Martinnfb Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 It might help to put it into hot water , resin ha the ability to "remember" the original shape and reshape itself like that. 2
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 47 minutes ago, harv said: Yes, got it yesterday along with an F5F.... The Nick looks real nice doesn't it!!!! So you are receiving a replacement nose for your Ho-229 V7 Two seatter? 1
harv Posted February 20, 2019 Author Posted February 20, 2019 Don't know yet. Hell, I'm not sure they got my email. I sent it from my phone . For some reason I can't transfer pic from phone to the puter. And yes, the KI is awesome. Couldn't believe how big the box is ! 1
harv Posted February 20, 2019 Author Posted February 20, 2019 35 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: It might help to put it into hot water , resin ha the ability to "remember" the original shape and reshape itself like that. I think the problem with that Martin, is it is the original shap......
Martinnfb Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 It is surprising that ZM didn't release this set in plastic. 1
BlrwestSiR Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 After seeing your pics, I took my set out. I'm not sure if it's any better. Sorta looks ok from here: But from the other sides... This could be quite the challenge. Carl 4
harv Posted February 21, 2019 Author Posted February 21, 2019 Carl, to me yours looks ok. Mine is definitely worst off.....harv
Martinnfb Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I hate to say it, but it seems like a given status quo in terms of the standard and molding quality of ZM resin . Time to be creative. 1
harv Posted February 25, 2019 Author Posted February 25, 2019 One done. The second will be quick now I know what parts I don't need. Not much will be seen....harv 7
BlrwestSiR Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Looks great Harv. Nice to nice you back at the bench too. Carl 3
Peterpools Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Harv Hang in there, you will hear from ZM. I contacted them on a kit problem a few years back, received an email and the parts .. just takes a bit of time. Nice work on the engine (s). Keep ‘em comin Peter 2
Bomber_County Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Ok, I’m really confused now, is the 229 a resin kit, I thought, probably naively it was IM...........I bought the ZM F4J and that’s IM...........am I going mad.......... 2
harv Posted February 25, 2019 Author Posted February 25, 2019 no buddy. The 229 is a IM kit, infact the skin is clear. But the conversion set is resin.......harv
harv Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 Ok, both done. Some paint touch ups. Minamal parts, only 3 hrs. Tomorrow start on frame work.......harv 3
Martinnfb Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Nice ! ZM is heavily over engineered , so your approach makes perfect sense Harvey. me likey 4
harv Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 I agree Martin ! Since little will be seen, all internal parts will be minimal, time saving .They could of left all the clear stuff regular IM......harv 3
harv Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 Engines done. Now to start on the gorilla cage !......harv 3
harv Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 Done for the night. My eyes hurt ! This is step 3 out of 17 for framework. Man, lots of real fiddly parts.....harv 9
Martinnfb Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Wow, that gives me headache right here LOL, good show my friend ! 3
GazzaS Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Holy shit! That framework looks crazy! Nice work, Harv! Gaz 4
DocRob Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 You should use a monochrome background while working at the frame . When I see this, mine will go further down the shelf. Having my experiences with the not so easy to build TA-152, I recommend test fitting a lot. Cheers Rob 3
harv Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks guys ! Rob, I have to admit, the fit has been really good so far. I did have to alter the gluing sequence a bit to align some parts correctly. More work later today......harv 3
Bill_S Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, harv said: Thanks guys ! Rob, I have to admit, the fit has been really good so far. I did have to alter the gluing sequence a bit to align some parts correctly. More work later today......harv I fully understand the sequence thing, Harv. I installed the front wheel long before the instructions said to... 3
harv Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 I've been told that before Bill. Thanks for reminding me.......harv 2
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