Trojan Thunder Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) I started this for the Recce Birds, Part Deux GB back in July last year Build thread here . After seeing @Nanook's thread on his Revell build I dusted mine off to continue with it. So I will continue the build here (until I lose interest again ) Hmmm.... 8 months on the side table of doom, not bad! As in my usual manner, I see @Nanook building the same type as me (different scale in this case) I decided to drag mine off the side table of doom (no room on the shelves at the moment) and see where it is at. As I recalled I had to confirm some nose antenna placements and stopped there. Out came the kit and the Pe and I decided to finish installed the antennas. I pretty much sorted out the positions of the antennas and fitted them. Then I realised why I had stopped, the PE antennas in the conversion set are too big, they almost look 1/48 rather than 1/72. I could live with it along the fuselage but they looked far too out of place below the radome. So there placement under the nose was short lived and I replaced them with smaller plastic replacements. They need some cleanup and final shaping after the glue sets. This meant I could use the oversized ones elsewhere. The conversion set is lacking a few extra antennas that have been fitted since it was released. I also added some more plastic replacement on the lower rear fuselage since I found it easier to make replacements out of strip and fit them. I also carved ou the lower surround of the front port door and added a PE part, hinges and door handle have to be installed as well to this and rear port door in due course. Looks like the area needs a tidy up as well. More soon. Edited July 3, 2017 by Trojan Thunder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanook Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Wow, glad I could inspire you to dust this one off as it's an impressive build! Nice attention to detail and I agree that the PE antennas under the nose looked far too large. I'm on the fence about replicating the small antennas on my build as it is such a smaller scale. I assume the PE is from Eduard? What markings are you using? I am using the ones from the Minicraft kit for the JSTARS that was in Desert Storm. Later, Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thanks for helping me get this back on the road. The conversion set is from Flightpath and includes the resin antenna fairing, some white metal scoops (which I replaced) and trailing Edge HF antennas. The decals I am using are from WolfPak sheet 72-077 for aircraft 93-0597 which in a previous life was a QANTAS B707-338C VH-EBU. The aircraft was scrapped in after a 2009 a mid-air refuelling incident over the middle east where a contractor maintenance error caused the fuel tanks to rupture. The aircraft landed safely but was deemed uneconomical to repair and was eventually disassembled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanook Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Thanks for filling me in on the particular bird you are doing. A shame she had to be scrapped. If it's a Flightpath set it should be very good. I always liked their stuff. Later, Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Man that's big in 1/72. It looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Thanks Wolfgun, hope it looks just as good when it is time to paint! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Pics wouldn't show. Could you check and/or repost? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 hour ago, pminer said: Pics wouldn't show. Could you check and/or repost? Thanks. Not his fault. Issue with Photobucket change of rules so no 3rd party hosting unless you pay lots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanook Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Yep...PB pulled a fast one. Thankfully I'm not at 100% or over so I am going to stop adding picks to my account. Later, Lee P.S. It is a TERRIFIC job he has done on this project! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) I now have a Flickr account and will be slowly uploading there. Spent the weekend sorting out my build images, I have them spread over 3 PCs at the moment. Edited July 3, 2017 by Trojan Thunder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveV22FE Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) Ahhh...0597. I took delivery of that bird back in the day. Too bad what happened to it. It ended up being dismantled on site. Edited July 3, 2017 by SteveV22FE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 This is majorly cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Some progress has been made. I was not happy with the rear intake so I have been reshaping it; putty, file, sand, repeat.... The engines were given some more work and I started to attach them to the wing, in boards first The out boards were bugging me, the rear edge had been damaged on both so I attempted to repair them with some card and super glue. After a few applications, I was still not happy with them so I robbed another kit of the rear nacelle sections and replaced them. Once the putty has been tidied up and the pylons rescribed they can go on the wing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Draggie748 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Ray, Ask me about spare engines and nacelles at lunch next Wednesday. Phil H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 THanks, Phil, will chat to you about it then. Another engine fitted, some more detailing to go as I have to add a few detailing 'holes' down the back end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 looks great Ray - certainly coming along. I have no idea where you put all these massive planes once you've built them though - you must have a dedicated room for them? I have a KC-135 that I'd like to build as well but I have no where to display it. I shall enjoy watching you build this one instead :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks, Si. I do have dedicated man cave but space for larger models is limited (something I will have to sort out soon).It looks like I will have to relegate some models to the garage for storage when the time comes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I hear you on that one. I have to do the same soon as I am fast running out of display space Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 I have almost finished all the mods I am making, One more item to scratch build before a final putty and rescribe. I have added a few ports to the rear fuselage (Under the rear door), they have warning markings around them so I think they are some sort of exhaust ports? Image from Prime Portal The final engine is installed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 How was the cockpit detail with this kit? Awesome work you have done!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 The cockpit detail is OK, these are shots from another build. I did not have any for this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ljmorrow92 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 It's looking great! Can't wait to see the finished project. I picked up the British 707-300 and I'll convert that to an E-8. Hopefully I'll be able to find some markings for a bird that's currently flying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanook Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 That's come together rather nicely! Very good work and a tremendous amount of added details and research. Later, Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Heya Ray. Any more progress on this one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Some... I have a thread in the Shelf Queens GB for it. Been tinkering with it a little. Must get it finished since I am starting an E-3D for an RAF 100 GB on another forum. Edited April 6, 2018 by Trojan Thunder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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