BastianD Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 And was just about to finish the cockpit displays after bad luck struck the work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 It broke in pieces when sanding the backside for the best fit, I lost the middle piece but fortunately found it back. So some repair work to be done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 A nice new update on some progress in this build! I received the resin new triple plow inlets from DMold and was able to install them. just need to fill some gaps with putty, but it looks already far better than the kit’s original pieces Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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BastianD Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) And I’ve been working on making the main wheel bay more attracts with additional items and pipe lines and wiring: Edited January 18, 2021 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mr Matt Foley Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 5 hours ago, BastianD said: The fit doesn't look that bad. Nice job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: The fit doesn't look that bad. Nice job. As long as you cut out enough but not too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Glued the cockpit to the left part of the front, so that the right part just can get across. and dry fitted the wings and swing system. She’ll be huge! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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BastianD Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Next update: the cockpit was ready with the Attack Radar Scope and fitted into the front part, and finally put the two front halves together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Looking great!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 And installed the system for the swing wings, working nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Wing halves glued together, and cockpit part to lower half. the fit is... poor 🤬 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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BastianD Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 The fit is that poor that I have to glue the fuselage in step by step. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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BastianD Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 And she’s glued together, nice big bird! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, BastianD said: And she’s glued together, nice big bird! Very nice. Now, I forget, did the kit come with the correct span wings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 I don’t know to be honest, I took the wings from the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Work to be done on the connection between front and back part of the plane, and where they come together, really bad fit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 And then this: the tail is bending to left towards the top!! Anyone good advice how to correct it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 6 hours ago, BastianD said: And then this: the tail is bending to left towards the top!! Anyone good advice how to correct it? Hot tap water from the faucet and "gently" bend it straight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Hot tap water from the faucet and "gently" bend it straight. Thanks Matt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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