grobber Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi All Here is my first instalment on the Typhoon build. This is the first time I have built the Hasegawa Typhoon. I am guess from the kit breakdown that these molds provide the base for both bubble and car door types of typhoons. I am guessing the different are these plates These will require a bit of work. First I removed the injector pin marks, next I test fitted. I found that if I follow the curve of the fuselage and the panel lines there are some gaps in the top and bottom that need to be dealt with. I glued the pieces in and then masked off the areas for filling. A couple coats of Mr Surfacer and finishing. I think it is pretty much good to go Next that big chin radiator. The one in the kit is has some problems to my eyes, first off it is see though, secondly there seems to be a couple of bars that are missing . So basically I went from this To this Let me know what you think Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blunce Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Cool! Got one in my stash, so I'll be learning from your build!<br> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grobber Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hi All I am moving ahead with the Typhoon. Compared to a lot of the kits I have been building this is a nice change, a nice simple kit that goes together without much muss or fuss. After working on the fuselage I turned my attention to the beautiful Aires Cockpit. The details are but finding references was a bit of a challenge. On bit of klutziness on my part is I fed the compass to the carpet monster, using my new punch set I built a new one Next put the fuselage. Those insert plate were still giving me trouble. Needed some shims to get things in order A bit of sanding, Mr. Surfacer and polishing and I thing we are looking better Next the cannons, the kit ones are a little week Used a bit brass tubing to try to improve them Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blunce Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 On bit of klutziness on my part is I fed the compass to the carpet monster, using my new punch set I built a new one Don't ya know, you're supposed to keep the carpet monster at bey by feeding them scrap sprue before doing any kind of work with the tiny fiddly bits!? Oh, I guess I forget to do that too sometimes! That 'pit is looking AWESOME! Nice enhancement to the cannons too. To me, that's one of the coolest parts of the Typhoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirkpitt289 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Great work so far. Love the Typhoon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grobber Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Ok Another update the main construction is now complete, and the kit is primed . This was then followed by a bit of pre shading Then the main camouflage Followed by the start of the weathering process More to follow soon !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Looking good! I need to hurry up and finish mine. You're rapidly catching up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Love the Typhoon wish we had a decent 1/32 kit Great work cant wait to see it after you wipe down the wash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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