paddy
Well-known member
Hi
been a long time since i posted a build but lockdown in the UK has got me going again after rather a long absence...
I picked up a Aires Detail set for a F6F-5 on ebay for half price. I suspect the reason is Hasegawa dont seem to make the -5 anymore,,,so this is an odd build using a -3. That said the difference is in the cowling which i will be throwing away and the canopy which i can change if necessary later if i find a later one.
I started this a week or so ago so its just an initial catch up.
First thing is to cut the parts to suit, you dont get any diagrams or instructions really so you need to be very careful and work it out
This gives an idea of what you need to cut off the front
The wing root will need to be cut too
And the root thats part of the fuselage to match
Basically you are aiming for this. Aires stuff always needs a lot of fitting and general persuasion to sit properly. It really important to get the engine bulkhead to sit spot on as everything hangs off this and you dont want a droopy engine or one that stick up in the air. the gun covers will also need to be cut out but there are panel lines to follow for those so no real problem.
been a long time since i posted a build but lockdown in the UK has got me going again after rather a long absence...
I picked up a Aires Detail set for a F6F-5 on ebay for half price. I suspect the reason is Hasegawa dont seem to make the -5 anymore,,,so this is an odd build using a -3. That said the difference is in the cowling which i will be throwing away and the canopy which i can change if necessary later if i find a later one.
I started this a week or so ago so its just an initial catch up.
First thing is to cut the parts to suit, you dont get any diagrams or instructions really so you need to be very careful and work it out
This gives an idea of what you need to cut off the front
The wing root will need to be cut too
And the root thats part of the fuselage to match
Basically you are aiming for this. Aires stuff always needs a lot of fitting and general persuasion to sit properly. It really important to get the engine bulkhead to sit spot on as everything hangs off this and you dont want a droopy engine or one that stick up in the air. the gun covers will also need to be cut out but there are panel lines to follow for those so no real problem.
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