thing though (and I might be wrong), but a Hornet with the "bird slicers" would almost certainly have the swept back antennae on the spine and the rear of the front gear door.I just so happen to have a pic of same from a world renowned aviation photographer here: :P http://www.kenmiddleton.net/real_aviation/...eb_DSC_7292.jpg thank you Chuck! Of course you are correct - I will be chopping the top fuselage one off before painting, and will add a new, swept one afterwards, as well as add one by the right side of the nose gear - like the pic below "world renowned" - you are way too kind! this will no way even be close to the materpiece you just finished Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks great Ken. Anyone that can take that kit and put that much effort into it deserves a medal. As for the Sparrow/AAMRAM adapter for the underwing pylons, they are included in the new Hasegawa modern aircraft weapons set. LAU-115A is what you need. If you get that set, you can also use the Sniper pod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks great Ken. Anyone that can take that kit and put that much effort into it deserves a medal. As for the Sparrow/AAMRAM adapter for the underwing pylons, they are included in the new Hasegawa modern aircraft weapons set. LAU-115A is what you need. If you get that set, you can also use the Sniper pod thanks Charlie, and thanks for the info on the launcher rail. I have the rails from the Hasegawa F-16CJ for the HARMS. I wonder if they are the same used for the Sparrow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) thanks Charlie, and thanks for the info on the launcher rail. I have the rails from the Hasegawa F-16CJ for the HARMS. I wonder if they are the same used for the Sparrow? From what I know Ken, the Sparrows mount directly to the bottom of the LAU-115A/C. I may have some reference pics on my workshop pc from my 1/32 Hornet build, I'll have a look and see later. Ill also scan the kit instructions as well that shows how it goes together. Edited January 19, 2011 by Charlie Cheetah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Charlie - thanks. I have a couple pics showing Sparrows mounted. I guess I need to compare pics of HARMS mounted and the pieces I have. So no need to check, but I really appreciate it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 found the following after researching LAU-115 for the Sparrow http://media.photobucket.com/image/lau-115...7MonLAU-115.jpg LAU-118 for the HARM http://www.ordnance.org/images/lau118a20.gif Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Thats one of the pictures I used for reference of the LAU-115, just noticed now that its mounted on a Super Hornet, and not a Legacy, the adapter (spacer) may not be needed for the Sparrow mounted on a LAU-115/Legacy Hornet pylon. I did use the spacer on the opposite wing though for the LAU-115 fitted with the dual sidewinder rails. The HARM was not used by the CAF so the LAU-118 wouldnt be in our inventory. I looked at the Academy instrution sheet, and it wasn't much help, just showed how to put the LAU-115 together, and assemble it with the dual LAU-127 Sidewinder/AAMRAM rails, but did not show how to mount the Sparrow. If you like, I can take measurements of the 1/32 parts if you wanted to scratch build some of your own in 1/48 Here's the real deal... And my 1/32 interpretation, I simply used pins to mount the missile bodies to the rails. Dan (Alf18) could maybe shed some more light on how exactly these were mounted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Charlie - awesome references and pics! It helps greatly. I think I can get them done in 48th, probably modifiying the parts I have. No need to measure, but as usual, thanks for the offer. You have been very helpful, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ken, Great work. I've never built the Testors kit but I've heard some nasty stories about it. Looks like you're making a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Keep it up! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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