JohnB Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Wing tips clipped and ready for reworking. As you can see by the photo they have a bit of a angle from top to bottom. That's why I cut them off uneven so I can "mold" the tips into the desired contour (I hope!). 😀 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 John Some mighty delicate work and a good plan for sanding in the concave wingtip shape. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Some mighty delicate work and a good plan for sanding in the concave wingtip shape. Keep 'em comin Peter Yes indeed Peter. Now comes the nitty gritty of shaping the tips. My fingers and toes are crossed!!! LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Another high cool factor build ! Love it.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 This is a whole new genre to explore, looking good John……. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: This is a whole new genre to explore, looking good John……. Yes it is! Lots of neat subjects to choose from and a nice change of pace. I plan to do several racers. Thanks!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 The wing tips are sealed and reshaped as close as I could come to the real a/c. Not 100% but they will do. Click on pics, etc. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 A bit of a test fit. Cool!!! Â 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Great job John! Looks absolutely convincing to me! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Great job John! Looks absolutely convincing to me! Thanks Kai! I'm happy with the results and expect it will look great when painted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 All parts are now in place so I can begin applying some white primer which will make a nice base for the yellow. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Hi John Clipped wing tips look outstanding and spot on the money. Looking forward to your next update with her wearing the white primer. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Hi John Clipped wing tips look outstanding and spot on the money. Looking forward to your next update with her wearing the white primer. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. I'll finish priming this evening and, if it's adequately dry, I'll start with the yellow. This one's coming along a bit faster than I anticipated. I'm still waiting for some props from Grey Matter but I doubt they will arrive soon. Maybe but we will see. Meantime I'm looking around in my stash for a suitable temporary stand in. A Skyraider or Bearcat prop would likely work but I'm not going to rob the prop from my ZM Skyraider and I don't have a Bearcat. 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Extremely well done !.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, harv said: Extremely well done !.....harv Thank you Harv! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 All primed in white and ready for the yellow. I found a suitable prop in a Trumpeter F4U-4 kit I know I'll never build. With some mods to the prop and the spinner it fits okay. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 John Nice find for the prop. Your stash is amazing .... mine is thinner then thin these days. Keep ‘em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Nice find for the prop. Your stash is amazing .... mine is thinner then thin these days. Keep ‘em comin Peter LOL Peter! My stash is like a bunch of rabbits! Multiplying all by themselves. Sure comes in handy though! 😄 I plan to start applying the yellow today. The Draw decals arrived Saturday so that's good to go. Last night I ordered 3 more sets from them: 1/32 P-51C, 1/48 P-38L "Bardahl Lightning", and 1/48 A-26 race # 76. Nothing like planning ahead! LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 How's this for a non-standard color scheme for a prop?! Personally I prefer the old black with yellow tips but this is the way he had it at the time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Now that's a yellow airplane! LOL For now the canopy and prop are not attached, just set in place for the photo. Got all the yellow applied so, after that's had time to adequately dry, I can look at applying some decals. That ought to be fun with all those checks! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 Decaling underway. Tedious is a understatement! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Oh hell yes !!.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 51 minutes ago, harv said: Oh hell yes !!.....harv LOL Certainly different! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 7:49 PM, JohnB said: I found a suitable prop in a Trumpeter F4U-4 kit I know I'll never build The Racer looking Good!John what you going to do with the canopy?I gave mine to a guy some 12yrs ago with the intention he replace it on another board never saw that happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 John Just catching up as it’s been crazy here with all the construction for the Reno. We’re just about at the point of a needed break, time to start packing up what seems almost everything, so we’re ready for painting and floors. Awesome progress on Bardahl Miss - just love the multi colored prop and the gloss yellow paint looks perfect. Yup, the checkerboard decals are going to take time but are looking tremendous. She is going to be a ‘stunner’ for sure. Beautiful work Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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