**** DONE: GB-44 1/48 F-5E - Military A/C of post-war time
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Thanks, Andy and Wojtech.
The kit parts for the canopy lift mechanism are fairly convincing, although they lack some of the smaller details. I decided against trying to add these as, apart from being complex and fiddly, most of it wouldn't be seen once the canopy is attached and in place on the model.
The additions are now done and painted - just need to do a bit of tidying, and clean the clear areas, then make and add a pair of rear-view mirrors. I'll attempt to do the latter when it's time to fit the canopy !!
Pics show the work to date, though it was difficult to achieve decent camera angles, and the DoF isn't very good either - it should be easier to see once fitted to the model.
The kit parts for the canopy lift mechanism are fairly convincing, although they lack some of the smaller details. I decided against trying to add these as, apart from being complex and fiddly, most of it wouldn't be seen once the canopy is attached and in place on the model.
The additions are now done and painted - just need to do a bit of tidying, and clean the clear areas, then make and add a pair of rear-view mirrors. I'll attempt to do the latter when it's time to fit the canopy !!
Pics show the work to date, though it was difficult to achieve decent camera angles, and the DoF isn't very good either - it should be easier to see once fitted to the model.
Crimea_River
Marshal
A very decent looking rig Terry.
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Thanks Andy.
A4K
Brigadier General
Looks the part Terry!
fubar57
General
Really started moving along since I last looked in. Internet in camp sucked this week, worse than dial up. I'd log into the site, go down for supper and the page was still loading when I got back to my room
Crimea_River
Marshal
Band width is as valuable as toilet paper nowadays.
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Benevolens Magister
Thanks chaps.
Hoping to get a bit more done tonight, if my bl**dy hands will cooperate !
Hoping to get a bit more done tonight, if my bl**dy hands will cooperate !
Lovely work so far Terry!
T Bolt
Colonel
Very nice looking canopy Terry
Like that canopy setup..
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Benevolens Magister
Thanks all. I should have more to show later tonight.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Yes, you should.
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Benevolens Magister
And I have !
Seat finished and installed, the 'Master' brass cannons painted and fitted, 'SIWAS' attached but yet to have bands painted, and the belly tank and pylon with decals added.
Seat finished and installed, the 'Master' brass cannons painted and fitted, 'SIWAS' attached but yet to have bands painted, and the belly tank and pylon with decals added.
Nice work Dogsbody
Crimea_River
Marshal
Looks scrumptious Terry.
fubar57
General
Agreed
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Thanks chaps. Fitting those 'SIWAS' was a real ball ache - the hardest part of the build so far, even after filling flat spots down the length of each missile body.
Work should start on the undercart and remaining bits and pieces tomorrow ..................
Work should start on the undercart and remaining bits and pieces tomorrow ..................
T Bolt
Colonel
