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  • Model builders, i NEED YOUR HELP

    10. 21. 2011 09:19


leetpandaz
so i have a Monogram 1/48 F4/c Phantom and so far the things been fighting me the whole way. i've got fit problems with the kit, although not so extensive they are noticeable. the major problem im having right now is that the rear horizontal stabilizers will not fit properly into their slot. there is about 2mm of space between the stabilizers and the body and then the stabilizer does not fit to the contour of the aircraft. any help tips?

 

  • Re : Model builders, i NEED YOUR HELP

    10. 21. 2011 10:46


elmusafir
Just remember:

The horizontal stabilizers on the Phantom II droop 23.25 degrees.

Dry fit the pieces till you get the right feeling; you may have to sand the pieces to fit the stabilizers to the fuselage in the best way possible. Once you have that correct, use crazy glue or any other cyanide-acrylate adhesive to have a fast dry. The resulting gaps may be filled with the same crazy glue or putty/filler, sand away excess and presto.

  • Re : Model builders, i NEED YOUR HELP

    10. 21. 2011 21:44


TimmyC
If Elm's answer doesn't work, then a picture or two would be helpful.

  • Re : Model builders, i NEED YOUR HELP

    10. 25. 2011 09:56


Tachikaze
Regardless of the quality of the kit, I ALWAYS prefit my parts as I build. Do not be afraid to take a blade or file to something to smooth it out to get it to fit. Keep in mine these are mass produced kits and over time there will be some changes in the original mold. Before you get much further and have to unglue things ( there is a solution you can use to release the glue, have used it my self. Becarefull, it will make the parts a little brittle) make sure the parts you are using, fit to where they need to be. It is the cardinal rule in kit construction.
Revells Schnellboote S-100 being converted for R/C use. Note the battery charging port being placed under an air intake.

  • Re : Model builders, i NEED YOUR HELP

    10. 25. 2011 11:05


Tachikaze
Damn, guess they changed how one is suppose to post a photo, what is the code now?

  • Re : Model builders, i NEED YOUR HELP

    10. 25. 2011 15:41


Desolate
Originally Posted by Tachikaze

Damn, guess they changed how one is suppose to post a photo, what is the code now?



try bb code

  • Re : Model builders, i NEED YOUR HELP

    10. 25. 2011 15:53


bloodsky
Can only put pics in first post :(

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