@ stu: thanks! Technically I started this back in 07. Ive been casually building this. Since then, I've moved twice, got married, son was born, and worked full time as well as school full time. It wasn't till late last year I really started attacking this thing.
Most of the parts are original. I only cast parts if the kit is really expensive or need multiples like the m8, Hummel, etc.
@ nick: yup. You are correct in assuming it's the nichimo kit. As for the brackets, they are from the 1/12 Ferrari. 312b I believe. I have both the b and t, I'll hVe to check when I get home.
Don't worry, I'm sure yours will be there soon. Remember to show pics! My regret is not taking early construction pics of mine. There seems to be alot of interests in building the 5 footer recently. I have a pic I took awhile back on how I planned on building the hull. I'll post itwhen I het home from work. It took the guessing out of planning the hull measurements.
Remember, this is a huge undertaking. It took me weeks, if not months, on planning construction. I figured out wieght and how to reinforce the hull for landing rears or flight display. DO NOT USE ONLY STYRENE! Just not strong enough if you want to keep it hollow so you can add elecrtonics . Too much will just wiegh it down. I'm pretty strong and have a 6 foot wingspan and let me tell you...it's a b*tch to flip something this big by yourself(especially when there's no place to grab when to have the plating on). It took 2 ilmers to carry it, 4 to lift in to place of filming mount.
I hope this doesn't discourage anyone from building one, in fact I think it would be kinda cool to have a 5 foot builders club!
. Just make sure you know what you're getting into.
Happy building!!!!
