tc`s 74 Sqn `upgrade to 1/48` Project

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Knew you would get to the bottom of an accurate scheme

She is coming along nicely

Best regards

Patrick

[tc2324]

Spent the last few days adding the struts which needed about 24 hours to cure for each section so that the top wing unit is stable enough. The struts were a bit difficult at times but got there in the end.

Added the main struts first....



..... then 24 hours later turned the main section upside down and connected it to the upper wing.



One thing to note about the last picture. I now have photo evidence that roundels were added to the under sides. Most descriptions I could find prior only ever state upper wing markings were applied and not much else.

Another 24 hours later......



.... and the other struts were added and the wing assembly is completed and pretty secure.



Final picture shows that glossing, decaling, matt glossing and then adding a wash have been completed.

And so onto the u/c part of the build.

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Nice progress there, buddy

Cheers

Patrick

[tc2324]

Cheers paddy.

Pretty much the main build completed now with just a few bits to add as well as some touch ups where needed and then it`s onto the rigging.







Out of all the build where issues did arise, perhaps amazingly that tail skid caused the worst of the stress......!!

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Great progress, buddy

I can't help but think that the rigging will test your mincers yet again

Best regards

Patrick

[tc2324]

Already done Patrick. Posted the finished pictures in the gallery yesterday.

[tc2324]

.... and so moving onto my next project.







Cockpit first..., cut and shut later.

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

I would have a guess at the scheme you will be building, but I think it would be fruitless

Keep us mere mortals posted, buddy

Very best regards as always

Patrick

[tc2324]

Cheers Patrick.

After working the whole weekend, I`ve only managed to cut, trim and smooth off some of the resin cockpit parts.

As you will see, the nose and cockpit areas don`t quite line up as they should and will need a bit of attention to correct. Hopefully submerging them in hot water will help.

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Sure you will easily overcome a little obstacle like that

Cheers

Patrick

[tc2324]

So as of last night here`s where I`m at......



Now try as I might with hot water, a hair dryer or a bit of brute force, the cockpit tub section is still wider than the nose section......





I had carefully cut and trimmed the sections down to size as suggested by the destruction's, but it was obvious from the start that it seems I have the `runt of the litter`with this conversion set.

I`m going to have to use a bit of filler on the gaps and get my old trusty file out. Well then..., that`s my weekend sorted....

[PaulN]

I had carefully cut and trimmed the sections down to size as suggested by the destruction's, but it was obvious from the start that it seems I have the `runt of the litter`with this conversion set.


Oooeer you cetainly have I remember a little filler with mine which you would expect from this short run type of conversion but nothing like that ...ouch
Good luck with it ...keep going
Cheers
Paul

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Paul has said it all

Keep going, mate

Keep us mere mortals posted

Best regards

Patrick

[tc2324]

Cheers guys.

So with a little bit elbow grease, the right file and a light spray of silver to check and highlight any further issues, I`m saying this is as corrected as I`m going to make it. From previous experience, any more work on it may make it worse and it looks streamlined and blended in enough to me if you compare it to the previous pictures.

(I added the seats for effect in the first picture and these need to be finished).

[tc2324]

Half way through the `cut`n`shut` and a couple of pictures showing you how and where all the resin and plastic is supposed to go.





Yeah..., right!

[PaulN]

TC

I would ask for my money back You got a bitch there

Paul

[tc2324]

TC

I would ask for my money back You got a bitch there

Paul

I no doubt did..., but I`m gonna persevere using some of the old `Tiger` spirit. In this case, JD and Coke.

So if you love the majestic lines and shape of the Hawker Hunter.....,

.... then turn away now...



Getting there slowly.

Need to leave this to set for 24 hours before rubbing the excess off. I might even need to redo it and that will be another 24 hours. I can then start on the wings and that`s another 48 hours or so. Who said modelling was fun....??

[PaulN]

Hi TC

Is that case of JD and coke

Had kits like this in the past and found it best to put them away for a while and concentrate on another project......come at it with a new perspective ....and not so much of a hangover

You will get there I am sure

Its only a piece of plastic it wont beat you

Cheers

Paul

[paddyboy]

Hi TC

Sorry I haven't replied, but we have been back to the 'van for the weekend, and it's a wi-fi no-zone

Great progress, buddy

Best regards

Patrick

[tc2324]

It`s not pretty, but it`s the best fit I can get.