Peterpools

Jani Now this is going to be an awesome project for sure.

THE FRONT OFFICE – FINISHED I lost track of the hours I spent on the front office and no doubt one of the most detailed OOB cockpits I’ve built over the years. Thank goodness my IsraDecal reference book arrived in time as it helped answer so many questions including how and exactly where the Quinta Details should be. Reference photographs show that the top side console black finish is much darked then the basic cockpit black and even a bit more on the glossy side. The front office was Tamiya NATO Black Lacquer PL-10 over MRP Gray Primer. Details were dry brushed with Tamiya XF-54 Dark Sea Gray to highlight the details as I wanted to avoid the edges being too stark. The sidewall and rear bulkhead padding/insulation were given depth and definition with three separate washes: Tamiya Dark Gray, Black and lastly Mig Stone Gray for black, yielding a much different shade and texture then the base cockpit black and a bit of a weathered feel. I’ve always used Micro Kristal Klear to glue on the Quinta details since I started using them when Quinta first came onto the market and this time decided to try using Flexy 5KCA Black slow setting CA for a good number of the Quinta decals to see the difference. It worked OK but I went back to Micro’s Kristal Klear and even some good old white glue, which for me, was a much better option. I still have a second set of Quinta Details for the front electronic bay and I’ll see how that goes down the road. Seatbelts and cushions where back up to Quintas usual high standard. Still have a number of assemblies to build and paint before I can close up the Saraf fuselage: One of the major areas that needs to be painted and slightly weathered is the area behind the cockpit which houses the main rotor shaft assembly. While the floor and assembly are called out to be painted “Steel”, I’m taking that rather loosely and will find a shade that corresponds to the colors in the IsraDecal Book. The inside fuselage walls seem to be painted yellow chromate and that’s the plan right now. So little will be seen once everything is closed up but I want to get it as correct as I can. Care needs to be taken as the book covers both the Peten an AH-64A and the AH-64D Saraf.

Unreal the dangerous things people do when driving.

Thanks Paul, very much appreciated. The Mystere is on hold for a while as I concentrate on the Saraf, a much more complicated project.

John Looking mighty good and you are making "superman' progress in the speed department.

Dennis Nothing like organization and neatness. Aces on a nice job.

Mark Impressive and it's huge. Surely you and Hubert are becoming the forums' masters of 3D printing.

Martin Very much appreciated. Just finished the front office today and with any luck should have the next update posted some time tomorrow.

Chris Absolutely, hours of masking for maybe ten minutes or so in the paint booth.

John Right with you and completely agree and of course, we can also hope that Papa Hasegawa might be listening.

Martin Some amazing research work and your abilities to translate it to the build is amazing.

Chris Looking at both photographs, cammo schemes seem to be free hand, with very little overspray. For my two cents, I would go free hand.

John Mighty nice progress. Glad you're still doing research on one of your favorite modeling subjects and the change of the interior colors adds to the accuracy and fun of the build. Hard to believe in just five short years, the jet age will be underway and such iconic airplanes as the Corsair will be slowly withdrawn from front line duty.

Dave Nice progress and looking mighty good. I have a few ZM F4' as well in the stash and your build is giving me the itch to get them on the bench.,

Dave Nice progress on adding the engines and intakes ... looking mighty good.

Martin Looking mighty good and of course, now that you found your reading glasses, you'll be able to see. Nothing like hunting for missed placed glasses and having a hard time seeing what you are looking for. Once or twice I couldn't find mine, only to discover I was wearing them - no wonder why I was having a hard time seeing.

Mike Holy smokes, two dioramas and just love the subjects. Agreed about the aged of the The Hobby 2000 and some of the flaws but in your capable hands, a piece of cake.

Hubert As the saying goes; I'm blown away and envy doesn't even come close to your incredible printing skills, surely a whole new world is out there for creating new parts, details and kits. Looking mighty good.

Carl Nice progress and so glad you were able to correct the three rear hatches and all went well. The PE looks amazing and adds to much to the Sheridan.

Chris Terrific progress on your 109 and nice going on the carboard mask to protect the pitot tube, as I know if it were mine, I would have broken it off more then once by now.

Kev Amazing progress and your 109 is looking mighty good. Paint work and decaling is flawless.

Carl WOW, magic in plastic - looking so good. So glad she is back underway.

Hubert, amazing work as I only wish printing was in my future but being realistic, it isn't. Looking forward to the Cutlass making its return to the bench after the GB.

HI John So glad another Tamiya Corsair is back on the bench and so nicely under way. You already know my vote for the checkered nose and rudder. Will be following all the way.

Paul Glad to see you are stocking up on needed AM so when needed you won't have to hunt for them.