dai phan Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Hello all, Start building the A7 that I had in my stack since 1986. I use the Rhino A7 intake and a word of caution. REMOVE THE INTAKE LOCATING PINS because they are positioned incorrectly. Because this will cause a significant 3 mm gap and placed the intake further back. The rest just follow the instructions. Dai Edited April 2, 2020 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 With careful trimming, positioning and applicating of CA, the intake assembly may not require any putty at all. I am now wondering of I should paint inside the intake or leave as is. But if I do paint, what is the best way? Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Dry fitting everything. The seat is Verlinden. Dai Edited March 9, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) I have this kit in the To-Build lineup for this year, so I’ll be watching your build taking notes. Are you referring to painting the intake lip or the entire intake trunk? IMHO, I’d just paint the lip, but every modeler has their own preference. Edited April 3, 2020 by Ichitoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Dai Phan, Very cool seeing you model the A-7 Corsair II. Of the following list, which scheme/operator are you going to choose for your project? List of A-7 Corsair II Operators Greece Portugal Thailand United States - US Navy or USAF Edited April 3, 2020 by The Underdog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 4 hours ago, The Underdog said: Dai Phan, Very cool seeing you model the A-7 Corsair II. Of the following list, which scheme/operator are you going to choose for your project? List of A-7 Corsair II Operators Greece Portugal Thailand United States - US Navy or USAF USA of the classic high visibility scheme of the 80's. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Hello all, Working on the cockpit today. The Verlinden seat with minor sanding fits well into the cockpit. Still have the gloss coat so a wash can be done easier. Before assembly will flat coat it. Dai Edited April 3, 2020 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 5 hours ago, The Underdog said: Dai Phan, Very cool seeing you model the A-7 Corsair II. Of the following list, which scheme/operator are you going to choose for your project? List of A-7 Corsair II Operators Greece Portugal Thailand United States - US Navy or USAF I bought all the high visibility schemes I can find... Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) Hello all Working on the fuse this morning. The resin wheel well is too short that will require some shimming to correct the problem. The resin trunk is pretty good otherwise. Dai Edited April 4, 2020 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hello all, The upper and lower wing halves do not have locating pins so to make things easy I installed the top wing onto the fuse then the rest go in place. I do not have to use any putty but there are many seams to clean up. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Nice start so far and, excellent job on the Rhino intake, looks great. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 30 minutes ago, A-10 LOADER said: Nice start so far and, excellent job on the Rhino intake, looks great. Steve Thanks! But the locating pins are in wrong location and will throw a curved ball. Also the wheel well is 4 mm too short but can be easily corrected. I had this kit when I was in college and it was my pride and joy property. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Following along, dai phan : ) Are those Rhino intakes still in production? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) On 4/5/2020 at 7:50 AM, crackerjazz said: Following along, dai phan : ) Are those Rhino intakes still in production? They are OOP at least few years. I did some research on the available intakes and the Rhino is the best as there is NO sanding of the resin part. However it is not perfect as I pointed out, but easily addressed. Dai Edited July 5, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Good Sunday everyone... The wings are designed to be folded so with extended configuration you will need to do some careful dry fitting, sanding to get the best possible fit. Here is where some minor putty/shimming will be needed. As an after thought, install the top wings panels first then to the bottom rather than top/bottom then join the main wings. Dai Edited May 17, 2020 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Some more progress on the underside. All main components installed and will is ready for priming and sanding. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone... At the priming and sanding stage. I use the excellent Badger Stynylrez gray primer that I think is the best out there. No putty is needed but many seams to smooth out. The Mr Color paints are on their way here and will start painting this week. In the mean time will get all the small items ready to be painted. Dai Edited April 6, 2020 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi all More good stuff coming... Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishthe47guy Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 On 4/4/2020 at 2:12 AM, dai phan said: I bought all the high visibility schemes I can find... Dai If you do one of the VA-87 schemes, you can build a VFA-87 F-18 in the future as a heritage set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Hello all, The painting has began. I use the excellent Mr Color paints. The layer is so thin that multiple coats are needed. The best is that it dries instantly and preserves all the details. Tomorrow will be the grey upper surface color. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Dai Phan, I'm enjoying the progress you're making on your A-7 model. The primer and paint, seem to be working well and nicely applied. Keep-up with the excellent job you're doing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Hello all... Some progress on painting of the main frame... I may have to soften the demarcation line a bit more although in the photo, it looks sharper then it is. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Hello all … Reworked on the demarcation line so it tilts more upwards as seen on real life. I custom mixed the color for the avionics bay as the chromate green is too green and chrome yellow is too yellow. The nose anti glare black panel will be decaled so no need to paint. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) Hello all ... Waiting for the paints to arrive so nothing new in past 2 days. The Mr Color paint requires more layers than what I am used to so a bottle runs out quick. Went to local store and get some cleaners for my lacquer and acrylic paints. Dai Edited April 15, 2020 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Thinking about my next project of the C-130 in VNAF colors but how am I going to find room to paint the thing??? May have to have it commissioned build. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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