JohnB Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 For some reason I wanted to build another one of these even though it is a "HIGH CUSS FACTOR" build. Just a glutton for punishment I guess. LOL As you can see I've replaced some of the kit parts with nicely detailed True Detail parts which are much better than the kit parts although they do present some fit problems, especially the cockpit tub and the main wheel well assembly. I remembered to have my Dremel ready and a fresh blade in my Xacto knife, fresh putty and some fresh super glue ready to use! Since I had built one of these a few years ago I knew what to expect so it holds no surprises for me. Onward and upward as they say! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 NIce! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 32 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: NIce! I hope so! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Ready to join the fuselage halves. I added plenty of nose weight "just to be sure". LOL 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Very nice there. I've only built the T-33 version and have to agree that they're not a shake and bake kit. But I still enjoyed it. Carl 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 39 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Very nice there. I've only built the T-33 version and have to agree that they're not a shake and bake kit. But I still enjoyed it. Carl Coming along but not without some "bumps in the road". Even with all the headaches it does build up to be a good looking model. I think most of the problems come from using the after market resin cockpit and wheel wells. However, since I used the same after market stuff on my 1st build, I really don't know if there would be as many problems just using the crummy kit parts. You would still have the poor fit of the intakes to deal with no matter. As for me, I'll willingly suffer the problems presented by the resin parts as opposed to using the corresponding kit parts. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Goodie !! I have an F and a T......harv 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 52 minutes ago, harv said: Goodie !! I have an F and a T......harv Build 'em on up Harv. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On 4/11/2022 at 2:21 PM, JohnB said: For some reason I wanted to build another one of these even though it is a "HIGH CUSS FACTOR" build. You got that right John. Mine ended up in the dumpster. Jerry On 4/11/2022 at 2:21 PM, JohnB said: 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 3 hours ago, k5ikl said: You got that right John. Mine ended up in the dumpster. Jerry This one has come very close to ending up in the trash bin too. I've put too much effort into it though to admit defeat so I'm still working on the SOB. I'm gonna beat this bas--rd into submission if it takes til next month! LOL 🤪 Here's a couple of shots for today. Using a length of elastic to raise the wings for some dehidral works for me. CA glue is a must for this build. 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Filling and sanding completed. Now I can proceed with the other parts of the build. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 That looks really clean . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: That looks really clean . Thanks. It's all greased up with elbow grease, filler and sanding sticks. LOL 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Looks great john. Forget the frustration and enjoy the modelling.🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, Wingco57 said: Looks great john. Forget the frustration and enjoy the modelling.🙂 Indeed. Most of the frustration is past now I think (fingers crossed). Thanks!!! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 John, another almost ready for the booth…….looking very tidy….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: John, another almost ready for the booth…….looking very tidy….. Thank you Phil. I'll get started on painting today. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 8 hours ago, JohnB said: I'll get started on painting today. What's the scheme John? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, KevinM said: What's the scheme John? Probably this one Kevin. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Nice choice, that's a classic scheme. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 I think it will go well with my previous build of "Evil Eye Fleagle" done before the teeth markings were added. As a side note, I built that one BEFORE the decals were available. I used my laser printer to make my own. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Painting underway. Alclad Dk. Aluminum w/a touch of black added to it will be the base. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Purdy....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Making a little progress. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Sweet. this is going super fast and looks squeaky clean Cheers Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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