Well folks , it has been a little while since I lasted posted anything, so there is a lot going on.
First, the seats were finished off, drill hole on the under side to pop it on a toothpick for painting.
The U/C was also sorted out.
The nose leg problem was easily solved, the locating pin was to long, a quick trim was all was needed.
I next turned my attentions to the weapons.
The Sparrows after a clean up were not to bad, but the fixing of them to the fuselage could be a problem.
Out with a drill and each missile had a hole drilled in it.
The recesses where they sit were also drilled.
After looking at some reference pics, I noticed that the missiles had no recess or nozzle shape at the back.
So out with the drill and mini drill with dental burrs.
Be ware though, the front 1/2 rears are sloped to fit.
Sidewinders were next.
A locating hole drilled in each.
And their rear ends similarly attacked like the Sparrows.
As I am posting this build wip on another forum as well, a kind fellow sent me the Eduard Exhaust kit as he did not need it.
Which is much better than the stock ones.
A close up of the the engine back ends and the tail cans show the improvement .
And a nice delicate after burner fret too.
Will update you with more soon.
All comments welcome.
Simon.
