Thanks folks. I'm getting her there. The construction phase is the part of all this I'm trying to improve most. Painting and weathering for me seems to come pretty easy, so I've really tried not to rush any of this in the hope that the building part really shines later at the end. It's been my bane these last couple of builds where I've improved as a modeler. I see those pitfalls and just shake my head thinking, "If I were only more patient..."
Anyhow. Here I am with another quick update. The radiator is complete. I just need a coat of flat on the screen in the front. That'll go on tonight. I need to build up the framework around it some to hold it in place, but I'll likely keep it simple. None of that will be visible.
Here's one thing I started. I opened up the intake for the radiator. I mean...it's in the name...it should be open right. Simple enough. I left the sides around it alone so that the kit part can fit on top of it as it needs.
Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr
Not too bad right. Dropped the radiator in to check the fit and wouldn't you know it...perfect...you still can't see a damn thing! =] I'm still happy with it. It matters to me. =D
Here's the completed radiator. The outer ring is for the engine and the inner circle goes to the 10gl oil tank. I painted all of this in Alclad's Gloss Black to start, moved on to Stainless Steel, did the outer ring in thier Pale Burnt Metal color, and then followed up with a Tamiya Dark Grey/Flat Aluminum mix to keep a dark color with some shine behind it. The interior of the intake scoop is also in Stainless Steel.
Untitled by Britt Vallot, on Flickr
That's that for now. Hopefully tonight I can get a lot done. I might even get to close this up. Fingers crossed. =]