1/48 RCAF CL-13 - OOB (Out of Box) unofficial GB-2015.

[Crimea_River]

Looking good Geo.

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Geo. The intake trunking layout looks the same as the Academy kit, so there should be plenty of room to bung in some weight around the trunking, out of sight.
One thing to look out for, when joining the fuselage halves, is to get the alignment of the trunking right, with the inside of the intake, to avoid a very noticeable 'step'.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks for the heads up Terry. Wheel wells are painted, drying and waiting for a flat coat. Temporarily taped in place to make sure everything lines up. The real wells are festooned with piping, thank god for OOB rules.

Geo

 

[Catch22]

Nice!

 

[Wayne Little]

scrubbing up alright!

 

[Wurger]

Agreed.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. When will I learn to read ALL the instructions first to avoid some drama....

...confirmation...

Which ever fits best, gets fitted...

Off to shovel 6" of snow.................................

Geo

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Thanks Wojtek....it starts...

...though it doesn't look like it, the top of the tip is flush with the wing, leaving the bottom of the tip a couple mils short.

The original kit part is much better.

Geo

 

[Crimea_River]

Fine work Geo.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks Andy. Speed brake well painted and awaiting a wash.

Major surgery complete, trial fitting shows the new tips to be a little fiddly.

Geo

 

[GrauGeist]

It's coming along nicely!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff Geo.

 

[Catch22]

Nice work on those air brake interiors!

 

[A4K]

Nice work Geo!

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. Started playing with this again while waiting for the next GB. As to be expected, the fit is far from remotely good.

♪I ain't afraid of no mud♫

Geo

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Yes, looks like a bit of work.

 

[fubar57]

Indeed Andy, the first pass went better than expected.

The cockpit tub needed a bit of filing to get a good fit.

*Note to dumb a$$ self...DO NOT FORGET TO ADD NOSE WEIGHT.



Geo