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WWII Twin Engine Bomber GB!

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  • Member since
    May 2012
  • From: Japan
Posted by Frightful6_7 on Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:24 PM

 I have started and almost finished the two kits i got a BF 110 and a G4m Betty.

The bigger one is the betty.

 

 

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:33 PM

Wow Trey, that's some nice interior detail! And really sharp looking resin replacement parts.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Saturday, August 18, 2012 5:40 PM

I had to clean up the ejector pins in the tail wheel area and decided just to sand it all down and scratch back in the details

I used some Evergreen tube cut to length,then softened with tenax to bend into the curve and set

Both sides completed

I then added the O2 spheres using some bird shot

I also scratched up some control cables

I'm not sure how much if any of it will ever be seen again but I know its there;)

RLM 02 and a wash then time to button the fuse up

 

 

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  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:56 PM

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  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:57 PM

Doug thanks ,I'm still fascinated by the Ju-88 in all its various versions, I think one could make a solid argument that it had more variants than any other aircraft of the war.

Tony thats a fact I've had some that required major surgery for a proper fit!

I 've not made much progress,added the rudder pedals and some small details. Then worked on the seats ,especially tricky shaving the resin out of the radio seat head rest posts without breaking it! I'm still on the fence for what paint scheme and unit,thinking of going the 3./KG54 route and trying my hand at some squiggles

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  • From: Australia
Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:31 PM

I'm sure it will be another stunner Trey. It's also nice to see some resin that actually fits as it should, doesn't happen that often.

Cheers

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 6:51 PM

Resin always adds a sweet touch to a kit... Looking forward to wip pics on this one. As much as I love the Me109 and as many as I've built over the years, There has ALWAYS been a place in my heart and mind for the Ju88. I got to see one many years ago, and while not in fighting trim... WOW what an aircraft! That booger is huge! Looking good so far!

Doug (RR)

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  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Monday, August 13, 2012 7:10 PM

Just finished up with other G/Bbuilds and finally get to start on my Ju88!. I went with a Verlinden resin office

Next was removing all the raised interior details

The fit is really pretty good just some minor filing required

The bulk of the major parts are now ca'd in place

The fuse halves fit good ,more trimming of the resin parts was needed for a flush fit

Test fit of the lower canopy looks promising no major gaps to be seen

 

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  • From: Houston, Texas
Posted by panzerpilot on Friday, August 3, 2012 4:44 PM

That 335 looks incredible! Very nice. Thanks for posting pics!

-Tom

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  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Friday, August 3, 2012 4:30 AM

I like the finished arrow , good work Doug Toast

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  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 8:57 PM

Stunning Do 335 Doug ,really turned out sweet!

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    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, July 30, 2012 5:03 PM

Thanks, i would love to see that. Good thing about these builds is that you can do almost what ever you wnat, and no one can say its wrong.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Monday, July 30, 2012 4:58 PM

Tony...LOL I knew with your wit I would like you! Looking forward to seeing your Mosquito WIP,Gamera, as always, Thanks, Yes when I was a young Marine, I always admired our "Top" (M/Sgt) who would proudly show off "His" chopper that we maintained. Made us feel good. See, the pilot only THINKS its his craft, and we let him believe that(grin). Bish... Yes I did see a photo of a bomb loader but admit that I did take a some "liberty" with the construction. I will try to find it again and get you a copy to study, it was a electric (battery) run cart that was moved with an electric motor and electric lift, but it was a push around unit. I made mine a rider. I've worked with forklifts (service tech) now for about 35 years and love hydraulics.

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, July 30, 2012 12:30 PM

Is the loader based on any photos or just one you made up. Sorry if i seem a bit obsessed, but German dio accesories like this are hard to come by, and i am always looking for ideas.

I am in a few GB's at the moment, and it would be a pleasure to share one with you. Thats a stunning build.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 30, 2012 9:37 AM

Doug: Nice work there, the 335 turned out great and the dio and figures is really cool. I like the idea of the ground crew chief shows off 'his' plane to the new owners.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    April 2005
  • From: Australia
Posted by taxtp on Monday, July 30, 2012 7:19 AM

I've been admiring that thing for days. Very good build, but I appreciate that you want to protect your loins.

Cheers

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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    October 2008
  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Monday, July 30, 2012 4:58 AM

Thanks Bish... Kit is the Tamyia 1/48th scale, not sure of the production #, With Verlinden resin engine and cockpit updates. The figures are Tamiya US Troops, and the bomb loader is all scratch built from sprue and leftover old parts. Don't be a stranger! hope to be in a build with you sometime. Doug

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, July 30, 2012 1:39 AM

WOW, great build. Love the paint job. I don't see you listed on page 1, whcih kit is this. I'm guessing 72nd looking at those figures.

And where is that bomb loader from.

Ye, its all going well. This is one of those GB's i meant to watch, but so easy to lose track.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, July 29, 2012 5:34 PM

    OK guys here she is.. As always I stand (with girded loin) open to any critique, comments, or constructive criticisms. I call this "The End Is Near". I imagine somewhere in early to mid April 1945 She is being readied for what would likely be her last mission when the Americans arrived and ceased the preperation, all but a few fled, and the crew chief proudly shows off "his" aircraft to his captures.   Thanks, Doug   

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Saturday, July 28, 2012 4:59 PM

Tony, Gamera, BSY...Thank you all very much, shes coming along... Bish, good hearing from you, its been awhile...Hope all is going well in your part of the world!

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Saturday, July 28, 2012 4:37 AM

That 335 looks stunning, great paint job.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Saturday, July 28, 2012 4:31 AM

so great work Yes

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Friday, July 27, 2012 7:45 PM

    Heres a few more, shes  coming along...

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 23, 2012 10:15 AM

Doug: Looking good! Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: Australia
Posted by taxtp on Monday, July 23, 2012 1:27 AM

That Arrow is starting to look very good. I'm looking forward to seeing the final stages.

Cheers

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, July 22, 2012 2:06 PM

   Heres a few more pictures of the "Pfeil" starting on the decals and dry transfers...

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 16, 2012 9:22 AM

Doug: Great job- the camo looks fantastic!

Tony: Cool, love to see that Mosquito!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    October 2008
  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Sunday, July 15, 2012 12:46 PM

Thank you BSYamato and Trey... I used to just build and shelve, But since joining in on these group builds, others get to see my efforts and I get to see all of yours. So many talented builders here. I guess I'm also blessed with a VERY understanding wife (who happens to work afternoon shift) and is wise enough to see how much I love doing this and how it helps me to unwind after working all day.

Looking forward to seeing more from all of you too!

Doug, (RR)

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  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Sunday, July 15, 2012 12:02 PM

Looking great RR!

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  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Sunday, July 15, 2012 4:49 AM

Well dode RR!

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