Making a Flying Suitcase

[jknaus]

James

 

[Hippy Ed]

One can understand why a Vector engine might not fit but it's puzzling that when the parts are made to fit that they don't. I'm currently working on a Classic Airframes kit and a Special hobby kit and both had similar problems x2, on one I ground down the cylinder heads and the other I ground out the inside of the cowling. A lot of extra work that shouldn't have been needed.

Expected with the Classic Hairloss kit!

 

[phantom II]

Good luck :coolio .... my friend!

Luiz.

Thanks Luiz . I believe this build will be a lot of intense fitting for the entire kit .

I'm already aware that the clear pieces don't fit. I need to study on that soon .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

Like they're from two different kits !! :facepalm

Ian.

That's usually my take . I just do not understand :idonno

What puzzles, me about this one is how beautiful the engines are :v If I had not cut them off the sprues, I would have thought they were rein . Complete with a couple of tiny pin holes :skipper

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

One can understand why a Vector engine might not fit but it's puzzling that when the parts are made to fit that they don't. I'm currently working on a Classic Airframes kit and a Special hobby kit and both had similar problems x2, on one I ground down the cylinder heads and the other I ground out the inside of the cowling. A lot of extra work that shouldn't have been needed.

Exactly ! The entire model has a very well done and exacting detail. Maybe a bit heavy but good .

Can't explain the fit issues :idonno May need to find an SBS on making clear. It appears to be too wide plastic fit the airframe. It appears to be too wide.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

One can understand why a Vector engine might not fit but it's puzzling that when the parts are made to fit that they don't. I'm currently working on a Classic Airframes kit and a Special hobby kit and both had similar problems x2, on one I ground down the cylinder heads and the other I ground out the inside of the cowling. A lot of extra work that shouldn't have been needed.

Expected with the Classic Hairloss kit!

I believe I just learned a new term from you Edd . In general I think that most of the limited run kit really mean limited fit :smack

Maybe that bunch went to work for Valom when the other place went belly up

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Hippy Ed]

One can understand why a Vector engine might not fit but it's puzzling that when the parts are made to fit that they don't. I'm currently working on a Classic Airframes kit and a Special hobby kit and both had similar problems x2, on one I ground down the cylinder heads and the other I ground out the inside of the cowling. A lot of extra work that shouldn't have been needed.

Expected with the Classic Hairloss kit!

I believe I just learned a new term from you Edd . In general I think that most of the limited run kit really mean limited fit :smack

Maybe that bunch went to work for Valom when the other place went belly up

Cheers, Christian B)

I've done 1 Classic Hairloss kit (1/48 Mig-3) and had nuthin' but problems. Can't say anything about Valom as I haven't built them yet but, could be...

 

[moon puppy]

Like they're from two different kits !! :facepalm

Ian.

That's usually my take . I just do not understand :idonno

What puzzles, me about this one is how beautiful the engines are :v If I had not cut them off the sprues, I would have thought they were rein . Complete with a couple of tiny pin holes :skipper

Cheers, Christian B)

Wouldn't you think they would take the molds for one engine and share them across all aircraft whether they fit or not? Just to save on the production time.

 

[phantom II]

Like they're from two different kits !! :facepalm

Ian.

That's usually my take . I just do not understand :idonno

What puzzles, me about this one is how beautiful the engines are :v If I had not cut them off the sprues, I would have thought they were rein . Complete with a couple of tiny pin holes :skipper

Cheers, Christian B)

Wouldn't you think they would take the molds for one engine and share them across all aircraft whether they fit or not? Just to save on the production time.

That is exactly what I have been wondering . It is worthy of an after market detail but has other things on the sprue . There must be a way to do that . :hmmm

 

[phantom II]

Like they're from two different kits !! :facepalm

Ian.

That's usually my take . I just do not understand :idonno

What puzzles, me about this one is how beautiful the engines are :v If I had not cut them off the sprues, I would have thought they were rein . Complete with a couple of tiny pin holes :skipper

Cheers, Christian B)

Wouldn't you think they would take the molds for one engine and share them across all aircraft whether they fit or not? Just to save on the production time.

 

[Iron Mike]

Here Chris, have a couple of 'Ritas on me.

:drinks

 

[Swordsman]

Hubba .......... Hubba ....... :skipper ......... ldguy ....I hate cell phones I tried to type in hub hub and it put Hubbard Hubbard ........ ldguy

 

[phantom II]

Yup, the kit gave me that same come come hither look and we see how well that's going

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Skinny_Mike]

And the engine to cowl fit is exceptional :woohoo:

As you can see, the fight is just beginning :fencing I predict some adventures in grinding :S

Cheer, Christian B)

It makes you wonder if these kit manufacturers ever build the kits before they "mass produce" and sell them...

Good luck Christian!

 

[phantom II]

And the engine to cowl fit is exceptional :woohoo:

As you can see, the fight is just beginning :fencing I predict some adventures in grinding :S

Cheer, Christian B)

It makes you wonder if these kit manufacturers ever build the kits before they "mass produce" and sell them...

Good luck Christian!

Thanks Mike. the fight goes on. The even bigger problem is restoring thre rivet detail after making the pieces fir together

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

Not much progress today but it looks a bit better.

A Dremel is definitely your friend till it slings an engine across the room and ricochet off two walls

Thankfully nothing broke off :woohoo:

The left cowling is nearly ready for primer . It took a lot to restore the engravings . Next one tomorrow :facepalm

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[SA Dave]

So you flight tested the engine without a plane

 

[phantom II]

So you flight tested the engine without a plane

The only thing I was able to do was duck :tomato

 

[Swordsman]

Aww power tools- what would we do without them??? I'm glad that you're okay dude beautiful work ........ Christian ...... Carry on ...... ldguy

 

[phantom II]

Aww power tools- what would we do without them??? I'm glad that you're okay dude beautiful work ........ Christian ...... Carry on ...... ldguy

It's been long ago but I still remember very sharp pocket knives and Testor's tube glue

Cheer, Christian B)