king derelict Posted February 21, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 21, 2022 As a relief from intense PE activity on USS Wasp I am going to divert from time to time to work on the Flyhawk M1A2 This is a 1/72 kit so will not be as detailed or have the presence of the 1/35 scale beast that @Old Collingwood is progressing with. This should be a fun counterpoint and I hope to learn some of his painting skills as I go along. Inside the box is pretty crowded in typical Flyhawk manner For a 1/73 kit there are a lot of parts including clear parts for the armoured glass There is a decal sheet and a small mostly non-threatening PE. This includes a mask for the road wheels I was a bit disappointed in the choice of colour schemes provided in the instruction booklet; just the Fort Bragg colour scheme. Out of curiosity I flipped the box over and found four desert schemes on the underside. Great. The hull sides fit over the road wheel axles and are a tight fit. The sides are thin plastic and easy to warp. The hull is kept square by three braces that fit across the top of the hull. I am not sure whether I got a bad kit of it suffered damage in transit. The box was pretty beaten up on arrival. The side walls are warped at the front and needed to be glued in two stages to bring them into line. The rear bulkhead outer sections are warped rearwards but a bit of judicial force looks like it will straighten them out On the positive side the usual crisp Flyhawk detail is present and even the secondary armament have hollow muzzles The same was true for the skirts but again gluing them up in sections looks like it will align them. The plastic is too thin for rubber bands or clamps There is also a small area of distortion on the lower part of the turret. I think it will fill without problem. So, the main sub-assemblies are made and details will be added next. There are some very fragile elements for the turret. Thanks for looking in Alan Egilman, FriedClams, lmagna and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 21, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 21, 2022 Since it's so thin where the "warps" are, try using masking tape to the shape and fit until the glue dries. I've had to do that in the past. lmagna, popeye the sailor, Egilman and 4 others 7 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted February 21, 2022 Thanks Mark; thats a good idea alan mtaylor, lmagna, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 21, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 21, 2022 Im In Alan. OC. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted February 21, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 21, 2022 I'm here brother... popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted February 21, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 21, 2022 Pulling up a chair, too. Old Collingwood, Jack12477, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted February 21, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 21, 2022 I'm in. Just climbing into the rafter hammocks. Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted February 21, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 21, 2022 I'll be right back I ran out of hammocks! Don't do to much before I get back! popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Egilman and 4 others 2 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted February 21, 2022 Share #9 Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Hey Lou, you forgot you can use a left handed sky hook and bosun chair 😉 😀 I'm hanging fine 🙂 😀 Edited February 21, 2022 by Jack12477 Old Collingwood, Egilman, Canute and 3 others 3 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted February 21, 2022 Share #10 Posted February 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jack12477 said: left handed sky hook and bounce chair Got to lay out in a hammock. The chair things just aren't as comfortable and over time put a lot of strain on my busted back! Besides one looks much more regal while laying in a hammock. Jack12477, Old Collingwood, Canute and 4 others 2 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted February 21, 2022 Share #11 Posted February 21, 2022 Yeah, that Bosun's chair, (bounce chair) does have an unfortunate habit of getting people wet from time to time, I wouldn't want to sit in one for very long either brother... (right or left handed sky hook) lmagna, Old Collingwood, Canute and 4 others 2 5 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted February 21, 2022 22 hours ago, mtaylor said: Since it's so thin where the "warps" are, try using masking tape to the shape and fit until the glue dries. I've had to do that in the past. Good idea Mark. I used some duct tape because the parts needed a bit of persuasion to get them aligned and it worked a treat. Many Thanks alan mtaylor, Edwardkenway, popeye the sailor and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted February 21, 2022 21 hours ago, Old Collingwood said: Im In Alan. OC. Thanks OC; I'll be looking over your shoulder Alan popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted February 22, 2022 21 hours ago, Egilman said: I'm here brother... great to have you Egilman I'm looking forward to the benefit of your expertise Alan mtaylor, Jack12477, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted February 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Canute said: Pulling up a chair, too. Welcome Ken Jack12477, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Edwardkenway said: I'm in. Just climbing into the rafter hammocks. Great to have you Edward The beer truck should be delivering shortly Alan Egilman, Canute, Edwardkenway and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted February 22, 2022 4 hours ago, lmagna said: I'll be right back I ran out of hammocks! Don't do to much before I get back! No rush Lou Still getting the preliminaries done. Alan Edwardkenway, Canute, Jack12477 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Jack12477 said: Hey Lou, you forgot you can use a left handed sky hook