My Wessex HU5

[harv]

I have the instructions Martin. But there is nothing to show correct placement on the kit. Get what I'm saying?......harv

[harv]

C26,27 and C3. No marks on tail piece itself. I'm going by panel lines and panells.....harv

[Martinnfb]

I know Harvey, but this is multimedia short run kit. True , instructions could be better, however You have to learn the subject, that's exactly the reason why I am posting pictures of the real stuff everywhere I go, so you guys have some inspiration and most of all, references .  Look at Sharky, he's following his references with a maniacal obsession. Once you possess sufficient knowledge of the subject, instruction are not necessary. 

On October 4th I posted link containing this picture.

http://www.grubby-fingers-aircraft-illustration.com/images/Wessex_N7-216_12_med.jpg

 

[harv]

Oh I know Martin.. if it wasn't for your pics with mine.. I would just be guessing at placement. I appreciate everything you do to help as many others here do. It people like you who are a asset to modeling....harv...harv

[harv]

Tackling the nose. This was cut free and will be lifted in display. As you can tell, needs sanding and a little cutting to fit right...harv

[Martinnfb]

My two favourite tools come to mind, an orbital sander and blow torch

Sucks that you gonna loose lots of that fine surface detail, well it's a good fight Harvey. 

[harv]

I'll just have to bring it back buddy .....harv

[BlrwestSiR]

Nice piece of tail Harv!

Wait, that didn't come out right. 

Anyways, progress is progress. I haven't been able to sit at my bench the last few days due to my back. Hopefully I'll be back at it soon enough. 

Carl

 

[harv]

This is the nose......harv

[Vandy1 VX-4]

Will this work for you Harv

Legend 1/35 Israeli IDF AFV FN MAG Machine Gun Set (4 Guns) [Resin Model] LF1160

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=fn+mag+1%2F35&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=p-40b+1%26%23x2F%3B32&_osacat=0

[Kaireckstadt]

Nice progress Harv! There is a lot of rework necessary to make everything fit. But you manage perfectly! 

[DocRob]

Ouch, these Fly kits, they throw some italeriesque fittings at you, but soften the impact with their sweet resin.

Cheers Rob

[Peterpools]

9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Nice piece of tail Harv!

Wait, that didn't come out right. 

Anyways, progress is progress. I haven't been able to sit at my bench the last few days due to my back. Hopefully I'll be back at it soon enough. 

Carl

 

Carl

Hope you back pains ease up allowing to to be able to walk and sit without pain. Been there many times in the past (thank g,oodness) and it’s no fun for sure. Rest and stay off, your feet - plenty of time for being at the bench when you feel much better.

Keep ‘em comin

Peter

[Peterpools]

Harv

It’s a fight for sure but take your time, go slow and no question, you will work your way though the kit and wind up with a gem.

Keep ‘em colmin

Peter

[harv]

11 hours ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said:

Will this work for you Harv

Legend 1/35 Israeli IDF AFV FN MAG Machine Gun Set (4 Guns) [Resin Model] LF1160

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=fn+mag+1%2F35&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=p-40b+1%26%23x2F%3B32&_osacat=0

They do look nice !....harv

[harv]

Thanks a lot everyone.  One resin piece fitted ! Still some fine sanding and a little filler. Plus some plastic card ti fill the gap on top seam.....harv

[Kaireckstadt]

Nice work Harv! Fits perfectly now! 

[harv]

Thanks Kai. No, not perfect, but I'll take it....harv

[Martinnfb]

Harvey , did you check if the rest of the fuselage will mate with the nose despite the upper nose gap. It can be tricky business, down the road, to fit it in, if the clear parts stick out. Not trying to bug you, just wondering about the overall layout.

[Peterpools]

Harv

Nice work on getting the resin to mate up to the plastic.  Agree with martin on checking the overall fit as I've been there and had all sorts of issues down the road.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[harv]

Thanks for asking Martin. The nose will be open (lifted up) so I don't thing it will be a big deal. At least that's what I'm hoping for.....harv

[Martinnfb]

Gotcha , no need to worry then.

some useful clicks

[Martinnfb]

this picture is pretty sick

 

[Martinnfb]

for inquiring minds, the hood support

 

[belugawhaleman]

4 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Gotcha , no need to worry then.

some useful clicks

Sad to see a war bird in such a sorry state, but then again, very useful pics.