rkranias Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 good stuff! waiting for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted September 9, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hi Cees, Managed to fit the pit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Working on it. Still enjoying a lazy holiday. Just to make sure, I am not aiming at getting oohs and aaahs when I post an update. But if nobody responds, preferrably with advice I can learn from, what's the use to post updates. Time better spent on modelling. Any views in this? Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It's a quiet time of year Cees... lots of people on holiday still. I'd expect things to perk up somewhat in the next couple of weeks.... In terms of advice Cees, I'm afraid you're the one blazing the trail.... everyone's watching your build for advice especially as you seem to be having the most trouble free build that anyone's had of this kit... Your build looks good.... certainly is a handsome looking aircraft. I have an old vacform of this a/c which isn't too bad at all. I'm hoping a few spares will crop up if aftermarket steps in for this and the forthcoming SH kit... I'd like to do a silver post war aircraft...I think there's one in the PCM kit... Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I agree with Matt, you're blazing the trail here and I'm in no position to offer advice. All I can do is admire your work as usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 and there was me about to go "ooh" and "ahh" damn-it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thank goodness you didn't Nick. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Update, Famous last words Matt LOL The cockpit is to wide on my sample too. I solved this by drilling out the location holes For the base part so the ends do not partly fit into the sides but can slide fully Through. The width can then be adjusted, quite simple really. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Looking good Cees! Looks like your beating this kit in to shape! ... well ... drilling, actually ;) ... waiting for new updates to see how yours builds up Cees (mine's currently on route!) Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Cees All looking good seems like the kit is hard work to me, but a good modeller can get good results Nick PS ooh...aah... [sorry, Staff 'joke'] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 ... seems like the kit is hard work to me, but a good modeller can get good results ... Maybe it's because of the taste of sourness of how the deal went down ... but awaiting for my kits to arrive now has lost the usual excitement. This is one time I actually didn't step back and wait to purchase a new kit ... (eg: I only just ordered a 1/32 He.219 UHU yesterday! - a ZM one) ... probably should have waited for the Special Hobby one!! All that said ... I'm interested to see if Cees has any issues in the build! Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Nothing major, as long as you accept it is not Tamiya quality. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 And let's face it Cees, life would be boring if all kits were Tamiya quality.... I do get more enjoyment out of the problem solving that less than perfect kits require... I suppose if painting and finishing is the major thing one enjoys, tricky builds can be a pain.... but I think the build is what I enjoy.... Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm with you on that Matt. That's the joy if modelling, the challenge, solving problems, it all can give a lot of satisfaction. As well as Frustration at times. I built the Tamiya Spitfire and it almost fell together. Did not like it. But hey, So many modellers, so many tastes. Thankfully otherwise these forums would be boring. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted September 12, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi Cees, Give me a call if you need the zinc chromate colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 .??? You mean cockpitgreen? Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Work has resumed, I mixed my own cockpit green, quite pleased how it turned out. Will post some pics as soon as the cockpit parts are finished, soon I gather. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted September 21, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 21, 2013 Show me the green! (i.e. the money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted September 21, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 21, 2013 Pictures? Now please, or it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Ok now you have me doubting myself........ Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Not! Here's the proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted September 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2013 Now we can believe you Is there a forward bulkhead supplied? Lovely clean work so far. Looking forward to seeing this closed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks, There is no forward bulkhead but it is not needed. The gap between the instrument panel and The rudderpedals is quite narrow. Have done some work with a silver pencil for some Weathering but doesn't show in the pic. Personally I hate doing cockpits as not much can be Seen and it seems one spends hours to paint it all. Hope to close it soon too so I can Get on with it. The PCM Tempest is a complete kit, enjoying it very much. As can be seen I drilled out the location holes and glued the sideframes to the halves. The bottom piece can slide into them for alignment and fit. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted September 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2013 Tight stuff cees! Looks like it's almost time to close this baby up! Nice... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted September 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2013 By the way: are you going to get the Barracuda cast Tempest wheels? I believe there's a review coming up? Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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