Dondy Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Hi As I will start this project this afternoon I do have some questions about this bird. 1. Which propeller to choose for this bird? The Hamilton or the Aero-products? 2. Which canopy, the "Dallas" one or the standard? 3. When parked on the ground, radiator rear shutter open or closed? 4. Which exhaust to choose? Sadly the instructions don't give any hints :lol: Hopefully someone here can answer me these questions. Thanks! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brahio Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 According to a photo of the plane from the Squadron's Air War over Korea: 1. Hamilton, cuffed 2. standard (as far as I see) 3. open 4. shrouded one Yury Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Thank you :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 So, here the first update Nothing fancy yet. Just sprayed the cockpit black and also the instrument panel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 For the instrument panel I try to punch out the Tamiya decals for better placement. Hope this works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Decals applied. Saddly I'm missing one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 (edited) Nice job with the panel. I expect if you used a white pencil to simply add some markings to that last instrument area no one would notice. It will be hard to see down in the cockpit also. Edited September 14, 2006 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Don, What did you use for the punch. I wanted to do that with the CH-46 and found out scissors didn't work like I thought. Cussing at the kit didn't work either.....hmmmm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Don, What did you use for the punch. I wanted to do that with the CH-46 and found out scissors didn't work like I thought. Cussing at the kit didn't work either.....hmmmm. Jim go down to the wal-mart (be sure to wear your sunday best) and slip back to the craft department and you can find a cheapie punch set. they come with three sizes in the set but only one will work for dials. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 (edited) Don, What did you use for the punch. I use some "hollow punch". Hope this word exists In Germany they are colled "Locheisen". I have some in different diameter from 1mm to 10mm. Works quiet well Edited September 15, 2006 by Dondy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Instrument panel is done :D It's darker in real ... weird lighting here :D I also did some more work on the sidewalls... Now I'm trying to copy the "wooden look" like TF51GREGWISE ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel78 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Nice work Dondy greetings Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) Nice work Dondy <_< greetings Michael :blink: Ja servus! :D Cockpit is now finished and installed. Edited September 26, 2006 by Dondy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 WOW!! looking sharp!! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 WOW I can't believe I missed this one...that is some seriously nice work in that cockpit! Any progress pics to post? Gee with all these great Mustangs being posted I suddenly feel the urge to break into one of my 'Stang's' ! Nice work and please keep us posted! Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Dominik thats a real gem of a pit ! Kinda wish I had spent a little more time on mine now Looking forward to seeing your progress. Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Dominik- are you still hangin in there? I hope all is well my friend I havent seen you around in awhile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) I'm here! I'm here! :D Just had to finish the F-104C for the Vietnam GP. :P And thanks Don and Doc :) Now as I saw your foiled Mustang Doc, I think I have to try that myself :D But first I have to find some cheap thin kitchen foil :D Edited November 5, 2006 by Dondy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm here! I'm here! ;)Just had to finish the F-104C for the Vietnam GP. :) :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) Ok, finally have the time to do some more work here I filled and sanded some small gaps smooth and this afternoon I will glue the wings on the fuselage. And than, its' time for foiling Just one small question: Should I paint all the yellow markings and the anti-glare panel first or is it no problem masking on the foil? Edited November 28, 2006 by Dondy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I masked over the foil......... cos I'm lazy As long as you use Tamiya tape for masking you shouldn't have any problems. Also might be worth putting down a layer of white primer first under the yellow for a more solid colour. Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 I masked over the foil......... cos I'm lazy You say you're lazy but than foil the whole plane? :D Now it's time to head home and start glueing and foiling ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You say you're lazy but than foil the whole plane? OK lazy and stupid would be more accurate...... Happy foiling. Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dondy Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Ok here ist my first try... It's easier than I thought. I use plain white glue mixed with water. Problem till now is, the foil adheres not enough. Maybe I try not to thin it with water ... to be continued Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pruz Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 (edited) Not bad for a first effort! Almost makes me want to try it... (almost!) You are brave men. Al Edited December 1, 2006 by Pruz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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