monnthebiff Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 4:18 PM, 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 Expand 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
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 4:18 PM, 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 Expand Thank goodness for CA glue and Zip Kicker. 🤪 1
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 4:19 PM, monnthebiff said: Now that really sucks John and a hard-core rework needed to get the fit! Regards. Andy Expand Not pretty but at least now it "fits". 2
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 4:24 PM, 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 Expand Thank you Andy, I appreciate the kind comment. 3
Bomber_County Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 4:48 PM, JohnB said: Not pretty but at least now it "fits". Expand You will never cuss another Trumpeter kit now…….or perhaps you will….. 1 2
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 6:56 PM, Bomber_County said: You will never cuss another Trumpeter kit now…….or perhaps you will….. Expand LOL Phil! Making no promises but certainly not as much cussing as this monstrosity. 🤪 2
Peterpools Posted June 17, 2022 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
JohnB Posted June 17, 2022 Author Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 10:47 PM, 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 Expand 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
Peterpools Posted June 17, 2022 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
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 11:17 PM, 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 Expand LOL That's the plan for now.
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 John The A Team: "Just Love it when a plan comes together" Keep 'em comin Peter 1
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 12:45 AM, Peterpools said: John The A Team: "Just Love it when a plan comes together" Keep 'em comin Peter Expand Indeed Peter. The issue was in doubt a couple of times though!!! 🤪 1
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 6:57 AM, GazzaS said: Looking good, JOhn! Expand Thank you Gaz!
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 8:33 AM, Spitfire said: These may help Cheers Dennis Expand Thank you Dennis. I got the stubs installed last night with no problems. 2
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author 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
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author 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
monnthebiff Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 4:32 PM, 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). Expand Now that is disappointing, something so simple... Regards. Andy 1
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 7:06 PM, monnthebiff said: Now that is disappointing, something so simple... Regards. Andy Expand Yes, you'd think they would have been able to get that little thing right. 🙄
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author 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
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 4:47 PM, 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.) Expand John It just doesn't stop. No question, this has to be the kit from hell! Keep 'em comin Peter
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2022 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
JohnB Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 8:59 PM, Peterpools said: John GSB is looking mighty good and running out of paint, what else would you expect? Keep 'em comin Peter Expand 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
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