ME-262: Reich Defender II 10/09-7/10

Daywalker Tucked away in the motorhome closet 3000 miles from here is a Tamiya 1/48 FW 190 w/ cool red car included! Sounds like its time to cut open the plastic protective bags and build it! Yep im in on that. Deadlines ect to be determined yet? Also it seems to me everyone is sick of the mini-Me progress reports so I will refraim from posting daily. Best to save some kung-foo for the big boss. 

Yup! you can count me in too, almost certain to be the new Eduard D9. 

Cheers...

Count me in, Just watched a documentary on the developement of Kurt Tank's design.

 Mobious

I sort of thought it might be a 190 GB, after the other two, its really the only aircraft left that you could get enough variety on. By the end of the year i should be ready for more GB (but going to stick to one at a time). And i got quite a few 190's and a 152 in the stash.

Hey Frank, I could be in for a RDIII. I have three kits in the stash and one of them is a Dora. I'll looking for dates and rules!

That's the spirit Randy!

An FW-190/TA-152 GB right about the time Eduard is releasing their brand-new FW-190D- should be a good one!

Daywalker I have a Tamiya FW 190 in the closet needing an excuse to be built.

Tempestjohnny wow 40 years old geeze.................... I am tryin to remember way back when I turned 40 As I recall it was a fun party so to you sir enjoy the day and humph ummm night

Mobious

Frank, Riech Defender III? I'll try an keep an open spot on the bench for that one.

I think so!  Since RD I focused on the ME-109, and RD II is about the ME-262, I was thinking about having the FW-190/TA-152 for RD III.  Whaddya say fellas, any interest in doing this later this year?

Happy Birthday TJ! After 40, you can start counting the birthdays backwards.

Mobious

John, you old man you!  Wow, 40 years old...

Can't even imagine it.  WAIT!  Yes I can unfortunately.

tempestjohnny Happy birthday! Cheers as 40 is the new 30

Progress happens, sometimes in a different direction...The custom engine alunimum inserts, decided not to model the landing gear. Oh well it was fun drilling the needle through the front landing gear and tire.

Makeing a template for the closed position landing gear

Decided to use the closed gun bay doors, holes for the barrels will be added.

Thanks guys.

My younger brother sent me a text this morning wishing me a Happy Birthday

i quote "The nursing home called and said we can visit today and see if you like the facility.  The nurses are very nice!! Don't forget to take your pills."

If he wasn't so much bigger then me I'd beat him with my cane

Mobious, Bish - great builds you guys have there. Wow.

And a happy b-day to Tempest.

I beg do differ, John...you ARE that old!

Happy Birthday! and don't forget to alert the fire department before lighting all those candles!

Happy Birthday John.  And you're not that old.....

I must inform all of you that today is my 40th BIRTHDAY.  eeegadds.  I can't be that old.

JOHN

Daywalker, Hold the brakes! Took a 180 and decided NOT to include landing gear. Ill explain later and post some WIP's from today's work.

Jason

Fred By thing on the belly i assume you mean the pipe at the rear. Thats the exhaust for the rocket motor that was fitted in the fuselage. Its this that defines the C-1a aircraft.

Bish - nice looking build.  What's that thing on the belly?  Be sure to re-post the pics once you've finished the antennae

Thanks, mucker .  Even though I display it clear side out, I kinda like the painted side, too

-Fred

Thanks spike. The dio isn't going to be anything to dramtic. Just the 262 with a ketten next to it and the pilot and ground crew stood next to it. I haven't done an aircraft dio in about 7 years so i am trying to ease back into them gently. Plus with the catching up i have to do i am keeping it simple for now.

Bish, well done on a great job. Great job on your mottle, cant wait to see this in a dio.

Cheers...

Daywalker Brake lines? Umm maybe... without splitting hairs sure why not? Actually human or animal hair works well as it can be attached with crazy glue. If around barb wire fences collect deer and horse hair in different sizes and colors. A fine straight black one will be better as its the right color. Its how I plan on makeing the antenna wires. the 'loop' one will be a paper tube. Now without flipping through 100 pages of this thread does someone have a pic' of the brake line routeing? Thanks

Thanks for the feedback guys. it's greatly appreciated. The fuselage bands are the kit decals, I did have some trouble with them fracturing around the tail, but the Micro Sol snuggled 'em down.

Bish, V186 is a beauty, looking forward to seeing your planned dio too.

Frank, Riech Defender III? I'll try an keep an open spot on the bench for that one.

Mobious

Frank Thanks for the comments. As for another 262, well i do have 3 more in the sash, but i am being really strict with myself. I have 2 more GB's to do and about 7 Dioramas to catch up on as i have just been doing GB's for the last year. So i am laying off the GB's until i am up to date. Hopefully by the end of the year i will be. Any ideas on the theme of the next Reich Defender.

jmabx Thanks for the comment. 1/72nd is what i am used to and i never really gave it any thought until i came on here and saw so many people who built larger scales. Though i do intend on building the odd larger scale aircraft and have just bought a 1/32nd Fw 190-9.

Thanks for all the comments guys. I have really enjoyed this build. It's been great getting back into aircraft, this is my second after 7 years. Some really great work going on here and i will deffinatly be looking in and picking up a few more tips.

mucker

Fred, that is STELLAR, my friend! I don't know which side I like more? They both fit the bill. Wow...you'd better pat yourself on the back after that one...that's magazine material!

Fred what Mucker said, your build is magazine material. Go for it man  

Fred, that is STELLAR, my friend! I don't know which side I like more? They both fit the bill. Wow...you'd better pat yourself on the back after that one...that's magazine material!

Bish..looking REAL good.

Mo: "Shelf Sitter" my eye! Leave the scale pilots away from there or you just might see a small Me.262 flying around your living room.

Wow, now THIS is a treat!  Coming home to find finished photos of TWO builds here!  Well done on both, congrats guys!

Mo- Unbelievable work, always enjoy seeing your finished projects.  The extra work you put into those slats really add to the finished presentation- well done!

Bish- Fancy backdrop or not, this is one sweet looking build.  I certainly hope to see another 262 from you if you have the chance, and if not- there is always Reich Defender III coming later this year...  Looks like you took to the mottling like a natural.

SuppressionFire- I can't believe the amount of extra detailing you are packing into that tiny bird!  Next thing you know, you'll be adding brake lines and plumbing!

Mobius - Well done! The splinter looks so nice on a 262. I love your painting skills.

Bish - Great work on that hybrid beast!   I don't know how you guys do such great work in such a small scale.

Gigatron Testors liquid? I did the same thing twice when my 1/32 P-51 was on the bench! Not the third time, set up a spill proof bottle. Umm... the idea might make everyones favorate model magazine's 'reader's tips' in a month or so.

vetteman Thanks buddy, now the attencion is at the rear of the engines I had a cool idea for getting the seams flawless with a alunimum tube? Ill do one side tomorow and post WIP.