JohnB Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Test fitting of the cockpit section to the wing. Took a bit of trimming on the underside to get a good fit. Okay now though I think. If you will click on the 1st pic you can view as a slide show with MUCH better resolution. 😉 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 The Revell kit I'm using lacks the dorsal spine so I will mate a Tamiya tail section with it. Fit is amazingly close which is a GOOD thing! (It sure helps to have MANY left over parts from previous builds to scrounge from!) Â 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 1/1/2022 at 10:16 AM, HubertB said: Cool .... Hubert Super cool !....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Great looking pit with awesome details John! Thanks for the tipp with the slide show. Much more details visible! Good to know that Revell and Tamiya match that good! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Great looking pit with awesome details John! Thanks for the tipp with the slide show. Much more details visible! Good to know that Revell and Tamiya match that good! Thank Kai! The slide show feature really helps folks to see the good and the bad! LOL It's a good thing for this build that Tamiya and Revell match well. Otherwise I'd put the kit on the SOD. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Not the first time Tamiya and Revell match very well. I always thought Red Baron had a Griffon up front. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Wingco57 said: Not the first time Tamiya and Revell match very well. I always thought Red Baron had a Griffon up front. Me too! Â 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 I'll replace the kit exhausts with Tamiya exhausts. MUCH better I think. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 JOhn Awesome progress as always and you have easily conquered the Revell kit. The parts you have replaced worked out perfectly, including the exhaust. I struggled with the revell ones, including drilling them out and yours look so much better. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, Peterpools said: JOhn Awesome progress as always and you have easily conquered the Revell kit. The parts you have replaced worked out perfectly, including the exhaust. I struggled with the revell ones, including drilling them out and yours look so much better. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. Yes, those kit exhausts are pretty bad and a real PITA to drill out. I feel your pain!!! (If you want, I have enough of the right type spare Tamiya exhausts I can send you. Just PM me.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 lol problem with my posting about a p51 racer? grow up! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 1:39 PM, krow113 said: lol problem with my posting about a p51 racer? grow up! lol Should have had it's own thread. Then anyone who wanted to comment on it could without interrupting my WIP. .🤪  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 wow "interrupting your wip ' pretty harsh interpretation surprised at your extremely thin skin maybe take a minute to compliment someone elses model on here ! YOU NEED TO CHILL ! lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 More progress. Thank goodness for good quality Tamiya parts! LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peterpools Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 John Completely agree: "Thank goodness for good quality Tamiya parts!" As always your progress is amazing and never a compromise in the high level of workmanship. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Completely agree: "Thank goodness for good quality Tamiya parts!" As always your progress is amazing and never a compromise in the high level of workmanship. Keep 'em comin Peter Thank you Peter. As always, I very much appreciate the kind comments. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Excellent work John, I really like what you're doing here. Funny how a Mustang cockpit looks so different in grey versus interior green! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 19 minutes ago, Daywalker said: Excellent work John, I really like what you're doing here. Funny how a Mustang cockpit looks so different in grey versus interior green! Thanks Frank. I have to agree, it sure does look different. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Great progress, John! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Great progress, John! Thanks Gaz! Coming right along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 1:39 PM, krow113 said: lol problem with my posting about a p51 racer? grow up! lol LOL is right. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 2:01 PM, krow113 said: wow "interrupting your wip ' pretty harsh interpretation surprised at your extremely thin skin maybe take a minute to compliment someone elses model on here ! YOU NEED TO CHILL ! lol LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Obviously you are proud of yourself. But let me ask you John , what does it have to do with your build?   1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just now, Martinnfb said: Obviously you are proud of yourself. But let me ask you John , what does it have to do with your build?   Not proud of myself Martin, not at all. It's just unfortunate that it all got blown out of perspective. I tried to be nice about the Red Baron post but that didn't suit him and you know the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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