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Post by Ian H. on Jul 3, 2021 19:55:15 GMT
Seat looks great, Paul! I have to sort out if mine was ESCAPAC or SJU-8 since the A-7s on those Microscale sheets were all around the transition time for the bang seat switch.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 3, 2021 20:50:55 GMT
I've never had Crabbie's Paul. My daughter got me this one for Christmas.  |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 3, 2021 21:00:34 GMT
Thanks Ian  . I am really glad I got that reference book for the Greek A7, this clearly shows the SJU-8 seat being in use for the Greek version.  Joe, that is a scotch I have never heard of. Might have to look that one up  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 4, 2021 0:48:03 GMT
Thanks Ian . I am really glad I got that reference book for the Greek A7, this clearly shows the SJU-8 seat being in use for the Greek version. Joe, that is a scotch I have never heard of. Might have to look that one up Yes, you are all set with the SJU-8 for Greek Corsairs. I did some rummaging around for USN A-7 info and mine will have the ESCAPAC for the early 80's. And just remembered I have a resin ESCAPAC seat left over from the TA-4J build. |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 4, 2021 0:48:33 GMT
I've never had Crabbie's Paul. My daughter got me this one for Christmas. I am thirsty. |
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Post by armorguy on Jul 4, 2021 7:06:30 GMT
Joe how does this one taste? I'd say a tad to the sweet side from the muscat grape touch of the cask?
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Post by SteveM on Jul 4, 2021 8:06:02 GMT
I came here to look at the builds but was distracted by the Scotch and ended up ordering a bottle of Dalmore!  |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 4, 2021 8:16:15 GMT
I came here to look at the builds but was distracted by the Scotch and ended up ordering a bottle of Dalmore! It's a secret operation Ian has dropped on us, to push the whisky stock market upwards  |
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Post by Robbo on Jul 4, 2021 12:10:15 GMT
I love the shape of these planes, crack on
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Post by Boots on Jul 4, 2021 14:59:10 GMT
Ooooh........Corsair`s and whiskey, what`s not to like  Great start on the seat mucker  |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 4, 2021 15:05:09 GMT
Ian, thanks for your permission Sir . Boots, you're right there ole chap  . Cheers also |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 4, 2021 15:57:59 GMT
Okay, the good news is, the bang seat is finished . I don't know if these had different styles of harness from one owner to another, but the Eduard and the Aires PE didn't match up to the pics in the book. So I chopped up the Eduard stuff, to get it at least close to what I could see in the book .   After finishing the seat, I set about looking at the fit of the fuselage. I wasn't expecting anything perfect and it is a tad rough here and there. Anyway I then wanted to see how the canopy fitted...... What canopy?? I've said this before, if there is a dud kit on the market then believe me, I'll get it  . The clear parts are non-existent in my kit  . Anyway, an e-mail is out to Italeri and I hope they'll answer up soon. I have ordered extra parts from them before, and I know it can take 4 weeks before anything arrives. I can't wait that long, wouldn't be fair on Ian . So to continue in this duel, I have tracked down a Revell kit that fits the game. In fact, it is a rebox of Ians choice. Thursday I will continue this adventure, till then I shall just drink scotch . |
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Post by SteveM on Jul 4, 2021 16:11:47 GMT
Very nice seat Paul, it’ll look great in the ‘pit In fairness you’ll enjoy the Revel/Hasegawa kit more but it’s a right pain when you get a dud kit. I hope Italeri respond more professionally than Airfix did with me. Can you believe they’ve still not answered my question about purchasing parts ? Good job I’ve binned the kit! |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 4, 2021 17:07:58 GMT
Cheers Steve . As I said, I have purchased kits parts from Italeri before and they are very good in this respect. They are just as good with missing/broken parts too, something some manufacturers should take note of . |
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Post by Boots on Jul 4, 2021 17:25:28 GMT
I take it the finished seat will fit in the next one |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jul 4, 2021 17:44:07 GMT
That seat looks extremely well detailed Paul.
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Post by Paul B on Jul 4, 2021 18:06:46 GMT
Boots yes it certainly will. It was made for that kit, so I took a risk to try it in the Italeri kit. It fits both . Joe, thank you mucker |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 4, 2021 18:35:05 GMT
Paul, what a fantastic job on the bang seat! The Hasegawa/Revell offering will probably be a better go for you. I have the Revell boxing of the Hasegawa kit and actually stole the cockpit decal placards off that sheet to use on my Hasegawa build. Will have a seat/cockpit update soon.
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Post by Paul B on Jul 4, 2021 19:43:11 GMT
Ian that means I must have done the right thing if you say it's a good job . Thanks kindly my friend . Looking forward to your incoming update |
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Post by armorguy on Jul 4, 2021 20:22:45 GMT
This seat is a first class painted piece of art.
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