A-10 LOADER Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Building the AMT Shadow, along with my Italeri Viking. The electronics bay doors ( weapons bay on the S-3 ) are molded incorrectly. The bulges ( the sides with the cooling vents ) should be on the sides of the fuselage, not the underside I believe. The doors fit really well installed incorrectly but, the vents/bulges are wrong. I'll be using some .040" plastic strips to fix the issue. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Never captured this before, but seems from this photo you are correct; Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Niels said: Never captured this before, but seems from this photo you are correct; Thanks Niels. I saw this picture along with one I have in my reference books. Hopefully I can blend the repair in so it's not noticeable, fingers crossed. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) Electronics bay doors corrected with .040" plastic sheet. Steve I also had to make the wingtip "towel bar" antennas out of some scrap black wire. The kit ones broke cutting them off the sprue. Edited December 15, 2019 by A-10 LOADER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Great work there. I did not know that issue with the weapons bay doors. Good catch. Gotta remember that when I start mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 17 hours ago, skyhawk174 said: Great work there. I did not know that issue with the weapons bay doors. Good catch. Gotta remember that when I start mine. Thanks very much Chris, glad to help. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Any progress on your builds Steve? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Oh wail, I can't see the pictures 😞 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 11:59 AM, Ichitoe said: Any progress on your builds Steve? Unfortunately no. I've been busy with woodworking projects. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 1:01 PM, Aigore said: Oh wail, I can't see the pictures 😞 Sadly Photobucket issues yet again !! 😡 I've been told they're working on the issue ( I've heard that one before). Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Sadly Photobucket issues yet again !! 😡 I've been told they're working on the issue ( I've heard that one before). Steve Those effing effers effing about! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 10 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Unfortunately no. I've been busy with woodworking projects. Steve Woodworking projects are good reasons to not be building! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 1:01 PM, Aigore said: Oh wail, I can't see the pictures 😞 It seems the issue has been fixed ... for now Aigore. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Wow...that's lots of antennas 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 11/21/2019 at 1:14 AM, A-10 LOADER said: <...> I also had to make the wingtip "towel bar" antennas out of some scrap black wire. The kit ones broke cutting them off the sprue. I guess it was good luck that they broke. These here from wire are bound to look far better than any plastic part could. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, ChernayaAkula said: I guess it was good luck that they broke. These here from wire are bound to look far better than any plastic part could. Agree and, these won't break or need paint, just a flat coat. Thanks for checking in. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Greetings all, Since my woodworking project is on hold for now (waiting on parts in the mail) and, Photobucket is cooperating again I can share some additional items acquired for these builds. A good friend of mine, Dave Aungst, gave me this for the S-3B. I just couldn't use decals for a 1/48th cockpit. I also ordered a Wolfpack cockpit for the ES-3A, again not using decals. I also ordered a much better fuel tank for the ES-3A since the kit one was horrible. The other two tanks will be used for a future EA-6B build. Hopefully my woodworking project will be finished up in the next few weeks so I can get back to these two builds. Thanks for having a look. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Managed to get a few things done today. Adding the swaypads to the pylons. These will be adjusted to fit the stores. The small holes drilled in the pylons are for attaching the store (ARS buddy pod, Harpoon, fuel tank) and, the large hole will be for a piece of tubing which will represent the fuel connection between the tank and the pylon. The Brengun fuel tanks are a nice step up from the kit ones also. Thanks for having a look. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I always though S-3's looked a bit out of place on a carrier deck next to Tomcats, Hornets and even Intruders. But there's something in them. Keep up great work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Thanks for checking out my build and, the kind words Thadeus. Hoping to get back on them again soon. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) OK, now that my woodworking projects are finished (for the time being), I was able to get back to the bench. I fitted the Phase Hanger MAD boom blanking plate to the S-3B. Edited March 14, 2020 by A-10 LOADER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 I also received two sets of these for the Vikings. Thanks for checking in. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Sorry for these multiple posts. I'm still trying to figure out Photobucket's "new and improved" (strongly disagree) site rework. It seems whenever I post a photo I can't add more text for the next set of pics. Anyway, I also managed to finish up the wing pylons and their stores (which are secured to the pylons with small wires). Some scratch-building pieces added for interest. I also drilled out the rocket motor area of the Harpoon and added a piece of tubing with a cap on it. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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A-10 LOADER Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 Today's update, working on the Black Box cockpit for the S-3B. I've been sanding the casting blocks off the pit itself along with the seats, center console and, the ejection seat rails. The ejection seat rails are glued to the tub, the seats and console are posed for the pic. I still have to add some parts to the seats yet. Trying to get things ready for primer and paint. I've been dry-fitting the cockpit tub to the fuselage halves and I believe it should fit pretty good, we'll see. Thanks for having a look and following along with my project. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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