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Old 11-10-2017, 08:59 AM
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Question Fuselage joining and cockpit tub

There are two ways of dealing with the joining of the forward and aft fuselage sections with an open cutout for the cockpit and when to install the tub.

The main issue for me is that if the cockpit is installed first, then the fuselage joints become blind and hard to fit together.

So here is option 1 dry fit attaching the cockpit tub first
F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale-img_5372.jpg

option 2 is to attach the fuselage halves first
F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale-img_5373.jpg


I decided to glue the forward and aft fuselage sections first. This way, I can align and press the glue tabs from the inside.
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Now glue the mid frame and slip the cockpit tub under the forward instrument panel.
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After dry fit, glue in place. The tub is flexible enough to allow it.
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Old 11-10-2017, 09:31 AM
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Good solution to this challenge.

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Old 11-10-2017, 01:37 PM
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Looks great!!

Attached photographs and profiles of French F-84s in Israel during Operation Suez (Squadron EC 1/1).
And olso a photograph taken during the war at the Lod airport.
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Old 11-10-2017, 08:01 PM
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Looks great!!

Attached photographs and profiles of French F-84s in Israel during Operation Suez (Squadron EC 1/1).
And olso a photograph taken during the war at the Lod airport.
it never ceases to amaze me as to why combatants have to disguise themselves when it is so plain as to who they are. Same with the Russian and Chinese in Korea or Russians in Ukraine.

History......


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Great job on the fuselage Isaac! Thank you for the detailed walk through.

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Old 11-11-2017, 08:51 AM
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Cool Upper fuselage equipment

Here is the housing for the equipment behind the cockpit
F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale-img_5383.jpg


and installed. Notice that I added small thin sides to the cockpit opening ( in dark gray color ), so as to eliminate the sharp edge.
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and quick status pictures.
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add the lower aft bulge.
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Old 11-11-2017, 10:45 PM
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Exclamation Vertical fin

The vertical fin is very simple one piece wrap around. There is an option to separate the rudder, but it would have not added any better realism due to the tight fit, so I left if off. Also, I did not find photos of the rudder deflection on the ground.
F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale-img_5396.jpg

So here is is
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and glue tab is added
F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale-img_5397.jpg

and attached to the rear frame on the fuselage.
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Old 11-12-2017, 06:50 AM
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Exclamation Upper spine fairing

In order to attach the fairing to the rear of the cockpit, you need to get the canopy parts ready as well
F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale-img_5401.jpg


glue the two clear windows
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inside part now covers the window frames
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here is the inner channel for the canopy rear link
F-84F Thunderstreak- Hobby Model 1:33 scale-img_5406.jpg

glue the fairing in place by aligning the black patch on top with the fuselage patch
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now the thin fairing that connects to the vertical fin ( that is a very tricky part )
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and fairing is done.
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My version will have the canopy in the open position.


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Old 11-12-2017, 07:13 AM
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Terrific photos and info on the process!! Superb modeling..
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Old 11-12-2017, 07:38 AM
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Nice work Isaac.

If I may comment ...
The back part, behind the cockpit and later on, should be more round.
I think you did the same thing in one of my French models...This is a second mistake...for the third time you will owe me ice cream.






in another matter....
You know that in about an hour, Chris from Germany is supposed to come to a Model Builders meeting with some of my friends in my house.

take care my friend.

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