VanceCrozier

Hercmech:

That thing pre or post shaded?

 

Post-shaded Hercmech. The aerodynamic dimples (like on a golf ball) were also experimental at the time, and applied one at a time before painting, what a pain. That's what has taken me so long!

Canopy on backwards... I knew I should have used pencil instead of pen.

Oh and I thought maybe the Horton Brothers and Vance were expermenting with airbraking by opening the canopy backwards in flight

VanceCrozier

Hercmech:

That thing pre or post shaded?

 

Post-shaded Hercmech. The aerodynamic dimples (like on a golf ball) were also experimental at the time, and applied one at a time before painting, what a pain. That's what has taken me so long!

Canopy on backwards... I knew I should have used pencil instead of pen.

Dimples huh? Now you can call me impressed. Just be careful that the "dimple counters" don't look, I think your left wing is missing a couple.

Hercmech

That thing pre or post shaded?

Post-shaded Hercmech. The aerodynamic dimples (like on a golf ball) were also experimental at the time, and applied one at a time before painting, what a pain. That's what has taken me so long!

Canopy on backwards... I knew I should have used pencil instead of pen.

That thing pre or post shaded?

looks like the cockpit canopy is on backwards to...

Manstein's revenge

 

 

I see a nasty seam...

 

...seams??? You should see the underside!

Manstein's revenge

VanceCrozier:

Manstein's revenge:

 

 

Maybe so, but even at that it will be more detailed than Vance's cocktail napkin...

 

 

Paper napkin??? Awwwwww, who told?
This is the compact, lightweight version wearing a Northern Hemisphere "ghost" camo pattern. In the absence of aircraft carriers or suitable land bases, these were to be unfolded and deployed from u-boats. The specialised pattern is very hard to see if you are suffering from snow-blindness...

(But seriously, I'm up to my eyeballs in that P-38, takes up a lot of room on my non-existent work table. It's coming, just not quickly!)

 

I see a nasty seam...

hehehe.. snicker !!! sssnort.. chorkle... Dr P ...dripping...

VanceCrozier

Manstein's revenge:

 

 

Maybe so, but even at that it will be more detailed than Vance's cocktail napkin...

 

 

Paper napkin??? Awwwwww, who told?
This is the compact, lightweight version wearing a Northern Hemisphere "ghost" camo pattern. In the absence of aircraft carriers or suitable land bases, these were to be unfolded and deployed from u-boats. The specialised pattern is very hard to see if you are suffering from snow-blindness...

(But seriously, I'm up to my eyeballs in that P-38, takes up a lot of room on my non-existent work table. It's coming, just not quickly!)

VanceCrozier

 

Manstein's revenge:

 

 

Maybe so, but even at that it will be more detailed than Vance's cocktail napkin...

 

 

Paper napkin??? Awwwwww, who told?
This is the compact, lightweight version wearing a Northern Hemisphere "ghost" camo pattern. In the absence of aircraft carriers or suitable land bases, these were to be unfolded and deployed from u-boats. The specialised pattern is very hard to see if you are suffering from snow-blindness...

(But seriously, I'm up to my eyeballs in that P-38, takes up a lot of room on my non-existent work table. It's coming, just not quickly!)

and signed " to Manny "  by Reimar Horton

heavens.. dont spill any Dr P on it !!!

Manstein's revenge

 

 

Maybe so, but even at that it will be more detailed than Vance's cocktail napkin...

 

Paper napkin??? Awwwwww, who told?
This is the compact, lightweight version wearing a Northern Hemisphere "ghost" camo pattern. In the absence of aircraft carriers or suitable land bases, these were to be unfolded and deployed from u-boats. The specialised pattern is very hard to see if you are suffering from snow-blindness...

(But seriously, I'm up to my eyeballs in that P-38, takes up a lot of room on my non-existent work table. It's coming, just not quickly!)

we do'n need no stinkin' budgets !!!

Still out of my budget. lol.

vetteman42

There is still a guy selling the 1/48 Dragon 229 kits for 29 bucks with free shipping on ebay

There is still a guy selling the 1/48 Dragon 229 kits for 29 bucks with free shipping on ebay

Any LEGO Ho 229 kits ?

If Ho-229 shortage continues it may come down to LEGO blocks ....

Traveler: Thanks for posting the photo of the Schneider Cup 229, I love the idea and it's a beautiful model.

