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There’s a lot of figures available in 1:35, MiniArt in particular. Probably won’t notice the scale difference in a diorama. Sitting in the cockpit may look small but there are plenty of seated pilots available in 1:32. Have you checked ICM for mechanic figures in 1:32? Seems I recall they came out with some. -
Good stuff EG
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I have every intention of buying some more stuff this weekend at the model show. It will be very unusual if I don't. Got my eyes set for certain specific items.
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For 1:32 planes, a good source to check is Large Scale Planes. There are tons of build threads there that can help navigate our way through a difficult build. Hyper scale is good too. Those sites have been around a long time, decades.
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Definitely signing up for this ride. Great start Mike. Kinda like the old Classic Airframe kits but more detailed.
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There is an example of a Protar Bianchi 350cc on Ebay right now, but from the photographs of it does not appear to contain metal parts, just plastic.
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Ras, do you have an idea of what year this kit was manufactured? The details are remarkable.
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My grandmother told me she was a Viking descendant. When I hear "Viking Funeral", I think of how she would give me a switching for chasing her chickens. She used a peach tree switch. I can tell ya for certain, it got my attention and it left me no doubt, she was a Viking.
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I think it looks great. I don't know of another motorcycle kit that looks better than this one you're doing. Totally agree with this approach. Walk away, cool off, and come back to it later. I watched a modeler on a YouTube video who literally dropped a cement block on top of his 1:32 scale aircraft model, smashing it to bits because he didn't like the way it sat on its landing gear. Don't know why he didn't just shorten or lengthen the gear to suit his taste.
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I only realized the seat offset while test fitting the rear instrument panel to the back of the front seat, where an alignment block on the back of the seat fits inside a corresponding rectangular hole on the instrument panel. Looking at it, I wondered why it was offset like that and even thought it might be some kind of engineering defect. I'm glad you brought it up, because I didn't see an explanation of it in the kit instructions and would still be scratching my head over it. 🙂
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Thanks! I am not competitive these days like I once was but thought entering some models will help a local club who is sponsoring the event. The club has been putting on this show biannually for the past couple of decades, maybe longer. It's always been a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to it regardless.
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Thanks Ken! That’s a wealth of information. I need to take the time to absorb it and hopefully, remember what you have provided. Ejection seats must be a very expensive part of an aircraft, both initially and over time with maintenance.
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My ejection seats lack highlighting, a gloss clear coat, decals, and a flat varnish. After these will begin detailing and painting of the cockpit tub, instrument panels, and side consoles. Because I have entered five of my finished models into a regional IPMS show coming up this next Saturday, much of my available time will be spent getting my models ready for the show. Updates to this thread may be sparse.
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Turning out a magnificent piece of history. I admire your work on it.
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In general, I almost always prefer lighter shades to darker shades on my models, regardless of what is the subject. Not saying it's right, it's just what I prefer. I seldom ever look at one of my finished models and say to myself, "gee, I wish I had painted that a little darker shade." I do often say the opposite to myself.
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I failed to do this on the first seat, but it’s important to follow the sequence found in the belt and harness instruction photos. Particularly parts pe7, 8, and 9. The belts get in the way if you don’t.
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He’s been helping me with the seatbelts and harnesses. He finds anything I drop on the floor. And I mean anything. Then he attempts to eat it. 😀
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I think the complexity of the harness system illustrates the challenge it would be trying to create your own vice buying them as aftermarket. Finding reference material to learn how it all fits together would be no small task as well. In some cases nothing short of an actual visit to see and photograph the real thing would suffice
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Seems counter intuitive that no padding is better. The alternative to no ejection even worse. Got to be one of those things you hope you never have to do. What about the straps hanging off each side of the headrest. What do those do?
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Not sure if they are leg garters, but it looks like the 2 straps labeled “pe 12” could be what you are referring to. I have those and one other piece (strap?) yet to add. See part pe 6. Not sure what it is.
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Thanks for the kind comments.
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Hey, I got your back. Been there and done that many times in the past. Momma and children always come first cause it’s the right thing to do.
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Tom Petty was from my state of Florida, up around the college town of Gainesville, in Allachua County.
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