ScottsGT

Lots of distractions since I opened the box, but it’s finally crossed the finish line and in the display case. Biggest struggle was deciphering the instructions and sprue numbering as they jumped around all over the place. Quite frustrating! Also found that they don’t even tell you the part number for the pitot tube. Had to look it up on the parts list, even though it was kind of easy to find since it was one of the last few parts I had left. The parts fit is pretty good and builds out nicely. I will add, use caution buying aftermarket for this kit. I didn’t pay attention when I ordered Eduard masks and there is a difference in some versions. I did use the G Factor brass legs for this big one. Kit gear does have hollow legs so you could insert wires for a little more strength.

DONE!!! One pic here and I’ll upload more in the completed section.

OMG! I just untaped all the glass. WOW! This bird is a beauty painted up. Nope. Not gonna post pics. I’ve got a few finishing details and the I’ll post up the whole enchilada in the completed thread.

Ok, you guys win! I did just add a few oil streaks coming out of the cowl edges, but I’m going to leave it at that.

Mine would laugh her butt off. Now she probably wouldn’t let me post progress pics though. But it would be funny watching a moderator get moderated! I’d probably get a phone call from Ernie over that.

OMG! I just realized I could continue the progress in “The Great Twins Group Build”.

Well, not sure if I’m happy here. Shot the flat clear this evening. Other than what’s in the panel lines, it’s almost impossible to notice the wash I did on top. Bottom looks great with the sky blue base. I’ll chuck it up to a learning experience. Might go back and add some more along with some oil staining around the cowlings. I was hoping it was time to untape. Gotta pump the brakes and rethink weathering.

I guess this will be a final update. We got great news today that oncatype test was very low numbers. Basically, so low that radiation and chemo is unnecessary! Her only “preventative” measures will be going on hormone (estrogen) blocking meds for the next 5-7 years. Basically puts her into full menopause now. The plastic surgeon was an artist and reconstruction will be over the next few months as they slowly inflate tissue expanders making room for implants. I’m just hoping he’s not a Picasso If you know what I mean. 🤪

Well I think I smudged it up pretty good on the bottom! Heres the top side Got a few more areas I still need to clean up the Flory wash from. But I think it’s almost ready for the flat clear.

Home run Peter! Looks great.

Oh yea! The Madea approval! Fun fact. Ever see the videos of Tyler Perry’s RC airplane hobby and his hanger and runway at his Atlanta GA estate? Very impressive!

I smeared mud all over it today.

Still want a Revell kit? I’ll never build mine with all the 1/32 heavies still in the box.

I’m holding out for a 1/32.

He’s no longer Lt. Dan. 🙁 Yea, his name is Daniel and everyone called him Lt. Dan. Capt. Dan just doesn’t have the same humor. He’s considered an old man in his group since he did the green to gold program after 11 years in the reserves.

Sounds like a “lucky break” y’all got there. Back in February when I posted about my wife’s skiing accident it worked out the same way. Border line needing surgery but avoided it. Tell Diane we’re still thinking of her and this little pain is nothing compared to the one she married. So glad to hear it’s healing without surgery.

Just watched the Squadron TV announcement on YouTube. Apparently they are too big for the small town they are in. No kidding. PO cannot keep up with out going orders, Warehouse is slammed full. Town is so small that truck shipments come once a week at most. They’re staying in Georgia, but just across the border from Chattanooga TN. Chattanooga PO can handle their loads and is looking forward to them coming late this summer. Brandon said in all of his years involved in the hobby business this will be his first place with a real loading dock.

Got a package for Biggtim of B&B Resin Design. Woohoo! Phantom stuff! Some nose corrections and hard to find (until I found out Tim has the molds) early hard wing tip conversions for the Revell Phantoms. These open up a lot of options with the old Revell kit.

They told her $21,000 on trade it. If they said $24,000, she said she would have drove home the new one.

I want one of those David Union sander bad, if it works good. Please report back on how well it performs.

How’s she doing Peter?

LOL! Wife wanted to skip the servicing and trade it in on a new Pilot. Now she’s really pissed I didn’t go along with her scheme. She actually has them giving us a trade in value quote with all the work done. I don’t know, we still might be driving a new Pilot by the end of the day. UPDATE: Cars done. No extra charge on the bolt removal and she brought home the same car. No new Pilot for now. Mustang goes in the shop Tuesday morning for AC repairs.

Not a fun day for me. Dropped off the wife’s Honda Pilot off for the 100,000 mile service. timing belt/water pump/tensioner spark plugs flush brake fluid trans fluid change valve adjustment all for the low, low price of $3500. But wait! There’s more!! The damned tensioner bolt broke off in the block as the tech was removing it. Said they would eat the first two hours of labor but anymore than that it’s on us. And the icing on the poo cake? The AC compressor died on the Mustang today on the way home from the wife’s drs appointment. I’m afraid to start my truck up now.

If all else fails, I have my old cafeteria table/bench I could set up. 😁 I also have AM resin intakes in the stash to add to the build.