Administrators Clunkmeister Posted April 26, 2020 Administrators Share Posted April 26, 2020 On 4/17/2020 at 6:22 PM, BlrwestSiR said: Good thing he wasn't annoying the bugs and setting fire to the dog! 16 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: Setting fire to my dog? you been drinking? Yep. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 I should join you. I intended to have a drink this weekend, but never got around to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I'll be interested in seeing what happens at the seams. Keep up the great work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Still plugging away, a little each day. I have the cockpit mostly done, still debating whether I will use a pilot, I have test fit a Hasegawa P-40 pilot since they are dressed in lighter pacific gear. If I don’t use a pilot, then I will be adding a Look IP and seatbelts. I didn’t realize just how bad the kit panel was. Going to start the weathering on the engine next, in prep for closing up the fuselage. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Looking great !!......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 The kit IP looks a bit sparse. Maybe check out one of the Yahu ones too? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Yes, my thoughts too. Might order the Look panel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: The kit IP looks a bit sparse. Maybe check out one of the Yahu ones too? It’s bizarre that Tamiya they would not want to make the IP sing, I bought a Yahu for the Mosquito when I get around to it, no idea how you use the Yahu as there no instructions......... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 That’s a lovely bit of neat and tidy construction, looking forward to the Merlin....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 I just could not let the IP go as it was, I put in an order for the Look Panel this morning. I’m going to keep working on the rest while I’m waiting for delivery. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Still plugging away, I was delayed a few weeks waiting for my Look IP, also adding Barracuda cockpit stencils. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I likey !.......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Very nice! That's the first Look IP I've seen in use. Definitely an improvement. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Looking really really nice, the IP is so much better...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 3 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Very nice! That's the first Look IP I've seen in use. Definitely an improvement. Carl The Corsair was crap, but this P-51 panel is unreal, even the individual toggles show up. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 More pics 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 All is looking very Nice thus far and the Yahu IP makes it work. Kevin AKA Javlin Oh glad to see some familiar faces in Harv and John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 19 hours ago, KevinM said: All is looking very Nice thus far and the Yahu IP makes it work. Kevin AKA Javlin Oh glad to see some familiar faces in Harv and John Enjoy......... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Still cranking it out. I got the wings done, and fuselage closed up today, next need to join the two. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 A little more assembly tonight after dinner. I still don’t have all the gear well parts weathered yet, that’s why some are bright yellow. Magnets are not installed in the cowl panels yet, but the fit so far has been perfect. The only small issue I had was my fault, the right coolant line was about 1/2 mm too short, but I was able to grip it with needle nose pliers and “stretch it a bit. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Looking good! The finish is really good. How much touch up on the silver have you done if any? Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Nothing yet, but I have a few panels I’m repainting to cover a few goofs and seams, and to add some variation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Looking sweet! Gotta say, those ammo belts look fabulous! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Lovely internal work and like Gaz mentioned, those Ammo belts look the part. The pre painted Aluminium forces you to alter the painting process with the masking work to be done at an earlier stage, where normally overspray would not be an issue, but hey, no risk of paint lifting, I guess . Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I'm quite pleasantly surprised by how well the kit finish looks. Is there any issues masking over it? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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