GazzaS Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 8:35 PM, DocRob said: I started a little side project, as a mojo refueler. It's an Eduard 1/48 F6F3 Hellcat almost oob, beside the juicy Brassin engine and some HGW wet transfers. As always, surgery first, I cut the cowling panels according to the resin substitutes and cleaned all the resin engine parts. For panel cutting, I used my new razor saw and I really don't know, how I could have lived without one. There is nearly no sanding necessary after cutting and the cuts are so precise and fine, I could use the removed parts as a substitute again. Cheers Rob No picture of saw? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Looks comfortable! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 t 44 minutes ago, GazzaS said: No picture of saw? This is the saw, a normal razor saw, made by JLC. The box includes a spacer set for scribing parallel lines with a second blade. This type of saw, is perfect for resin cutting and straight cuts in plastic and will be useful for my future wooden ship projects too. An inexpensive tool, where I can't say today, how I could have lived without. I added a small mitre box by the same company for precise profile cutting. Cheers Rob 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 That's a very nice set-up there Doc... S 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 from the shelf of doom Mark 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Tig welding machine issues resolved . Cracked pelvis healed nicely. So I tig welded the oil tank for the chopper. Leak testing proved to be a test , 6 leaks , 5 from whoever built the tank and one from my work. Sealed up and ready for final finish: 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 So happy to hear you health is back buddy. Good job on the tank.....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Yeah, glad you have made the recovery, Steve, and the tank looks awesome, man... lets see a pic of the chopper............ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 lol When I worked in the custom Harley industry here in B.C. I would have had no trouble designating the tank as crap. It barely pass' even the lowest standards. Every time I go to leak test it there is a new crack or hole or crackhole. Mostly around the filler neck , which is the worst part, I have actually cut it off as it was not getting better. The bung will be welded to a square patch to go over the cretinous 'welding' f c ing things up. But it is made and it fits , now , and is completely invisible under the tranny. With a wrinkle black finish the flaws will be pretty much unseen. Here is the chopper which is turning out to be a mixed bag of tricks: Note that this has never actually been a bike , never inspected , certified or insured , never seen the road. This is a very loosely asembled bunch of parts that was immediatly dis asembled. lol 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Revell He-219. I'm generally pleased with this kit! Building OOB. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Bill_S said: Revell He-219. I'm generally pleased with this kit! Building OOB. Those instruments are sublime, fantastic work! Cheers Kev 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Like Kev said, that cockpit looks fantastic. Carl 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 hours ago, krow113 said: lol When I worked in the custom Harley industry here in B.C. I would have had no trouble designating the tank as crap. It barely pass' even the lowest standards. Every time I go to leak test it there is a new crack or hole or crackhole. Mostly around the filler neck , which is the worst part, I have actually cut it off as it was not getting better. The bung will be welded to a square patch to go over the cretinous 'welding' f c ing things up. But it is made and it fits , now , and is completely invisible under the tranny. With a wrinkle black finish the flaws will be pretty much unseen. Here is the chopper which is turning out to be a mixed bag of tricks: Note that this has never actually been a bike , never inspected , certified or insured , never seen the road. This is a very loosely asembled bunch of parts that was immediatly dis asembled. lol Wow, I'm impressed!!....harv 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 hours ago, krow113 said: lol When I worked in the custom Harley industry here in B.C. I would have had no trouble designating the tank as crap. It barely pass' even the lowest standards. Every time I go to leak test it there is a new crack or hole or crackhole. Mostly around the filler neck , which is the worst part, I have actually cut it off as it was not getting better. The bung will be welded to a square patch to go over the cretinous 'welding' f c ing things up. But it is made and it fits , now , and is completely invisible under the tranny. With a wrinkle black finish the flaws will be pretty much unseen. Here is the chopper which is turning out to be a mixed bag of tricks: Note that this has never actually been a bike , never inspected , certified or insured , never seen the road. This is a very loosely asembled bunch of parts that was immediatly dis asembled. lol Looks old school cool, man, love the fat rear tire wheel assy......... is this going to be a roadworthy unit? Bet it sounds cool too.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Jackster said: Those instruments are sublime, fantastic work! Cheers Kev 4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Like Kev said, that cockpit looks fantastic. Carl Thanks, guys. Those are kit decals for the IP and radar electronics. A lot of small decals; I was pretty pleased with how they turned out. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Bill_S said: Thanks, guys. Those are kit decals for the IP and radar electronics. A lot of small decals; I was pretty pleased with how they turned out. Wow Revell, the instruments look amazing....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I continued with the 48 scale Hellcat and built up the Brassin engine. It has lots of parts, Resin and fiddly PE. Not all went well, but in the end it will be ok enough. I also started with some painting and PE-ing in the cockpit area. The printed PE does not look to good, but seen through the tiny canopy it will work. I want to emphasize on the paintjob with the Hellcat and not so much on the pit. Cheers Rob 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, DocRob said: I continued with the 48 scale Hellcat and built up the Brassin engine. It has Looks damn good it me, in 48 it’s really a fine line of getting the pit right..... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 4:53 AM, DocRob said: I continued with the 48 scale Hellcat and built up the Brassin engine. It has lots of parts, Resin and fiddly PE. Not all went well, but in the end it will be ok enough. I also started with some painting and PE-ing in the cockpit area. The printed PE does not look to good, but seen through the tiny canopy it will work. I want to emphasize on the paintjob with the Hellcat and not so much on the pit. Cheers Rob Mighty fine work, Rob! Hope to see more... soon! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Agree, lovely motor... Just love that little P&W logo. S 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Gracias Amigos, I closed the fuselage on the mediocre cockpit, but I didn't want to spend more time on it. The engine is only loosely fitted by now, lacking some of the exhausts. Cheers Rob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 2 hours ago, DocRob said: Gracias Amigos, I closed the fuselage on the mediocre cockpit, but I didn't Stunning Rob, you’re right about the pit, with 48 scale, you can only go so far and there has to be a point where you say enough is enough....... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Working on this: A Soviet Voroshilovets tractor in 1/35 by Trumpeter. An excellent kit, with great detail and very good fit. So far it has gone together quickly; I started it Saturday afternoon and I'm nearly ready for paint and final assembly. I have a set of Fruilmodel tracks for this model and they look pretty good. Anyway, here is a picture of it so far. Its mostly dry-fitted in the picture. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Hassy P-40 pleased with the wing roots but f*ck me it's tedious clean up on the tail section and behind the canopy (panel lines which should not be there) Won't be doing another one of these in a looooong while 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, nmayhew said: Won't be doing another one of these in a looooong while Then better make a good show of it! Good to see you here Nick... S 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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