Robert S Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Ok So I am going to try and post this build here. I don't know how frequent the updates will be. This is going to be the 3rd prototype (not sure which finish yet) and will be canopy down So as far as the kit it seems generally nice detail and the plastic seems easy to work with so far Started with the cockpit. Not very much detail on the sides (but i don't think there was much to start with). The raised detail is nice but i used the decals. With Microsol and Microset (i did 3 applications) they went down well I am leaving the seat and the clear piece for the HUD glass off for now Seat is basic as well but passable for a canopy down build (for me). I need to add belts Fit of the front fuselage is pretty good. I knocked down the alignment pins a bit and had to sand the cockpit sides (about 20 swipes with a fine sanding stick each side) and got this. Some minor cleanup. Note i was able to glue it from the inside for the most part The area in front of the IP gets another piece. Has to sand it a little go get the HUD to fit in the notch for it. Also a test fit for the nose piece with the guns and the random shown no major issues That is it for now it for now Robert Edited August 18, 2017 by Robert S photo correction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Dude, the pictures do not show up. I can only see the filenames. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Pictures should be fixed. Please let me know if you can see them. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Barr Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Pictures are there for me. Regards Jim Barr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thanks. I can see them now. Nice start! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Nice start. I really have to go get one of those kits. Looks like the detail is pretty decent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) ok so had a few mins while the floor was drying (its cleaning day here) and got the nose on (and the RWR). The RWR have 2 holes that need to be drilled (best before you put the 2 sides together) and they are different sizes (noted in the instructions). The instructions are a little weird in that it says optional and gives you 2 part # and to do the same on the other side. The optional part is adding the antennas. The parts are the same for each side. There are not 2 sets of parts just one so whichever one you dont use on one side is used for the other Now the cover with the guns. Careful test fitting is required. I sanded both the top and bottom also for this section i shaves some of the attachment point in front of the cockpit as it seemed that there was too much material for the lip on the part. Be careful though this is one of the main attachment points (and there are only 2 top and bottom). I thought about adding a strip of plastic but there is a curve and it would not have helped And now completely done. It is not bad. A little Valajio putty or Mr Surfacer should deal with the small issue Overall pleased with the fit so far Thanks for looking. More to come Edited August 18, 2017 by Robert S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Ok so I need to pull the RWR antennas. Not a big deal. I should have looked closer at the photos 1st. Those antennas seem seem to be just for the what if versions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Barr Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I still see the first batch of pictures but not the last batch you posted. Regards Jim Barr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) RWR removed Also images should be fixed. Sorry forgot to move them to the shared album first Edited August 18, 2017 by Robert S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 1st batch of pics works, 2nd and 3rd batch are still a no-show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Works fine for me for the last 3 hours. Have you tried reloading the forum page? Edit: I should not have clicked on the browser's refresh button after I typed the last sentence. Now they are gone here, too. Edited August 17, 2017 by Lancer512 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Ok. Hopefully i have fixed it for the time being going to move to a new host tomorrow. Too brain fried right now Thanks for putting up with this BS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Ok on to the next part. These photos are on the new hosting site Next up in the inner walls of the intakes. These attached to the bottom of the fuselage are 2 pieces and have some optional photo etch Here is the PE removed form the fret and installed More work in the next post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert S Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Ok this is adding the intake walls and wing halves Some views after it is all together. There are pre done holes for the center line and the option to open up the holes for the 2 pylons on each wing. I opened them all but may not uses them. All of these holes have poly caps in them. I had one fall out. As usual i knocked down the locator pins. Wings on Top and Bottom. Control surfaces are separate pieces The intakes just end in blanks. I may do something about that. Not sure yet Next is the fuselage but may take a little time. I decided to order a resin nozzle and engine details (https://www.redstarscalemodels.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=K48085) This is a new to me company and they have some nice items so I wanted to try this one over the Wolfpack one. The engine detail gets installed inside of the fuselage before gluing it in (can't just slip it in) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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