JEN722 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 On 28/9/2017 at 4:41 AM, Rotorman said: Not so much lately. Changing the position of the flir from bottom to top. But that would not be correct for a Sierra, would it? AFAIK only the Romeos have the FLIR mounted this way. Also, the platform would be different (at least if it's a Romeo). Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Jens. Maybe not right for Sierra models I agree but I like the look of the flir on top. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Long Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Rotorman Hello, Been watching your build absolutely brilliant Looking at the change in the position of the FLIR great I have just about all the aftermarket for my kit and seeing this I don't suppose you could consider moulding this part as Iike the R version Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Greg. Thanks for comments. I am not planning to mold the Flir part however I am in the process of finishing the M197 gun.. You might want to add it to your aftermarket parts. Edited October 27, 2017 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Looking forward to see some paint on that gun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Long Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Rotorman, How do I order the M197 gun Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Greg Long said: Rotorman, How do I order the M197 gun Greg Wait for it to be announced on the Werner's Wings webpage. Right now we are working on the ammo box and power source. It won't be long though. Floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALEXANDRE REZENDE Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Very good, Oliver! I really like these photos that are confused with the real pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Thanks Alex. Hoping to finish cockpit today and spraying a coat of primer to see what needs to be fixed before I take fuselage apart to paint interior. oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 What an outstanding piece of modelling Oliver. Great job!! Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks Rod. I can start painting the cockpit....again. Getting rid of the gaps was a long process with the addition of the Eduard PE. I used plastic putty to blend everything. It can be smoothed out with water ... faster drying time easier to use than Mr surfacer...in my opinion. Edited November 5, 2017 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) Glued the first pylon on and primed the gun and inserted pins to hold it in place. I decided to keep the fuselage together since i want to add a brace inside the cabin roof. I am puzzled to where the pylons braces attach on the fuselage, i guests i will add small tabs on the fuselage. Edited November 5, 2017 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rotorman said: I am puzzled to where the pylons braces attach on the fuselage... You have the wrong parts that surround the strut opening for the ESSS wings (pylons). Parts L24 and L25 have the attachment points for the ESSS support rods. You have used parts D41 and D42 (used when the ESSS wings are not attached), which have covers over the support rod attachment points, the two rounded protrusions. Edited November 5, 2017 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, HeavyArty said: You have the wrong parts that surround the strut opening for the ESSS wings (pylons). Parts L24 and L25 have the attachment points for the ESSS support rods. You have used parts D41 and D42 (used when the ESSS wings are not attached), which have covers over the support rod attachment points, the two rounded protrusions. Gino, You are right I did use the wrong parts...ooops. will try to fix that. Thanks for your help. I just looked at it, i think I can add the little tabs from the part. Oliver Edited November 5, 2017 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 On the road to fixing my mistake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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HeavyArty Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 The ESSS support pole connections are nowhere near correct, but I guess they will do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Here are some photos I cropped in from USN photos I found on the USN web page. You can see the parts for the attachment points for the ESSS wings pylon support rods. Also shown are some with the support rods in place. These are the best ones I found. This one shows the inside attachment point on the pylon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Twong, Great photos. Thanks so much for posting. I was looking for photos of the pylons for detailing. I am aware that the attachments are wrong, I made a mistake and this is the best I can do to fix it at this point...its gonna stay that way. oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Here are some more details that Academy missed if you want to add them. The cabin doors have a notch in the forward upper part of the door on both doors. You can see what I mean where the red arrows are. This next image shows the part that the notch in the cabin door fits into when they slide the doors shut. Academy provided the rectangular vent part as a decal but if you want to do it yourself this image shows the real thing. EDIT: Also, that little notch at the rear of the cabin door is only on the starboard side. Edited November 12, 2017 by twong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I have done the doors already. Will add that notch in the back..i like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Great job! The notch at the rear of the cabin door is only on the starboard side. Here are a couple more images showing the starboard and port side cabin doors. Here is one more showing the vent on the starboard side. Academy also gives a decal for the access panel door below the vent. Did you scribe in a new access panel? Edited November 12, 2017 by twong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 i had not seen that opening before. I might add that. Where do you get all the research photos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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