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Post by Ian H. on Aug 26, 2021 1:42:44 GMT
Nice start, Joe, and certainly no fit problems with the fuselage parts.
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Post by Paul B on Aug 26, 2021 3:54:59 GMT
Lovely start Joe  . I like the idea of the PVA glue, that is now noted in my fast growing aircraft tips book  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 26, 2021 5:12:02 GMT
Thank you gentlemen. Ian, The fit as you know is spot on. I'm not a lover of two part fuselages, but the this one is faultless! Paul, I use PVA a lot. The one I use is called Formula '560'. Other canopy glues are available. Also Ian, I noticed this which looks rather good. www.hannants.co.uk/product/QD48175?result-token=ayJHe |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 26, 2021 7:56:16 GMT
Oh yes, you can't go wrong with those decals fellas  . |
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Post by tommygunn on Aug 26, 2021 8:07:30 GMT
Looks a complicated business there PorcoRosso
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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 27, 2021 19:10:18 GMT
Thank you Paul. I intend to get a set of the Quinta Studio 3D Decals. I know they will be good after being recommended by an aircraft Top Gun like yourself. 
Just a little bit more progress. I made the vertical stabilizer which is made up from 6 parts. It attaches to the fuselage by a mortise and tenon arrangement. This will be ideal in the fact that it can be painted, and have all the decals put on before adding it to the fuselage.
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Post by Boots on Aug 27, 2021 19:23:28 GMT
Great bit of work chaps.....and the detail does look really good,have to say i do like these aircraft but a bit expensive for me to ferk up i`m afraid |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 27, 2021 19:58:24 GMT
Cracking work Joe . A word about the decals, I haven't tried a wash on them yet so I don't know how they react to that. Better check some videos on youtube before you risk anything |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 27, 2021 21:39:19 GMT
Joe, nice work and I was really amazed with the test fit of the vertical stab. Definitely can paint and decal first, and then stick it on.
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 28, 2021 0:08:44 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Aug 28, 2021 5:17:49 GMT
 Look at that deatil |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 28, 2021 5:26:18 GMT
Look at that deatil More of the same here, superb officism! |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 28, 2021 7:28:54 GMT
That looks very impressive Ian. You've made a cracking job of that cockpit tub.
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Post by Boots on Aug 28, 2021 10:08:40 GMT
Sexy!!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Aug 30, 2021 10:17:49 GMT
Very nice indeed chaps.
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 31, 2021 19:22:27 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Sept 1, 2021 3:51:47 GMT
That engine detail looks awesome, you have certainly made that pop right out Ian |
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 1, 2021 5:28:00 GMT
Mega fabulous!!!!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Sept 1, 2021 7:09:20 GMT
Looking very good Ian. I really must get my finger out. You've done a great job with the undercarriage bays. The wing tips have a nice strong attachment point. Looks like Tamiya have thought of everything.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Sept 1, 2021 8:32:40 GMT
Well done Ian. Your going great guns on your Phantom. I've made very little progress myself. I got the wing sections ready for the location holes to be drilled. I marked the different diameter holes with the size of drill next to each hole so I don't drill the wrong size. To be fair, Tamiya have made the location points a different size, so what I done is just in case I'm not paying attention when I drill the holes.  |
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