rkranias Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 READY TO BUTTON UP FUSELAGE Final wiring added to pit tub and fuselage sidewalls. Also added the canopy hank crank (wheel). Added some ribs on fuselage sidewalls, painted with black toned down with dark gray while lower was given a shot of Alclad aluminum. Wash and filtering applied with clear smoke and MiG product. Exhaust mounts were epoxied to insure they would not pop off to be forever lost inside the fuselage when I insert the exhaust stubs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Looking good Rick. Luv the scratch built bits and bobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrodes Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Looking good. The ailerons in my sample don't even come close to fitting. I'm pretty frustrated with it to be honest - it's my first all Resin kit, and I'd entirely assembled up until that point... I don't know if you caught Ian Robertson's build over on hyperscale, but it was suggested that if build as is, the nose sits a scale foot too low. As shown here http://hyperscale.com/2007/features/typhoonmkibmdc32ir_1.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looking good. The ailerons in my sample don't even come close to fitting. I'm pretty frustrated with it to be honest - it's my first all Resin kit, and I'd entirely assembled up until that point... I don't know if you caught Ian Robertson's build over on hyperscale, but it was suggested that if build as is, the nose sits a scale foot too low. As shown here http://hyperscale.com/2007/features/typhoonmkibmdc32ir_1.htm Thanks, I have that info on the landing gear rake. This build is a lot of work with many hurdles. It's been challenging. Will be posting updates soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 It's a challenging build but it's the only game in time, and I had to build a Typhoon, one of my favourite aircraft, here is my bodge up Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 It's a challenging build but it's the only game in time, and I had to build a Typhoon, one of my favourite aircraft, here is my bodge up Cheers Dennis Very nice Dennis. you have any more images? I have the HV Rockets and I know I am in for plenty of angst. You use the vacu-form canopy? I secured a Paul Fisher resin canopy. Everything on this kit needs to be "straightened" out. Landing flaps, ailerons all warped. I closed up the fuselage last night and reformed the warp at wing root area. WIP pics to come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hi Rick, here is the WIP, http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=50763&hl= Here is the RIF, http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=53806&hl= Photobucket is down so I cannot post the photos direct. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hi Rick, here is the WIP, http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=50763&hl= Here is the RIF, http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=53806&hl= Photobucket is down so I cannot post the photos direct. Cheers Dennis Ok, I remember this great build. You conquered those demons! In fact, I borrowed your approach to fix wing root. Results ok, some filling will be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted January 29, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2016 Frickin awesome. That has to be one of the best cockpits I've seen. Having built this one, I can tell the effort you've put in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Glad it was useful for you, I will look forward to seeing some more progress, makes me think though I never did get to the Tempest build. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Frickin awesome. That has to be one of the best cockpits I've seen. Having built this one, I can tell the effort you've put in there. thanks James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis.E Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Great work on the pit Rick! - your seat back cushion in particular really grabbed my attention.Looking forward to following along with your tiffie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Any progress on this beauty? Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Great work on the pit Rick! - your seat back cushion in particular really grabbed my attention.Looking forward to following along with your tiffie! Thanks Dennis. Any progress on this beauty? Cees I glued the fuselage a few weeks ago. Pics to come soon. Lately focus has been on the Ju88 and some other "small" scale builds. Local IPMS contest 30 April. Tiffy will just have to wait. I envision finishing the Tiffy and FW190C in short order after 30 April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Any difficulty with fuselage halves of uneven lenght or warped wings? Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Any difficulty with fuselage halves of uneven lenght or warped wings? Cees Fuselage length ok. Wings warped at wing root. I improved by using some hot water and pushing out from the wheel well. Ailerons and landing flaps in bad shape, will require attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Usual MDC stuff then. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 PACKED AWAY My MDC Typhoon Mk.Ib build is taking a leave of absence. I found myself working on 3 difficult resin kits/conversions at the same time. Frankly it was driving me nuts. I lost my MoJo. Planning some OOB builds, NO AM PE, NO AM RESIN. The purpose is to get my MoJo back. Stay tuned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padubon Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 You have a gift! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 You have a gift! Thank you. This is returning to the bench soon. I am going to rivet the entire a/c. Waiting for double 1.0mm rivet wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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