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Kinetic CF188 1/48 Production Line x4 Completed


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Here after I glued the #1 fuel cell spine panel back on I noticed the panel line was off. I simply sanded down and will re-scribe later.

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Leaving a very faint line behind for reference to re-scribe.

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Listen Kids...these issues that are missed due to slacking off and day dreaming during the dry fit process will lead to a path you don't want to walk down.

This is all user interface errors - PEBCAK - Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard.

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Thank gosh it's only on one.

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9 hours ago, Alternative 4 said:

The older I get the more I realise taking the time to dry fit is the key to a nice model. However I still tend to rush to glue things together. You Sir have the patience of a saint.

Thank you sir, but I have to admit, I am forcing myself to go very slow. I too just want to slap it together, paint it and shelf it...NEXT!! But I wanted to make something I can really be happy and proud about. As after, these will be given to my kids as a small momento of their dad (me).

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On 12/27/2018 at 1:34 PM, AlienFrogModeller said:

I also am going to try sumpin' different...I glued the Intake to the intake tube. Lets see how this works out.

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I have done this with all of my Kinetic Hornet builds, and it has worked for me.  It enables me to get a good, seamless intake.  Than I do the paint fill method, empty the paint and let it dry.  I did have to remove some plastic from the right intake opening, as you did, in order to get the right side to fit.  Left side always seems to be a better fit for some reason.  Weird.

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10 hours ago, Colin K said:

I have done this with all of my Kinetic Hornet builds, and it has worked for me.  It enables me to get a good, seamless intake.  Than I do the paint fill method, empty the paint and let it dry.  I did have to remove some plastic from the right intake opening, as you did, in order to get the right side to fit.  Left side always seems to be a better fit for some reason.  Weird.

I now have tried both and am not convinced to use one or the other. Like you said, weird. I go with what works for me that day.

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I hate assembling ext tanks...dunno why. So this is on my resin build list. I added the screws around the external manual fill port and drain vent that is located underneath the tank just off center.

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The two oval panels are located in the wrong spot, I will be updating this part on the resin upgrades. Also I am trying to make the rear connection point have a better representation of the attachment. But for now...good enuff, running out of time.

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Starting on the pylons now. These are the resin versions my good friend Bruce made for me. Some minor sanding and filling from a couple air bubbles. Bruce was showing me the patience required not tur hurry pouring resin to eliminate these types of issues.

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I am going to be using some magnets so if I move(lol...when I move..again and again), I can take these off easily, or if I want to change the config. So I can pretend I'm back at the servicing desk changing the config of the aircraft for the days flying schedule...

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I drill the holes for the magnets with a slight recess.

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This allows for room for the glue that will occupy some of the space. I would rather have a slight recess versus the magnet sticking up.

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Ensure your alignment, if you use without alignment pins it may site slightly crooked.

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