JohnB Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Since I've decided to shelve the Sherman and Skyraider I'm now getting started on my Trumpeter F4F-4. I plan to replace the kit seat and control stick with some from my spares stash. I'd like to replace the rubber wheels with plastic or resin ones but, as far as I've been able to determine, no one makes them. To start I've painted the cockpit area with Bronze Green then I'll start with the black areas such as radio set, etc. I've got some nice decals by Wolfpack Designs coming from SB which should give me some good choices of markings, etc. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Knowing the parts count etc ……you’ll have this finished by Xmas……. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Whoa... another one! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Knowing the parts count etc ……you’ll have this finished by Xmas……. Maybe not finished but certainly well along. LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Whoa... another one! LOL As long as there IS another one then all is good. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Is it done yet ? I would suggest to sand down the heavy ribbing detail from the rudder. Ailerons probably too. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 John Nice start on the Wildcat and always thought your way of painting the small parts on the frets was the way to go. But for the life of me, I just never seem to do it. Good call on using bronze green for the interior, right on the button. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Nice start on the Wildcat and always thought your way of painting the small parts on the frets was the way to go. But for the life of me, I just never seem to do it. Good call on using bronze green for the interior, right on the button. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. That procedure works well for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Making a little progress. All Wildcats, according to my info, left the factory with Bronze Green interiors. I replaced the kit control stick and seat with items from my spares stash as the kit one's were terrible. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 John Nice progress on the front office and the replacement joystick and seat do look good. I've done a bit more reading on the Wildcat's interior colors and those coming off the production line at Bethpage -3 and -4's, had Bronze Green front offices. Some references point out that aircraft produced by Eastern Aircraft, Interior Green was used - way too complicated. My money is riding with your choice as the way to go. Thank goodness, we're not throwing Grumman Gray into the mix🙃 Keep 'em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 40 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice progress on the front office and the replacement joystick and seat do look good. I've done a bit more reading on the Wildcat's interior colors and those coming off the production line at Bethpage -3 and -4's, had Bronze Green front offices. Some references point out that aircraft produced by Eastern Aircraft, Interior Green was used - way too complicated. My money is riding with your choice as the way to go. Thank goodness, we're not throwing Grumman Gray into the mix🙃 Keep 'em comin Peter LOL Peter! Thanks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Nice looking front office John! The replacement seat and stick are a real improvement! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Nice looking front office John! The replacement seat and stick are a real improvement! Thanks Kai. Unfortunately there's not much can be done on the rest of the cockpit. I heard that Grand Phoenix did a resin cockpit for it but wasn't able to find one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 Progress as of today. I'll start on the wings next. I plan to have them extended. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 John Nice progress on the Wildcat ... fuselage looks mighty good. Of course the wings are another thing and I always shutter thinking how a kit with folding or extended wings, the wings will mess together. Fingers crossed.🤞 Keep 'em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Looking good, John! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Great work so far John! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 14 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Nice progress on the Wildcat ... fuselage looks mighty good. Of course the wings are another thing and I always shutter thinking how a kit with folding or extended wings, the wings will mess together. Fingers crossed.🤞 Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. I hope the wings won't have too high of a cuss-factor but we will see! 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looking good, John! Thank you Gaz! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 10 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Great work so far John! Thanks Kai. It has had it's "moments"! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Your doing great John !....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, harv said: Your doing great John !....harv Thank you Harv! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Looking good John, don’t you hate the clear cowlings, I cringe every time I have to work with it’s brittle nature cheers Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: Looking good John, don’t you hate the clear cowlings, I cringe every time I have to work with it’s brittle nature cheers Martin Yes, it can be "touchy" for sure. Same for the canopy parts. 🤪 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Since I'm not folding the wings I added some stiffeners to hold everything in place. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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