JSI Tomcat - Super Detailing???

[rudedog]

recieved the lens this weekend thx

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I sanded and drilled out the tip of the AIM-9 to accept an MV lens, (light lenses for model trains) which will now serve as the "seeker head" for the missle. This will look more realistic than just painting the tip.


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These are the MV lenses that I'm using for the seeker heads. I had these in my stash box. I use these ALOT on my 1/48th model for landing lights but, sadly these are no longer available.


Steve

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Slowly getting all the pieces together for the "Bombcat" upgrade, thanks Janos ! Still lots to do but, things are coming along.


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Next up, modifying the aft end fuselage fairings. The B/D's had a more squared fairing than the rounded ones found on the A models. Still throwing around ideas on how to tackle this ........


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[rudedog]

did you get all 4 bombs pizza guy made the holders for me so my b/k will carry all 4 bombs.hoping to find another set up for the spot cat missed out on the last set on ebay

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Someone ( who shall remain anonymous but, I can't thank them enough ) hooked me up big time !! They were willing to part with their Black Knight's bombs, pylons, Phoenix pallets and, LANTIRN pod. The bombs will require a little detail work and some paint and they'll be good to go. Maybe a little mod on the LANTIRN pod as well, we'll see.
I have a good friend of mine who is working on something special for me for the Cat. He is casting a few parts and we'll see how they come out. Once I get mine back from him, I'll post some photos. If there is enough interest in them, from you guys, he might consider producing / selling them. Stay tuned.


Steve

[rudedog]

sounds good can t waint to see what you are up to

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This shot shows the aft end fuselage fairings after being reworked. What a difference and now it looks like a B model should. Have to get some primer on this area and check for any imperfections.

Steve

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Another view of the reworked area.


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I added some .020" sheet plastic to the inside edge of the tails. This gives the proper 5 degree outward cant that the Tomcat tails should have.


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Work on the big Cat has been slow lately, dealing with family issues. I'm getting parts ready for primer. I kept looking at the chin pod and wasn't really happy with it's plain look so, I deceided to add some fastener details. This shot is a BEFORE one and the second set of photos are AFTER adding the details. I am looking for feedback on this so, please comment. I used a #73 drill bit. I didn't want to go too small because primer and painting would have filled them in. I tried to go off of what was already on the jet from the factory. Do they look too large ?? I figured by the time I primed they would get filled in a little and become less obvious.
Now the issue becomes, where do I stop on the jet with this detail. This is a problem I have, I tend to try and do too much to my projects and I get frustrated and they don't get finished. Comments and suggestions are welcomed, thanks guys.


Steve

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BEFORE ......

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I had to add some .010" sheet plastic to the tails, where they meet the forward fairings. I want to paint the tails seperately from the jet, to avoid that dry overspray area I'd get between the tails during painting.

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Everything sanded down and blended in. This will allow me tp paint the tails seperately and have a seamless fit when they are attached.

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Up next, adding the air intake for the fuel vent on the left vertical tail's forward fairing.


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[Jwcarpenter]

This looks awesome, really like what you did with the tails and the 5% cant and the redesign of the back end GE engine farrings. I like the detail on the TCS pod. Keep up the great work, thank you for sharing it.

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Air intake for the fuel vent sketched with pencil, here goes nothing.