Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 17, 2022 Author Administrators Posted October 17, 2022 I’ve been pretty scarce to the bench lately, BUT I had a chance last night and this afternoon to do some smoothing of the wing to fuselage join. Much sanding and rescribing ahead. and it’s nice to not update my build for a week and when I look for it, it’s three pages back! 10 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 17, 2022 Author Administrators Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks smooth Rat, but I don’t wantum smooth… needs panel lines and rivet marks 1 8
JohnB Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 I sent HpH a request for a replacement rear canopy. My latest notification about it is.....OUT FOR DELIVERY via FedEx. The box just arrived. They sent me the wrong sprue. This one is for the Infinity kit. Oh well, maybe I can do some modifying, etc. 🤪 1 3
Peterpools Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 Ernie Wing roots now look perfect - well done. A break sometimes is what is needed ... and you used it to the best advantage. 1 1
Peterpools Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 10:14 AM, JohnB said: I sent HpH a request for a replacement rear canopy. My latest notification about it is.....OUT FOR DELIVERY via FedEx. The box just arrived. They sent me the wrong sprue. This one is for the Infinity kit. Oh well, maybe I can do some modifying, etc. 🤪 John It's not your fault that they sent the wrong sprue and I would contact them again and for the correct one. 1 1
JohnB Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John It's not your fault that they sent the wrong sprue and I would contact them again and for the correct one. Maybe I should but I think I'll just let it be. 😐 3
nmayhew Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 May I ask why you were sanding away so far from the wing root? I tried to see the pre-sanding pictures but couldn’t tell whether it was a decent fit or not 3
KevinM Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 Ernie a little off subject but a nice video done by the government in 1944 the first ten minutes has a few of these HellDivers in along with some Hellcats.The HellDiver is a big frigg'in bird!! https://youtu.be/6RMBJG24yR0 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 30, 2022 Author Administrators Posted November 30, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 12:03 PM, KevinM said: Ernie a little off subject but a nice video done by the government in 1944 the first ten minutes has a few of these HellDivers in along with some Hellcats.The HellDiver is a big frigg'in bird!! https://youtu.be/6RMBJG24yR0 Thanks Kevin. Appreciated, a lot! 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 30, 2022 Author Administrators Posted November 30, 2022 So, now let’s revisit this. Back at the bench for the first time in over a month. Here’s where we’re at right now. 10 1
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 30, 2022 Author Administrators Posted November 30, 2022 Cutting these is required to use the accessory resin parts. 8 1
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 30, 2022 Author Administrators Posted November 30, 2022 She’s starting to look like a big, ugly Curtiss. Nothing surprising so far other than the greenhouse, and we found a simple workaround for that 6
Peterpools Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Ernie Nice to see you and the Big Helldiver together again at the bench and making progress. 3
CANicoll Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Wow, this thing is a beast!! Looking good and thanks for the update. Can't wait to see how she turns out. 4
BlrwestSiR Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 So much cutting to fit the extra details. Glad to see you back at it though. Carl 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 30, 2022 Author Administrators Posted November 30, 2022 So far, I can highly recommend this model to anyone who wants a large scale Helldiver. The build has been fun so far, and as long as you go into it expecting a short run kit with certain pitfalls that need to be overcome, you won’t regret it. Bo, it’s not a shake the box, or even an intermediate modeler’s build, but if someone takes their time, you’ll at least get this far. 😀 There are plenty of build tips online, and each new build, this one included, finds another workaround. 6 1
Spitfire Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Nice to see that you are still wrestling this one into shape and it is certainly taking shape. Cheers Dennis 3
BlrwestSiR Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 There's something about these sort of kits; PCM, Special Hobby, Fly, etc. When you get them to go together there's a bigger satisfaction level. Of course, they can easily go the other way and be nothing but aggravation. Carl 1 3 1
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 1, 2022 Author Administrators Posted December 1, 2022 Carl, the the thing about these kits is that it makes you remember that first and foremost, we’re model builders, not just kit assemblers. Many of these short run kits are a real challenge, but nothing so crazy that can’t be built with simple patience and determination. As long as you know what you’re getting into, then you’re ready and able to meet it head on. This kit wouldn’t be half as bad if I hadn’t cut it all up and rebuilt a good portion of it. Gaps? So what: deal with them. Out of alignment? Oh well: fix it. But the shape is accurate and all the rest is gravy. 8 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 1, 2022 Author Administrators Posted December 1, 2022 Since I took those pics, I thought maybe the cowl was a touch bit low, so I moved it up just a smidgen. This is it now. Thoughts? 7
harv Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 It does look better Ern. Expat the bottom....harv 1
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 1, 2022 Author Administrators Posted December 1, 2022 Yeah it’s hard to say. Everything is so open to suggestion as the fit is vague and you have to dye a all it. Plus with the cooling gills open, it’s tough to say. 5
GazzaS Posted December 2, 2022 Posted December 2, 2022 Though I don't have the model in front of me... Is there a step? 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 2, 2022 Author Administrators Posted December 2, 2022 1 hour ago, GazzaS said: Though I don't have the model in front of me... Is there a step? A STEP? Like essplain yourself, Esse. 2
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