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Vought OS2U Kingfisher - Monogram 1/48

Started by George R Blair Jr · 246 ≡ · ↻ 8 months ago · 1/48, Jim Sullivan Group, Monogram, Vought OS2U Kingfisher

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gary sausmikat said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

I agree with JvB. And sometimes what feels like backward steps actually are forward progress in the long term.
Glad you had a good time with the G'daughter. Those are never steps backwards.
George R Blair Jr said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Thanks, John (@johnb) and Gary (@gwskat). I think that this is one of those kits that crawls along, and then suddenly everything comes together and starts moving quickly. You are right, Gary, time with Evie is always good time.
Brian Mennenoh said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

@gblair - The interior looks fantastic George!
George R Blair Jr said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Thanks, Brian (@brithebuilder). The detail is pretty amazing on this elderly resin set. The 3D printed set I got for my next Kingfisher is even more detailed. Gotta get my trifocals warmed up for that.
George R Blair Jr said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:
I got a little more progress on mating the cockpit(s) and the fuselage. I am still using white glue to temp glue everything together. Once everything is where it needs to be, I will reinforce with some superglue. Front cockpit done and glued into the right side of the fuselage, rear cockpit tomorrow. Cheers.
4 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. Rear cockpit parts ready for assembly.
1. Front cockpit in place and glued to the right side with white glue.
1. Rear cockpit assembled and read to add to the fuselage.
1. The kit wing is one piece and is designed to slide into this slot. both the front and back cockpits will impinge on this area, so surgery will be required on the wing. Should be fun.
Rob Anderson said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Excellent!
Spiros Pendedekas said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Excellent so far, my friend @gblair!
George R Blair Jr said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Thanks, Rob (@robertandy) and Spiros (@fiveten). So far, so good.
John vd Biggelaar said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Really nice progress, George @gblair
The interior looks very realistic.
George R Blair Jr said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Thanks, John (@johnb). Looking forward to your Mirage.
George R Blair Jr said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:
I worked some more to get everything prepped to bring all of the resin and plastic together. I glued the aft cockpit in place with white glue and let it dry for about 6 hours. The wing center section requires some major surgery so that it will fit in-between the resin forward and rear cockpits. I am trying to be slow and deliberate here because I am now doing things that can't be undone.
5 attached images. Click to enlarge.
1. Rear cockpit glued into place and clamped till solid.

2. Remember when these were smooth? Now they look like a wooly mammoth.
1. Center of wing scored and ready for separation.
1. Front section of wing cut out.
1. Both wings done, sort of. This template is from the 3D printed set I got, as there was no template with this Cutting Edge set. The cut-outs will all need to be enlarged to fit the CE cockpits.
1. Everyone in-place and ready to go.
Spiros Pendedekas said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Super job so far, my friend @gblair. Everything looks nice and neat. Looking forward to the wings attachment!
John vd Biggelaar said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Excellent result, George @gblair
Should look amazing with the wings attached.
Chuck A. Villanueva said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Real nice work on the Kingfisher George, the basic kit is a great start to improve it from inside out. You have a lot going on with both front and rear interiors looking busy with the enhancements. Looking forward to whats next.
George R Blair Jr said 10 months, 2 weeks ago:

Thanks, Spiros (@fiveten), John (@johnb), and Chuck (@uscusn). It is moving slowly, but it has been problem-free, so far.

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