Aside from the paint peeling fiasco, this build went beautifully. Trumpeter provided a sound kit to construct a well detailed Flanker. The one thing they didn’t provide was the option of an open canopy. I quickly found this out this morning when I made it to the end of final assembly and prepared to attach the canopy. I hit the internet to research what the part would look like and started to brainstorm.
With all the PE that I used, I never threw out the waste. It remained in the box and I never thought that it would end up being the savior of the build. I cut a “u” shaped piece and bent the two arms inward to form another “u” when laid on it’s side. Easy fix. I continued to attach the piece and when the glue dried, I painted it. When the paint was dry, I was finally able to affix the canopy and call it a day.
I job well done. I would never had guessed you manufactured parts to make the canopy open.
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Thank you! I do choose the angle of my pictures though. If you saw it up close you could tell.
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Oh, so you not only can fabricate model parts you are into trick photography. LOL 🙂
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That’s all part of the illusion!
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Another stunner! I’m losing new adjectives to use!
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Thank you!
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A beautiful model. Set off, of course, by those beautiful bright red ladders!
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Thank you! I have to admit that the ladders were the most anticipated part of the build for me. I couldn’t wait to get them on. I’ll always try to add boarding ladders when I can.
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This is one of the most beautiful airplanes ever. Nice job on the model 🙂
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I agree! Thank you!
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Great job. I envy this! I have been in love with planes since I was small.
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Thank you!
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The Flanker is a beast of an aircraft- you’ve certainly done it justice.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Thank you!
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Love the color scheme!
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Thank you! I’ve always admired the blue schemes the Russians use.
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Wonderful work. I really like the ladders. And it’s hard to believe the open canopy was not part of the original kit.
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Thank you! That’s what I thought too. I searched the instructions and box for the “missing” part to no avail.
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I really love those little red ladders! 🙂
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Thank you! Me too!
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My son would love this. Very cool!
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Thank you!
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Great attention to detail, love the perfectionism
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Thank you!
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Wow!!!! Love it! Especially the “nose on” shot. Great job!
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Thank you! I like that shot too.
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That is one nice build. Awesome job!
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Thank you! I was real happy with the turnout.
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