Airfix | No. 08176 | 1:48 | Grumman EA-6B Prowler (WIP)
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In the beginning, I had no idea how badly stuff would go together...
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I know, I know, it's not particularly accurate!
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Getting the cockpit together.
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Absolutely everything about this old Airfix kit is way off in terms of fit.
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Much clamping, tugging, squeezing and pulling!
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This kit really did not want to behave! Wing roots were a right pain in the...
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Still finding new mediaeval ways to pull/stretch bits into a more reasonable Prowler shape.
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This 'bit' is absolutely miles off. I promise it's not just my ineptitude at work here!
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Got it as best I could. Obviously there's still more work to do...
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Beginning to work on the underside...
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I can sort this.
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Better, well smoother. Obviously still a way to go and more panel holes to fill.
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These pieces (thankfully) were a pretty good fit.
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Hozzászólások
16 1 February 2023, 11:44
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It looks like a dreadful kit but you seem to beating it into submission.
4 December 2023, 17:52
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Haha! Thanks Gorby 🙂 👍 Yeah I think that sums it up. Building something 'right' hopefully outta this kit is my goal!
6 December 2023, 17:09
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Love the Star Trek - original series vibes from the cockpit sadly, that includes the seats too.
Woah, zip ties, that escalated quickly! Photo #8 is a previously unknown secret entrance? Kit quality really looks discouraging, well done on making it look decent! Looking forward to seeing it done!
17 February, 14:05