Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 24 Hi all I've put the tiger tank back in the box and I have 2 1/32 kits on the go the first of which is Special Hobby's wonderful tempest kit supplied to me with thanks from Special Hobby and James Hatch thanks guys! So here we go not much to show at the moment but I have started in the very well appointed cockpit will be adding to it over the next couple of weeks So here we go next will be a clear coat and then a little light weathering 6 DocRob, Peterpools, GusMac and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GusMac 282 Report post Posted July 24 Very nice start. 2 Clunkmeister and harv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 25 Thanks 2 Clunkmeister and harv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocRob 354 Report post Posted July 25 Muy bueno, the pit is looking good and thanks for feeding the brainbug, getting me one as well, actually not for the first time . Cheers Rob 4 Clunkmeister, Grunhertz, harv and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 25 Thanks Rob 2 Clunkmeister and stehlingsg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 82 Report post Posted July 27 Very nice start on the SH Tempest, front office is looking good and the subtle paint fading looks excellent Keep 'em comin Peter 2 harv and Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 27 Cheers Peter 2 Clunkmeister and Peterpools reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnB 115 Report post Posted July 27 Yep, that's a good start. Not a bad kit and not too many headaches. 3 Clunkmeister, Peterpools and harv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 27 Thanks John 2 JohnB and Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 29 Yesterday was one of firsts for me. Never worked with HGW fabric belts before and I'm impressed although I only have the shoulder straps done so far pretty much here is where I am 5 Clunkmeister, Peterpools, rkranias and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 29 More progress today I have a ki84 hayate on the bench as well which it has to be said is a more straight forward build than this but I really can't fault what's in the box with this one 4 harv, Peterpools, coolboxx and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 82 Report post Posted July 29 Super work on the HGW belts - they look great Keep 'em comin Peter 2 harv and Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 29 Love em gonna have to get some more! 1 Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 82 Report post Posted July 30 Great choice for large scale - just the right look and feel Keep ‘em comin Peter 2 harv and Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted July 30 Yeah you're right but I will be picky what kits I throw them at due to price 2 Clunkmeister and harv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber_County 52 Report post Posted August 4 Great start on the Mk V, pit looks great. I used HGW for the first on my SH Mk V they so make the pit.......just a heads up, you may have to “ shave” the lower cockpit tubing to fit between the u/c wells and the fuselage. Mine was a bit of a PITA. Suggest dry fitting..... Phil 2 Clunkmeister and harv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted August 4 Cheers Phil I always dry fit anyway but it's always good to have a heads up 1 Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikester 1,452 Report post Posted August 7 Nice work! 1 Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 61 Report post Posted August 9 Nice start on this. It’s a great kit! 1 harv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted August 9 Thanks guys I have the fuselage buttoned up and some filler on the seams. But it looks like I may have to buy myself a riveting tool as the seams need a fair bit of work 1 DocRob reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocRob 354 Report post Posted August 9 That's what I call a gap , not far from the intended one behind the cockpit. One of these moments where you hit the buy button on a riveting tool and call it a first. But generally everything seems to align fine and it should be a nice outcome with the Tempest. Cheers Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted August 9 It's sanded ok. I am going to stick some Mr surfacer on it and see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 82 Report post Posted Friday at 11:17 AM Slways a milestone in the build: buttoning up the fuselage. Fit looks mighty good. Keep ‘em comin Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 39 Report post Posted Friday at 06:41 PM It's had a coat of Mr surfacer then more filler then more Mr surfacer and this is the result 1 Clunkmeister reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 61 Report post Posted Saturday at 04:42 AM Very nice recovery on the gaps. Now break out Radu’s riveter and have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
