alpinestar Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Hi Guys, I've been a bit quiet on the build front lately so I thought I'd get my ass in gear and join in this Group Build! My contribution, Trumpeters F4F-4 Wildcat + a few add ons: Got some HGW seatbelts on order too. I'm trying to find the blue colour for the upper surfaces. Anyone know a good match for this? I could probably do a custom mix, but it's easier if it can get it 'off the shelf'. Here's the colours: Cheers Guys, better get this started!! Chris. 2
Jamme Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Hi Chris. That's a nice choice. We will have a nce collection of Wildcats in this GB. Cheers, Jamme
Dave J Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Nice Chris! How is that Verlinden Cockpit? I didn't know that they made one... If its any good I will have to add it to my shopping list! And who makes the resin wheels? So many questions in one day! For the Blue... Does this help?
alpinestar Posted August 27, 2013 Author Posted August 27, 2013 Dave, On first look and trial fit, the Verlinden cockpit set is a bit, erm, 'unsatisfactory' (trying to be diplomatic...). Basically, Verlinden have replaced the cockpit floor and the bulkheads/instrument panel with resin parts. These parts are a different size and shape to the supplied kit parts and on first fit do not fit at all! I will see if I have made any glaring errors when fitting and report back. I'll try and get some pics of the issues too. Chris. 1
alpinestar Posted September 1, 2013 Author Posted September 1, 2013 Hi Guys, Got the cockpit work done and ready for paint. I cannibalised the Verlinden resin pit and used the good stuff along with the Eduard PE and some scratch building. Cheers, Chris. 1
alpinestar Posted September 9, 2013 Author Posted September 9, 2013 Hey Guys, Got the 'pit just about done. Finished off with HGW belts: Front bulkhead and engine in progress! Chris. 2
alpinestar Posted September 9, 2013 Author Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks Matt, I thought maybe the interior green was a little dark, but then I read that they were painted a darker 'water resistant' green colour by the Navy in theatre (maybe!)
alpinestar Posted October 4, 2013 Author Posted October 4, 2013 Hey Guys, Been away for a few weeks with work, back now and back on it.. Got a little more done. Fuselage closed up and engine finished. I have a week off work next week, so I'm gonna try my best to get this finished Anyway, a few pics to bring it up to date: Thanks for looking guys, back soon with more.... Chris. 2
Jamme Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Engine is beautifully finished. Great Job. Cheers, Jamme
Members Mikester Posted October 10, 2013 Members Posted October 10, 2013 Wow, muy impressivo! (is that actually a word?)
alpinestar Posted October 12, 2013 Author Posted October 12, 2013 Hey Guys, cheers for checking this out! I'm making slower than I had hoped progress on this, but progress none the less.... The fuse is now prepped for primer, I just have to fit the windscreen once the Future has hardened fully, also got the inner wings fitted. It's going to be finished with the wings folded so I have started adding some detail to the hinge area to spruce that up a little. I have modified the hinge so I can fit the outer wings right at the end of the build, makes painting easier. Somewhere underneath this pile of crap are those outer wings. I think I need a tidy up..... : The fuselage as it is now. Should be in paint soon (if I get my arse in gear.....): Cheers Fellas.
Jamme Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 It smells to scratch building over here.....! Great. Cheers, Jamme
alpinestar Posted November 2, 2013 Author Posted November 2, 2013 I'm slowly getting somewhere with this. Got paint and decals done! Just doing the engine cowl at the moment, then a spot of weathering.. Cheers Guys 2
repeater Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Excellent, very sharp work so far! Especially on the engine and wiring. Tim
Paulster Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Love those Wildcats.Tough little dude that held the line until the F6F and F4U showed up. Maybe I missed it. What did you decide on for the blue?
Dave J Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Looking Fantastic! Can't wait to see it all weathered up
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