Carlos and SF: Looking forward to what you guys come up with.

SuppressionFire

Well your GB drew me in Manny!

Looks like Squadron's warehouse has taken a beating! The reference magazine is sold out as is the 1/72 scale Revell / Germany kit....

..... the next Manny GB may well cause the same type of shortages...

it is wise to remember the power of the Manny !!!

Sprue-ce Goose

SuppressionFire:

Well I was thinking more 'whittling' mode.

I have access to a woodworking shop and figured a hybrid Horton would be a fun project. Besides from what I hear the kit parts will not be much use.

 

The kit was a " Great Leap Forward " compared to the vacuform that preceded it.

The two main " wing " halves are useful but the kit lacks any sort of cockpit interior, engine  or gear bay detail .The nose gear strut and wheel are one piece.

Detail is composed of very lightly done raised lines.

 

SuppressionFire

Well I was thinking more 'whittling' mode.

I have access to a woodworking shop and figured a hybrid Horton would be a fun project. Besides from what I hear the kit parts will not be much use.

The kit was a " Great Leap Forward " compared to the vacuform that preceded it.

The two main " wing " halves are useful but the kit lacks any sort of cockpit interior, engine  or gear bay detail .The nose gear strut and wheel are one piece.

Detail is composed of very lightly done raised lines.

Well I was thinking more 'whittling' mode.

I have access to a woodworking shop and figured a hybrid Horton would be a fun project. Besides from what I hear the kit parts will not be much use.

SuppressionFire

Well your GB drew me in Manny!

I ordered the PM Models of Turkey 1/72 scale kit for ... 3.99$ (50% off) Its going to be a template for a idea of mine regarding a wooden model. Hopefully a few plastic parts and the wind screen can be saved for vacuum forming.

Don't sign me up until the order arrives, like the saying 'the cheque is in the mail'

 

Well your GB drew me in Manny!

Looks like Squadron's warehouse has taken a beating! The reference magazine is sold out as is the 1/72 scale Revell / Germany kit....No sign of the Dragon 1/48 scale kit? I thought they were going to re-issue it for this GB?

So...

I ordered the PM Models of Turkey 1/72 scale kit for ... 3.99$ (50% off) Its going to be a template for a idea of mine regarding a wooden model. Hopefully a few plastic parts and the wind screen can be saved for vacuum forming.

Don't sign me up until the order arrives, like the saying 'the cheque is in the mail'

Sparrowhyperion

Umn.  Did you pay $22.06 by any chance?  I was bidding on that one too. :(

Rich

nope....I paid $33 for it....

but the best thing is I used Eva's credit card!!!!

Carlos

Umn.  Did you pay $22.06 by any chance?  I was bidding on that one too. :(

Rich

I tried to get to the LHS for the 229 interior grey today, but the wretched public transport in Adelaide was all over the map as usual, and all i had time for was the change my library books at Uni... GRRR. Next week...

M/TB379

HEY!!!! i just won a 229 on Ebay!!!!...just got to pay for it and get it shipped down to me.....all that and I could still beat Vance on the build....with time to spare!!!!

C

Manstein's revenge

 

traveller:

 

DISASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to attach the wings to the body, and it all fell apart!!!!!!!!!!! I tried to super glue things back together, but it only got worse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure what to do now, am soaking the parts in nail polish remover to try and get rid of the glue. I have some ideas, but I need to step away for a bit before I try again. Sorry about this guys

 

Don't worry---even with that CATastrophic setback you'll still finish ahead of Vance...

 

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I heard that CAT-erwauling even over the sound of the neighbor's Manny-cats!

traveller

DISASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to attach the wings to the body, and it all fell apart!!!!!!!!!!! I tried to super glue things back together, but it only got worse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure what to do now, am soaking the parts in nail polish remover to try and get rid of the glue. I have some ideas, but I need to step away for a bit before I try again. Sorry about this guys

DISASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to attach the wings to the body, and it all fell apart!!!!!!!!!!! I tried to super glue things back together, but it only got worse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure what to do now, am soaking the parts in nail polish remover to try and get rid of the glue. I have some ideas, but I need to step away for a bit before I try again. Sorry about this guys

I remember that one! I've looked at the "1949 Schnieder Trophy" article in FSM many times -- some superb modeling there!

Cheers, M/TB379