Grunhertz 951 Posted July 24, 2018 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 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocRob 1,216 Posted July 25, 2018 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 1,466 Posted July 27, 2018 Very nice start on the SH Tempest, front office is looking good and the subtle paint fading looks excellent Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnB 1,303 Posted July 27, 2018 Yep, that's a good start. Not a bad kit and not too many headaches. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 951 Posted July 29, 2018 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 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 951 Posted July 29, 2018 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 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 1,466 Posted July 29, 2018 Super work on the HGW belts - they look great Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 951 Posted July 29, 2018 Love em gonna have to get some more! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools 1,466 Posted July 30, 2018 Great choice for large scale - just the right look and feel Keep ‘em comin Peter 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 951 Posted July 30, 2018 Yeah you're right but I will be picky what kits I throw them at due to price 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber_County 1,494 Posted August 4, 2018 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 951 Posted August 4, 2018 Cheers Phil I always dry fit anyway but it's always good to have a heads up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,172 Posted August 9, 2018 Nice start on this. It’s a great kit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 951 Posted August 9, 2018 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 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocRob 1,216 Posted August 9, 2018 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 951 Posted August 9, 2018 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 1,466 Posted August 10, 2018 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 951 Posted August 10, 2018 It's had a coat of Mr surfacer then more filler then more Mr surfacer and this is the result 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,172 Posted August 11, 2018 Very nice recovery on the gaps. Now break out Radu’s riveter and have fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
