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USS San Jacinto Air Group 51 project

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Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 2 months ago:

Engine looks fantastic, my friend @lis!
John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 2 months ago:

The engine looks very good, Bernard @lis
capt. R said 1 year, 2 months ago:

@tcinla

@fiveten

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@johnb

First attempt with US Navy Gloss white. Tail wheel was build with three separate parts. Tyre I need to free hand paint because there is no any mask for cyber hobby kit.
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John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 2 months ago:

Looks very good, Bernard @lis
capt. R said 1 year, 2 months ago:

@tcinla

@fiveten

@gblair

@johnb

Next step is cowling. 5 parts to build include cooling flaps. Some sanding required. I think I prefer no so complicated cowling in one part without sanding.
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John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 2 months ago:

I can imagine your thoughts, Bernard @lis
Still looking very good.
capt. R said 1 year, 2 months ago:

@tcinla

@fiveten

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@johnb

Another multishape and multipart modul. I’m curious how it fits with wings. I painted main gear bays before final assembly of wings. Wings has options. Open or close.
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Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 2 months ago:

Excellent job so far, my friend @lis! Indeed, some multipart constructions!
capt. R said 1 year, 2 months ago:

@tcinla

@fiveten

@gblair

@johnb

Dry fit of fuel tank. Unfortunetly not perfect. I think I need to glue it before paiting and use some liquid putty.
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John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 2 months ago:

Good progress, Bernard @lis
Some liquid putty will definitely do the trick.
Which option will you choose, open or close?
Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 2 months ago:

Great idea, my friend @lis!
capt. R said 1 year, 2 months ago:

@tcinla

@fiveten

@gblair

@johnb

I glued fuel tank. Is slightly tilted to the side. Drop fuel tanks have never been my strong suit. I don't know if it's a problem with the model or the assembly. the first frame also sticks to the hull despite the attempt to use liquid putty, it leaves a bit to be desired. Cowling I repainted and resanded two times. Also rescribed panel lines and make new rivets.

PS. I'm still debating what options to choose with wings.
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John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 2 months ago:

Good progress, Bernard @lis
Not the easiest droptank construction indeed, but looks good from here.
capt. R said 1 year, 2 months ago:

@tcinla
@fiveten
@gblair
@johnb
Finally after priming it looks quite good
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Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 2 months ago:

Looks great from here also, my friend @lis!

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USS San Jacinto Air Group 51 project