JohnB Posted March 2, 2022 Posted March 2, 2022 Started on my next build which is the 1/48 ICM A-26B. This will be another racer build and should really be a eye pleaser. Good for the Group Build. 10 1
Peterpools Posted March 2, 2022 Posted March 2, 2022 John Holy smokes, you're a a major role! Terrific choice for your next racer and I'll be in the front row enjoying another terrific build. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
JohnB Posted March 2, 2022 Author Posted March 2, 2022 Thanks Peter. As you can tell I like to stay busy. 1
Peterpools Posted March 4, 2022 Posted March 4, 2022 John Staying busy doesn't come close. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
JohnB Posted March 4, 2022 Author Posted March 4, 2022 On 3/4/2022 at 11:24 PM, Peterpools said: John Staying busy doesn't come close. Keep 'em comin Peter Expand Making a little progress on the -26 racer. Pics later. 3
Martinnfb Posted March 5, 2022 Posted March 5, 2022 She is actually for sale , here some useful pictures . 3
JohnB Posted March 5, 2022 Author Posted March 5, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 2:06 AM, KevinM said: Nice John should be a sweet looking build! Expand That overall gloss white finish should really look good. Very unusual on a A-26. 2
JohnB Posted March 5, 2022 Author Posted March 5, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 2:51 AM, Martinnfb said: She is actually for sale , here some useful pictures . Expand Cheap at twice the price Martin! LOL 1 1
Martinnfb Posted March 5, 2022 Posted March 5, 2022 Yeah, there's some rust, you know "lady driven". 2
JohnB Posted March 6, 2022 Author Posted March 6, 2022 Making some progress on the fuselage. Seems to need a fair amount of putty but that's probably my fault. 🙄 7
Peterpools Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 4:22 PM, JohnB said: Cheap at twice the price Martin! LOL Expand John Nice steady progress and looking so good. Keep 'em comin Peter 2
JohnB Posted March 7, 2022 Author Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 5:06 PM, Peterpools said: John Nice steady progress and looking so good. Keep 'em comin Peter Expand Thank you Peter. It's coming along. 2
KevinM Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 I used very little filler on mine John did scrape here and there.John when you glue the wing on thick glue or tube on those rails locks them in good I had one wing come loose after the paint used tube glue and no repaint needed. 2
JohnB Posted March 8, 2022 Author Posted March 8, 2022 On 3/8/2022 at 3:28 AM, KevinM said: I used very little filler on mine John did scrape here and there.John when you glue the wing on thick glue or tube on those rails locks them in good I had one wing come loose after the paint used tube glue and no repaint needed. Expand I test fit the wings to the fuselage and they fit just right. Won't need any filler there! 2
Peterpools Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 John Just love it when a kit fits so nice and isn't a filler queen Keep 'em comin Peter 2
JohnB Posted March 9, 2022 Author Posted March 9, 2022 On 3/9/2022 at 12:05 AM, Peterpools said: John Just love it when a kit fits so nice and isn't a filler queen Keep 'em comin Peter Expand You and me both Peter. 1
JohnB Posted March 9, 2022 Author Posted March 9, 2022 I'm waiting for some canopy masks (due Sat.) to arrive so, in the mean time, I have decided to paint the wings. Three coats of flat white and two of gloss so far. I'll probably apply one more coat of gloss white then I intend to add the exhaust stains. Since the wings aren't attached to the fuselage yet it should be easier to apply the stains. When the paint masks show up I'll paint the fuselage and then attach the wings. Should be easy peasy since when I did a test fit they fit great with no big seams to worry about. Fingers crossed! 6
Martinnfb Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 Nice progress John. The white overall will be striking in comparison with war style livery. Cant wait to see it done. Cheers Martin PS: obligatory question: " are we there yet ?" 4
JohnB Posted March 11, 2022 Author Posted March 11, 2022 Coming along. Just waiting for the canopy masks. 3
KevinM Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 John how you like the jig for the engine exhaust quite a nice touch I thought by ICM? 2
JohnB Posted March 11, 2022 Author Posted March 11, 2022 On 3/11/2022 at 3:24 AM, KevinM said: John how you like the jig for the engine exhaust quite a nice touch I thought by ICM? Expand Yes it is a nice touch and sure makes attaching the exhausts easier. 1
JohnB Posted March 12, 2022 Author Posted March 12, 2022 Got the exhaust stains applied so now I'll be ready to attach the wings later today. I also tried my hand at window tinting since this a/c did have the canopy tinted. 4
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