and bosun chair 😉 😀 I'm hanging fine 🙂 😀 Hi Jack I hope you enjoy the build Alan Jack12477, Egilman, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted February 22, 2022 Share #19 Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Egilman said: Yeah, that Bosun's chair, (bounce chair) does have an unfortunate habit of getting people wet from time to time, I wouldn't want to sit in one for very long either brother Well I probably misspoke as usual. I was thinking of this type chair (the Admiral loves hers) lmagna, king derelict, Baker and 6 others 9 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, lmagna said: Got to lay out in a hammock. The chair things just aren't as comfortable and over time put a lot of strain on my busted back! Besides one looks much more regal while laying in a hammock. you have to take care of bad backs. I broke four bones in mine and after 40 years I still get the occasional reminder that it was a silly idea to stand on a loose rock over a twenty foor drop Alan lmagna, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted February 22, 2022 I stayed too long with the catwalks but managed to make some progress. I used some tape to hold the front of the hull together and it took out the warps while i glued it. Thanks @mtaylor I added the detail to the rear of the hull. all very relaxing and nice detail. There is aa little more to add but I'll wait until teh basic paint is on Then it was back to the rear deck and I added the PE for gratings and non skid areas. The PE is a bit thicker than the HMS Lance stuff and so far there is little bending. The thin sections over the front track guards were a bit fiddly but not too bad. The work will continue on the turret. I'll be using a desert paint scheme. So far all the pictures I have found show them to be dusty but not very banged up. Maybe some sun fading of the paint. Thanks for looking in Alan mtaylor, popeye the sailor, lmagna and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted February 22, 2022 Share #22 Posted February 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, king derelict said: after 40 years I still get the occasional reminder I have had three surgeries now just on my back and they would like to do two more! But with the last, a fusion at my L4, I have personally had it! No more for me unless they either come up with something radially different or pull me in already unconscious. On me it is now a daily, and nightly reminder! Nothing occasional about it. Add a left hip replacement and shattered left foot that will never be the same again and my right knee starting to hurt and it is no where near the life I imagined just a few short years ago. Not really complaining, things could be FAR WORSE and it is for many but I do miss some of the fun of being more mobile. Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, Canute and 3 others 4 2 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted February 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, lmagna said: I have had three surgeries now just on my back and they would like to do two more! But with the last, a fusion at my L4, I have personally had it! No more for me unless they either come up with something radially different or pull me in already unconscious. On me it is now a daily, and nightly reminder! Nothing occasional about it. Add a left hip replacement and shattered left foot that will never be the same again and my right knee starting to hurt and it is no where near the life I imagined just a few short years ago. Not really complaining, things could be FAR WORSE and it is for many but I do miss some of the fun of being more mobile. I feel for you there Lou Not great at all Alan mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted February 22, 2022 Share #24 Posted February 22, 2022 It's heck, getting old. Definitely not for sissies! Edwardkenway, Old Collingwood, Egilman and 5 others 8 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 22, 2022 Share #25 Posted February 22, 2022 Looking good Alan, nice to have some PE at this scale aswel. OC. popeye the sailor, lmagna, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted February 22, 2022 Share #26 Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, lmagna said: Not really complaining, things could be FAR WORSE and it is for many but I do miss some of the fun of being more mobile. No more for me either... I sincerely empathize my friend... two laminectomies here T6-7 & T7-8... docs tell me I'm lucky to be walking.... Take care brother... Edwardkenway, lmagna, Canute and 5 others 6 2 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 22, 2022 Share #27 Posted February 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, Canute said: It's heck, getting old. Definitely not for sissies! It certainly isn't. Carry on, my friends, as best we can. That's about all we can do. king derelict, Jack12477, lmagna and 5 others 8 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted February 22, 2022 Share #28 Posted February 22, 2022 Nice start. On 2/21/2022 at 2:43 AM, king derelict said: The plastic is too thin for rubber bands or clamps I sometimes use a small dot of CA glue until the parts stay in the right place. And then very thin liquid glue for the stronger connection. Edwardkenway, mtaylor, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted February 22, 2022 Share #29 Posted February 22, 2022 Another issue with thin styrene and solvent cements is too much cement can dimple the thin styrene. Tack it in place, then cement it with brushed on cement. Good technique there, Patrick.👍 Baker, king derelict, lmagna and 5 others 8 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share #30 Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 9:06 PM, Old Collingwood said: Looking good Alan, nice to have some PE at this scale aswel. OC. Thanks OC. And this PE is quite low stress compared to the craziness on the Wasp. Its mostly textured plates and a few brackets so far. Alan popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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