BlrwestSiR Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thanks for noting the differences between the two kits. I've managed to get a G-6 kit ordered. Oddly, Australia was the cheapest I found, even with shipping to Canada. Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted March 19, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 19, 2019 A little update for you. Cockpit painted and the resin nose is now more or less fitted, with some careful reshaping of the profile and stuff. It's not been too easy in places, but some careful perseverance, continual test-fitting and a little plastic shimming here and there, things do go together as planned. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Jim, I note that before attaching the wings; you've added the wing spar, that has notches to keep the fuselage at the correct spacing. Do you recommend this as the best way to get the resin nose aligned for those attempting this conversion? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted March 20, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Wumm said: Jim, I note that before attaching the wings; you've added the wing spar, that has notches to keep the fuselage at the correct spacing. Do you recommend this as the best way to get the resin nose aligned for those attempting this conversion? Without a doubt. Firstly, you need to do a lot of work to make the new belly align in all the right places. I found mine needed shortening a little so it laid flat with the root leading edges lining up. Second, there are other modifications I needed to do to the resin belly piece which involved slicing away at some of the internals so it would fit properly. I would only have been able to decipher that if I'd glued the rear belly panel and spars in place. It's so much easier that way. Thirdly, I found that you need that firm edge to be able to make a complete connection with the new nose. The instructions are a little lacklustre and you need to think ahead with this one. AND....the wings still easily slide on at this point too! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thank you Jim, I thought as much. All very logical, and as usual you make it look easy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Very interesting subject, also very clean work Jim. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Looks like a really nice conversion. The pic of it balanced on the Extra Thin makes it look the lovechild of a 109 and a pelican. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thanks for all the tips and advice on this build Jim. You really do make it look like a walk in the park. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Very delicate work indeed . no need for the fuel lines . source 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators James H Posted March 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2019 The model is actually painted and decaled now, but here are a couple of photos of what I have on my Mac before I dump and edit the other photos. Got to say this is a very enjoyable project! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Looks really nice James. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Looks really nice James. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DannyVM Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Flown by Ray.......??? Was this the machine in which Mark Hanna crashed in Sabadell, Spain James??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted March 26, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2019 Getting there. Needs some subtle weathering. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 That looks awesome! I'm curious: What was the armament of these Spanish birds? Gaz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 rockets and 2x20mm guns 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 80mm rockets 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted March 28, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 28, 2019 Complete and coming to a forthcoming issue of Military Illustrated Modeller! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Very clean build James. Fantastic presentation as always. Is there any indication of the Spanish version to be released , if so when? Cheers Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 5:58 AM, Martinnfb said: 80mm rockets Wow! Those 20mm cannon sleeves look very penis-like 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Bravo. James!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 So neat, any tips on your gloss work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 1, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2019 9 hours ago, coolboxx said: So neat, any tips on your gloss work. Low pressure, work closely and I always draw the needle a little further back to allow a wetter flow. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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