Production Line Moves Along

Anonymous

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November 2005

Production Line Moves Along

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:16 PM

Well, its been a lot of work so far on my "production line. With the exception of the Ta 152, these kits were started & built together. The Ta 152 had to play "catch-up." I thought I'd post some pics as I begin the camo painting, just in case anyone thought I gave up on my idea.

This is the 1/48 Hasegawa Ju 87G-2, with the Eduard PE set. The PE really added a lot to this kit.

This one is the 1/48 Trimaster Me 262A-1a, straight from the box. I've got a very different Eagle Cals sheet for this bird. I can't wait to finish it !

Next is the 1/48 DML Ta 152H-1, also with an Eduard PE set. This detail set makes a big difference in the wheel wells.

Last is a 1/48 Dragon FW 190A-8. I used a disappointing Eduard PE set on this one. At least it gave me the instrument panels, rudder pedals & belts.

Thanks for letting me share my progress with you !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:35 PM

Great Pix, I can't wait to see them done, they have certainly come a long way from the "front office" pix you had posted earlier. I was just looking at the gallery on that other thread (can't remember which one right now) thank you for sharing your progress.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:17 AM

They are looking great, cant wait to see the final products.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:38 AM

Those are looking awesome, be sure to keep us posted with pics........one day I'm gonna have to figure out how to paint that good!!!

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:21 AM

Impressive 'line-up'..

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:39 AM

lookin good... Big Smile [:D]

the pictures say it all

What baby wants baby gets

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 2:34 AM

They're looking stunning.

In the time it takes me to do a cockpit, you've done 4 kits!!!!!

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 4:49 AM

looking good pixilater!! looking great in fact!!! Smile [:)]

regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:38 AM

Very nice Pix....can't wait to see more progress!!

Mike

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:46 AM

WOW Very good stuff Pix, Cant wait to see them when they're finished.

How is the Dragon FW190A/8?

I have the Academy in 72nd.....Im wanting to do a bigger version though as the cockpit on the 72nd one was a joke!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:49 AM

Thanks, AJACKETSFAN, Dave Toews, kik36, dj, obi, KJ200, nick, Jeeves, & Chris !

This has been an enjoyable project. Had I used 4 Hasegawa kits & no PE, I'd probably be done by now ! As is, it'll probably be another week, maybe two. The camo for the Ju 87 & Me 262 will be more involved (labor-intensive) than the Ta 152 & FW 190, each requiring more painting after I've decalled. I don't want to "give away" the markings on those two yet. The camo will be finished in a couple of days. The Ju 87 will receive its top camo today, with the others to follow tomorrow.

Chris - the Dragon FW 190 has some real fit problems where the wings meet the cowl. If you want to build one, I can tell you how to avoid the headaches. I much prefer the detail on the Dragon kit to the Tamiya, but its not an easy build.

Thanks again, and I'm glad you like 'em !

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:51 AM

Looking great, as always, Pix!
How are you liking the production-line style of building? Not gluing parts on the wrong aircraft, are ya?

Sounds like a good idea. I may just try it with my BMP-1 and BMP-2!

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:56 AM

Thanks Pix

I'll have to keep my eyes open for one. I only have one Dragon kit so far and I must say while I havent built it the detail impressed me....Im having some serious issues with masking on the 72nd one but thats for another thread/post....lol

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:58 AM

Thanks, J-Hulk ! My theory behind the "production line" is one born of laziness. I'm building by color (all cockpits are same color, landing gear & gear bays are same color, camo colors similar). I got this idea because I dislike mixing paint, loading & cleaning the airbrush just to paint the cockpit color on the canopy's frames. Next time, I won't include a "greenhouse" like the Ju 87 ! I spent an entire day masking all the canopies !

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 8:36 AM

Nice, clean builds, Pix. I wish I could build kits in a production line. It would give me plenty of room for more kit boxes. LOL. Great work, Pix!

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 9:11 AM

Hey Pix, on the Stuka, is the hydraulic tubing on the cannons part of the Eduard set, kit set or scratch built? Either way it looks great.

Swanny's Models

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 9:40 AM

Oy...I hear you on the greenhouse...my Texan looks to be very similar!

Mike

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oldhooker

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July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 9:49 AM

Looking great, Pix! Thanks!!

Frank

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 9:51 AM

Thanks, allan, Swanny, & Frank !

Swanny - the lines , along with the cannon mounts & all the control surface linkages, are PE. Its definately the finest Eduard set I've ever used.

If anyone wants to build this kit, and has PE experience (there are 100+ parts), I highly recommend using this set. It takes a beautifully molded kit (with the exception of the wingtips) one step further.

Jeeves - greenhouses can sure be a pain sometimes, can't they ?

Thanks again !

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ModelNerd

Member since
October 2003
From: Southern California

Posted by ModelNerd on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 10:23 AM

Sweet, dude! Lookin' good so far.

- Mark

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:06 AM

Exactly which Eduard set are you using? I have this kit with a resin cockpit and engine and interior guns that I was going to do fully open and I think the set you are using would compliment it nicely.

Swanny's Models

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:25 AM

Thanks, ModelNerd !

Swanny - this is the set I'm using :

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU48298&Submit3=Go

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Swanny

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February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:20 PM

As Montgomery Burns would say ... "Excellent"

Swanny's Models

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