F9F-2 Panther, ARA 0418, the Build
1May 15, 2013Cockpit consists of 5 parts: Tub, seat, pedals, instrument panel and stick
2May 15, 2013Olive drab, black and silver on dry brush for the tub
3May 15, 2013The instrument panel, needs a bit of work
4May 15, 2013After erasing a couple of ejector pin marks on both sides, some detail was added of styrene sheet.
5May 16, 2013Some more detail added, to already rich cockpit
6May 16, 20133 out of the 5 part cockpit in place
7May 16, 20133 levers were added out of heated sprue.
8May 16, 2013Cockpit ready, with a bit of wash and weathering
9June 3, 2013Added some detail in nose gear walls and painted
10June 3, 2013Fuselage halves glued together. Simple and easy
11June 3, 2013Sanding the fuselage lines took.. a minute!
12June 3, 2013The cockpit looks great
13June 3, 2013A bit of putty and sanding was needed in this area only due to weird step..
14June 3, 2013
15June 3, 2013I had to sand down the wheel holding thingy, for the wheel to fit, after a dry fit I did.
16June 5, 2013The Panther got its wings!!!
17June 5, 2013Off a plastic sheet and some wire, FOD covers were made for the intakes.
18June 11, 2013some work on the landing gear
19June 11, 2013main landing gear finished, waiting wheels
20June 11, 2013addded some extra detail in landing gear bays
21June 11, 2013addded some extra detail in landing gear bays
22June 11, 2013wingtip fuel tanks. drilled for the fuel dump system
23June 18, 2013A brand new tail skid! As it should be..
24June 18, 2013Detailing tha arresting hook housing
25June 18, 2013Approach lights to be fixed
26June 18, 2013Auxilary lights to be fixed
27June 18, 2013Some things must be corrected..
28June 18, 2013Fixing the brackets
29June 18, 2013Main landing gear doors brackets
30June 18, 2013Cockpit overall view
31June 18, 2013Added some instruments
32June 18, 2013Some details were added
33June 18, 2013The canopy opening system. 90% scratched and is not fixed in place.
34August 1, 2013Preshade
35August 1, 2013A small gap on the windshield
36August 1, 2013Fixed, using putty and Mr surfacer 1200
37August 3, 2013Masked to receive the 2nd colour
38August 3, 2013Paint job done
39August 3, 2013Minor accidents... to be treated asap
40August 3, 2013Canopy missing a line. It's not engraved, but you can find the right position if you dry fit the opening mechanism
41August 14, 2013Wheels and their cables are in place
42August 14, 2013Canopy opening mechanism cover attached
43August 18, 2013Decals applied
44August 18, 2013Decals applied
45November 24, 2013Washed, filtered and weathered
46November 24, 2013Washed, filtered and weathered
47November 24, 2013...and 4 smoking barrels!!!
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