JohnB Posted June 2, 2022 Posted June 2, 2022 For better or worse I'm getting started on this kit. It has been on my shelf for a good while and now I think it's time to get with the program. The only add-on I bought for it is the PE dive flaps and they look to be a real bear. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Meanwhile I'll get started on the fuselage, etc. I intend to do a overall GSB a/c but exactly which one is undetermined right now. Shouldn't be a problem though. 8
Bomber_County Posted June 2, 2022 Posted June 2, 2022 Yummy…..I’d forgotten you had this……this going to epic…. 2
JohnB Posted June 2, 2022 Author Posted June 2, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 4:58 PM, Bomber_County said: Yummy…..I’d forgotten you had this……this going to epic…. Expand We'll see Phil LOL. 3
JohnB Posted June 2, 2022 Author Posted June 2, 2022 As is my usual procedure I painted all the interior parts prior to starting assembly. Still have others to paint (black, etc) but I have most all of the Interior Green done. 10
Peterpools Posted June 2, 2022 Posted June 2, 2022 John Nice start and I'll be following all the way. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
BlrwestSiR Posted June 2, 2022 Posted June 2, 2022 You don't see many of these getting built so it'll be nice to see one given your special touch. Carl 5
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 11:09 PM, Peterpools said: John Nice start and I'll be following all the way. Keep 'em comin Peter Expand The preliminaries should be easy peasy. We'll see how the rest goes! 4
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 11:45 PM, BlrwestSiR said: You don't see many of these getting built so it'll be nice to see one given your special touch. Carl Expand Thanks Carl. I have high hopes for this build. 😉 5
belugawhaleman Posted June 3, 2022 Posted June 3, 2022 Interesting subject. Will be watching and anticipating a fine build! 4
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 1:04 AM, belugawhaleman said: Interesting subject. Will be watching and anticipating a fine build! Expand Thanks Paul. We'll see how it goes. 3
monnthebiff Posted June 3, 2022 Posted June 3, 2022 Looking forward to this one, you will have lots of fun getting this one together. I'm about to close up the fuselage halves on mine but had to put it to one side as I got pretty burnt out with it Can't wait tonsee you work your magic on this one. Regards. Andy 9
Peterpools Posted June 3, 2022 Posted June 3, 2022 Andy Glad you're aboard and your front office does look good. I've heard pros and cons about this kit and still haven't decided if I should buy the kit. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 8:33 AM, GazzaS said: Oh, this should be interesting! Expand Agreed Gaz! Interesting likely puts it mildly LOL. 2
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 1:41 PM, monnthebiff said: Looking forward to this one, you will have lots of fun getting this one together. I'm about to close up the fuselage halves on mine but had to put it to one side as I got pretty burnt out with it Can't wait tonsee you work your magic on this one. Regards. Andy Expand You've done a nice job so far Andy. The cockpit, etc look great! We'll see how mine goes but I do anticipate a bit of a cuss factor (or factors!) as I go along. Have you done anything with the flaps? I assume you will be using the PE ones. Something I don't look forward to! LOL 3
monnthebiff Posted June 3, 2022 Posted June 3, 2022 Thank you John, you will find most internal structures are to wide and need sanding to fit. I have the PE flaps but sold the wing fold set as itbreally is a step too far to fit. Regards. Andy 5
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 3:08 PM, monnthebiff said: Thank you John, you will find most internal structures are to wide and need sanding to fit. I have the PE flaps but sold the wing fold set as itbreally is a step too far to fit. Regards. Andy Expand Thanks for the info. I had considered getting the rear gunners set but haven't done anything toward that as of yet. Still considering it though. John 5
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 I'm about to start on the instrument panel. I'm not too sure about the kit decals so, as a backup, I have some AirScale one's I can use. It seems to me the approach they took on the panels is assbackwards. Why mold the panels in clear when you have to paint the fronts? 5
monnthebiff Posted June 3, 2022 Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 4:52 PM, JohnB said: Thanks for the info. I had considered getting the rear gunners set but haven't done anything toward that as of yet. Still considering it though. John Expand I have the rear gunners set John and can say it's definitely worth while getting and will add quite a bit to the look. The rear gun position is a bit short on detail as well Regards. Andy 4
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 Thanks Andy. I'll look around and see where I can snag one. 5
Bomber_County Posted June 3, 2022 Posted June 3, 2022 This and the SH Whirlwind are rare holy grail builds………. 5
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 10:30 PM, Bomber_County said: This and the SH Whirlwind are rare holy grail builds………. Expand I have the Whirlwind in my stash. I'll get around to building it one of these days. 4
JohnB Posted June 3, 2022 Author Posted June 3, 2022 I've been checking around a don't seem to find anyone that has the rear gunners set. If any of you guys have one you'd part with please send me a PM. Thanks! 3
Martinnfb Posted June 4, 2022 Posted June 4, 2022 Nice! A little inspiration from Infinity website https://www.infinitymodels.cz/en/galerie/helldiver-step-by-stepe/ 2
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