TJTX Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks Peter. Gotthe correct glare shield painted. I may hit it with some smoke to weather it a bit but I like the sun faded black look. Much better now I believe. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Nice work Tony, also that relief funnel on the floor was removed as well. The proof of it is absence of the release pipe at the rear lower part of the fuselage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Look what I found! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Somebody is in luck Awesome and generous move buddy Cheers M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 51 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: Look what I found! I am going to rename this build the "LSM Rescued Mustang" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 51 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Somebody is in luck Awesome and generous move buddy Cheers M. I gave up on the bearcat, it was given to me, but so heavily modified that I would have to buy $45 worth of sprues to resurrect it. I would rather someone who could use the parts instead, so the "Pay it forward" has been fulfilled. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I love that we all come together to help each other. The Brotherhood of LSM...harv 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 I guess you could call this a riveting update.....literally. Archer rivets showed up and I spent some time applying them and painting the rear section. Dont know how well they show in pictures, but I'm very pleased with them in person. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 One tiny detail. In order to prevent the seatbelts from falling down, there was a small metal loop/bar welded on the top of the seat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 24, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 4:35 PM, TJTX said: Thanks Peter. Gotthe correct glare shield painted. I may hit it with some smoke to weather it a bit but I like the sun faded black look. Much better now I believe. Tony, I thought I'd mention this simply because it's a NATS build and just the fact that your builds are always super, super clean and precise. This is an extremely minor nit I'm pointing out, and one that might not even get noticed, BUT, here it is, anyway. Check your stick and stick boot. In the pic, the mold parting line is quite visible. If it is so in person, maybe give it a 2 second scrape to get rid of it. It might just be the flash of the camera or the lighting, but knowing you, and the precise nature you build,..... I'm always very, very hesitant to say anything, but just take a second to put the Mk. 1 eyeball on it with a penlight as they do at The NATS, and see if it shows.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 Thanks Ernie. I haven't noticed it to this point but I will go back and verify if it needs attention or not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It's all good ,there is a seam. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Suggestion, to be completely anal, I would add stitching in form of small dots on the sides of the seam. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I meant the boot of course. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Did a quick fit, and no issues yet, not because I'm good but because I am using a Tamiya kit. I am enjoying the subtle differences this build portrays. Martin, I'm just going to live with the seat issue, don't tell anybody . 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Those tanks are definitely something special, nicey! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Build and fit look great. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Some nice looking work, Tony. Gaz 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Can't believe you haven't knocked that armoured glass off yet. I know I would have..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, GusMac said: Can't believe you haven't knocked that armoured glass off yet. I know I would have..... I've been lucky thus far! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Tony Looking mighty sweet and I'm more in tune with Ernie that the judges might notice the seam on the boot and not know it really represents an actual seam. Martin's suggestion an adding a bit of stitching is a great idea. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Thanks to Mark, I've made a big stride in obtaining one of the signature pieces forthis build. She's got a front end now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 A quick note Bearcat's prop was 30 inches shorter in diameter then the Aeropoduct prop. . That's roughly 0.937 inch . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: A quick note Bearcat's prop was 30 inches shorter in diameter then the Aeropoduct prop. . That's roughly 0.937 inch . This is exactly what I was about to ask! I'll shave off the tip........then she'll be perfect. Edit: That seems like A TON off the prop? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Guess I could use the Hamilton as a guide? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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