RCNFAN Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 My Latest build is Hobby Boss's 1/48 Bearcat. I used Eduards interior, Quick boosts engine and Wolfpacks wing fold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCNFAN Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 I added some push rods and wiring to the engine, not totally accurate but you cant see much of it anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCNFAN Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 I wanted to leave the canopy open to better see some detail but this kit has the thickest canopy for 1/48 I have ever seen so I left it closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCNFAN Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 I want to give a BIG shout out to Drifter Don who graciously donated the decals so I could finish this kit also all those who sent me pics and insight on the Props forum. I tried to replicate the vents on the top of the cowling with styrene and then scraps of photo etch but they turned out pretty bad so sanded and filled it back in as I wasn't happy with my effort. I had no issues with the kit except for the thick canopy but it is clear. The wings have to be thinned down for the Wolfpack wing folds but I think it is worth it for the added detail. All in all an enjoyable build and my first crack at a Hobby Boss kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) On 11/20/2020 at 3:50 PM, RCNFAN said: I wanted to leave the canopy open to better see some detail but this kit has the thickest canopy for 1/48 I have ever seen so I left it closed. Hello, your build look good! it's really odd on the thickness of the canopy?! I saw other Hobby Boss Bearcat kit, the canopy look not too bad! I don't understand why? You have any more close up pictures please, thanks for sharing the WIP! cheer, let_models Edited December 11, 2020 by let_models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCNFAN Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 Thanks Let_models I'll be be on the look out at future shows to compare Bearcat canopies, doubt mine is just a one off. I need to get a new digital camera, mine is cheap and it won't focus close in so even the pics above I had to take multiple times and pick the most decent ones so I'll be looking for a new camera soon. Planning my next Vietnam build and its likely going to be an F-104C but right now I've got an RCAF Tutor, Westland Wyvern and Mosquito on the go so it will be awhile yet. Cheers Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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