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Sky Raider
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Day 51
Cheers Joe. Here is the progress for todays session. I have now started on thecrew cabin. This is the part that ihave been waitng to complete the most because it has a lot of scale details that I can add to it. This includes one of the figures I purchased.
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Cheers
Andy
Cheers Joe. Here is the progress for todays session. I have now started on thecrew cabin. This is the part that ihave been waitng to complete the most because it has a lot of scale details that I can add to it. This includes one of the figures I purchased.
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Cheers
Andy
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mobear
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this is turning pornographic mate,
mobear
ps love the detailing they look almost metal thats cool
mobear
ps love the detailing they look almost metal thats cool
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Sky Raider
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Day 52
One critical; thing about building the wheelhouse is that the boson sits at the right height. The seat is designed to be installed but it may be to high, so i have fitted the boson together and will check the height when the time comes.
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It is easier to paint some areas now as I go along, just makes the job less hard.
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Next was to cut out all the dash pieces and the assemble.
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This is it in its location.
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Another error here with the kit is the marked seat location. Clearly this is wrong!!!
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Cheers
Andy
One critical; thing about building the wheelhouse is that the boson sits at the right height. The seat is designed to be installed but it may be to high, so i have fitted the boson together and will check the height when the time comes.
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It is easier to paint some areas now as I go along, just makes the job less hard.
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Next was to cut out all the dash pieces and the assemble.
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This is it in its location.
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Another error here with the kit is the marked seat location. Clearly this is wrong!!!
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Cheers
Andy
I hope that chap is wearing gloves, other wise he has some seriously big hands!!!
Looking as good as ever...
Ian M
Looking as good as ever...
Ian M
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Polux
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Genial work so far Andy!
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Sky Raider
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Day 53
I noticed that to Ian. He has got gloves on but under his hand sits his helmet on his knee. I continued on the console today and I think it looks good enough. I have also worked out the seat height so I can carry on and finish that off.
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Cheers
Andy
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I noticed that to Ian. He has got gloves on but under his hand sits his helmet on his knee. I continued on the console today and I think it looks good enough. I have also worked out the seat height so I can carry on and finish that off.
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Andy
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mobear
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top notch painting there andy,looks like a nice place to work in lol
mobear
sorry for not posting on the last pics but monitor went pffffffffftttttttttttttt,smelt like burning wires lol
mobear
sorry for not posting on the last pics but monitor went pffffffffftttttttttttttt,smelt like burning wires lol
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Sky Raider
Guest
No problem Ole, you got it replaced and back in action.
Cheers
Abdy
Cheers
Abdy
S
Sky Raider
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Day 54
I have now worked out the correct seat height and have completed the construction. I have then moved onto the vent shafts.
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Cheers
Andy
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I have now worked out the correct seat height and have completed the construction. I have then moved onto the vent shafts.
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Andy
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mobear
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seat looks better than my own seat for the pc,and yup got this monitor free off freecycle,well really got 2 a hanns.g and a compaq one,but this hanns.g is awesome lol
mobear
mobear
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Sky Raider
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Day 55
Cheers Ole, it sure looks comfy lol. I have now completed the rear cabin and some more work on the front cabin, again I used heat shrink for the hand rail and I added the hand rail above the door. The internal air vents are fitted and the bracket for the round seat.
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Cheers
Andy
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Cheers Ole, it sure looks comfy lol. I have now completed the rear cabin and some more work on the front cabin, again I used heat shrink for the hand rail and I added the hand rail above the door. The internal air vents are fitted and the bracket for the round seat.
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Andy
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Brilliant workmanship Andy. Really impressive stuff, and no mistake!
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Polux
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Sky Raider
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Thanks guys, I'm really enjoying this build but then again - I enjoy them all lol
Cheers
Andy
Cheers
Andy
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mobear
Guest
i said wifey look at this and she just went `jesus` my thought exactly mate,looks like a new one to be delivered for service
mobear
mobear
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Sky Raider
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Thanks Mr & Mrs Ole. It does look kind of new doesn't it. I will give it the slightest of weathering when ive completed it. A little dirt around the rivets etc. I think.
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mobear
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that would keep me happy lol
mobear
mobear
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Sky Raider
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Day 56 - 57
Still working on the wheelhouse I have now installed the flooring, again this is one of my touches and not included in the kit.
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The next job was to make the radar. I used some green transparent glass paint to make the screen and built it up with a few layers. I wished now that I had done this on a clear plastic base and put a light inside so it came on with the rest of the lights. Perhaps I may make another one and do this.
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Now the part I have been dreading, cutting out the windows and frames.
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With these complete and the internal frames stuck in place it was time to stick them together to the wheelhouse. This is tricky because of getting the angle just right and hoping the top roof section fits ok.
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The next part was to fit the roof. I have made a start on this already.
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Cheers
Andy
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Still working on the wheelhouse I have now installed the flooring, again this is one of my touches and not included in the kit.
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The next job was to make the radar. I used some green transparent glass paint to make the screen and built it up with a few layers. I wished now that I had done this on a clear plastic base and put a light inside so it came on with the rest of the lights. Perhaps I may make another one and do this.
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Now the part I have been dreading, cutting out the windows and frames.
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With these complete and the internal frames stuck in place it was time to stick them together to the wheelhouse. This is tricky because of getting the angle just right and hoping the top roof section fits ok.
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The next part was to fit the roof. I have made a start on this already.
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Cheers
Andy
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CDW
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Still looking very good Andy, amazing what you're doing with it.
I'd personally go for the radar with the light in it, you'll kick yourself if you don't no doubt.
I'd personally go for the radar with the light in it, you'll kick yourself if you don't no doubt.