BlrwestSiR Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 Time for an update on the Seahawk. After getting the engine done, when I test fitted it into the fuselage there was a gap around the cowl. I sanded down the cylinder heads a bit as well as the firewall and got things better. I finally gave in trying to get a perfect fit and just glued the fuselage halves together. The gap at the front is probably no worse than on many IM kits so I just filled and sanded it down. 5
Landlubber Mike Posted January 30 Posted January 30 Looking great! The details achieved with resin in this kit is pretty amazing. 1 1
BlrwestSiR Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 Next up was the rudder. The beaver tail (for want of a better term) has a mould imperfection in it. I realized the rudder will cover it completely so I didn't bother fixing it. With the rudder in place. I then started on the flying surfaces. The tabs for the tailplanes were slightly longer than the slots in the fuselage so I trimmed them slightly and then glued the port one in place. Then I test fitted the port wing, made some small adjustments and glued that in place. The small gap at the wing root needs a quick full and then onto the starboard side. 8 1
BlrwestSiR Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 The other wings are now on. These went on the same as the port side. 7
BlrwestSiR Posted February 1 Author Posted February 1 It definitely won't feel like it's at a NASCAR track now. 3
BlrwestSiR Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 I got a coat of primer on just now. All the seams look good, I'm happy to report. A slight bit of touch-ups needed on one spot but that's it. I primed the float while I was at it. That will need a bit more prep work but I'm happy overall. 10
BlrwestSiR Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 White undersides are done now. Once this dries I'll mask it off and start on the upper side. 8
BlrwestSiR Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 I finally got a chance to do some masking. Then it was time for paint. Unmasked. A couple touchups are needed. 10
BlrwestSiR Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Martin, it's really old Mr Color. Probably 20 years old. They've changed the bottle I think three times since I bought the paint. 2
BlrwestSiR Posted February 16 Author Posted February 16 I finally got some time at the bench I painted the floats. I attached the float rudder but have knocked it off twice since doing so. I'm going to wait until closer to the end to put it back on. With the floats painted, I CA'ed them in place. I was going to use epoxy but all 3 tubes I had the hardener had, hardened. Hopefully the CA is strong enough. I really should get a stand. Of course right after I say that I look over and see this on my wall. The radar pod has been painted as well. 5
BlrwestSiR Posted Sunday at 11:08 PM Author Posted Sunday at 11:08 PM Landing gear, er beaching gear is on. And now with tires. 9
DocRob Posted Monday at 02:53 PM Posted Monday at 02:53 PM Like Martin said, looking very good, peppered by a unusual look. Cheers Rob 3 1
BlrwestSiR Posted yesterday at 02:55 AM Author Posted yesterday at 02:55 AM Time for the canopy. The casting is generally very clear and fairly thin too. There are a couple small casting flaws but I'm not going to deal with them and possibly make things worse. The rear panes on the canopy are done frosted over. They're to be cut out I wasn't going to bother originally, dreading the idea of hacking into a train canopy. With them frosted however, I felt I didn't have a choice so I used a scriber to carefully cut them out. It went better than I'd hoped. 8
DocRob Posted yesterday at 09:18 AM Posted yesterday at 09:18 AM That came out nice, Carl, I can imagine your nervousness cutting out the canopy. Cheers Rob 2 1
BlrwestSiR Posted yesterday at 12:58 PM Author Posted yesterday at 12:58 PM Thanks Rob! I was worried that with the remaining frames being so thin, I'd break them. Thankfully the resin had a bit of flex to it which helped. 3
Martinnfb Posted yesterday at 03:28 PM Posted yesterday at 03:28 PM Interesting, I have never noticed that missing glazing. Well done 5
BlrwestSiR Posted yesterday at 04:15 PM Author Posted yesterday at 04:15 PM Martin, I would not have noticed either except for the mention in the instructions and that they were frosted. 2
HubertB Posted yesterday at 05:35 PM Posted yesterday at 05:35 PM 2 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Interesting, I have never noticed that missing glazing. Well done The rear glazing of the canopy was removed to reduce aerodynamic turbulences. Simple and effective … and not a big issue at times when pilots were still used to keep canopies open. Hubert 3 1
Martinnfb Posted yesterday at 05:50 PM Posted yesterday at 05:50 PM I don't get it. by creating irregularities on the surface you are introducing disturbance to the airflow, therefore increasing turbulence and drag. What I am missing here?
HubertB Posted yesterday at 06:00 PM Posted yesterday at 06:00 PM 2 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: I don't get it. by creating irregularities on the surface you are introducing disturbance to the airflow, therefore increasing turbulence and drag. What I am missing here? You have two different compound surfaces, furthermore in an airstream influenced by the big propeller wash. My guess is that the junction of the canopy to fuselage was creating boundary layer turbulences, which were actually removed by the slight depression the missing windows was creating … Aerodynamics are sometimes strange, like when seemingly drag-inducing protuberances actually improve the airflow and reduce the drag … Hubert 3
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