CANicoll Posted May 26, 2024 Posted May 26, 2024 John, that is interesting. I don't recall having this specific problem with my two Revell P-51D builds (but I also bookmarked your 'More Revell Fixes' Thread which is wonderfully helpful). I usually use the Aerocraft canopies to address the narrow windscreen and the wavy canopy problem, with the AMUR resin flaps to solve the 'valley' effect Revell flaps suffer from. Trying to find my build threads of those Revell Mustangs.
JohnB Posted May 26, 2024 Author Posted May 26, 2024 Good luck Chris. Those problems are why I have decided to go with Tamiya in future. More pricey but worth it I think. 1
shark64 Posted May 26, 2024 Posted May 26, 2024 Good start. A great subject rarely seen in modeling tables, glad to see this being done. 2
JohnB Posted May 30, 2024 Author Posted May 30, 2024 Since the really nice Xtradecal sheet showed up I've decided to resume this build. We'll see how it goes! Couple of photos of the weights I put in the nose. Fingers crossed it won't be a tail sitter if and when I finish it. 4
JohnB Posted May 30, 2024 Author Posted May 30, 2024 Having a lot of difficulty attaching the wings. Working on it. I think I'll begin my Hasegawa P-40N build and work on this on the side. 2
Peterpools Posted May 31, 2024 Posted May 31, 2024 John Surely looks as if you have the nose weight issue covered. Good POA, for a kit that is a constant struggle. 2
JohnB Posted May 31, 2024 Author Posted May 31, 2024 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Surely looks as if you have the nose weight issue covered. Good POA, for a kit that is a constant struggle. It IS a PITA kit for sure but I guess I'll keep working on it on and off (or until I get fed up again). 3
JohnB Posted May 31, 2024 Author Posted May 31, 2024 Back working on this thing. Finally got the wings on after a fair amount of trimming, puttying and sanding. 4 1
Peterpools Posted May 31, 2024 Posted May 31, 2024 John Nice progress and hopefully from here on issues are lurking in the shadows. 2
JohnB Posted May 31, 2024 Author Posted May 31, 2024 I figure there are more issues lurking in the shadows. I'll be finding out soon! 🤪 2
ScottsGT Posted May 31, 2024 Posted May 31, 2024 Good to see you back on it. I just discovered that Ali (Aerocraft models) sells brass landing gear for this kit. Ordered a set today for mine. 4
JohnB Posted June 1, 2024 Author Posted June 1, 2024 2 hours ago, ScottsGT said: Good to see you back on it. I just discovered that Ali (Aerocraft models) sells brass landing gear for this kit. Ordered a set today for mine. That ought to dress it up nicely Scott. When the really nice Xtradecal sheet for this 262 showed up I decided to resume the build. Not a real fun build but it ought to be a real looker when finished (I hope!). 2
JohnB Posted June 1, 2024 Author Posted June 1, 2024 Nacelles, etc attached. Now to sand and smooth out the putty. 4
Peterpools Posted June 1, 2024 Posted June 1, 2024 John Some mighty nice progress and it's easy to see you have whipped the 262 into shape. Fingers crossed all the roadblocks are finally behind you and the finishing stages of the build will go smoothly. 🤞 2
JohnB Posted June 1, 2024 Author Posted June 1, 2024 53 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Some mighty nice progress and it's easy to see you have whipped the 262 into shape. Fingers crossed all the roadblocks are finally behind you and the finishing stages of the build will go smoothly. 🤞 Thank you Peter. My fingers are crossed also but it looks like all the hassle is done. I'll start painting either tonight or tomorrow. I'm hoping for a really cool dappled camo job. 2
BlrwestSiR Posted June 2, 2024 Posted June 2, 2024 Looks good John. Nice to see the fit issues seem to be behind you. 2
KevinM Posted June 2, 2024 Posted June 2, 2024 Good to see you moving onto the finish line with this one John. 2
JohnB Posted June 2, 2024 Author Posted June 2, 2024 35 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Looks good John. Nice to see the fit issues seem to be behind you. Thanks Carl. I'm glad it's seems to be on the downhill slide. I plan to start painting tomorrow. 1
JohnB Posted June 2, 2024 Author Posted June 2, 2024 2 minutes ago, KevinM said: Good to see you moving onto the finish line with this one John. Getting there Kevin! Fingers crossed. 2
JohnB Posted June 2, 2024 Author Posted June 2, 2024 Undersides painted RLM 76. Now on to the uppers RLM 82 and 83. 2
JohnB Posted June 2, 2024 Author Posted June 2, 2024 Aeromaster RLM 83 done. Now for the RLM 82. After that I can start on the dappled camo on the sides. 2
JohnB Posted June 2, 2024 Author Posted June 2, 2024 2 hours ago, JohnB said: Aeromaster RLM 83 done. Now for the RLM 82. After that I can start on the dappled camo on the sides. Seems a little "bright" but I'm going to leave it be. 1
JohnB Posted June 2, 2024 Author Posted June 2, 2024 Good progress on painting today. Now it's time to set it down for a bit. 1 1
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