JohnB Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I managed to remove all the goo that was left on the clear parts when I removed the Scotch tape. I re-masked with Tamiya masking tape, painted with GSB and applied some Pledge with Future. Far from perfect but a lot better now I think. Now I can continue the build. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 John A-OK - looks mighty good and glad the panther is back on the bench and underway again 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Oh goody !....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hey Scott, Did your kit have these very significant gaps, etc? Far from being a snug fit. It'll take a lot of filling and sanding to make things look right. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman1 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Wow!! Those are some gap’s 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Irishman1 said: Wow!! Those are some gap’s Are they ever!! I don't look forward to trying to get those sorted out. 🤪 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 The Cougar fuselage sits down into the wing, so no real gap issues there. Now the speed brakes, yes. I did build mine open but I still had to add some styrene strip to square it up. The worst was the inner landing gear doors. They are only open during gear cycling, so I built them closed. Not only was it out of square but doors didn’t sit flush. Maybe my doors were warped over time, not sure. Here’s a pic of the wing to fuse fit you can see the tiny bit of filler that was needed FWIW, my flaps were warped pretty bad too. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, ScottsGT said: The Cougar fuselage sits down into the wing, so no real gap issues there. Now the speed brakes, yes. I did build mine open but I still had to add some styrene strip to square it up. The worst was the inner landing gear doors. They are only open during gear cycling, so I built them closed. Not only was it out of square but doors didn’t sit flush. Maybe my doors were warped over time, not sure. Here’s a pic of the wing to fuse fit you can see the tiny bit of filler that was needed FWIW, my flaps were warped pretty bad too. I guess it's to be expected with this type of kit but it sure is a PITA to deal with. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Yea, I think it’s why it took me 4 months of building to get it done. Several times I asked myself why was it on my bench. But I was damned and determined it would not wind up on the SOD. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 John When I built my Sea Fury, I has the same gap issues at the wing/fuselage seams and huge gapes to fill. The cowling also had fit issues but not as bad. Paul sent me a few replacements for both and the best fit still had their share of gaps. My guess is this type of solid resin kit has a lot more shrinkage then a more conventional style. of injected molded. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John When I built my Sea Fury, I has the same gap issues at the wing/fuselage seams and huge gapes to fill. The cowling also had fit issues but not as bad. Paul sent me a few replacements for both and the best fit still had their share of gaps. My guess is this type of solid resin kit has a lot more shrinkage then a more conventional style. of injected molded. I don't recall having any significant gaps, etc when I built my Sea Fury. Certainly nothing like the one's for this Panther. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 John I see the gaps and they are certainly large. I'm thinking epoxy is the way to go. Fingers crossed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 FWIW, most PU resins have a standard 3% shrinkage spec. Finding a resin with less than that is really hard work. But what’s worse is that the shrinkage factor is not constant and reproduceable … So factoring shrinkage in is a dark art rather than a mathematical formula … Hubert 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John I see the gaps and they are certainly large. I'm thinking epoxy is the way to go. Fingers crossed I probably will go the epoxy route Peter as I doubt CA would have enough holding power. I'll continue with the build for now but it may end up back on the SOD if it's too big of a PITA. 🤪 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 You can do it John, with your skillset it's a breeze . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I’d use plastic shims. And yes, epoxy glue is the way to go … Hubert. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 31 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: You can do it John, with your skillset it's a breeze . I appreciate your confidence in me Martin but I'm just not sure I want to deal with it right now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Well it would keep you busy ....harv 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Fully understood, sometimes things like that can kill the excitement completely. Well, time for another , more pleasant build, perhaps Corsair ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 😁....harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, harv said: Well it would keep you busy ....harv 😁 True Harv but not really in the way I'd prefer. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 🙃....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Fully understood, sometimes things like that can kill the excitement completely. Well, time for another , more pleasant build, perhaps Corsair ? I'm not bailing out on it just yet but, if and when I do, it's doubtful another Corsair would be up next since I just finished 2 of them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Status as of now. Wings attached using CA gel and epoxy resin. Dealing with those seams will likely be a large PITA. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 If I may suggest to put Tamiya epoxy/resin putty into the gaps and rub it in there with a wet finger. It sends down smoothly and blends to resin perfectly. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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