Really nice Andy, might just have a look out for a Starfighter whilst at Duxford
**** DONE: 1/48 CF-104 Starfighter - The Jet Age.
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Catch22
Major
That looks great!
JKim
Senior Master Sergeant
The instrument panel looks great Andy! Too bad you had to cover up the cannon port... I always hate plugging up weaponry on any machine!
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Nice work Andy.
T Bolt
Colonel
Wonderful work as usual Andy. And that ejection seat is fantastic. I'll be remembering that American flag decal trick for red and white striping in the future
Looks great so far Andy!
Donivanp
Captain
Nice work on a beautiful bird.
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Thanks guys. The model is at that mind-numbing stage where the fuselage is together and a lot of attention is being given to making the seams perfect.
Here is the basic fuselage with the two halves together. There are 4 individual panels that need to be inserted across the seams that need to be fitted so as not to create steps.
The first of these is the avionics hatch. This is how it looks after blending it in with a jeweller's file and micro-mesh pads. There does need to be a small seam here as, after all, it is a hatch so I'll scribe the lines in where they have been obliterated.
Next is the nose cone which did need a little truing up. Before gluing this on, I inserted two pieces of steel rod for weight, though I don't think it would have been needed given how far aft the main wheels are. Better safe than sorry. Again, a jeweller's file and micro-mesh pads did the trick.
The only area at which I had trouble was at the rear landing gear bulkhead where, despite trimming the bulkhead, I could not get the halves to come fully together so I had to stick in a piece of sheet styrene. This area has not yet been smoothed out. As you can see, it will be tricky with all the intricate detail around here.
See you soon.
Here is the basic fuselage with the two halves together. There are 4 individual panels that need to be inserted across the seams that need to be fitted so as not to create steps.
The first of these is the avionics hatch. This is how it looks after blending it in with a jeweller's file and micro-mesh pads. There does need to be a small seam here as, after all, it is a hatch so I'll scribe the lines in where they have been obliterated.
Next is the nose cone which did need a little truing up. Before gluing this on, I inserted two pieces of steel rod for weight, though I don't think it would have been needed given how far aft the main wheels are. Better safe than sorry. Again, a jeweller's file and micro-mesh pads did the trick.
The only area at which I had trouble was at the rear landing gear bulkhead where, despite trimming the bulkhead, I could not get the halves to come fully together so I had to stick in a piece of sheet styrene. This area has not yet been smoothed out. As you can see, it will be tricky with all the intricate detail around here.
See you soon.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Can see what you mean about the detail Andy, you'll need a gentle touch there.
JKim
Senior Master Sergeant
Great work Andy! This is where I kinda fizzed out on the Flogger... cleaning up the joints but trying to preserve all of the delicate detail. So I am watching your work as motivational therapy.
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Crimea_River
Marshal
The pressure is on then....
Donivanp
Captain
Sweet kit and really great work Andy. I love your work.
Be gentle Andy....
Catch22
Major
A lot of nice work there Andy!
Great work so far Andy!
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Got to a point where I thought I'd squirt on some primer to see how things turned out.
The spine came out pretty good except for this small area where the seam is still a bit visible. Some surface primer and sanding should do it.
Here's the tricky area aft of the wheel wells. Not too bad and some of this will be hidden by the stabilizing fin that sits on the center line here.
This is just forward of the wheel well. Acceptable
The avionics hatch is next. A little bit of scribing should finish this area off. Got a bit of primer dusted onto the seat but that's an easy fix.
The shock cones were painted black and masked so I could paint the inside of the intakes before attaching the outer half. A dry fit here showed that some work will be needed.
Til next time.
The spine came out pretty good except for this small area where the seam is still a bit visible. Some surface primer and sanding should do it.
Here's the tricky area aft of the wheel wells. Not too bad and some of this will be hidden by the stabilizing fin that sits on the center line here.
This is just forward of the wheel well. Acceptable
The avionics hatch is next. A little bit of scribing should finish this area off. Got a bit of primer dusted onto the seat but that's an easy fix.
The shock cones were painted black and masked so I could paint the inside of the intakes before attaching the outer half. A dry fit here showed that some work will be needed.
Til next time.
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Vic Balshaw
Major General
You've done well there Andy, all looks prim and proper.
