discussion Yaks Chengdu J10s Vigorous Dragon , - 1/48 Bronco Models

[Guest]

Great work so far Tony. Keep us updated

 

[yak face]

I'm calling the bottom joint done , its been sanded ,filled ,sanded ,filled etc. and finally ive re scribed the missing lines and re instated the rivets. t looks 100% better and now i can move on to the next stage. I'm undecided as to which option for the canopy - I always like the clean lines of a closed canopy but its a nice cockpit so do I leave it open? Ive got to decide soon as its going to need sorting before anything else can continue. Heres a before and after of the joint ,cheers tony

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[Guest]

Just caught up with this Tony ,its looking awesome! I vote for an open canopy ,be a shame to hide that excellent looking office

 

[Guest]

Excellent work on the filling and rescribing.

 

[Robert1968]

This is looking awesome Tony and there is a lot of detail you have rescribed. I was just wondering how you get the rivot back in as I'm about the same level with the filling and sanding the lower joint. I have. A rescribe girl tool but not the riveter ( where would I get one ) or is John the man to ask ?


Kind regards


Robert

 

[yak face]

Cheers guys , Robert I think john does a rivetting tool in the SM shop , I just used a pointed scriber and stuck it in ! Maybe looking back i should have used a straight edge too as some of the lines are a bit wonky!!! cheers tony

 

[Robert1968]

Cheers guys , Robert I think john does a rivetting tool in the SM shop , I just used a pointed scriber and stuck it in ! Maybe looking back i should have used a straight edge too as some of the lines are a bit wonky!!! cheers tony

Thanks Tony,


I think I nave a few tools I can muster up to go along with rivets ( IE I have a few large needles kindly donated by the wife that I can use that I nave blunted down.


I personally think John might of heard enough from me of late ( he's got a lot on order at the moment with me


Regards


Robert

 

[papa 695]

Cheers guys , Robert I think john does a rivetting tool in the SM shop , I just used a pointed scriber and stuck it in ! Maybe looking back i should have used a straight edge too as some of the lines are a bit wonky!!! cheers tony

Great work Tony but that job needed to be done before you started drinking

 

[yak face]

Heres where Im at currently. It was a bit of a toss up between a closed canopy or open. I always prefer the clean lines of a closed canopy especially the upward opening types but it seems a shame not to open it and show the fine details Bronco have supplied so I'm going to deploy it open . The canopy has two inner rails with mirrors and grab handles on and the moulding is very fine , the grab handles being separate items! once installed and painted these are really going to enhance the cockpit area. Another thing that always makes a big difference on a modern jet is the HUD . The kit supplies a P.E. frame for this and clear plastic screens and projector. I replaced the clear plastic parts with my old faithful Holographic confetti , cut to size. When these catch the light it really captures the effect the real screens have. Next job is on with the windscreen then its a tricky mask up and primer.


Ive also got to replace the front ejector seat canopy breakers , the little horns that stick up on the top, I broke off and lost both these during the filling /sanding stage!!DOH!! cheers tony

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[Robert1968]

I'm definatly liking what your doing with this Tony your really showing this to look very ooober


(Got any spare confetti as that is a awesome idea


Regards


Robert

 

[Guest]

I'd be well chuffed if all my cockpit's looked like this.


Excellent work.

 

[flyjoe180]

I'm liking that HUD bracket Tony, will make a difference to the cockpit through that big transparency.

 

[yak face]

After deciding on an open canopy I got to the stage of the build where its ready for primer so was faced with a tricky mask up of the open cockpit. I reckoned the best bet was to temporarily stick on the canopy (after masking it up first). It had a coat of primer and everything looked lovely , and after a few days Ive now given it its first paint , the light grey /blue for the underside (Vallejo 907) . It will hopefully move on a bit quicker now and who knows , I may even finish it before the end of april deadline! (but dont hold your breath!)View attachment 251947

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[Robert1968]

After deciding on an open canopy I got to the stage of the build where its ready for primer so was faced with a tricky mask up of the open cockpit. I reckoned the best bet was to temporarily stick on the canopy (after masking it up first). It had a coat of primer and everything looked lovely , and after a few days Ive now given it its first paint , the light grey /blue for the underside (Vallejo 907) . It will hopefully move on a bit quicker now and who knows , I may even finish it before the end of april deadline! (but dont hold your breath!)View attachment 152595 View attachment 152596

This is looking soooooo nice Tony and I'm not far behind you ( what year did we agree to finish this modern jet 2017!!

 

[Guest]

Really coming on now. Timely reminder that I need to finish mine

 

[Guest]

Coming along real nicely.

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Tony, very vigorous

 

[monica]

progressing along nicely for this one,

 

[yak face]

Top colour is now on, after lengthy sessions looking at loads if photographs i decided to ignore the paint call out on the instructions and went for what i consider to be the best match- model air 71-046 which is RLM 76 lichtblau. Next is a coat of klear to seal then its the black radome and decals and a very restrained panel line wash. Cheers tonyView attachment 252736

 

[flyjoe180]

Nicely painted Tony. Looking forward to seeing the decals go on.