Joel_W Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 John, Just amazing detailing. Really 1st class. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Hi Steve and Tim. Joel, I can easily relate to Old & Slow Started work on the front wall for the second time, having worked out how the air deflectors operate. There is a link rod between the doors and the actuation mechanism. I originally set the PE in the position of the kit moulded details which meant the link rods could not be connected to the doors. Fortunately, I was able to remove the PE for take 2, repositioning a little more outboard. With unclear detail and a mass of pipes and wires with no way of knowing where they come from or are going to, I have answered my own question regarding artistic licence. Still, the final result will be better than the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Daaaamn, you even added the rails for the deflectors.... This is tremendous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Beautiful work. Always a pleasure to see your updates John. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 John, the layers of detail just add and add to the realism in miniature that you're crafting. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Hi MFareF’s, Steve and Joel, thanks for your interest and taking the time to post. Speaking of ‘interest’, discovered an error/problem of my making which led me onto something else. With the new ‘double doughnuts thingies’ on the rear wall, the sidewalls will no longer fit as these clash with the door locks – kit or otherwise. As you can see I have stripped everything off the sidewalls and started reforming the door locks, pieces only placed. So the back wall has to be redone. But an interesting thing in the SS Walkaround p15, where part of a caption reads “Air Force restrictions prevent civilians from getting closer than 20 ft”. Therefore, presumably all photos in print or on the internet of the weapons bays are of museum YF-117 examples? Now if you look at the photo of the stbd bay on p37 of SS F-117A you see the ‘twin doughnuts’, but looking at these port photos on ARC http://www.arcair.com/awa01/401-500/awa422-F-117-Brzozowski/17.jpg http://www.arcair.com/awa01/401-500/awa422-F-117-Brzozowski/18.jpg there is no sign of them. So a question arises in my mind, were these a std fit on squadron acft, or are these camera housings for weapons release trials only. Hmm, I feel a kit-kat coming on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 The kit-kat had to wait, as I felt in the zone. 136 pieces of plastic, resin and Cu wire later, the weapons bay door locks are finished to the walls. The more I look at the photo of the stbd weapons bay, p37 of the F-117A Walkaround, it seems to me the twin cylindrical objects are not on the back wall, but forward. Also, there seems to be a slight reflection from a ‘flash’, as if the front element of a camera. But then I may be delusional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Wow, amazing work. Outstanding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Superb work John! Clean and precise construction, beautifully done. Cheer's, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Incredible work John, keep it up. Your updates are always a welcome pleasure. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 How did I miss this production? John, after the Harrier I thought you'd take a vacation for a year or two! Obviously, I have to subscribe to another masterpiece and textbook presentation of skills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 John, I'm just plain blown away by yet another level of suburb detailing. Amazing to say the least. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 That's some next level, crazy detailing. Very clean neat work. Thanks for sharing John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thanks one and all for your posts and interest. Just realized with 19 people posting, including myself, we are averaging 165 views each, that’s amazing . Or……… After nearly going cross-eyed and straying into the DNE patience zone, the sidewalls are complete, except for some pre-painted electrical wires which I will add after main painting. They are 100% scale accurate artistic licence! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 John, The level of detail you've achieved is simply mind boggling. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 meh... mediocre work that a 2yr old could do during playtime. Come on John - time to step it up and actually do some real model building.... hahahahahahaha!! This work is mind boggling amazing. Your attention to detail and cleanliness of work is outstanding. Can't wait for more!! -brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Brian P: Fightertown Decals said: mediocre work that a 2yr old could do during playtime. Come on John - time to step it up and actually do some real model building.... That's brilliant Brian Regards John Edited June 20, 2018 by John Wolstenholme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Outstanding work once again John, love it. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Freakin awesome dude! I'm just curious how you will display that beast so to enjoy all this complexity underneath.... I doubt a mirror will be enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I know I am repeating myself but, WOW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SILLYMAY Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Ridiculously AWESOME! I have that kit, but working on others now. You ruined it for me with your superb detailing! lol Keep up the great work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 7:04 AM, my favs are F`s said: I'm just curious how you will display that beast so to enjoy all this complexity underneath Turn it upside down and take a gander is the only way I think ! 1 hour ago, SILLYMAY said: You ruined it for me with your superb detailing! Oh hell. Ignore this and enjoy doing your own thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Nice. 🙂 One might need a microscope. 🙂 Awesome details! Keep it on! I could only imagine waht the cockpit will look like.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Detailing finished to front wall, well as much as I intend to do. With this sort of detailing I am also thinking about how I am going to paint it, so the walls are still separable. Now to redo the back wall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Wolstenholme Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Weapons bay(s) construction finally finished. Before and after Replenish the patience tank and then on to some painting. Edited June 27, 2018 by John Wolstenholme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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