rkranias Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I got my hands on this a few weeks ago and I immediately binned the A29 and the Mossie, new canopy ordered. That said after a through wash I broke out the sprue cutters and got to work. See James Hatch's outstanding review. This is going to be an out of box build. With exception of markings which will be masked and painted. The decals have some spots and are not usable. Details on that later. Test fit looks good. There will some seam work and scribing needed. Obligatory ejector hole fills needed. A little 500 Mr. Surfacer did the trick. Using my shaping tool I addressed the flare racks and flare gun rack. Tedious work. Common variable when working with photo etch. Using Gator Glue The flare racks are secured. Flare gun rack on and done. Port side complete as far as I can before painting. Starboard side ready for paint. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Rick, What a treat to see this build. The flare racks are a nice touch. Will be following closely. Cheers Cees 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 10, 2016 Administrators Share Posted July 10, 2016 Looking sweet. I'll be joining you later with a few week photos of my build. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks for sharing this! It will be helpful with my build. Cheers, Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artro219 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Nice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieser Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Watching with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis.E Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Nice project Rick - Special Hobby do appear to have improved their kits significantly. The detail looks nice and crisp ( or is that your digital camera Rick??). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Nice project Rick - Special Hobby do appear to have improved their kits significantly. The detail looks nice and crisp ( or is that your digital camera Rick??). that be my iPhone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted July 11, 2016 Administrators Share Posted July 11, 2016 Dang this kit looks nice... great start.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 More, more, MORE!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahunaminor Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Looks like Rick and Jim are having a good old fashioned Tempest off! Who's going to bring the blue magnum? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I saw the tempest at the Aviation Megastore yesterday. At 92 euro's I would say: Thanks, but no thanks. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 17, 2016 Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2016 I saw the tempest at the Aviation Megastore yesterday. At 92 euro's I would say: Thanks, but no thanks. Cees That's quite expensive, and even within the confines of the EU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I know, but then again AM has a reputation for that. Noticed on ebay that prices are a bit less, but then p&p needs adding of course. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That's quite expensive, and even within the confines of the EU That's why I bought it in the UK! Never experienced before that kits were cheaper in Britain than on the mainland! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I had just arrived in Scotland at the time of the Brexit referendum, my holiday got cheaper afterwards. Cees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I had just arrived in Scotland at the time of the Brexit referendum, my holiday got cheaper afterwards. Cees I know.... I regret I had to pay for our lodging before the referendum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Could have been worse gents, I held off buying our euros for France until after the vote and it cost me an extra £90 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 It's been awhile as bench time has been a premium. Family, life, etc. has taken priority. My other knee decided to behave badly so, getting a new one in Dec. Now I'll have a matching pair. Overall this kit has been a challenge. Not in a bad way, just things have been fidgety with lots of cleaning. The resin and PE parts have been a joy to work with. The radiator scoop & nose seemed concerning with all the seams especially the interior of the scoop with a few pieces needed complete the build. Plenty of putty/sand/repeat here with future scribe work. Finally got things smoothed out, re-scribe, rivets and new covers for filter support holes punched out of thin styrene card. Detail work dose not show up. Then.... Roy Sutherland throws this on the table. A one piece resin direct replacement nose with properly shaped radiator scoop. image credit: Roy Sutherland Prop Boss also corrected. image credit: Roy Sutherland These are due to be released late November. Ok, lesson learned, wait until corrected upgrades are released when wanting to be first to bench. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 The cockpit has over 50 parts. My original plan was to keep this an OOB build. That has changed with Barracuda's imminent release of corrected nose. With most of painting and assembly of consoles I decided to let the pit as is and add only Yahu's very nice IP. When I get my hands on the Mk.II I will go on after market frenzy. Y Mr. Paint for Interior Green and NATO Black. Details picked out with various Model Color, Mr. Color and some MIG pigments. Yahu IP is dry fitted. Will secure before fuselage is buttoned up. A drop of Vallejo's Still Water added to the dials. Over 50 parts makes for a fidgety build experience. However, once complete you have a nicely detailed cockpit out of the box. Shoulder straps will be secured at a later stage. Bulkheads glued and before glue sets is secured inside fuselage. Using the fuselage as a jig will ensure good fit later on down the road. Some reduction at edges of bulkheads needed for sound fit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Great to have this build back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 20, 2016 Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2016 It's been awhile as bench time has been a premium. Family, life, etc. has taken priority. My other knee decided to behave badly so, getting a new one in Dec. Now I'll have a matching pair. Overall this kit has been a challenge. Not in a bad way, just things have been fidgety with lots of cleaning. The resin and PE parts have been a joy to work with. The radiator scoop & nose seemed concerning with all the seams especially the interior of the scoop with a few pieces needed complete the build. Plenty of putty/sand/repeat here with future scribe work. Finally got things smoothed out, re-scribe, rivets and new covers for filter support holes punched out of thin styrene card. Detail work dose not show up. Then.... Roy Sutherland throws this on the table. A one piece resin direct replacement nose with properly shaped radiator scoop. image credit: Roy Sutherland Prop Boss also corrected. image credit: Roy Sutherland These are due to be released late November. Ok, lesson learned, wait until corrected upgrades are released when wanting to be first to bench. Apart from the spinner, I can't see anything really different at all. I think I'd stick with the kit parts. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Apart from the spinner, I can't see anything really different at all. I think I'd stick with the kit parts. The radiator opening is slightly larger on the SH. Valiant Wings #4 Tempest shows smaller opening. Although not a Tempest, MDC's Typhoon has smaller radiator opening. Further, the seams on the nose are eliminated. If the fit is "plug n play" and the radiator fits without much fuss I will most likely pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Experten Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Looking very good there Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Looking very good there Rick! Thanks & Happy 2017! Waiting for Barracuda nose replacement. Tinkering with main wings, wheel well, etc. Just ordered the Mk.II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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