World at War 1939-1940 Group Build

checkmateking02

That's the problem with research, Bish.  It can leave you more confused than when you started out!

Tell me about it. But for this I would like to do a specific glider rather than a generic build. Even though there is no close up pics, I am considering the glider of Squad 8 as I can ID that and it was the first to land.

Well, that sounds good, Bish.  I like to do identifiable planes, too, if possible.  They seem to have more "history" about them, than ones that are just in generic markings.

Good to have you with us, stikpusher.  I've enjoyed following your builds in the past.  You do nice work.  I'll put you down for a "TBD" until you make a final decision.

i found some interesting pics of the T-35 but the hatches are open and, since there is no interior and 5 turrets plus the engine, i will defer this until someone hopefully puts out an AM kit. not getting the PE for this one either.

that being said i am getting into vignette type bases and have some cool BA-10 6x6 armored car pics to work from. only need to build 1 turret interior so i would like to change my build. may get the pe set depending on how badly i am going to beat up the fenders.

Sounds fine, wayne.  I change the front page, and if you post manufacturer and scale, I'll include that, too.

hobbyboss 1/35. will do a vignette bases ala BISH.

OK, front page is updated with your new build, Wayne.

Before 2014 runs out, I wanted to get something in for the 75th anniversary, so I managed to paint the interior of the 109E-1 with RLM 02, and begin some of the first assembly.  I plan to paint the interior cockpit details with some acrylic black, and give it a pin-wash.

Next up I will install the horizontal stabilizers.

Hope everyone has a Happy New Year, as we push into the 75th anniversary of 1940.

look forward to seeing this together check.

Hi checkmateking02! I found another suitable kit for this GB from my stash when I digged something for aces GB.

1:72 Fokker D XXI (made by Pioneer 2/Frogg) flown by Finnish ace Jorma "Zamba" Sarvanto. He was the best fighter pilot in Winter War.

http://www.sci.fi/~fta/finace26.htm

He shot six DB-3 bombers in five minutes. Seventh got away, because Sarvanto was run out of ammos. Another patrol shot that bomber down later.

Just noticed that today is 75th anniversary of that event.

 

http://www.sci.fi/~fta/finace92.htm

 

The kit:

 

 

And what I´m trying to represent:

 

This will be great to see, Trabi.  I've updated the front page to include your new project.

Interesting looking build Trabi.

Hi!

Some progress with Fokker.

Parts:

Instructions:

Decals. Have to find better ones.

To me that engine wich comes with kit looks more like few tin cans tied together, than radial engine, so I decided to replace it with resin one. I have suitable Bristol Mercury made by Vector and some time ago I took mold from it. Casted copy:

Next thing was, that the engine didn´t fit inside the original cowling. And if I would start to thin it it would be paper thin. So I made new one from sheet metal from mustard tube. Also plastic one was missing those bumps:

Now it fits!

 

To be continued...

That's great work, Trabi!  Nicely done work on the metal cowling!  Very impressive.

Keen resourcefulness with cowl there, Trabi.  As soon as I saw the graphic instructions for  the decal, I could tell this was a former Frog kit - 1963 first tooling?

regards,

Jack

Thanks guys!

Jgeraratic, yes it´s basicly old Frogg. Their molds went to Russia and models pops out in time to time.

 

Minor progress. Wings  and skis glued together. Needs bit sanding still:

Nice work there Trabi.

Looking good, Trabi!

Thanks guys!

Some update with Fokker.

Cowling ring also made from mustard tube. Needs still bit fitting:

 

Cockpit was "bit" spartan, so I added some details:

Well when we all last saw each other, back in October, I was chugging along making fast progress, singing the praises of the Hobbycraft Bf 109E. Then the honeymoon came to an abrupt end when it was discovered somewhere between the length of the horizontal stabilizer and the alignment holes, the stabilizers themselbes were out of line. And I' not talking alittle out of line. I mean they were pointing up at about 20-25 degrees. This guy here panicked, and she has remained at that stage ever since.

Well after a move, a holiday season, and 4 months stuffed back in the box, I got brave tonight and gave her another look. Now, I'm no 109 expert, so I do not know the length or the angle at which the struts are supposed to be at. But I did know that I did not want to deal with shortening the struts. So cutting off the alignment pins and winging seemed to be my only option. So I chopped the pins off, and gave it a go. Now the whole process almost seemed counterproductive. If I moved the stabilizer to the correct (flat) posistion, that moved the pin-less strut out of posistion. And if I realigned the strut, that in turn moved the stabilizer. Very frustrating.
Well, after about half an hour of "doing the dance" I got everything in an acceptable position. Not perfect, but close enough to call this 4 month roadblock cleared. Now the airframe is complete, save for the flaps, which are going to be lowered.

Well done with the detailing, Trabi.  Extremely nice looking cockpit and interior!  Fine work on that engine, too!

That's a great recovery, ajd.  You did a commendable job getting everything to line up.  It's looking good!  It's always frustrating to encounter these kinds of problems, but you have overcome!

Haven't made much progress on the 109E-1; I've been kind of stuck in the Stuka group build going on.

I started out by gluing on the horizontal stabilizers from the inside.

Painted up the interior cockpit with MM's RLM 02, then brush painted some of the molded-in fittings.

Joined up the fuselage, then installed the little piece the kit provides for blocking the intake underneath the nose.

And that's about as much progress as I can claim right now.  Hope everyone else is doing better!

March 13. 1940: PEACE!

After 105 days of war Finland and Soviet Union signed Moscow Peace treaty.

Casualties and losses:

Finland:

25,904 dead or missing
43,557 wounded
1,000 captured
957 civilians in air raids
20–30 tanks
62 aircraft
70,000 total casualties

Soviet Union:

126,875 dead or missing
188,671 wounded, concussed or burned
5,572 captured
3,543 tanks
261–515 aircrafts
323,000 total casualties

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interim_Peace

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_War

 

Slow progress with Fokker. Fuselage and wings glued:

 

Cockpit painted:

Nice progress, Trabi.  You are further along than I am!

Thanks for mentioning the end of the Finnish-Soviet war 75 years ago.  It's good to keep these events in remembrance.

Indeed, looks like the type of kit to test the modelling skills.

Impressive stats from the Finnish side of the war.

regards,

Jack

Some nice info there Trabi. Its certainly a conflict that is unfortunately often over looked. Nice progress on the build.

Check, any more progress on the 109.

In case your wondering, I have just stared the Jagdpanther for the Armour in the West GB and my DFS build will be next up after that. Been doing a lot of research and I think I am settled on which glider I will be building.

Sounds good, Bish.

Yeah, some minimal progress on the 109--got the prop hub and backing plate added; glued the seat/floor assembly into the fuselage.  I'll have to take some photos yet.

I've been absorbed trying to get the framework painted on a certain Stuka!  It didn't turn out too well the first time, so I've been re-masking and re-painting frame by frame to try and fix it.  It's been taking a while.

Those Stuka canopies are a pain ain't they. But you can't beat perseverance like that.

I am itching to start the glider, its a build that has been a long time coming for me.

Looks like the wings are a challenge, Trabi.  That looks like a plastic card shim in there, between the wings and fuselage.  And looks like it'll take some putty, too.

I admire your dedication!