Bomber_County Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, HubertB said: The Trumpy Wildcat is not bad at all. In terms of fitting, it is also mostly Ok, but for the wing-fold joint which is a PITA if you deploy the wings (another reason - the main one being a yellow-wing scheme - why I bought the "Early" version). Thanks Hubert, the -3 Late is also non folding wing, so I don’t have to fight that conundrum, thank goodness. Hope you’re feeling better…… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks Hubert, the -3 Late is also non folding wing, so I don’t have to fight that conundrum, thank goodness. Hope you’re feeling better…… Phil Yup, Trumpy made a new, single piece wing and a new cowl for the kit. These days, I pretty much follow my golden rule: if the kit has folding wings, use 'em as any other way could be very painful. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Anyone building this Wildcat, number one read the instructions five times……..two, make the seat a scale thickness, I reckon before the Dremel came out the scale thickness was about 2 inches, 5cm or 50mm……..to cover everyone……pics to follow soon…… 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I've thought about getting their Wildcat kit but haven't as I thought there were some problems with the fuselage width behind the cockpit. Not so??? I look forward to some pics! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 31 minutes ago, JohnB said: I've thought about getting their Wildcat kit but haven't as I thought there were some problems with the fuselage width behind the cockpit. Not so??? I look forward to some pics! It's the trumpeter Hellcat that has the weird bulgy thing going on with rear fuselage not their wildcat. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: It's the trumpeter Hellcat that has the weird bulgy thing going on with rear fuselage not their wildcat. I thought the same thing... I'm in for the show. I also have one somewhere....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Thanks guys, I almost pulled the trigger on a Hellcat before I read about “the bulge”……Trumpeter have taken the time to review their injection pin positions. There is a little flash but the tooling looks as if it was circa 2002. Enjoying it so far…….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Phil Of course, all is secondary to there just being the Trumpy Wildcat series and then the waters are as empty as can be. I still follow my golden rule, if it looks good in the display case, that's good enough for me. Keep 'em comin Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Since Trumpeter "fixed" their Wildcat I guess I'll get one as I've wanted a Wildcat model for a while. Did they re-number the kit after they did the fix? I don't want to wind up with one of the "originals". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, JohnB said: Since Trumpeter "fixed" their Wildcat I guess I'll get one as I've wanted a Wildcat model for a while. Did they re-number the kit after they did the fix? I don't want to wind up with one of the "originals". Depends if you want folding or non folding wings. -3 for Non and the -4 for folding. They do the -3 in early or late. The early is a yellow wing……… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Also the -3 has the small windows behind canopy....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, harv said: Also the -3 has the small windows behind canopy....harv That's on the Hellcat Harv, not the Wildcat. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Depends if you want folding or non folding wings. -3 for Non and the -4 for folding. They do the -3 in early or late. The early is a yellow wing……… Hmmmmm....I think I'll look into the late -3 as I don't want to fiddle with folding wings if I don't have to. Thanks!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, JohnB said: That's on the Hellcat Harv, not the Wildcat. Oh......never mind 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I decided on the -4 since it differs from the -3 a bit (scoop on cowling, etc.). Ordered one plus a TBM-3 from Scale Hobbyist since they have some good prices (but slow delivery which I can live with). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 John., that was quick, I angst over a new model for ages…..excellent choice, I’d better get building as you will have it delivered, built, painted and decals on before week next Thursday…….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: John., that was quick, I angst over a new model for ages…..excellent choice, I’d better get building as you will have it delivered, built, painted and decals on before week next Thursday…….. LOL My Christmas present to myself! Sorry to horn in on your thread! My apologies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 17 hours ago, JohnB said: LOL My Christmas present to myself! Sorry to horn in on your thread! My apologies. No worries John, be interested in how the TBM-3 builds up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: No worries John, be interested in how the TBM-3 builds up. It will be my 2nd one whenever I get around to it. The 1st one built up very well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Just seems to me, whenever I have to beat my head against the wall trying to get folding wings to fit in the unfolded position, I have a horrible track record. Extended wings, I would go Phil’s way, fold them and the other options for me would be in play. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Trying to complete the Ju 88 before the end of the year, I took sometime to work on the Wildcat. Already fell fowl of the copious release agent in ground into the plastic so now washing everything thoroughly. A few in progress shots……. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Looks good, Phil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Looks good, Phil. Thanks Gaz, early days……little embarrassed about the cricket, that’s definitely not good….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks Gaz, early days……little embarrassed about the cricket, that’s definitely not good….. Well, other than no practice, wrong team selection, wrong choice at the toss, opener walking across a leg stump half-volley gift, etc it wasn't too bad..... 😞 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Phil Nice start on the wildcat Just take your time and go slow. I use to be a big advocate of washing everything in soapy water to remove the release agents but now, I tend to just wipe all the parts down with alcohol and that does the trick. For extra added insurance, I normally prime all the parts, as the primer will grip into the plastic. If finishing the JU88by Christmas is goal number one, just concentrate on her and when done, back to the Wildcat - less stress fore sure. Not knowing anything about Cricket, I'm totally lost Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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