Revell 1/48 F-89C Scorpion

[Guest]

I knew what he meant . Once I have the reference pics printed I will probably cut thin strips of plastic angle for the outer frame then some thin sheet for the middle. I have some clear set aside to cut and play around with

[Guest]

Lovely work on all those instrument panels terry look forward to see the painting stages here.

scott

[Guest]

Cheers Scott the way it is going together I don't think it will be long

[Guest]

Today I have put the office in place and stitch up the fuselage sides. Also in place is the front intake fans and the belly tray.

Just notice the cocpit tub is on a bit of a lean.

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[Guest]

lovely job mate and the crew look awesome

mobear

[ojays]

I started the office giving the tub a coat of aircraft grey and the seat frames. I then did the instrument panels different to how I would usually do them. As the raised details were really good I painted the panels with a coat of aluminium. Once dry I coated them with matt black. To bring out the detail I used a fine grade finishing cloth stuck to a stiring stick. This was then gently rubbed over the detail areas back to the aluminium. I then put gloss varnish in the dials before going on to paint the buttons.Some of the detail painting close up doesn't look great but looking at it normally it looks ok. I then went on and started the pilots wich can be seen in the office unfinished

WOW I wish I had that patience (and eyesight)

Gregg

[Guest]

Thanks gents

[papa 695]

Just caught up on this one Terry some great work so far

[Guest]

Thanks Ian the hardest part is about to begin. Doing the front cockpit glass from scratch.

[Guest]

Here is the second attempt at the front glass I think it will be ok once I add a bit of framework around it

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[flyjoe180]

Nice work Terry.

[Guest]

Thanks guys Joe all Ineed to add is the frame work around it.

[Dave W]

Good bit of scratch building Terry.

[Guest]

Thanks Dave

[Guest]

Ok after 4 goes at this cockpit glass I have hit a wall. I can get the shape no problem but the clear sheet does not want to bend to how I need it. Has anyone out there got any ideas? I have changed the clear plastic but still come up with the same problem. While in a larger piece it seems it will bend around ok. As soon as I get it down the the required size it won't go how I want it. Does any body know of a good clear plastic source that may do the job?