Peterpools Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 Dennis Sounds great - looking forward to the builds Keep 'em comin Peter
JohnB Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 11 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: John, you did go strictly OOB, right? But for the seat? I pulled mine out today and looked at the open gunner position, and it’s a VERY easy and quick modification. The separate control surfaces are nice, too. I’m pretty Gung Ho about building one now, and if it comes out half as nice as yours I’ll be thrilled. Yes Ernie, OOB except for the seat. I'm sure your build will be just as nice, if not better, than mine. Especially since you are using the "extras" that will dress it up nicely. I look forward to following your build. 2
JohnB Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Spitfire said: That looks great, after I finish my current builds I might go on a USN 3 kit theme and include the SB2C. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. I say go for it! 3
JohnB Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 One thing I was sweating out was installing the guns and related hardware in the gunners compartment. I figured it would be a very tight fit to be able to insert the guns/ring/seat, etc. It WAS a tight fit and needed a good bit of patience to get it in place but I managed to squeeze it in without breaking anything! Whew!!! 12 1
monnthebiff Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 Looks like that has worked out really nicely John, your pai t work looks super smooth and the surface detail looks rather good doesn't it! Regards. Andy 3
GazzaS Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 I'm just wondering how the guy swung his guns out to use them. 1
JohnB Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 1 hour ago, monnthebiff said: Looks like that has worked out really nicely John, your pai t work looks super smooth and the surface detail looks rather good doesn't it! Regards. Andy Thanks Andy. I've been a fan of the ol' Testor's Dk. Sea Blue enamel for years and have used it on numerous builds with no problems (other than self-inflicted!). I will say the surface detail on this kit is outstanding. Too bad the rest of the kit isn't. 1 1
Peterpools Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 John Brilliant ... you made it and went where nearly no man has gone before! Beautiful work Keep 'em comin Peter 1
JohnB Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 19 minutes ago, GazzaS said: I'm just wondering how the guy swung his guns out to use them. 1 2
JohnB Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 Just now, Peterpools said: John Brilliant ... you made it and went where nearly no man has gone before! Beautiful work Keep 'em comin Peter LOL Peter. Thanks. Can you believe I've finally gotten to the decaling stage!? I certainly had my doubts at times!🤪 I still have to add the gear covers, wing guns, slats, bomb rack under the wings, tail hook and a few other odds and ends. After I get all that done and the rest of the decals applied I'll overspray the whole a/c with a clear semi-gloss. THEN I can remove all the canopy masks. I hope to have this monster completed by the end of the week. 4
JohnB Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 It's always SOMETHING with this model. I used stencils to apply the "Z" code letters and when I removed the stencil and masking on this side this is what happened. Not a disaster but just another thing to "fix". 🤪 1 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 21, 2022 Administrators Posted June 21, 2022 11 hours ago, JohnB said: Yes Ernie, OOB except for the seat. I'm sure your build will be just as nice, if not better, than mine. Especially since you are using the "extras" that will dress it up nicely. I look forward to following your build. Don’t count on it, John, I have a regular way of snatching mediocrity from the open jaws of greatness. 1 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 21, 2022 Administrators Posted June 21, 2022 Oh crap, John. Even after washing the plastic, this STILL happened?? I wonder if it needs to be prepped more like resin when you remove the release agent. 2
JohnB Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Clunkmeister said: Oh crap, John. Even after washing the plastic, this STILL happened?? I wonder if it needs to be prepped more like resin when you remove the release agent. Maybe so Ernie. It wouldn't hurt to do that just in case. 🙄 At least it was just this one area and should be a easy fix (I hope!). 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 21, 2022 Administrators Posted June 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, JohnB said: Maybe so Ernie. It wouldn't hurt to do that just in case. 🙄 At least it was just this one area and should be a easy fix (I hope!). Simple dimple that. A touch of overspray at the front as well, but nothing horrible. I truly DETEST GSB. I have never been able to get a convincing finish, yet yours looked amazing. GSB shows everything, almost as bad as gloss black 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 21, 2022 Administrators Posted June 21, 2022 Just for kicks, I cut out some plastic. Interesting. The plastic is actually quite soft. Much like Kitty Hawk consistency. A bit softer than Wingnuts, but the opposite of Hasegawa. With what you have to work with, John, you’ve done a fine job of interpreting the nuances of the Beast 5
Peterpools Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 John Incredible ... just can't be but I guess also included in the kit box is an official jinx! I'm in the same camp as Ernie and these days even if I wash all the parts or not prior to starting, before priming, I always now thoroughly wipe down the model with Isopropanol at if I still feel any grease, I'll do a wipe down with Mr Color Self Leveling Thinners and when dry, follow up again with the alcohol. So far I've been pretyy lucky. With the Spit, I'm going to be using masks for the first time, and lifting/peeling paint is a new concern for me. Fingers crossed, this is the end of the trouble and from here on the waters are smooth sailing. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
Peterpools Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 10 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Just for kicks, I cut out some plastic. Interesting. The plastic is actually quite soft. Much like Kitty Hawk consistency. A bit softer than Wingnuts, but the opposite of Hasegawa. With what you have to work with, John, you’ve done a fine job of interpreting the nuances of the Beast Ernie Looking forward to you taming the Helldiver. Keep 'em comin Peter 2
JohnB Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Incredible ... just can't be but I guess also included in the kit box is an official jinx! I'm in the same camp as Ernie and these days even if I wash all the parts or not prior to starting, before priming, I always now thoroughly wipe down the model with Isopropanol at if I still feel any grease, I'll do a wipe down with Mr Color Self Leveling Thinners and when dry, follow up again with the alcohol. So far I've been pretyy lucky. With the Spit, I'm going to be using masks for the first time, and lifting/peeling paint is a new concern for me. Fingers crossed, this is the end of the trouble and from here on the waters are smooth sailing. Keep 'em comin Peter Always seems to be something doesn't it Peter. I'll get this boo boo sorted out today and finish applying the markings. 1 1
Peterpools Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 John No question in my mind, this bad boy under your skilled hands, will be done and all the issues sorted out. Keep 'em comin Peter 2
JohnB Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 10 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Just for kicks, I cut out some plastic. Interesting. The plastic is actually quite soft. Much like Kitty Hawk consistency. A bit softer than Wingnuts, but the opposite of Hasegawa. With what you have to work with, John, you’ve done a fine job of interpreting the nuances of the Beast That soft plastic is a blessing and a curse. I keep files on various a/c on my computer which I refer to as a alternate to the crappy instructions for this kit. The SB2C file sure has been a help. I see in your photo you have CA glue and Zip Kicker. You will need 'em for sure! 1
JohnB Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John No question in my mind, this bad boy under your skilled hands, will be done and all the issues sorted out. Keep 'em comin Peter Barring more buggerups I hope to have it done by the end of the week. Fingers crossed! 3
KevinM Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 It's a bietch that happened on the tail John sure we will get it sorted out other than that she looks outstanding I'm still not buying one. 2
JohnB Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 Tail boo boo fixed and most of the markings applied. 8 1
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