JohnB Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 On 1/1/2022 at 10:16 AM, HubertB said: Cool .... Hubert Super cool !....harv 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Not the first time Tamiya and Revell match very well. I always thought Red Baron had a Griffon up front. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 I'll replace the kit exhausts with Tamiya exhausts. MUCH better I think. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 lol problem with my posting about a p51 racer? grow up! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 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. .🤪  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 More progress. Thank goodness for good quality Tamiya parts! LOL 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peterpools Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Great progress, John! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Great progress, John! Thanks Gaz! Coming right along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 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. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Obviously you are proud of yourself. But let me ask you John , what does it have to do with your build?   1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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