Swanny's Models - 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat

Okie Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 109 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #30 - 03/09/10 at 03:00:15 Wings were horrible on this kit. Mating surfaces were anything but true. and just when I thought the bad was behind me.... you guessed it, I snapped the tail wheel off. Repair underway with the smallest wire I had. May not be small enough.
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Graham Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 162 Southampton Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #31 - 03/09/10 at 15:17:12 That is looking great. I too am having issues with the tail wheel on my kit,, it is very fragile and i daren't even look at it lol. I hope to get some pics posted by this weekend.
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Okie Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 109 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #32 - 03/10/10 at 01:49:59 A few more touch ups and the tail wheel will be fixed Now on to the next disaster
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Okie Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 109 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #33 - 03/11/10 at 20:17:07 Getting there...
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tomwes Gold Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 803 Fort Myers, Florida Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #34 - 03/11/10 at 22:27:33 Now that's good looking-two thumbs up!! Tom
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Reply #35 - 03/15/10 at 22:51:40

Ya know, I'm starting to think I should have listened to Dave the Chef and his Wildcat theory. Started masking the canopy last night and I'll be danged if the main canopy didn't crack right in half. Imagine that Roll Eyes

Ordered an aftermarket canopy today and as soon as it gets here and I get it painted I’m calling this one done before I hurt myself Cheesy

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Dave The Chef Stellar Member Offline Space is the place! Posts: 1140 London Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #36 - 03/16/10 at 00:55:54 Break it! Break it!
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Graham Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 162 Southampton Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #37 - 03/16/10 at 12:24:17 Do you have the same modelling fingers as me ? i too broke a canopy and was thinking of getting a vac formed one but can't find anyone who makes one for a hobbyboss kit. Plust the satin coat went tits up
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Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat
Reply #38 - 03/16/10 at 14:15:51

Graham wrote on 03/16/10 at 12:24:17:

Do you have the same modelling fingers as me ? i too broke a canopy and was thinking of getting a vac formed one but can't find anyone who makes one for a hobbyboss kit. Plust the satin coat went tits up Cry

They only one I could find is for the Monogram kit. I have my fingers crossed that I can make it work. Otherwise I'll use the kit canopy, crack and all.

This is the one I ordered:

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=SQ9505

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Okie Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 109 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #39 - 03/17/10 at 22:23:58 Wish I had seen this thread before starting my project. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=181706&st=0
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Okie Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 109 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #40 - 03/20/10 at 20:02:36 Almost there. Just a few fiddly bits remain.
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USMC Herc Senior Member Offline Modeler OCD: I can add more wires & detail!! Posts: 454 Okinawa, Japan Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #41 - 03/22/10 at 07:28:48 What a sharp looking Wildcat. Great job on the paint. A lil weathering and she will be ready to fly. Cheers & Semper Fi-Jason
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Okie Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 109 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #42 - 03/22/10 at 18:51:48 Thanks! Looks ok I guess as long as I enforce the 10' rule and keep the pics slightly blurry I am pleased with the paint demarcation on the fuselage. First attempt at a freehand line like that with a double action brush. Used Vallejo Model Air straight from the bottle with no splatters or graininess. Gave myself a thumbs up
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Stitch83 Gold Member Offline WIP KING Posts: 697	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #43 - 03/23/10 at 02:13:14 Looks great Okie.. What airbrush and pressure did you use? Stitch
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Okie Full Member Offline Modeling is a life philosphy Posts: 109 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Reply #44 - 03/23/10 at 04:10:37 Between 18 and 20 psi I figure. Hard to tell exactly on my regulator. I used my new Grex Genesis XG which is a beautiful handling airbrush. Smaller than most of the Grex and Iwata double actions so its easier for me to handle. It's about the same size as my Badger 200G.
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