Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 27, 2018 Author Administrators Posted August 27, 2018 Not much build time lately, but I had a few minutes tonight to mock up the kit parts. I think I’m going to go with a combination of AM and scratch here. Just to liven it up some. The pit is quite visible and it needs to be as good as I can make it. 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 27, 2018 Author Administrators Posted August 27, 2018 AM offers some nice details I can carve off and use on the sidewalls. 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 27, 2018 Author Administrators Posted August 27, 2018 The good news now is that the airframe fits well. So once the interior is to my satisfaction, the rest of the build isn’t super complicated and should go quickly. For those who don’t know my style, I’m a “flightline” guy. I don’t build open panels or engines being wrenched on. As an aviator, I personally appreciate an aircraft ready for flight. I leave the torn down for inspection look to others. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 27, 2018 Author Administrators Posted August 27, 2018 Yeah not much to show yet, but the airframe fits great! 2
Grunhertz Posted August 27, 2018 Posted August 27, 2018 That's looking great, I'm the same I love the sleek look of an aircraft ready to fly 2
Bomber_County Posted August 27, 2018 Posted August 27, 2018 The AM looks really nice, looking forward to seeing it closed up.... 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 28, 2018 Author Administrators Posted August 28, 2018 So now the fun begins. Fitting the interior. Pics to come soon on the pit. I’m doing what I originally said I wouldn’t do, and that’s to sand away Jerry’s interior and modify it. But although Jerry’s is awesome, I feel I can add to it, so as of right now, my Drexel and I are having much fun. 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 29, 2018 Author Administrators Posted August 29, 2018 Well, let’s be honest. Full resin kits, especially the earlier kits from the early to mid 2000s have alot of fitting, filing, sanding, adjusting, and fiddling just get everything ‘just so’. I’ve already made the rudder post bottom too narrow, so I’ll need to shim it out some with plastic card stock, then fill and rescribe. Such is the price of being in a hurry. Slow and careful wins this race. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 29, 2018 Author Administrators Posted August 29, 2018 Ya I have my magic file and strip plastic too. No muss, no fuss. 2
Wingco57 Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 Good to see one finally being built. Nice progress already although you really have your work cut out (of resin) for you. Will be following this closely. Cheers Cees 4
Peterpools Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Ernie Super progress .. just take your timer, go slow and work your magic Keep 'em comin Peter 3
1to1scale Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I was wondering if you were ever going to build this one. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 7, 2018 Author Administrators Posted September 7, 2018 25 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: I was wondering if you were ever going to build this one. Well hey there! Yup, it’s been on my to do list for quite awhile. I want it ready for next year’s Nats Welcome to LSM, man! It’s getting to be like old times here! You’ll love it here. Not as busy as TOS, which is good in many ways. Everyone’s laid back here, no BS, no getting stomped if your views ain’t inline with those that matter. In other words, I bloody love it!!! 3
1to1scale Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 I’ll try hanging out here for a while, my even put my production line on here too. 4
harv Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, 1to1scale said: I’ll try hanging out here for a while, my even put my production line on here too. Hello buddy !! Glad your here ! Please show your stuff........Harv 1
BlrwestSiR Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Just catching up on your build Ernie. Nice to see the progress you're making. Carl 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 7, 2018 Author Administrators Posted September 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Just catching up on your build Ernie. Nice to see the progress you're making. Carl Thanks Carl, it's coming along nicely, actually. I spent many hours fitting the main airframe before starting construction, so I expect it'll be just fine. It's definitely a Craftsman kit, no doubt, but the results are truly amazing when done. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 9, 2018 Author Administrators Posted September 9, 2018 Back in The bench today And we’re getting somecactyalminterior work done. Its still a bit bare but its getting better. Much wiring And cabling to add. Ugh! Tone down that brown,... check. Done. 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 9, 2018 Author Administrators Posted September 9, 2018 Just sitting there with no glue, so I’d say that for a really old resin kit, once trimmed up, the fit is bloody perfect. Taking the time to get this right NOW saves all kinds of grief later. Yes, I know the cockpit coaming needs work 4
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