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Showing You All The Finger...

Started by Supertom, March 30, 2007, 03:42:58 PM

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Supertom

March 30, 2007, 03:42:58 PM
...no, it's not what you think (except for you.  And you.  And you).  Anyway it's my first attempt at a real scratchbuild/kitbash/conversion.  I pose to you the question:

What if, China, in looking for a VTOL design, had taken the Yak-38 Forger, and through indeginous improvements, have made it into a viable VTOL platform for close air support?

I give you, the Nanchang Q-9 Finger.

Mind you, this is 2-3 weeks of work.

First off, sawed in half, with the plastic card plug...



Then sanded and reshaped, before putty filled in the gaps (mind you I found that I was still filling and sanding a week later)  Cockpit had to be scratchbuilt as there wasn't really one.  Mostly plastic card.  Detail will be decals scanned from the Trumpeter J-8 kit and reprinted on decal sheet.



The nose was chopped off, and a template in place to give it a ducknose profile (thanks for the suggestion Geoff)



Cockpit and noseweight.  A lot of weight, and you'll see why next...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/4401531...506eb640d_o.jpg

Wings.  Using Baz's patented layers of sheet styrene, then laminated with another thin layer (thanks again for that suggestion Geoff), then sanded and puttied to shape.  Added wing bulges on top for more variety (and fuel).  Initially during planning and test fitting I thought the wings were just the right amount of enlargement.  Now, after I bolt them on, I discover they may be a tad bit too big.  Proportionally the wings are supposed to be 30% bigger but I think we're more at 50% here.  Ah well more fuel and loiter time.  Looks a little A-4ish right now...



Milliput, bloody Milliput...



Well kids, that's it for now.  Going to work on it some more.


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cthulhu77

#1
March 30, 2007, 03:49:19 PM
Boy, would that be a great ASW platform too !  I like the big wings, they really set it off well.

Supertom

#2
March 30, 2007, 03:51:03 PM
Oh, and see those little specks in the background?  Sanding dust from three mediums.
"We can resolve this over tea and fisticuffs!!!"

Martin H

#3
March 30, 2007, 03:54:35 PM
so does this mean your comeing over for Telford to join in with the Viff whiff?  LOL

looks good so far Tom  :D  
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Captain Canada

#4
March 30, 2007, 04:16:52 PM
Nice work, ST !

Looking forward to more progresso. Love the big wing !

:wub:  
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Damian2

#5
March 30, 2007, 04:20:06 PM
WHOA!!!  :o

Thats some serious work there! I like how its coming out as I love the A-4!
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Brian da Basher

#6
March 30, 2007, 05:19:14 PM
That's one nice looking Finger! I really like your mods to the nose and the wings, Tom! I can't wait to see your next update.

Brian da Basher

Rafael

#7
March 30, 2007, 05:37:04 PM Last Edit: March 30, 2007, 05:50:25 PM by Rafael
Great model, Tom!!
And a show of fearless work!

I specially like the nose reshaping

I love it!!!

Rafa
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John Howling Mouse

#8
March 30, 2007, 06:17:26 PM
Ah, welcome to the truest form of styrene madness.

Yes, isn't it fun to spend days (or entire weeks) reshaping conversion details----efforts that few people other than the enlightened folks on this website will ever be able to relate to?

Madness, I tell ya!

At any rate, this is looking very intriguing and seems quite plausible, too!
Styrene in my blood and an impressive void in my cranium.

Supertom

#9
March 30, 2007, 10:04:39 PM
Why does this bloody happen!!!!

I thought the stupid milliput had cured, sanded away then this spot here just comes right off!  I was kneading the stupid stuff for 5 minutes and it was a small strip, there's no way I could have missed that!!!

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Shasper

#10
March 30, 2007, 11:25:22 PM Last Edit: March 31, 2007, 07:42:05 AM by Shasper
OT, but you can use Milliput in a similar fasion as silly putty or play dough (Use it for area-filling)?

BOT, Your "bird" looks great!


Shas B)
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Ian the Kiwi Herder

#11
March 31, 2007, 04:22:08 AM
Oooohhh.....

Ian - sitting-up-straight and paying attention !
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....it's time to tidy the workbench"

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Mike Wren

#12
March 31, 2007, 05:27:39 AM
good work Tom, that bigger wing makes it look a lot meaner  :wub:  

John Howling Mouse

#13
March 31, 2007, 02:01:47 PM
QuoteWhy does this bloody happen!!!!

I thought the stupid milliput had cured, sanded away then this spot here just comes right off!  I was kneading the stupid stuff for 5 minutes and it was a small strip, there's no way I could have missed that!!!
Maybe give some of the "Aves" epoxy sculpt products a try, instead?  I find Milliput sometimes seems to have a shelf-life and have had similar rejects on my own projects.

http://www.avesstudio.com/

Styrene in my blood and an impressive void in my cranium.

GTX

#14
March 31, 2007, 02:13:02 PM Last Edit: March 31, 2007, 02:13:52 PM by GTX
Interesting.  Are you planning any engine mods since I understand the Yak-38's VTOL performance wasn't exactly stunning?

Regards,

Greg
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