Ken Middleton Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I have decided to depict this scene, for the most part. The main gear will already be on the deck but the nose gear up, and the wire caught http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/pho...N-0226M-117.jpg I will be using the 48th scale Testors kit, and Two Bobs sheet I have started the surgery to include removing the flaps and rudders, and drilling out the gun vents. The mix of plastic colors is from mixing old and new releases from my stash Seeing the horizontal stabs need to be rotated a bit, and the Testors ones use a tab/slot to join the pieces, I decided to use Monograms with the rounded attachment. I separated the pieces from the long horizontal piece contecting the 2, and reinforced the attachment with aluminum tubing The kit seats are horrible, and I will being Verlinden resin ones thanks for looking cheers Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Can't wait to see how this turns out! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Can't wait to see how this turns out! Mike thanks Mike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HS-4Grandson Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ken, How is the build going, I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see your Excellent work of inflight builds. Stanton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ken, How is the build going, I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see your Excellent work of inflight builds. Stanton Hi Stanton - thanks! No progress since the pics - but hope to have some over the upcoming long weekend. Cheers Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HS-4Grandson Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I hear that Ken, I'm hoping to do the same here too. Stanton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 small photo update - added the braces to the tails, and the one on the right could be a tad slimmer. Oh well. I added the rudders back on at a slight angle on each, and lightly made 2 cuts in each to represent the hinge location I also modified the nose gear to be off the ground and extended using aluminum tubing and plastic sheet for the scissors part I also worked ont the fuselage with some details, but not worthy of pics yet thanks for looking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jose miguel Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ken VERY Good Start.... Jose Miguel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 KenVERY Good Start.... Jose Miguel thank you Jose! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I like your attention to detail! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 thanks Mike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Looking good so far. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
supergru Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Ken, I don't know your in-flight dioramas, but I have no doubts this one will be outstanding... :D Hope you don't mind to sneak in and copy some ideas from this built, since you're making B Hornet, too. Regards, supergru Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Ken, I don't know your in-flight dioramas, but I have no doubts this one will be outstanding... :lol:Hope you don't mind to sneak in and copy some ideas from this built, since you're making B Hornet, too. Regards, supergru thanks, I will do my best! I hope ot have a pic or 2 later tonight or tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Looking good so far. Can't wait to see more. thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 here's the latest in-progress shots some clean up has to happen still. But I got the right wing flaps on. This is my first attempt at doing Hornet flaps, and using the existing hinges underneath made them fiddly. I gently cut the hinges and bent them to the angle needed. The aileron portion shoud be separate from the main flap, but that would have made the smaller flap pieces not have a good connection, so I kept it. There is a panel line which I will darken when weathering. Not pretty, but got the job done As you can see the fuselage station pieces are exaggerated and more in line with the development Hornet. I had thought about cutting them down and fairing the front part in, but decided not to thanks for looking Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jose miguel Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 ken Your job is amazing.... Congratulations Jose Miguel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 kenYour job is amazing.... Congratulations Jose Miguel thank you Jose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Clean up doesn't look like it will be too bad...testament to the care you're taking in the build! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Clean up doesn't look like it will be too bad...testament to the care you're taking in the build!Mike thanks Mike! I try to make sure cleanup is minimal whenever I can, though, sometimes, it doesn't always work out that LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 As you can see the fuselage station pieces are exaggerated and more in line with the development Hornet. I had thought about cutting them down and fairing the front part in, but decided not to I think those are not just overdone station recesses, but are instead representations of the adapters for fitting targeting pods at those stations. Here's a picture: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/sys...ges/atflir1.jpg But as long as you don't plan on displaying the aircraft upside down, I don't think anyone will notice if you left them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 I think those are not just overdone station recesses, but are instead representations of the adapters for fitting targeting pods at those stations. Here's a picture:http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/sys...ges/atflir1.jpg But as long as you don't plan on displaying the aircraft upside down, I don't think anyone will notice if you left them. yep, thanks for the pic, they are also a bit too long, but are the type on the development aircraft based on pics I have seen. It won't be upside down landing on the carrier LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 nothing too exciting - but did more filling and sanding, added a few small bits from plastic and gave a quick wash to get rid of some sanding residue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nfiler Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Ken, I don't think it will make much difference with the markings you have chosen, but you might want to take a look at the location of the vertical tail formation lights location. Both Hasegawa and Academy have them mislocated just a bit. Hasegawa more than Academy. I am working from 1/72nd kits, so maybe they fixed it with the bigger kits. But it is worth looking at. It becomes very apparent when you try to properly locate some markings that index on some part of those slime lights. Are you having fun with the flaps and slats yet? Norm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Ken,I don't think it will make much difference with the markings you have chosen, but you might want to take a look at the location of the vertical tail formation lights location. Both Hasegawa and Academy have them mislocated just a bit. Hasegawa more than Academy. I am working from 1/72nd kits, so maybe they fixed it with the bigger kits. But it is worth looking at. It becomes very apparent when you try to properly locate some markings that index on some part of those slime lights. Are you having fun with the flaps and slats yet? Norm Norm - thanks for the tip. From what I remember, I think they are OK. When I did this one a couple years back, the decals lined up well. The flaps need a bit of sanding and shaping. I know I won't get them perfect, but will do my best. I didn't attempt the slats - that seemed like a major project! thanks Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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