JohnB Posted May 19, 2020 Posted May 19, 2020 I have been wanting to build another one of these and was able to get another kit recently so here goes. I plan to use the decals HpH issued for the French AF a/c used in Indochina. Should look really nice. Something a bit different (at least for me.) 10
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 19, 2020 Administrators Posted May 19, 2020 Gonna follow along, John! This really is a nice kit. Too bad it's OOP. I still have three in the stash and really want to finish another. Maybe as a racer? 6
JohnB Posted May 19, 2020 Author Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 10:01 PM, Clunkmeister said: Gonna follow along, John! This really is a nice kit. Too bad it's OOP. I still have three in the stash and really want to finish another. Maybe as a racer? Expand Yes Ernie it is too bad it is OOP. Gotten hard to find now. I'll still take one of your stash kits if you decide to let one go at some point. 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 20, 2020 Administrators Posted May 20, 2020 John, every one of mine are earmarked. Its a great kit with the only tricky part being the center section and setting the correct dihedral. 7
JohnB Posted May 20, 2020 Author Posted May 20, 2020 As you can see there is a bit of cleanup, etc needed. Not a big problem! 7
GusMac Posted May 20, 2020 Posted May 20, 2020 Bit of an understatement John! Looks like Edward Scissorhands removed it from the moulds!! 6
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 20, 2020 Administrators Posted May 20, 2020 Great subject. Love hph kits and the detail and challenges they offer. 6
JohnB Posted May 20, 2020 Author Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 7:42 PM, GusMac said: Bit of an understatement John! Looks like Edward Scissorhands removed it from the moulds!! Expand Indeed! The previous owner had removed the moldings but it shouldn't present any problems. 5
JohnB Posted May 20, 2020 Author Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 9:14 PM, JeroenPeters said: Great subject. Love hph kits and the detail and challenges they offer. Expand Yes indeed! They are really nice kits but ARE a bit of a challenge (and pricey too!). 4
JohnB Posted May 20, 2020 Author Posted May 20, 2020 Here is a shot of my other kit, which I do not intend to build, to show a comparison with the one I'm now building. Just to show the molding attachments that were removed from the other kit. Not a big problem. 6
JohnB Posted May 20, 2020 Author Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 10:50 PM, Martinnfb said: Balls of steel Sir, balls of steel. Cheers M. Expand LOL!!! 5
BlrwestSiR Posted May 20, 2020 Posted May 20, 2020 I've only ever had one HpH kit and it wasn't courageous enough to try building it. Can't wait to see more. Carl 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 21, 2020 Administrators Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 6:51 PM, JohnB said: As you can see there is a bit of cleanup, etc needed. Not a big problem! Expand Indeed. Just measure the width by the fit of the greenhouse. But that blasted wing bites me in the arse. If the width is right for the greenhouse, then the main wing has a tendency to build up flat or with anhedral. It’s a job to fix, but not too tough. You got it figured, John! 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 21, 2020 Administrators Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 10:50 PM, Martinnfb said: Balls of steel Sir, balls of steel. Cheers M. Expand Martin, these are GREAT building kits, man. 5
Bill_S Posted May 21, 2020 Posted May 21, 2020 Catalina next, John? That ought to take you about three weeks! 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 21, 2020 Administrators Posted May 21, 2020 I was eyeballing the DC-3 but then went all in with the B-36, long may she reign! 5
Lothar Posted May 21, 2020 Posted May 21, 2020 Yes, a Kingcobra in my favourite French markings, be still my beating heart. Honestly, I'd chicken out if this would be on my table but as Martin said: Balls of steel. That's going to be a pleasure to follow along !!! Lothar 5
JohnB Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 3:23 AM, Clunkmeister said: Indeed. Just measure the width by the fit of the greenhouse. But that blasted wing bites me in the arse. If the width is right for the greenhouse, then the main wing has a tendency to build up flat or with anhedral. It’s a job to fix, but not too tough. You got it figured, John! Expand If I was able to get it done on my 1st two builds I should be able to get this one sorted out. Fingers crossed! 3
JohnB Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 4:14 AM, Bill_S said: Catalina next, John? That ought to take you about three weeks! Expand LOL No way Jose'. Too big and too costly. 2
JohnB Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 4:15 AM, Clunkmeister said: I was eyeballing the DC-3 but then went all in with the B-36, long may she reign! Expand I look forward to seeing your build Ernie. LOL 2
JohnB Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 10:52 AM, Lothar said: Yes, a Kingcobra in my favourite French markings, be still my beating heart. Honestly, I'd chicken out if this would be on my table but as Martin said: Balls of steel. That's going to be a pleasure to follow along !!! Lothar Expand Thanks Lothar. 2 1
JohnB Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 There are molding ridges along the inside front of the wings, both upper and lower parts. These need to be sanded or filed down (but not completely removed) to allow the wing halves to mate properly. I choose to do this as a preliminary to continuing with the fuselage, etc. 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 22, 2020 Administrators Posted May 22, 2020 John, I’ll be curious to how you deal with the dihedral, air scoops, and that blasted landing light. Those three things alone kicked my arse hard on my build. There must be a better way! I’ll be watching and learning. 3
JohnB Posted May 22, 2020 Author Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/22/2020 at 3:48 AM, Clunkmeister said: John, I’ll be curious to how you deal with the dihedral, air scoops, and that blasted landing light. Those three things alone kicked my arse hard on my build. There must be a better way! I’ll be watching and learning. Expand The landing light is a real toughie. I'll have to refresh my memory on that. 2
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