Hajo L. Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Some early wartime COIN-aircraft: The T-28D. I will use the T-28C from Sword-models and hopefully be able to turn it into a D. It´s a short-run kit, I haven´t really noticed until I started it. The parts have no numbers printed on the molds, but the instruction-sheet has a small diagram that shows the part-numbers. Details are looking good, I´d say. Here you can see my try to melt some lead - I wanted to put it into some more cosumer-friendly size and form, since the T-28 will need a lot of weight in the nose. To be honest, the result was not that good, and I will mostly use my usual fishing-lead. And the cockpit with the nice decals: HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 its a good thing you didnt melt the model with the hot lead! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 LOL.... No, I´m not that dumb... ;) HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Were you actually able to melt the lead with candle fire? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yes, it actually worked! However, the result was a stinking, strange looking mass that didn´t took up the form I wanted. But it´s ok, I used some heavy tools to get it in shape and now it´s already glued into the nose. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Does that kit have two fuselages? I see two in one photo and you're using a T-28A/B type version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yes, it comes with two fuselages. I was comparing the two different versions and the only difference I saw was some small door at the aft of the fuselage. Since my references said that the "D" has this small door, I chosed that fuselage... What kind of trouble I´m getting myself into at the moment? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just checked again: I´m using the fuselage that is NOT suited for the arrestor hook - I think that should be correct for an USAF "D"-bird. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 The fuselage halves are mated together. I will add the ailerons and then hope that the lead in the nose will keep the bird on its gear. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The fuselage halves are mated together. I will add the ailerons and then hope that the lead in the nose will keep the bird on its gear. HAJO Looking good so far! hopefully the front landing gear is be able to handle all the weight you add on. cheer! let_models :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Well, I think the front landing gear won´t have much trouble - it´s more the main landing gear that will have to carry the full weight! Remember, if I´d put in not enough ballast, the nose gear would rise and the model become a tail-sitter. So, there won´t be too much weight on the nose gear, even if I put in enough ballast. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 I dry fitted the main wing and tested if I´d have enough weight in the nose - looks like I do! And in case I still need some more, I have a small opening near the engine so I can put in some more lead if necessary. Then I have a question: Any idea what part CP6 may be? I know what part it is in the kit, but what does this thing do in a real aircraft? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Its the flashing lights for the sky police version. When you fly too fast and they want to pull you over, they turn it on :D Joking aside, your model is turning out very nicely. I like the cockpit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Just look outside your window, I´m afraid the Air Police is already circling overhead, with the Flashlight on!! ;) That gives the term "Air Policing" a whole new meaning! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I dry fitted the main wing and tested if I´d have enough weight in the nose - looks like I do! And in case I still need some more, I have a small opening near the engine so I can put in some more lead if necessary. Then I have a question: Any idea what part CP6 may be? I know what part it is in the kit, but what does this thing do in a real aircraft? HAJO Hi Hajo, The part, CP6, is the AN/ARN-6 ADF loop antenna. It was most definitely there during the Vietnam war on the T-28D so don't trim it off like the instructions say. AN/ARN6 loop antenna Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thanks a lot! The picture is also very helpful for painting that thing! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Added the wings and the engine cowling: And also did some scratchworking, doing the gun-gondola of the D-5-version of the T-28D and the six small pylons. Those don´t look that good, but they were the best I have. Since I´m planning to do a "green" T-28D of the 606th SOS, any hints or ideas concerning the camoflage? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Pictures later, but I glued the gear on. It looks like I still have to add at least 2 gr of lead to keep it stable. Since the gear struts are quite thin, are there any good ideas how to re-inforce those? I´m a bit afraid they´d may collapse with all the weight on it... HAJO Edited October 10, 2015 by Hajo L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) A short impression of the re-inforced gear, although it´s hard to see: I added small rods of clear plastic, as I havethe feeling that the clear material is less flexibel than the usual plastic. So far the model only rested for a couple of minutes in its legs, and still without the 3gr that I´ll have to add to prevent it from tail-sitting. So, I will just keep my fingers crossed that with the help of the gear doors I will stabilize the gear good enough to prevent any damage. On that occasion I also noticed that the instructions are either wrong or the D-models of the T-28 have a different landing gear layout: Instructions (for a T-28C) say, the wheels look inboard. Pictures of the D indicate that the wheels face outboard! Thank god I realized it quickly enough, the glue already started drying on the struts! I was also able to work on the crew, using the Revell-set as well as some upper-body and head of the older Italeri/Esci-set. A test fitting with the canopy revealed that this aircraft looks like a flying glass-house! The canopy is protruding quite high, I even had to put "seat cussions" below the pilots to have them sit properly! HAJO Edited October 11, 2015 by Hajo L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 My two crew-figures painted: And the aircraft sitting on it´s own wheels!! I´m already started the first layer of paint, using a medium green (Revell 39). Next will be dark green (Revell 65) and then I´m not sure how to proceed. I like the look of J. C. Bahrs T-28 (http://www.arcair.com/Gal2/1201-1300/Gal1266-T-28-Bahr/00.shtm) but I´m not sure if I follow his way of painting the third color in dark gunship grey or using Nato-oliv (Revell 46) instead. Any ideas or suggestions? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Here is the current progress. Contrary to my post above I used a lightened up medium green (Revell 39 mixed with some yellow) for the brighter green and original 39 as darker green. I also glued on the canopy: Now I´m still not sure what color to use for the rest of the scheme: It will either be Nato oliv 46 or grey-green 66... Suggestions still welcome! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Nearly there! I used Revell 66 for the darker areas of the camoflage. Also I attached the gun barrels and painted on some exhaust stains. Missing so far ar eonly the prop and the ordnance. I used some spare decals for the "TO" and the Airforce-code, please don´t look too close, as this serial belongs to an F-111A... HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Looks good! What is the length of this model? I really like the camouflage liner on the pilot's helmet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Thank you! Lenght (without prop) is exactly 13cm. Do you have some doubt about the correct scale? I certainly have, but more because of the big glass-house-style canopy... HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 No, Just wondering because it looks different in size on the last two pictures. Difficult to tell without any reference in the background. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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