I'm Finally Back

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Ok, I will see what I can do about the colors. I should have known about the control stick.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

I couldn't do much about the fuel tank as I can't get it apart. The firewall is calling for a silverblack of which I don't have. If it needs to be changed I can go back over it with flat black and some of the silver will come through to give the effect they are looking for I think.

 

[T Bolt]

nice save on the colors there Aaron. Terry'll keep you in line. That engine looks like a goos place to start some detailing. Are you going to leave any panels off?

 

[javlin]

Looks good there Aaron I do not think I have ever done the Fujumi kit?I have some Tamy's with a full set of the goods PE/resin but talk about what would be a tedious build .Oh you were talking supplies the other day Hobbylobby has masters paintbrushes @50% not bad brushes at all.Cheers

 

[Airframes]

The engine side of the firewall should be Zinc Chromate, as is the inside of the fuselage aft of the cockpit. Other internal colours are mainly Interior Green. Don't try to take apart the radios / fuel tank, just re-paint, then pick out the frame in silver, or dull aluminium.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Ok Terry. I will give it a shot. And Javlin, thank you for the info sir. I will check that out Monday. Glenn, the panels are made so you can remove them but the top of the engine looks very unfinished. The engine is great from the rocker covers down but in between the rocker covers it is barren.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Is this better Terry. I have to wait for the paint to dry so I can touch up the radio.

 

[dollar19]

Well Aaron, it looks as if your trip to Hobby Town paid off. I have to go to Kingsport this coming Friday and I think I'll be hitting Hobby Lobby with a coupon before I head back home!

Your cockpit is looking fine. Great start!!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you dollar. Hobby Lobby has a great selection of tools but Hobbytown USA has a greater model and paint selection. I left their address in the Jeep but will get it for you tomorrow if you like.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Well done Aaron!

 

[Shinpachi]

Nice, Aaron!
A good chance for me to learn about the P-51 too.
Fantastic!

 

[Airframes]

That's fine Aaron, starting to look the biz !

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thanks guys and thank you Terry. I have got to get out of the house and get some exercise. Might take a few photos to.

 

[Wurger]

Looking very good.

 

[javlin]

Now it looking the part Aaron sale might be off by Monday but like Dollar19 said go ot the HL website and get the 40% off coupon might see something of interest.You got me thinking about that P51 Aaron with the goodies but I have the Willow pulled out been dying to get to that one.Cheers

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you Wurger and Javlin. I have been taking my time and trying to get it right. If you guys see anything I'm doing wrong please feel free to let me know and I will do my best to correct it. Dollar19, the address to HobbytownUSA is 2927 North Roan Street Ste2 Johnson City, TN. 37601. They have a decent selection. Not sure about the prices for I have nothing to check them against. Hope you can use them.

 

[Lucky13]

Looks great Aaron, buddy!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Having trouble getting the fuselage to fit with the engine assembly installed. I've got to do some refitting of the engine firewall and see if I can get it to fit better.

 

[Wayne Little]

Doing good Aaron!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you Wayne. This may be a bit of overkill but I'm trying to keep the paint thin and even.

I am still battling the engine mounts. There is no mark of stop on the firewall for the struts. I may mount the firewall and then set the engine in the side holes in the fuselage and let the struts just lay in the firewall slots.