JohnB Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Yummy…..I’d forgotten you had this……this going to epic…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 5 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Yummy…..I’d forgotten you had this……this going to epic…. We'll see Phil LOL. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 John Nice start and I'll be following all the way. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 You don't see many of these getting built so it'll be nice to see one given your special touch. Carl 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice start and I'll be following all the way. Keep 'em comin Peter The preliminaries should be easy peasy. We'll see how the rest goes! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 40 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: You don't see many of these getting built so it'll be nice to see one given your special touch. Carl Thanks Carl. I have high hopes for this build. 😉 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Interesting subject. Will be watching and anticipating a fine build! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 4 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Interesting subject. Will be watching and anticipating a fine build! Thanks Paul. We'll see how it goes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Oh, this should be interesting! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monnthebiff Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 5 hours ago, GazzaS said: Oh, this should be interesting! Agreed Gaz! Interesting likely puts it mildly LOL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 49 minutes ago, 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 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monnthebiff Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, 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 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monnthebiff Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 4 hours ago, 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 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 Thanks Andy. I'll look around and see where I can snag one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 This and the SH Whirlwind are rare holy grail builds………. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 13 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: This and the SH Whirlwind are rare holy grail builds………. I have the Whirlwind in my stash. I'll get around to building it one of these days. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Nice! A little inspiration from Infinity website https://www.infinitymodels.cz/en/galerie/helldiver-step-by-stepe/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 Cool! Thank you Martin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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