monnthebiff Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Peterpools said: John 'A thing of beauty'. Just hard to believe a kit can have so much that is poorly molded, fit issues galore and it just never seems to end. John, you have nerves of steel and I'm betting a 40ft trailer had to show up in the last few days with cases of new 'cuss factors'. I could never, ever have gotten as far as you have and mine would have been long ago donated to the recycle plastic bin that goes out on Wednesdays. Keep 'em comin Peter Peter, it is the build from hell as there is actually nothing that fits nicely and the clean up required for each part is pretty soul destroying to be honest. I'd take s nice early 70's Tamiya kit any day over this one! John, you really are doing an amazing job and I salute you! Regards. Andy 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John 'A thing of beauty'. Just hard to believe a kit can have so much that is poorly molded, fit issues galore and it just never seems to end. John, you have nerves of steel and I'm betting a 40ft trailer had to show up in the last few days with cases of new 'cuss factors'. I could never, ever have gotten as far as you have and mine would have been long ago donated to the recycle plastic bin that goes out on Wednesdays. Keep 'em comin Peter Thank goodness for CA glue and Zip Kicker. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 28 minutes ago, monnthebiff said: Now that really sucks John and a hard-core rework needed to get the fit! Regards. Andy Not pretty but at least now it "fits". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 24 minutes ago, monnthebiff said: Peter, it is the build from hell as there is actually nothing that fits nicely and the clean up required for each part is pretty soul destroying to be honest. I'd take s nice early 70's Tamiya kit any day over this one! John, you really are doing an amazing job and I salute you! Regards. Andy Thank you Andy, I appreciate the kind comment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnB said: Not pretty but at least now it "fits". You will never cuss another Trumpeter kit now…….or perhaps you will….. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 32 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: You will never cuss another Trumpeter kit now…….or perhaps you will….. LOL Phil! Making no promises but certainly not as much cussing as this monstrosity. 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Wings attached and seams filled, etc. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 John Amazing work - I'm glad you're winning the war and hopefully the Helldiver will go down the line quietly from here on in. 🤞 Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Amazing work - I'm glad you're winning the war and hopefully the Helldiver will go down the line quietly from here on in. 🤞 Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. This one has been a struggle from day one and continues to be so for the most part. Next I will attach the underwing rocket stubs and bomb racks before (can you believe it!!!) PAINTING the GSB. After that I'll attach the landing gear but the gear doors have no locating points as a guide. And of course the instructions are vague and no help at all. 🤪 I plan to use the plastic kit flaps for now and MAY get around to the PE ones later. I'm just not up for that additional hassle right now. 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 John Good call. Just finish this beast and let the PE flaps slide until another day down the road. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Good call. Just finish this beast and let the PE flaps slide until another day down the road. Keep 'em comin Peter LOL That's the plan for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 John The A Team: "Just Love it when a plan comes together" Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John The A Team: "Just Love it when a plan comes together" Keep 'em comin Peter Indeed Peter. The issue was in doubt a couple of times though!!! 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Looking good, JOhn! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 These may help Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 7 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looking good, JOhn! Thank you Gaz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Spitfire said: These may help Cheers Dennis Thank you Dennis. I got the stubs installed last night with no problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Installing the rear glass and life raft cylinder. I found it to be too long. It needed to be shortened so it wouldn't hit the forward bulkhead and jut out into the gunners compartment. Just another thing to "fix" (at least it's a easy fix). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Installed. (The broken glass piece was already broken when I got the kit. I'll do some work on cleaning that up but it won't be too visible when the sliding portion is in place.) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monnthebiff Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnB said: Installing the rear glass and life raft cylinder. I found it to be too long. It needed to be shortened so it wouldn't hit the forward bulkhead and jut out into the gunners compartment. Just another thing to "fix" (at least it's a easy fix). Now that is disappointing, something so simple... Regards. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, monnthebiff said: Now that is disappointing, something so simple... Regards. Andy Yes, you'd think they would have been able to get that little thing right. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Painting is in progress (paint cup ran out while I was painting the right wing). Click on the photo for best resolution. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 4 hours ago, JohnB said: Installed. (The broken glass piece was already broken when I got the kit. I'll do some work on cleaning that up but it won't be too visible when the sliding portion is in place.) John It just doesn't stop. No question, this has to be the kit from hell! Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 John GSB is looking mighty good and running out of paint, what else would you expect? Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John GSB is looking mighty good and running out of paint, what else would you expect? Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. I'm a big fan of GSB and I'm sure this beast will look good in that color. I'll go re-fill the paint cup in a bit and continue with the painting. I expect to have all the GSB done today. Then I can attach the wheels and embark on the wheel covers which look to have a pretty high cuss-factor since there are no locating pins or attachment points and the instructions are very vague. Typical!!!🤪 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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