BastianD Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 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 Author Share Posted January 4 It broke in pieces when sanding theĀ 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 Author Share Posted January 18 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 kitās original pieces Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 (edited) And Iāve been working on making the main wheel bay more attracts with additional items and pipe lines and wiring: Edited January 18 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 5 hours ago, BastianD said: Ā The fit doesn't look that bad. Nice job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 5 hours ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Ā 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 Author Share Posted January 24 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. Sheāll be huge! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 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 Share Posted February 5 Looking great!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 And installed the system for the swing wings, working niceĀ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Wing halves glued together, and cockpit part to lower half. the fit is... poor š¤¬ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 The fit is that poor that I have to glue the fuselage in step by step. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 And sheās glued together, nice big bird! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 10 minutes ago, BastianD said: And sheās glued together, nice big bird! Ā Very nice. Now, I forget, did the kit come with the correct span wings?Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 I donāt know to be honest, I took the wings from the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 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 Author Share Posted March 7 And then this: the tail is bending to left towards the top!! Ā Anyone good advice how to correct it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 6 hours ago, BastianD said: And then this: the tail is bending to left towards the top!! Ā Anyone good advice how to correct it? Ā Hot tap water from the faucet and "gently" bend it straight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 8 minutes ago, Mr Matt Foley said: Ā 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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