BastianD Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Getting her back in shape: glueing the fuselage in several steps together again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 And the repair joint for the right tail works and fits as well: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Both engine bays re-attached. I thought I could correct the fit of especially the right engine bay, the fit is so terribly bad. Looks like I have to start filling differently, with stretched sprue and a lot of putty. Anyway, the Sled gets her shape back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 The right tail fin misses a piece at the front, let’s see if we can correct this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Found and used an old fin from my stash, corrected to fit. Just rescribing to get the right fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Short update: both tails are on, and filled the gaps with putty. Also the canopies and the windscreen have been glued on, after being masked. The gaps around the canopies have also been filled with putty. Next is a first black primer to discover any deviations and correct where needed, before really doing the right color on the Bird. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utley Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 You going to keep gear up or down? Looks good so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 A fantastic restoration, the Night Hawk aka Phoenix is definitely the way to go! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 9 hours ago, utley said: You going to keep gear up or down? Looks good so far! She will have gear down, front gear has to be installed but first to be modified. Main gears were already glued in strongly 30 years ago, so did not want to break those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 3 hours ago, ExchefAndy said: A fantastic restoration, the Night Hawk aka Phoenix is definitely the way to go! Andy Phoenix is very appropriate in this resurrection! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Putting her a slender black primer dress on 🤩 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 And started with interior of the massive engines, thanks also by watching the techniques via this YouTube: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 The moment you discover that the front control stick is still tidy attached to the box with parts, and the canopy is glued in place … 🤦🏼♂️ Anyway, it could not have been seen after all so no big drama. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Acc Eduard instructions, the new photo etched grilles should be placed over the kits’ grilles, by filling them first with putty. However, they don’t align with the surface, and are just a little higher. I found this thread of another build where original grilles were cut out so that nee ones could be placed inside, and align with a smooth surface. Worth a shot? https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235027443-i-couldnt-resist-sr-71a-blackbird/page/2/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 2/25/2024 at 8:49 PM, BastianD said: The moment you discover that the front control stick is still tidy attached to the box with parts, and the canopy is glued in place … 🤦🏼♂️ Anyway, it could not have been seen after all so no big drama. Oh, I've seen that one. There was this bald guy that controlled it with his thought. Or was that dirty Harry in a russian jet? It must have been on tv, so it must have been real. Restoration is looking pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Thadeus said: Oh, I've seen that one. There was this bald guy that controlled it with his thought. Or was that dirty Harry in a russian jet? It must have been on tv, so it must have been real. Restoration is looking pretty good. Dirty Harry in a slender sleek black Jet sounds like a different category 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Not so happy yet with the appearance of the grilles on the engines. They would give a far better picture if they are open from underneath. Im going to take 1 off and try to make it open underneath to see the difference. At least somebody did it before… 🤔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utley Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Yeah Id think those should be slightly recessed in and somewhat flush. As for the vents being open, why not use a .02mm drill bit and open the holes up? Use a pin to layout the holes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 1 at a time, let’s see if it delivers 😅 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 (edited) 20 minutes ago, utley said: Yeah Id think those should be slightly recessed in and somewhat flush. As for the vents being open, why not use a .02mm drill bit and open the holes up? Use a pin to layout the holes? Exactly, but leave some borders a little recessed so the grilles can rest on those borders and end up smoothly with the skin. Edited March 8 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Well, at least it’s open… 😅 15 to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Now we’re talking! A nice open space behind the grille. Now lower the side areas so the grill can flush with the skin of the beast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 It did work! First grill glued in place and looks quite flat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Your patience is paying off! The beast is coming along nicely Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Small update: passed the 50% mark of opening the surface behind the grills and reinstalling them 😅 Right engine to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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