Joel_W Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Crackerjazz, the front gear well really looks good. Sorry that the fit has so many issues. I've shied away from Kinetic kits after one attempt, and just never got up the nerve to try again. And the killer for me is that so many of their naval aircraft subjects are only ones available in 1/48 scale. Will have to bite the bullet sooner then later as Grumman aircraft are my 1st modeling interest. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks for the tips on dropped parts Janissary! Will have to try that out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Very good job mate! I like both the pit and NLG bay! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) Thanks Gianni for the positive feedback! Well I had quite a lot of progress last weekend - got the resin intakes and exhaust installed, the fuselage was all closed up (right, left and bottom sections,) wings glued on, seams cleaned up etc.... then I dropped it: Edited November 28, 2017 by Petrov27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Luckily it looks fixable as though you never installed the wing in the 1st place. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 So after turning the air blue with swearing and scaring my dog with that, I resisted the urge to throw the thing across the wall and took a break. Tonight I got it sorted back out as in the below pic. I still need to invest in some sorta flooring that not only resists carpet monster issues but also is cushioned - my numb fingers are really proving to be problematic. I have seen some rubber flooring tiles intended I think for workout or playroom areas - might have to invest in some of that.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Joel_W said: Luckily it looks fixable as though you never installed the wing in the 1st place. Joel Yep :) You musta posted while I was doing my second entry - you are right, it was a lucky break (har har) and the wing fit back on there pretty cleanly aside from having to remove and clean up the underside wing root putty and redo some of that.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Really steaming ahead! Great work! About finding small stuff dropped on the floor....vacuum cleaner with a lady sock over the business end..picks up everything without them disappearing into the depths of the vaccum cleaner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks man - this kit has its challenges! I shall have to try to do that trick with the vacuum - I already have to fish out one of the boarding steps from the vac bag here this evening which I am not looking forward to at all - that sock trick would work much better I think :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 How are things progressing? Hope you're doing fine :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Petrov, Sure hope that you're still working on it. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Cagnacci Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hi Petrov, How did you solve the windshield issue? Is impossible to put them together! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 9 hours ago, Daniel Cagnacci said: Hi Petrov, How did you solve the windshield issue? Is impossible to put them together! Having built the same kit at the same time as Petrov I can tell that the windshield was horrible! Think I had to redo he windscreen 3 times, I think white glue is the way since its a bit flexible when dry. I used TET and that made the seam too brittle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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