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Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D And Now It Goes Dark
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fightnjoe
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Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D SCR 522 A Small Redo
After about ten days of frustration, anger, cussing, and even some blood shed here is an update.
Work continues on the radio equipment. As it stands now much of the fabrication is done. Cables were added by using a larger diameter wire and fitting it into the structures. This was nearly the end of this build. In the end it works and looks decent. Again this is not to be a 100% accurate replica, just a relative imitation.
I need to add a few more bits and bobs but for the most part I am near the point I can start to tackle the cockpit. The seat frame is off a bit but I am not sure I can fix it. I may go with this for this build and then do a better job on the next.
All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.
Joe
After about ten days of frustration, anger, cussing, and even some blood shed here is an update.
Work continues on the radio equipment. As it stands now much of the fabrication is done. Cables were added by using a larger diameter wire and fitting it into the structures. This was nearly the end of this build. In the end it works and looks decent. Again this is not to be a 100% accurate replica, just a relative imitation.
I need to add a few more bits and bobs but for the most part I am near the point I can start to tackle the cockpit. The seat frame is off a bit but I am not sure I can fix it. I may go with this for this build and then do a better job on the next.
All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.
Joe
phantom II
Master at Arms
Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D SCR 522 A Small Redo
A lot of work Joe
Cheers, Christian B)
A lot of work Joe
Cheers, Christian B)
fightnjoe
Active member
Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D Is This Progress????
Ten steps backwards and then one forward.
Had some big issues trying to get this mocked up for pictures this time. Something was wrong. I had a hard time putting my finger on it. After much frustration and in a fit of anger I removed all the parts (not so gently) and then got down to the basics. After some study I noticed the firewall was glued off kilter. i separated and then reglued and what do you know it seemed to work.
So after the big mess I again used white glue to mock up what little progress I have.
The sidewalls of the fuselage are coming together. This was the original progress I wanted to show. The radio equipment and fuel tank still seem off to me. A couple of pictures just to show the rework. I did take the opportunity to rework the seat as well.
Now make no mistake I have more work to do on the pit. I also have an alternative to the copper wire that I tried to use. But I really believe that this time I can progress without the setback.
All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.
Joe
Ten steps backwards and then one forward.
Had some big issues trying to get this mocked up for pictures this time. Something was wrong. I had a hard time putting my finger on it. After much frustration and in a fit of anger I removed all the parts (not so gently) and then got down to the basics. After some study I noticed the firewall was glued off kilter. i separated and then reglued and what do you know it seemed to work.
So after the big mess I again used white glue to mock up what little progress I have.
The sidewalls of the fuselage are coming together. This was the original progress I wanted to show. The radio equipment and fuel tank still seem off to me. A couple of pictures just to show the rework. I did take the opportunity to rework the seat as well.
Now make no mistake I have more work to do on the pit. I also have an alternative to the copper wire that I tried to use. But I really believe that this time I can progress without the setback.
All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.
Joe
Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D Is This Progress????
Still watching and waiting should you need references!
Regards,
Still watching and waiting should you need references!
Regards,
Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D Is This Progress????
Joe, I think the copper wire is too thick. Those wires coming in and out of the radio were bundles, not a single solid line.
Joe, I think the copper wire is too thick. Those wires coming in and out of the radio were bundles, not a single solid line.
