JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 2:37 PM, Peterpools said: John I take the Fifth Amendment. Just glad you have the Revell nose to work with. Expand LOL Peter! Me too! 1
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 3:39 PM, BlrwestSiR said: Even doing a kit bash nose job like this your work is not only impeccable but fast. Carl Expand Thank you Carl. It looks to be coming along okay now (knock on wood!). I think the Revell nose will be a even better subject to use. 1 1
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 Just about ready to attach the nose halves. I added some strip styrene pieces for a better "grip". 2
KevinM Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 I take it John you have some decals? That's a pretty crate!Had to look it up....... 3
Peterpools Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 John Can't wait to see the completed nose grafting pics. 1
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 6:49 PM, KevinM said: I take it John you have some decals? That's a pretty crate!Had to look it up....... Expand Yes I do have some decals. Deacon Hively's a/c, 4th FG. OD/Gray w/invasion stripes. Taken from a old Aeromaster sheet, re-scaled to 1/32 and printed out on my laser printer. 1
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 Nose in place! Now to sand out the seams, etc. 4
HubertB Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 Looking good, and so much more Mustanguesque 👍 ! Keep it coming Hubert 3
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 8:27 PM, HubertB said: Looking good, and so much more Mustanguesque 👍 ! Keep it coming Hubert Expand Thank you Hubert. I agree! Looks like a P-51B for sure. 1
Peterpools Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 John Good call... the nose looks like a perfect fit and a much better choice then the Tamiya nose. Nice choice for the markings as well. 1
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 9:08 PM, Peterpools said: John Good call... the nose looks like a perfect fit and a much better choice then the Tamiya nose. Nice choice for the markings as well. Expand Thanks Peter. The Revell nose is much better in several ways. The plastic is not nearly as thin and flexible as the Tamiya which is a big help in checking fit, etc. Seemed the Tamiya parts were always moving out of place when I was handling the kit and trying to get everything sorted out. Another thing is there's no need for the engine to be mounted which is a big help also. Just all around mo betta! 2
Peterpools Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 John It's a good feeling when things fall together rather then fighting an uphill battle. 1
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 3:17 AM, Peterpools said: John It's a good feeling when things fall together rather then fighting an uphill battle. Expand Yes it is Peter. Still a ways to go on this one but I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel.
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Posted September 15, 2022 The nose is on, seams filled and sanded, primer applied. I'll need to do a bit of scribing but it looks like a P-51B to me! 9 1
Bill_S Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 Wow, John - it looks like it was made that way. Nice job! 3
BlrwestSiR Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) Definitely looks fairly seamless. Great job and thanks for showing the way. Carl Edited September 16, 2022 by BlrwestSiR Fix typo 3
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 10:58 PM, Bill_S said: Wow, John - it looks like it was made that way. Nice job! Expand Thanks Bill. So far I'm pleased with it. 2
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 11:19 PM, BlrwestSiR said: Definitely looks fairly seamless. Great job and thanks for having the way. Carl Expand Thank you Carl. Now it's on to the wings which should be straight forward, etc. 2
Martinnfb Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 What a huge difference , Well done John 2
JohnB Posted September 16, 2022 Author Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 3:03 AM, Martinnfb said: What a huge difference , Well done John Expand Thanks Martin! I agree, the new nose makes quite a difference and now it LOOKS like a "B". 2
JohnB Posted September 16, 2022 Author Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 12:08 PM, Peterpools said: John Looks perfect! Awesome work. Expand Thank you Peter. It's worked out pretty well so far! 2
JohnB Posted September 17, 2022 Author Posted September 17, 2022 On 9/17/2022 at 9:38 PM, GazzaS said: Great work, John! Sure looks good! Expand Thank you Gaz. I hope it will be worth the effort! 2
GazzaS Posted September 18, 2022 Posted September 18, 2022 On 9/17/2022 at 10:54 PM, JohnB said: Thank you Gaz. I hope it will be worth the effort! Expand It's a good thing that RED is my favorite color. 1
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