Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:33 am
Got the cockpit roughly painted. You're not going to see much so I just did some basic painting.
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Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:55 am
Yeah, that’s like painting a B-17 or C-47 cockpit, since there’s only a windscreen and not much overhead glass, you won’t be able to see much in there. Even if you were to cut open the side sliding portions.
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 11:06 am
Exactly. Why put all the effort into something that'll never be seen.
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 1:28 pm
Double ditto!
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 1:41 pm
Started closing up the fuselage. This is gonna take some work.
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:22 pm
Fuselage is glued up and it's not too bad. A few spots that'll need attention but overall really good. Just for kicks, I added the wings to see how they'd fit now that the fuselage was together and wow! A perfect drop in fit. No steps or gaps.
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:36 pm
She i,s a good sized lady! It os such a good feeling when that happens.
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:48 pm
Fantastic! I remember when I did the P-3 Orion kit, the wings mated to the fuselage with no gaps. It’s a nice feeling to see that.
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:00 pm
Looking good Mike. I'm jealous!
Re: 1/72 Hasegawa P-3C Orion
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 5:25 pm
Thanks guys! I'm really happy with it so far.