Starfighter progress. Cutting & scratching...

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Lots of pics here. So will post in two batches.









Ian

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

As you can all see this one seems to be going very smoothly so far, unlike that blunt nosed thing pictured elsewhere.... Hmphhhh.

So as you can see the Fujimi afterburner can dropped-in with the minimum of fuss and just one quick cut. the RWR pod under the tail was built-up out of plastic-card and then shaped with the help of some Humbrol filler.









As usual thanks for looking, and any comments, good, bad or indifferent are welcomed in the same manner as a wet f*rt in a sleeping-bag  

Ian

[Hatchet]

You're mounting a bloody Spey on a Zipper?

Nice fit tho', can't wait to see more.

Edit Just read the other topic about this :dum:
Btw, are you putting the extra pylons on the wings, like the Italians had for Aspide?

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

any comments, good, bad or indifferent are welcomed in the same manner as a wet f*rt in a sleeping-bag  

Ian

Hmmm, that sounds a bit rude/arrogant on my part.... Apologies all.

Ian

[Gary]

woah woah woah, one minute you want it, the next you don't. What am I supposed to do with this wet fart now!

I'm no where near an elevator, I sit at the front of the class so I can't look arounf and pretend it's someone else.

I guess I'm gonna have to go to the vice principals office and park my cheeks over that mail slot she has on her door. I'll make sure she's in first.

[Allan]

Ian
That spotlessly clean cutting mat is pretty damn impressive.
Allan in Canberra

[Scooterman]

Ian
That spotlessly clean cutting mat is pretty damn impressive.
Allan in Canberra

I think he pulls it out for the pics........

     

[The Rat]

I had to stifle mine in my pants. Fortunately I change my underwear twice a month whether I need to or not.

What's the date now?    

[Hobbes]

Too late! Mine's already in the mail, in a well-sealed box.  :dum:  

[lancer]

Looking very good Ian mate.

[NARSES2]

Ian
That spotlessly clean cutting mat is pretty damn impressive.
Allan in Canberra

I think he pulls it out for the pics........

   

He's got to, hasn't he ? Pleeeeease  

Nice cutting work Ian - I should have got you to work on my knee all them years ago  

Chris

[Damian2]

I think he pulls it out for the pics........

   

Well thank god he doesn't post those pics up here, just his awesome models!

[Dork the kit slayer]

Well thank god he doesn't post those pics up here, just his awesome models!

...oh dear youve done it now......... he's going to be hell to live with from now  on: D                


quote "Nice cutting work Ian - I should have got you to work on my knee all them years ago"

He doesnt work on knees....hes just short....but perfectly formed I might add.      

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Dahhhhhhlingzzzzz - Such kind words, I'm overcome, really I am !

OK here's the teaser - BAC/EE Lightning/Blitz now decalled and ready for matting-down. RAF Strikemaster, fuselage halves persuaded to meet-up, cockpit area detailed (rear shelf, instrument shroud, scratchbuilt gunsights etc), rubbed down to more than ya average vacform etc etc. RAF Starfighter not touched since these shots were taken last week.

Update pics soon. Possibly tomorrow evening..... no promises though !

Ian

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Btw, are you putting the extra pylons on the wings, like the Italians had for Aspide?

Yep - they'll be wearing AIM-9L's and the wingtips will have AIM-120's

Ian