Hi Folks! Finally got the bulk of moving in done and the list of chores from the boss is getting much shorter. (even though she seems to add to it everyday!) I spent the weekend getting the man cave unpacked and situated and got the hobby desk to the point where I can start poking around a little bit. :yipee
So if you last remember I had last attempted to clean up the gap on one of the formation lights using CA glue. Well I pulled out my polishing kit today and finished up, and it turned out really well if I do say so myself.
I’m not happy with my experiment making the lenses, but I am happy with how well the clear part now mates to the wing. So, with my new found confidence I decided to clean up the formation light on the other wing. It didn’t really follow the contours of the wing very well…
After filling the gaps with CA glue, a shot of accelerator, sanding with progressively finer grade of sanding sticks, followed by the polishing kit I have this…
I’m really happy with the results. Thanks to MP for the advice on this one! I’ll polish both up with Tamiya polishing compounds when I polish out the canopy later on.
I also broke out the aftermarket that I plan to use on the bubbletop and gave them a bath in some dish detergent and warm water. I think I am going to go with minimal aftermarket on the bubble top and then really pimp out the razor back and use the appropriate corrections available for the P-47N, at least that’s my plan today.
Here’s a look at the bubble top’s resin
I have the Vector cockpit sidewall correction for the P-47D-25, Quickboost main landing gear doors, Sierra Hotel P-47D wheels, without covers, and Ultracast seat and an Eduard detail set for the P-47 bubble top. I don’t plan to use much more then the instrument panel and gun sight parts from the Eduard set. That’s the kit cockpit floor in the picture.
I also started assembly of the floor. I added a little photo etch panel with some levers on it and I added the rear bulkhead. I also plugged up the mount holes for the kit seat using some plastic rods. Once the glue cures I’ll scribe in the floor pattern. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll be under the seat and way better then a couple holes in the floor!
So that’s where I am for now. This cockpit is about ready for primer and some paint so I’ll set it aside and catch the Razorback up. Hopefully there will be some furious building on my part over the next few weeks! Really want that ribbon!
See you all next time!
Mike